Life in North Georgia, Real Estate in the Mountains

Security vs Privacy – Quote of the Day

Don Martin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:50:01 +0000

We have all heard Sir Edmund Burke’s warning that, “Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.” Given all the current turmoil over the proper balance between our protection and our rights, I thought it might be useful to review a brief historical note from someone almost universally respected for having understood history [...]

The Tate Reserve

Don Martin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:34:28 +0000

I just wanted to give you a heads up that a great North Georgia community will have new homes coming out of the ground soon. More notes below the short video. The Tate Reserve has actually been awaiting its unveiling for several years now. The original planned opening coincided with the major market downturn and [...]

Lovely “Painted Lady” in Nelson to Have New Owner

Don Martin — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:11:48 +0000

Just for the uninitiated, “a Painted Lady” is an affectionate name for beautiful old Victorian homes that were often painted in pastel colors. You can find whole blocks of them in older Southern cities like Savannah or Charleston. This lovely example is a 1930′s vintage beauty, which reportedly served as the Boarding House for the [...]

215 Frost Pine – Coming Soon

Don Martin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:18:21 +0000

Ben and I were out listing this home this morning. Is should be on FMLS in 48 hours and all over the world shortly after that. So If you know someone looking for a great home in Bent Tree, have them give me a call and we’ll see if we can help them beat the [...]

Do You Need Motivation?

Don Martin — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:21:14 +0000

I was sitting at my desk, trying to figure out how in the world to solve a major problem, when this showed up in my inbox. Suddenly, my problem is not so major and I am guessing there is a way to solve it. If this won’t make you both thankful for what you have [...]

The last, full measure of devotion…

Don Martin — Mon, 27 May 2013 12:24:13 +0000

Sometime today pause for just a moment to remember that Freedom isn’t Free and that the simple pleasures we enjoy and take for granted every day, were paid for with a great price. Many spent countless days in harm’s way, and as Lincoln reminds us, some gave “..the last full measure of devotion,..” so that [...]

Don’t Miss “Lend Me A Tenor”

Don Martin — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:03:31 +0000

Sorry for the late notice, but my schedule didn’t permit us to get to the Tater Patch Player’s rollicking presentation of Lend Me a Tenor until last night and now you need to re-arrange your schedule so you can go see it tonight. The entire ensemble cast is outstanding and works together beautifully. For you [...]

Great Appalachian Music Alert !!!

Don Martin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:54:13 +0000

Anybody who follows Appalachian Music locally knows that one of the top local experts is Mark Atkins from Bent Tree. Mark has a built-in Appalachian Music Divining Rod that somehow allows him to just get in his car on any given Friday or Saturday night and show up wherever the best music is happening. If [...]

Casual Classics Season Finale

Don Martin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:27:28 +0000

Jasper Muse, Inc. and the Creative & Performing Arts Academy along with Concert Master Suzanne Shull are pleased to announce that the final Casual Classics Concert of the 2012-2013 Season will be a performance by the Atlanta Percussion Trio on Monday May 6, 2013 at the New Lebanon Presbyterian Church located at 389 Bent Tree [...]

Southern Living Home on the Bent Tree Golf Course Reduced

Don Martin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:40:44 +0000

Hot Off the Presses ( on a cold wet day!) we have a price reduction on a beautiful Southern Living Plan Home on the 15th Tee at Bent Tree. If you’ve got 30 seconds here is a quick overview of the home. Southern Living Beauty Reduced If you want a really good look at all [...]