John H. Mason's (jmason2) Blog

The infamous heat of summer in the Deep South has finally started to wane, thankfully replaced by the cool, crisp air that signals autumn’s arrival.This is that magical time of year when more and more people are increasingly inclined to explore the great outdoors of the Georgia mountains.Fall in ...

Do   From haunted houses to parades and trunk-or-treating, our guide includes the best spooky, silly, candy-filled Halloween events in Atlanta for every boo and ghoul!     Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours at Oakland Cemetery. Listen to the stories of the cemetery’s notable and noto...

CUMMING, GA — Heading out to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn't just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It's a chance to head out with the family in a cherished fall tradition full of exciting activities. Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to support the local fa...

Just reported on CNBC:Sales of previously owned homes declined 2% in August from July to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 5.88 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.Sales were 1.5% lower than August 2020 for the first annual decline in 14 months. Sales, however,...

For those of you daily commuters, unlike myself, this project that started in early spring of 2021 has already produced traffic nightmares up and down State Road 9 from the City Center in Alpharetta to DT Cumming, GA.  Yes it will be a much nicer driving experience when completed, but 3 years!!!!...

 THINGS TO DO THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN FORSYTH COUNTYWho’s ready for a 3-day weekend?!? There are several fun things going on around Forsyth County this long weekend. Before we get into that, I have a quick reminder for you. Please save the date for Forsyth County’s Family Fun Festival –> Play a...

For many of us who have recently relocated to South Forsyth County Georiga, our commutes on GA400 could become a lot more, well...lengthy.  The GA400 Express Lane Project remains on the table for GADOT and many north suburban Atlanta commuters are cheering for it to get started.  New Express Lane...

ATLANTA — While there will still be some major impacts on one of Atlanta’s busiest highway interchanges, reconstruction to I-285 and SR 400 north of Atlanta for the remainder of year is "on track" to be finished by the end of 2021.   Work on the project initially began in November 2017 with a pro...

Having recently moved from Sandy Springs, GA to Cumming, GA I am excited to share with readers the various activities surrounding the July 4th weekend in this wonderful community near Lake Lanier and the North Georgia Mountains.  Here's what's in store this July 4 in Cumming: When: 10 a.m. on Sat...

Big Creek Greenway Trail Status - Thursday, June 3, 2021  The Big Creek Greenway is open for users in the following sections: Fowler Park north to Bethelview Rd, Kelly Mill Rd. north to Hwy 20 and Spot Rd. Connector north to Sawnee Mountain Preserve.The trail is closed in the following areas for...