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Atlanta is 4th most fun city in the US, GA Tech revolutionizes non-profit food service, & More

Roswell’s $8 million HQ, Smart home upgrades, and more!

Welcome To Off The Beaten Path

This week we cover:

  • 🙌 Handpicked Tips: Smart Home Tech That Delivers

  • 📈 The Weekly Market Update

  • 🏛️ Roswell's $8 Million Public Safety HQ

  • 🦄 A Cartersville Luxury Waterside Estate

  • 🎉 Alpha Loop & Georgia Aquarium Updates

🙌 Handpicked Tips For Homeowners

🤖🏡 Smart Home Upgrades Worth The Investment

Looking to upgrade your home with smart tech that’s worth it? Here are the essential innovations that make a real difference:

  • Smart Hubs: Control lights, temperature, and security with Amazon Echo or Google Nest.

  • Energy Savers: Smart thermostats, energy monitors, solar integration, and auto-off lighting.

  • Security: Video doorbells, keyless locks, facial recognition, and instant alerts.

  • Entertainment: Whole-home audio, voice-controlled TVs, and integrated streaming.

Check out our complete guide to learn more about making your home smarter, safer, and more efficient!

📈 The Weekly Market Update

This week the median list price for Georgia, GA is $399,900 with the market action index hovering around 35. This is less than last month's market action index of 37. Inventory has held steady at or around 30,514.

📅 Local Happenings

  • Roswell finalized the purchase of a new Public Safety Headquarters for $8 million.

  • Georgia Tech students revolutionized food distribution for a local nonprofit, doubling the number of clients served from the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

  • Atlanta ranked as the 4th most fun city in America according to WalletHub, earning high marks for entertainment, recreation, nightlife and parties.

🦄 Unicorn Property of the Week

A custom luxury estate with an amazing waterside view for $2,150,000.

📰 Local News Roundup

  • The community celebrated the Alpha Loop's newest section at the inaugural Lights on the Loop event in Alpharetta.

  • Georgia Aquarium transformed its atrium for the holidays with festive music, winter-inspired projections, a 40-foot live tree, photos with Santa, and more.

  • The College Football Hall of Fame launched a new AI experience that puts fans directly into the game.

  • Glow Light Show returned to Coolray Field in Lawrenceville with over 1 million LED lights synchronized to music.

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