John H. Mason's (jmason2) Blog

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...

As I have blogged about now for years, this massive interstate project is about to come to a long-awaited conclusion for motorists in the North Fulton / South Forsyth Executive Home Communities.....   ATLANTA — While there will still be some major impacts on one of Atlanta’s busiest highway inte...

Airbnb announced plans to open a technical hub in the City of Atlanta, in an effort to strengthen its regional footprint and provide a base for "hundreds of technical and non-technical roles over time." The company selected Atlanta after perusing the East Coast for a city that illustrated five k...

Apartment rents in Atlanta's suburbs surged last year, outpacing its previously popular urban core as the multifamily market continues to shake out from the effects of the pandemic economy.Courtesy of Investors Management GroupVeridian at Sandy Springs, recently acquired by California-based Inves...

Jan 10 - Mar 28 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/family-bingo-tickets-134558282445 Join us for Family Bingo every Sunday from 4-6 PM inside the Market Hall where you’ll have a chance to win small gift cards from our retailers and restaurants! All ages are invited to attend....

As the holiday season approaches, Winter festivals and events offer the chance for families and friends alike together and revel in the most wonderful time of the year. For college football fans, the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl is an exciting winter tradition. Celebrate MLK Day with the MLK March and ...

I ask myself that question now every single day.  Our sons and their families live no where close.  In fact, a six hour drive is the closest they have been to Atlanta in over 10 years.  Regretting a Retirement Relocation Decision“I’ve seen many retirees make snap decisions about where they’ll liv...

NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation fielded some 50 questions about the Ga. 400 express lanes project during an online outreach session Sept. 1.The $1.6 billion project, set for completion in 2026, calls for adding express lanes in each direction along th...