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This Week in Georgia: Most Anticipated 2025 Atlanta Restaurants, Lunar New Year, and Trains Galore!
Plus...market trends, local happenings, and the ultimate guide to home journals for stress-free home management!

Welcome To Off The Beaten Path
This week we cover:
🍷 Madeira Park Wine Bar Coming to Poncey-Highland
🍽️ Dine at Roberto's Deluxe: Top 5 in Cherokee!
📈 The Weekly Market Update
🙌 Handpicked Tips: A Key to Stress-Free Home Management
✨ A Timber-framed Dream in Ball Ground
📰 Local News Roundup

Miller Union's Chef Steven Satterfield and Neal McCarthy plan to open Madeira Park wine bar in Atlanta's Poncey-Highland neighborhood, partnering with Dive Wine's Tim Willard.
Alpharetta Rotary Club raised $80,000 for American Legion Post 201 renovations, creating a new partnership and meeting space.
The Atlanta Chinese Dance Company will celebrate the Lunar New Year at Aurora Theatre on January 25.
📅 Local Happenings

Roberto's Deluxe quickly became one of the top five most reserved restaurants in Cherokee County on OpenTable, offering fresh oysters and seafood in downtown Woodstock's Adair Park development.
The Southern Museum scheduled its annual Trains, Trains, Trains! event for January 25-26.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center announced magical Fairy House Breakfasts for January 26 and February 16.
Construction for Little River Park in Woodstock was announced to begin in the first quarter of 2025.
📈 The Weekly Market Update

This week the median list price for Georgia is $396,660 with the market action index hovering around 36. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 35. Inventory has held steady at or around 28,615.
🙌 Handpicked Tips For Homeowners
📝 Why You Need a Home Journal (And How to Start One)
Ever feel overwhelmed keeping track of all your home maintenance and repairs? Here's why a home journal is your secret weapon for stress-free homeownership.
Key Benefits:
Never forget important maintenance dates
Keep all your contractor contacts in one place
Track home improvements and their costs
Store warranties and manuals where you can find them
Be prepared for emergencies
A well-maintained home journal doesn't just make your life easier – it can actually increase your home's value by showing future buyers how well you've cared for your property.
Check out our complete guide for step-by-step instructions on creating your perfect home journal.