Georgia may be best know for the "5 P's" - peaches, peanuts, pine trees, poultry, and pecans, but I know that Athens has something for everyone. Whether your are looking for the diverse cultural opportunities that the University of Georgia brings to Athens or outdoor recreation opportunities for young families and retirees...you'll find it in Athens!
Athens, Georgia already has two unique residents that no one else can claim, The tree that owns itself, actually the son of the tree has now inherited the lot!
And the only double barrel cannon in the world - I hope you will consider joining our two especially unique residents in calling Athens, Georgia home!
To help you plan you visit or move to Athens we have put together a series of information articles, and of course you are welcome to contact me for any additional information you may be looking for!
What Others Say About Athens Georgia is a quick glance at what Athens is famous for including ranking and rewards the city has received and what Athens is famous for being home to.
Our Athens Georgia Link Guide points you to an extensive list of restaurants, museums, county information, visitor info, transportation information, hospitals, and more.
Much careful research is involved in Choosing Athens Georgia Neighborhoods visit here for school information, crime statistics, environmental facts, demographics, and housing market reports.
Athens, Georgia was rated the second safest city in Georgia and here you can find detailed Athens Georgia Area Crime Statistics by tables and maps.
Fortunately, the housing market in Athens has remained very stable, take a look at the Athens Georgia Housing Market Statistics for 2006 versus 2007.
Are you interested in a unique visit to Athens? Explore staying in at one of our Athens Area Bed & Breakfast Inns!
Georgia is famous for fresh fruits and vegetables! Seasonal and year round Farmers Markets abound in Athens, Georgia!
There is always something fun going on in Athens! Take a look at some of the photo fun of things we've Seen In Athens Georgia lately!
We hope to hope you celebrate finding the perfect Athens Georgia home and maybe we can enjoy lunch at My Favorite Athens Georgia Restaurant while we're shopping.
Below is a short visual tour of some of my favorite things about the Athens, Ga area :
If you would like to see what is available for sale in the Athens Georgia and surrounding area real estate market, please search our IDX via the multiple listing service, at your convenience!
It may look like great art, but it is actually the side of building at one of my favorite restaurants:
The Last Resort Grill, in downtown Athens, Georgia.
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to meet one of my favorite lenders, Amy Anthony Coile from Classic City Mortgage, for lunch at one of my favorite downtown eateries! We started off with the Hummus & Fruit Tray, and ended up taking half of it home, it is almost a meal in itself.
We both listened to the specials in awe of the fantastic sounding combinations, but both of us ordered our all time favorite - the Vegtable Grill, which features in season veggies and pasta in Alfredo sauce. We were stuffed, so much so that I passed up the spectacular cake, for once - but I did shoot a photo so your mouth can water a little!
Downtown Athens, GA - it's all about arts, music and fun! In the spring and early summer, you can enjoy the Athens Humans Rights Festival and AthFest, street festivals full of music, information and crafts!
Athens, GA is also home to the famous Twilight Criterium - "professional cycling event and festival fun for fans, families, and racers". According to organizers, the Criterium is "second only to football games, it is the largest event in Athens and is the highest income-producing weekend of the year for downtown retailers".
Coming up on September 20, 2008 is the Athens Folk Music Festival at Sandy Creek, just a few miles from downtown features "Folk music, arts, craft demonstrations and music workshops and jams".
Take a look below at some of the awesome fun being had at the recently held Athens Humans Right Festival!
What has:
"Your Pie" custom pizza is now available in Athens! Your own personal pizza with whatever, however you want it, baked in a brick oven.
We had heard great things from some friends, so Friday night we decided to head for town and try it out. I love pizza, but am not a huge fan of red sauces, so this is the perfect pizza place for me with to die for Whole Wheat Crust, Roasted Garlic Olive Oil sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh spinach, Italian sausage, red onions, and more fresh roasted garlic on my very only "Your Pie" - I ate it all and could barely walk out.
My darling husband, David and son, Chris are much less adventurous and had a more traditional pairing. Megan got her money's worth as a load of the free veggie toppings spilled all over the top of her "Your Pie". I sample the Pistachio Gelato and it was fabulous but I was way too full - next time part of the pizza is coming home with me and I AM eating Italian Ice Cream!
Now how cool is this? Part of the proceeds from the sales of their "Elle's Bells" pie goes to animal rescue and part of the proceeds from sales of "The Hippie Pie" goes to plant trees!
Take a look at the "Your Pie" menu. Pay them a visit when you are in the mood for pizza your way! They are located at 196 Alps Road in Athens, Georgia. Let me know what your favorite pie turns out to be!
Summer fun is going strong in Madison County, Georgia! There's plenty of great family things to do!
Madison County, Georgia is full of equine lovers! If horses are your thing, check out the new horse riding club organized by Linda Henderson. Ms. Henderson was new to Madison County, Georgia and wanted to reach out to her new neighbors so she went door to door, posted flyers all over Madison County and now has 95+ new horse loving friends! The Madison County Trail Riders meet monthly at various locations. For more information visit the Madison County Trail Riders website.
Just down the road from Athens, GA in the town of Comer, in Madison County, Georgia you'll find a great farmers market. Comer Farmers' Market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon, and features fresh food, art, antiques, boiled peanuts, artisan breads and more. Local growers are invited to participate with table rentals only $5 each for more information call (706) 783-4665. They expect to be open every Saturday through October. Located at 1926 Madison Street, Comer, GA 30628: From Athens, take Highway 29, North to a right Highway 72 East, which goes straight into Comer, then watch for the signs. Recently Comer, GA had it's First 
Annual Faery Fest at and around the Farmer Market - take a look at 35 Faery Fest 2008 photos.
Do you love Classic Cars? Then the Madison County Cruisers is the club for you! Established in 1993, this cruiser clubs has donated over $17,000 to charity. They are dedicated to "turning clunkers into cruiser" and are particpants at the Colbert, GA 4th of July parade.
Hit a few balls..Sunrise Golf Club is open seven days a week and is a gorgeous and affordable golf couse with driving range and excellent grill and snack bar.
Visit the covered bridge and park at Watson Mill Bridge State Park near Comer & Carlton, Georgia! With 1,018 acres there is room for everyone.
The park has 21 campsites with electric and water hookups in the regular camping area and 11 sites with water and electrical hookups at the equestrian area, three areas for pioneer campers. There are nature trails, picnic areas with pavilions, fishing, volleyball court, horse trails, canoeing and more.
(Photograph by David DeRepentigny)
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Successfully serving the Athens, Ga metro area and surrounding counties! Athens is home to music groups REM, B52s & Widespread Panic and the home of The University of Georgia and their Bulldawgs!
With 5 corporate transfers through McLane Corp. in just 8 years, my wife & I needed someone to just "do it"! Michelle made this the easiest transition we've ever had. Needless to say when it was time to move again she listed & sold our home in record time with record ease. We've found a true friend in Georgia with this Realtor. Victor Lange I am so glad we found you! You were the 3rd agent we listed our condo with and the only 1 who did not list and forget it! We are excited that it sold and enjoyed watching you and the new buyer's excitement at the closing table. Great job! Nancy Smith Michelle has provided me with the info I needed to make good decisions about buying & selling rental property. As a new investor, I don't think I would have had the nerve to accumulate the properties that I have without her!
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On August 5, 2008, Success Realty is excited to announce that they have joined ERA Classic City Realty in order to better serve our current clients and offer awesome opportunities to those who allow us to be of service in the future!
Look for more news soon on this exciting change.
As the broker of Success Realty (GA Firm #H47230), Michelle is proud to lead a group of enthusiastic & ethical REALTORS in providing premium customer service to all our clients.
Michelle believes that true success is about more than just money. Many clients have asked her why the name "Success Realty"? Her reply is "To me, success is about giving excellent service in real estate back to my hometown and having a passion for what I do. The best feeling in the world is received from counseling a first time home buyer and seeing the look on their faces when they successfully purchase their first home! The next best feeling is being a part of their lives and their friend in the future!"
Michelle has 12+ years of real estate brokerage experience. After years of being the managing broker for a large franchised brokerage with 3 offices, she recently opened Success Realty in downtown Athens, Georgia to promote affordable home ownership opportunities in the Athens area and to offer both homeownership and career opportunities to the diverse popluation that Athens Georgia enjoys due to the influence of the University of Georgia. Michelle is also a Georgia Certified Residential Appraiser (License #6547) and the co-owner of Diversified Property Services with her husband, David. Michelle brings extensive knowledge of the Athens, GA real estate market to the table through longevity in her real estate brokerage & real estate appraisal career and by being a native Athenian!
Success Realty utilizes all the traditional methods of marketing homes including Homes & Land Book, traditional newspaper ads in 4 market areas, our company website at Success Realty, Michelle's personal website, email flyers, and full color brochures at all listings. Additionally, Success Realty embraces the internet by posting listings at Zillow.com, Craigslist.org, Localism.com, and 30+- other less traditional internet sites to expose our seller's homes to the largest pool of buyers available!
Success Realty offers 1st time homebuyers seminars on a bi-monthly schedule and has educational materials available in English, Spanish, Korean, Russian and several Chinese dialects available for our customers and clients. Clients who speak English as a second language have many materials available to them to help with the home buying process and interpreters are usually available, as needed, to help!
For more area information, photographs of the area, and news, visit the Athens, Georgia section of Localism.com.
Visit Michelle's Blog at All About Athens GA!
At ERA Classic City Realty, we specialize in representing clients in the purchases and sales of residential, income producing and commercial property in the North Georgia area. The Success Team has a major emphasis on affordable housing and homeownership for minorities in the Athens, GA area.
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Athens, GA and the surrounding area has received a great deal of recent, national attention, including: Athens is home to: If you would like more information, visit our website or email us for your own personal Athens GA & surrounding areas relocation package at Michelle@SuccessRealtyGA.com
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