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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Close to Home: Fun-filled Adventures for Two
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Close to Your Traton Home
The big day is right around the corner, and if you’re like most of us you probably still don’t have something planned for your special someone. Although you may feel like you’ve procrastinated beyond the point of no return, there is still time to plan a romantic getaway. You don’t even have to travel far from your Traton Homes community to really impress your sweetheart this year.
Thinking of getting out of town for a few days? How about renting a cabin in the Smokey Mountains? From expansive resorts to small mom and pop type rentals, you can have the seclusion you need to create that romantic spark. Pair your trip with a delicious treat from one of the bakeries we mentioned in our last post, and you have all the ingredients you need to cook up an impressive Valentine’s celebration.
Did you know that Georgia has something called a “Wine Highway?” It’s the picturesque backdrop of our next romantic adventure suggestion. Several family-owned wineries can be found interspersed on the back roads of North Georgia. There are too many to visit in one day, so schedule an overnight trip and make a reservation for the Beechwood Inn, an intimate bed and breakfast. Make sure to call for hours and pricing of tastings. Read More→
Local Bakeries Provide Sweet Eats for Valentine’s Day
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Pick Up a Sweet Treat for Your Valentine
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and more than likely a little romance is already on the brain. If you’re looking for a sweet treat to give to your sweetheart this year, then you don’t have to travel far from your Traton home to pick up a delicious gift. There are tons of local metro Atlanta bakeries serving up decadent desserts so that you can “put the icing on the cake” of your romantic evening. Below are just a few of the bakeries you can find around town.
Just minutes from Rockford Township in Marietta you’ll find Gabriel’s, a bakery and restaurant serving up good old Southern cooking and traditional desserts. The owner is Johnnie Gabriel who is the cousin of none other than one of America’s favorite cooks, Paula Deen. Here you’ll find anything and everything needed to impress your Valentine including pound cakes, layer cakes, pies, cheesecakes, cookies and more. Read More→
Traton Builds New Homes in Atlanta Near Cold Weather Fun
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Traton Builds New Homes Near Winter Activities in Atlanta
In Atlanta, we’re fortunate to have mild weather during the winter, free from heavy snow, blistering chilly winds and months of ice storms. That means we can still get out and play during the winter months, and we’re lucky that the metro Atlanta area is home to many fun, cold weather activities. Those living in a Traton Homes’ community will find that they are centrally located to all of Atlanta’s winter fun.
It’s always an exciting time of year when the seasonal outdoor ice rinks open for business. Currently, the Centennial Olympic Park Ice Skating Rink and The Rink at Park Tavern are open and ready for you to come down for a visit. The Centennial Olympic Park rink is the largest ice skating rink in Atlanta and is set among the beautiful skyscrapers of downtown Atlanta. The Rink at Park Tavern is Atlanta’s newest and greenest rink with ice made from harvested rainwater.
For those who long to play in the snow, Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park is a popular option that is close to home. The attraction boasts acres of real snow, more than 20 slides, winter games, a tubing hill and much more. Read More→
Family Friendly Halloween Celebrations in Cobb, Cherokee and Paulding
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Traton Homes wants to wish you a happy Halloween! Do you have plans yet for your little ghouls and goblins (or princesses, or super heroes…)? Traton Homes builds in vibrant communities, that offer family-friendly activities throughout the year, and Halloween is no exception. Check out a few of these celebrations:
Fall Festival at the Safety Village
Have you had a chance to see Cobb County’s Safety Village yet? The village sits on eight acres and includes reduced-scale models of buildings that are familiar around the area. At Halloween, the village will come alive for the 12th annual Fall Festival of Fun. From 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, there will be costume and coloring contests, games, arts and crafts and more. This family-friendly event is completely free, Read More→
It’s Officially Fall – Take Part in Leaf Watch 2011
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Now that the fall air is beginning to settle into the Atlanta area, us at Traton Homes are getting excited to see the leaves begin their annual metamorphosis. All throughout Georgia, the temperature will grow crisp and the hillsides will be dotted with shades of yellow, amber and ruby. The tricky part is planning those weekend getaways to see the leaf changes – and to help with that Georgia State Parks has introduced an online Leaf Watch.
The leaf watch website officially starts noting the best places to see the leaves’ color change Oct. 1. In the meantime, you can check out informational sections on why leaves change colors, brush up on your hiking knowledge with some tips and see a calendar of the fall events happening across all the State Parks. Read More→
Marietta Honors Those Lost on Sept. 11
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Saturday, the Marietta Kiwanis Club will honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a moving visual representation. Beginning at Grace Community Church at 8 a.m., sponsors and volunteers will carry 2,977 3-by-5 foot American flags to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. The flags will stay on the field through Sept. 16.
Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m., a commemorative ceremony will take place on the field. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, Sen. Johnny Isakson, Congressman Phil Gingrey and former Congressman Bob Barr will speak at the event, among other guests. The ceremony also includes the presentation of colors, the presentation of a riderless horse, a 21-gun salute and Taps. At 8:46 a.m., the exact time the first tower came under attack, a bell will toll and the reading of the names will begin. Read More→
Fun Annual Events Near Homes in Kennesaw This Weekend
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This weekend, two fun annual events will take place near homes in Kennesaw: The Great Locomotive Chase 5K Race and Taste of Kennesaw.
Runners-extraordinaire (and even those who simply like to stroll) are invited to take part in the Great Locomotive Chase 5k Race, which starts in front of Kennesaw First Baptist Church at 8 a.m. The race is in its 3rd year and features a flat and fast course through Swift Cantrell Park, finishing in historic downtown Kennesaw. There’s still time to register online. The race also features a 1 mile fun run and tot trot. Read More→
Taste of Smyrna Food Festival Is Almost Here
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If you are searching for Cobb County new homes for sale, turn your attention to Smyrna. The area is vibrant and always has something going on. A great introduction to the area’s restaurants is to visit Taste of Smyrna, coming up September 17th from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Smyrna.
The Taste of Smyrna is more than just a place to sample food and drink – there will also be lots of entertainment. Early afternoon, the acoustic stylings of Scott Thompson can be heard, followed by Jon Byrd. At 7 p.m., the Francisco Vidal Band will rock and roll visitors through the evening.
More than 25 restaurants are expected to be at the event, including Atkins Park, Marlow’s Tavern, Zucca Bar & Pizzeria, The Melting Pot and more. Admission to the event is free and samples can be purchased for $1 to $4 each. Read More→
Less Than a Month Remains for the Red Hot Anniversary Celebration
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Despite the heat, summer really is coming to a close. That means Traton Homes’ Red Hot 40th Anniversary Event will soon end. If you are searching for Marietta homes, Kennesaw homes, Johns Creek homes or more, you need to act soon so you don’t miss out on all of the phenomenal savings and prizes!
We want home buyers AND real estate agents to celebrate with us.
Buyers in many Traton communities will have the chance to purchase upgraded luxurious options packages for their new Traton homes for $40! Prices have also been reduced on select market homes, and closing cost bonuses are available. When you stop by a Traton Homes community, be sure to register to win one of our 40 fabulous red-themed prizes. Special edition red iPod Nanos, ruby earrings, tickets to Ruby Falls and gift cards to Red Envelope and Red Sky Tapas Restaurant will be given away at the end of the event. Read More→
Traton Homes Celebrates 40 Years of Home Building
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This summer, Traton Homes celebrates its 40th anniversary of building homes throughout the metro-Atlanta area. Though the housing market has had its ups and downs, Traton Homes has remained steady, building nearly 7,000 homes in more than 80 communities throughout Atlanta.
In 1952, Clifford and Red Poston started Poston Realty & Insurance, later known as Poston, Guthrie and Fowler. Red passed away in 1963 and in 1971, Clifford, sons Bill and Milburn and daughter Marian started Traton Homes. The name was formed using the first part of Milburn’s daughter’s name – Tracy – and Bill’s son’s name – Clifton (Clif), and combined the two to create Traton.
The strong work ethic in the Poston family continues to be put to work at Traton Homes. Bill’s sons Chris, the company’s senior vice president, and Clif, the company’s executive vice president, joined Traton in 1997 and 1999, respectively. Clifford, now 92, still arrives to work at Traton daily, and is an inspiration to the entire Traton family of employees.
The Poston family’s consevative nature has helped navigate Traton Homes through the recent economic downturn. The builder has been one of the few in the Atlanta market actively acquiring land and consistently opening new communities. Over the past three years, Traton Homes has begun building in more than 20 Atlanta new home communities. Read More→
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