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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.