Welcome To Off The Beaten Path

This week we cover:

• 🍹 Buckhead’s Fishbowls Return

• 🦪 Treat Mom to Seafood and a PowWow for Mother’s Day

• 📈 The Weekly Market Update

• 🙌 Handpicked Tips: Simple Sustainability Upgrades That Boost Value

• 🌳 “Tower Oaks”, an Italian-style Victorian beauty in Marietta

📰 Local News Roundup

• Buckhead's classic fishbowl culture roars back as Atlanta's social spots reinvent shared cocktails.

• The Roswell City Council approved a $93.4 million bond issuance for parks and public safety, bringing the voter-approved $179.6 million package to full funding.

• Canton was selected for the Southern Cities Economic Initiative, receiving $15,000 to address affordable housing challenges, with potential for $60,000 in additional implementation funding.

📅 Local Happenings

• Roberto’s Deluxe Oysters & Fine Fish offers a great spot to take Mom for Mother’s Day or enjoy Happy Hour weekday evenings.

• The annual Taste of Alpharetta festival draws over 60 restaurants to downtown Alpharetta on May 8, offering free admission plus culinary demonstrations, entertainment, and sample tastings from top local chefs.

• The Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival lands in Acworth on May 9-10 at Logan Farm Park, featuring a Friday night concert and Saturday BBQ competition.

• The 34th Annual Cherokee County & Mother's Day Powwow takes place in Canton, welcoming all Native drum groups for a weekend celebration of cultural traditions.

📈 The Weekly Market Update

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🙌 Handpicked Tips For Homeowners

Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Sustainable

Looking to create a greener home without a complete renovation? These practical sustainability upgrades not only help the planet but also reduce your monthly bills.

Sustainable Materials Worth Considering:

• Recycled or reclaimed wood: unique character plus reduced resource demand

• Non-toxic paints and finishes: better indoor air quality without harmful chemicals

• Eco-friendly insulation: stable indoor temperatures with lower energy needs

Beyond their environmental benefits, these materials often add character and warmth to your living spaces that mass-produced alternatives simply can't match.

Discover why sustainable homes are becoming the new standard and how these smart improvements can increase your property's long-term value while creating a healthier living environment.

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✨ Own a piece of Marietta's rich heritage - Tower Oaks Mansion

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