It's time to take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, and find your way through a corn maze. It's fall, y'all, and we've rounded up a few of our favorite places in Northeast Georgia to celebrate the changing season. Be sure to call ahead, especially when the weather is uncertain, to check hours and availability.
Buford Corn Maze
Buford Corn Maze is the close-to-home fall excursion you don’t want to miss. Find your way through the five-acre maze, visit with farm animals, take a hayride, and even walk through the haunted forest. Tickets start at just $16 and can be purchased online or in person. Hours vary, but you can check them out HERE.
Jaemor Farms
The Jaemor Farms Harvest Celebration started in mid September and goes through the first weekend
Labor Day is just around the corner, and families across metro Atlanta are excited to celebrate the three-day weekend. The holiday marks the unofficial start of fall and brings with it exciting events across the Metro Atlanta area. Check out a few of our favorites below, and have a very happy Labor Day weekend!
Marietta Art in the Park
September 4-6, 2021
Downtown Marietta: Free Admission
A Labor Day Weekend tradition, Art in the Park is back this year to celebrate the arts by featuring both local and national artists at Glover Park in Marietta. Not only does the event feature 175 artists, but it also encourages participation with Chalk Spot, a street chalk art display for all, as well as Children’s Art Alley, offering free crafts
The fireworks shows are ON for 2021! It's an exciting return to normal across the metro Atlanta area as communities get ready to celebrate Independence Day this Sunday, July 4th. Check out this short list of some of our favorite spots to kick back in a lawn chair and celebrate our great country.
Lawrenceville - Friday, July 2: Held in the downtown area on the Lawrenceville Lawn, this Prelude to the Fourth features special performances by Riley Biederer and Electric Avenue. The even runs from 5pm until 10pm, with fireworks beginning at dusk.
Norcross - Saturday, July 3: The annual Red, White & Boom will have food vendors, bounce houses and face painting with a DJ inside Lillian Webb Park from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.
It's that time again, when temperatures are dropping each night below freezing in metro Atlanta. It's not just the standing water outside that freezes. If you're not careful, it could be the water lines inside your home, too. But there are easy steps you can take today to save the hassle and expense of frozen and burst pipes this winter.
Set Faucets to a Trickle
When temperatures are sure to fall below freezing, set faucets in kitchens and baths to a slow trickle overnight. Letting the water drip may not be enough to avoid frozen pipes. This is especially helpful on faucets located on outer walls in older homes that may have less efficient insulation.
Open Cabinet Doors
Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate,
Halloween will undoubtedly look a little different this year. There will be fewer parties, and less people attending those that are held. But one thing is certain: the kids will be out in force on Halloween night, gathering goodies as they trick-or-treat house to house. Keep those princesses and superheroes safe with a few simple rules, updated for 2020.
Keep your group small this year and stay together throughout your route.
Give other groups of trick-or-treaters plenty of space.
Carry hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.
Glow in the dark! Reflective materials and flashlights let drivers more easily see kids who accidentally wander into the street. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that children are four times more likely
Peggy Slappey Properties was happy to host the recent Ribbon Cutting at Lilburn's newest active adult community, The Cottages at Noble Village. There are 68 new home sites in the community, with several homes fully complete and ready for a quick move-in this fall. The event included cocktails and hors d'oeuvres catered by local eatery, 1910 Public House. Lilburn business owners and officials attended the event, as did local real estate agents and buyers curious about these elegant new ranch townhomes and the walkable lifestyle the community offers.
Lilburn Mayor Tim Dunn was a featured speaker and council members Dr. Scott Batterton, Eddie Price, and Emil Powella were also in attendance. Mayor Dunn commented that Lilburn is a great home for a
Memorial Day is an important day of observance, a national American holiday where we pause to remember and appreciate the sacrifice of our fallen service members. Unfortunately, this year’s observances of Memorial Day across the country will look a bit different than they have in years past. With CDC guidelines still advising against gatherings of more than 10 people, parades and events have been cancelled in towns both large and small.
But in Gwinnett County, officials decided to get creative. Instead of cancelling the annual event, the usual ceremony will be moved online. It will include a performance of the Star Spangled Banner and Taps followed by a three-volley salute. There will be remarks by County Commission Board Members and Retired Marine
Spring is in the air, Metro Atlanta! The new season officially begins on Thursday, March 19th. It’s time to start planning for your favorite local events, fairs, and festivals to enjoy as the weather gets warmer and the days longer. Mark these fun events on your calendar:
St. Paddy’s on Perry – Lawrenceville
This fun event happens this Saturday, March 14th starting at 3pm in historic Downtown Lawrenceville, GA. This is a family friendly event featuring cold brews, traditional Irish food, food and drink competitions, and live music on the outdoor stage. Visit http://lawrencevillega.org for all the details.
Paddy’s Day PathFest - Braselton
Visit Braselton, GA on Saturday, March 14th from 10am to 4pm for the Paddy’s Day PathFest. There will
Don’t let the rain or the cold keep you inside this weekend, metro Atlanta! It’s time to get out there and enjoy some of the great events offered close to home.
North Atlanta Home Show: It’s time for the 23rd Annual North Atlanta Home Show, a three-day event that runs from Friday, Feb 7 through Sunday, Feb 9. It takes place at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth and showcases new products, home improvement experts, and buyer discounts. Attendees can even register to win a meeting at the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show in March. The event is presented by Marketplace Events, North America’s largest producer of consumer home shows. Admission is $6-$8. Children 12 and under, and adults 65 and older, are admitted free of charge.
Merry Christmas Eve, Metro Atlanta! We hope your packages are wrapped, toys assembled, and food prepped for fun family celebrations. Christmas Eve is one of our favorite days of the year, when children and parents alike are full of anticipation for what tomorrow brings. The tree twinkles, wrapping paper crinkles, and holiday tunes fill the air. Eat all the Christmas cookies, drink the eggnog, and make sure you're in bed early for Santa!
All of us at Peggy Slappey Properties extend our heartfelt thanks for an amazing year in real estate and the opportunity to help so many of you find the home of your dreams. We work with the most outstanding partners in the business, from builders to attorneys and agents - all
