Stop #1 is Lassiter High School!
Lassiter High School is located at 2601 Shallowford Rd, Marietta, GA. 30066 in East Cobb County.
With a population of over 2,000 students, Lassiter High School is known for being one of the best high schools in the Cobb County School District and in the state of Georgia. According to Principal, Chris Shaw, stated in a message from the Princpal, "Our mission is to educate each and every student and to better prepare him or her for the world beyond Lassiter High School. " He also boasts that "The variety and level of our course offerings are without fail the most impressive aspect of Lassiter High School. Our emphasis is to encourage all students to take courses that challenge them to push their academic limits. Because of this and more, Lassiter was recognized in 2007 as an Advanced Placement Demonstration School in Cobb County. We offer more than twenty Advance Placement courses for our students and therefore better prepare our students for the rigor of college. " See more of Principal Shaw's message.
Here are some quick facts that make Lassiter shine:
* Advanced Placement Certified Demostration School
* A"Distinguished" school- making adequate progress for 3 or more consecutive years.
* Received the 2007 Gold Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards.
* Average 2006-2007 Total SAT Score for High School Seniors (Reflects Most Recent Scores for Verbal, Math and Writing) at the School, System, State, and National Levels.
School- 1636
System- 1534
State- 1458
Nation- 1495
See All Georgia/National Test Results
* 2007 Hope Scholarship Stats- 492 graduates, 275 graduates eligibal, 55.9% eligibal
* 2007 Graduation rate for all students- 94.6%
Not only are acedemics a priority at Lassiter, but so are Athletics and Student Activities. Lassiter offers 12 interscholastic sports for boys and 13 interscholastic sports for girls, including competitive cheerleading. Lassiter is also widely known for it's award winning marching Band! You also cannot forget about the newly re-energized football staudium, which has renovated artificial turf and one of the largest jumbo tron scoreboards in the country. These improvements were all accomplished by private funds from the Lassiter Foundation and SPLOST II.
If you are looking for a great school for your family to attend, make sure to think about Lassiter High School. Your children will receive a well rounded education in an enviroment that is productive for future success. Remember, not only is Lassiter a great school, but so are Lassiter's feeder schools.
If you would like more information on Marietta Real Estate, East Cobb Real Estate, Cobb County Real Estate, or East Cobb Swim/Tennis Communities, please contact me!
Helpful Links:
Lassiter Athletic Championships
Lassiter Marching Band
GOSA (Governor's Office of Student Affairs) 2006-2007 Report Card
East Cobb Dog Park
Cobb County School District
East Cobb Swim/Tennis Communities
Local Available Marietta Real Estate in the Lassiter High School District
A Tour of Cobb County's Finest Schools
After starting to write a series of blog articles on swim/tennis communities in East Cobb County, I started to think about doing a another series of articles that would coinside nicely with those articles. I began to think about what criteria most people find to be most important when starting their initial home search. I have found that in my experience as REALTOR, the schools your family attends play a major factor on your decision to purchase a home in a certain area. For some people, that is all that matters to them and some may be looking at future resale value of the home as well. All in all the prestige that comes along with living in a good school district can weigh very heavily on a homebuyer's decision to purchase a home.
According to published facts by Cobb County School District, the Cobb County School District is the second largest school district in the State of Georgia and expects to educate more that 107,000 students for the 2008-2009 school year. Facts also state Cobb students consistently score above national average on norm-referenced tests, 80% of 2007 seniors took and scored a combined average score of 1534 on the SAT's, compared to the national average of 1511 and a state average of 1472.
Cobb currently has six Magnet Programs- Campbell High School, Kennesaw Mountain High School,North Cobb High School,Pebblebrook High School,South Cobb High School, and Wheeler High School. The 2008 Advanced Placement Certified Schools that encourage participation in advanced course work at the Demostration level are- Harrison High School,Kennesaw Mtn. High School, Lassiter High School, Osborne High School, Pope High School, Sprayberry High School, Walton High School, and Wheeler High School.
I have decided to start my focus on Distinguished schools located in East Cobb County and work my way around to the remainder of Cobb County's Distinguished Schools. In order to have received the Distinguished School status The school must have made adequate yearly progress for three or more consecutive years.
As a resident of Cobb County and a REALTOR that primarily works in the Cobb County area, if you are considering a move to the Atlanta- metro area, Cobb County is definitely the place to be! With the great schools and great location, what more can you ask for?
Stay tuned for the first school on my tour.... Lassiter High School!
For more information on Marietta Real Estate, Cobb County Real Estate, East Cobb Real Estate, or East Cobb Swim/Tennis Communities please feel free to contact me!
"East Cobb Spotlight Community"- Highland Pointe
Welcome Home to Highland Pointe !
Located in East Cobb off of Sandy Plains Rd. and North Mountain Rd. in Marietta, GA., Highland Pointe is a sought after swim/ tennis community that is conventient to I-75/I-575 and Hwy 92! You will find all the conveniences of home within minutes of the community. Publix, The Home Depot, Target, Office Depot, movie theatres, restaurants, nail salons, and much much more located right around the corner!
Homes in Highland Pointe range in price from the low $300's to the high $700's. If you are interested in living in a very family oriented swim/tennis community, you will not want to miss out on all the amenities that Highland Pointe has to offer! Not only does Highland Pointe have an very active swim/tennis community, it is located in one of the most sought after school districts in Cobb County! All in all this community is a winner!
Quick facts about Highland Pointe:
Number of Homes Currently on the Market: 17
Homes Currently Listed Priced At: $319,800- $799,800
Number of Homes Sold since July 2007: 8
Annual HOA: $125
Annual Swim/Tennis Fee: Has two Tiers- Visit Highland Pointe
Schools: Davis Elementary, Mabry Middle School, Lassiter High School
Highland Pointe Bylaws and Convenants
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in buying or selling Marietta real estate! Contact us if you want to buy or sell a home in Highland Pointe or in any other East Cobb Swim/ Tennis Community.
"East Cobb Spotlight!"
St. Charles Square
With homes priced from the high $200k’s to the mid $300k’s, this great swim/ tennis community of St. Charles Square is conveniently located to I-75/ I-575 off of Sandy Plains Rd in Marietta, GA..
St. Charles Square has it all! You will definitely get that "Welcome Home" feeling as you drive through this community. There are also plenty of lighted- walking sidewalks located throughout the community. You will not want to miss relaxing at the community gazebo that sits on St. Charles Lake that is always inviting you to come sit and enjoy! The pool house, pool, and lighted tennis courts are great highlights to this community!
St. Charles Square has a very active ALTA Tennis community with men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles tennis teams. If you have never played tennis before, joining your neighborhood tennis team is a great way to meet your neighbors! Even if you are a beginner! My husband and I joined one of our subdivision’s tennis teams and have had so much fun! We have made great lasting friendships and we always have some fun social event going on. Take advantage of the fun the sport has to offer and social opportunities and friendships your neighborhood tennis team will bring.
Besides being convenient to I-75/I-575, St. Charles Square has many great conveniences located just around the corner! Publix Grocery Store, QuickTrip Gas station, Chevron Gas station, all the big name banks, The Home Depot, Target, Kennestone Hospital, Mountain View Aquatic Center , Town Center Mall, Costco, La Bella’s Pizza ( the absolute best pizza in Cobb County), the Marietta Square, and many great restaurant choices nearby make living in St. Charles a great place to be! If you and your family love going to the Marietta Square, you will be glad to know that you can enjoy all that the Marietta Square has to offer and it only takes aprroximately 5-7 minutes to drive there from St. Charles Square.
Here are some helpful statistics about St. Charles Square that you will want to know.
Number of Homes Currently on the Market: 10
Number of Homes Pending Sale: 2
Price Range of Homes Currently Listed: $265k- $375k
Number of Homes Sold Since January 1, 2008: 2
Avg. Selling Price Since January 2008: $293,000
Avg. Selling Price of Homes in 2007: 3 bedrooms- $ 289,500 , 4 bedrooms- $305,800 , 5 bedrooms- $317,000.
Avg. Days on Market: 109
HOA Dues , includes Swim/Tennis : $454- 2007
Schools: Kincaid Elementary, Daniell Middle School , Sprayberry High School
If you would like more information on East Cobb real estate, Marietta real estate, or buying or selling a home in St. Charles Square or East Cobb, please contact me!
Stay tuned for the next "East Cobb Spotlight"……
More Local Info:
Dog Owner? Great East Cobb Dog Park!
East Cobb Park
If you are in the market to relocate to Georgia or make a move to a different community in the northwest metro Atlanta area, you may want to consider moving to East Cobb County.
East Cobber.com lists some great information and ststistics about East Cobb County and the residents that currently reside in East Cobb. It is states that East Cobb is defined as those residents who live in the following zip code areas: 30062, 30066, 30067, 30068, and 30075. There are about 80,000 households and 200,000+ people residing in East Cobb.
If residing an affluent, family-oriented, and growing community are important to you, here are some facts about East Cobb.
• East Cobb residents are well-educated and have the highest median household income in Cobb County.
• East Cobb has the largest population age 17 and under in Cobb County. (family friendly!)
• East Cobb has experienced the highest percentage of growth in Cobb County–and is still a popular place to relocate!
As a resident of East Cobb County, I personally think that East Cobb is a great place to live and work. East Cobb is known for having great schools and being a very family- oriented community. The Cobb County School District website has a great tool for you to explore! The School and Bus Locator and the Map of All Schools will be essential when choosing the right East Cobb Community to live in.
Besides having great schools, East Cobb has great shopping and dining and is only about 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta.
Their are many different types of communities in East Cobb County. I have decided to focus on some of the great swim/ tennis communities located in East Cobb. I will be showcasing some of these swim/ tennis communities, set in a variety of different price ranges, in a series of blogs to come. Entering the summer months, I thought that this would be a great place to focus on.
If you live in a swim/ tennis community located in East Cobb County and would like me to write a spotlight blog on your community, please contact me! I would love to hear about your community and why it is a great place to live!
Stay tuned… The first "East Cobb Spotlight" is soon to come!
First Time Home Buyer's Seminar
January 24, 2008
6:30pm-8:00pm
2401 Lake Park Drive Suite 300
Smyrna, GA. 30080
Are you looking to purchase your first home? Purchasing your first home can be very overwhelming! Most first time home buyers have so many questions and do not know where to begin! We can help you answer all of your questions and get the process started! Join us for a free First Time Home Buyer's Seminar! There is absolutley no cost to you! Reservations must be made by January 22,2008! Call (404) 348-0420 to reserve your spot!
Training materials will be given to each family! This seminar will give you the great information and preparation you will need to purchase a home!
Light refreshments will be served. Registration starts at 6:30pm!
Seminar presented by:
Jennifer Cowan
Maxsell Real Estate
www.TheCowanConnection.com
and
Sally W. Hamby
Sunshine Mortgage Corporation
www.sunshinemortgage.com/sally.hamby
If you are in the market for a new home and and your family includes a beloved four legged child like mine does, then you may want to Move to Marietta! If you live in or move to a home that does not have a fence and you have dogs, I have the perfect solution to releasing some of your furry friend's endless energy!
After my husband, Tim , and I moved to Marietta we decided to get a dog. We adopted a wonderful black lab from the Cobb County Animal Shelter that we named Lucky.
When Lucky turned 2 years old we decided to get him a sister. We adopted Dixie, a golden retreiver/ yellow lab mix we adopted from Pets to Be,a great group that does rescues for many different breeds of dogs.
With two adorable labs that have a ton of energy, we are constantly looking for a great place for them to go play and socialize with other dogs. It was great to hear of such a place so close to where we live!
Named Best Dog Park in Summer by Atlanta Magazine "One of the largest public parks in the metro area, Sweat Mountain is almost all shade, making this the perfect place for dogs in the summer-time - especially if they are easily overheated or especially furry." Atlanta Magazine - June 2007 |
Sweat Mountain Dog Park
Sweat Mountain Dog Park is Cobb County's first off-leash dog park that opened October 21, 2006. The dog park is located inside Sweat Mountain Park at 4346 Steinhaurer Road Marietta, GA. 30066 approximately 1 mile north of Lassiter High School . Sweat Mountain Dog Park sits on approximately 4 acres of land. This great off-leash dog park boasts two separate fully enclosed areas for your dogs to play and release all of their energy!
Large and Small Dog Runs
Sweat Mountain Dog Park has plenty of trees for shade (or watering!) and the ground cover is in wood chips, eliminating any potential muddy mess. The park has benches, water fountains and plenty of poop bags available! Don't worry, there are always plenty of puppies to play with.
My husband, Tim, and I love to bring Lucky and DIxie to Sweat Mountain Dog Park. It is a great place for them to run around and a nice place for us to enjoy our Saturday morning coffee socializing with other dog parents! It is a good way for your dogs to have fun and for you to meet your neighbors.
Cobb County has done a great job at keeping Sweat Mountain Dog Park a clean place for our dogs to play! I welcome more dog parks like this around Atlanta!
Sweat Mountain Dog Park Rules and Regulations
Stay tuned for more local Atlanta dog park information! Lucky and Dixie Cowan are always on the hunt for new places to play !
Local Veterinary Services
Local Dog Training Services
Moving Tips for Your Pets
Local Marietta/ East Cobb Real Estate
Cobb County Schools
Local East Cobb Information
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In 2006 the National Civic League named the city of Marietta one of the nations 10 best communities! The City of Marietta, it is located conveniently just outside the Perimeter and is just minutes away from I-75, Cobb Galleria , downtown Atlanta, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. My husband and business partner, Tim Cowan, and I live and work in this great All- American City! As proud residents of Marietta, we are so excited at the new growth that is developing around us!
As I was reading the quarterly issue of Blue Print, the official publication of the City of Marietta that is sent to all business owners and residents that live and/or work within the city limits, I decided I needed to share my enthusiasm on the upcoming improvements and growth that is coming to our great city!
Here are some of the highlights!
1. Progress Made on Roswell Street near Marietta Square
As stated in the latest issue of Blue Print, they are doing quite a bit of construction along Roswell Street. Along with improvements being made to the street, brick sidewalks, decorative lights, and landscaping, Roswell Street is the new home of the largest mixed-use developement, Meeting Park, near the Marietta Square.
"We're excited by the progress being made at Meeting Park" city manager Bill Bruton said. "The developement is a natural extension of our downtown and will provide housing that will add vitality to our existing restaurants and businesses on the Square."
Meeting Park is located just steps from the Square, and boasts townhomes that have a classic brownstone feel and range from 1,000- 3,000 square feet featuring a deck and garage. Meeting Park has great amenities such as optional elevators, rooftop gardens and a rooftop pool. As stated in Blue Print, the walkability of Meeting Park was a primary factor during the planning and design process of the community. " We believe that the simple act of walking in your neighborhood helps the environment and creates a stronger sense of community," said Bill Marsh, vice president of Winter Properties, which is developing the project. "We wanted to create an environmentally-responsible neighborhood that would feed into the existing fabric of Marietta."
Meeting Park is just one of the many great new developments that are coming to the City of Marietta. To see all the new housing developements coming to the City of Marietta visit http://move2marietta.com/newhousing.html
2. Improvements to the Powder Springs Street Area
Here are some of the major changes coming to Powder Springs Street
A. $150 million mixed-use developement announced for Powder Springs Street- located between Garrison and Sandtown Rd.
B. Several transportation improvements projects, such as streetscape improvements, and constuction of a westbound right turn lane on Gramling Street at Powder Springs Street are scheduled to begin this fall.
C. A new Wal-Mart Supercenter store planned, located on Powder Springs Street near Bellemeade Drive in the former Ingles grocery store shopping center.
3. Do you love Starbucks? Well, we have a new Starbucks location coming to Marietta.
You can get your caffenine fix at the new Starbucks Coffee Shop that will be located in the newly approved small retail center at 811 and 825 Church Street, north of Tower Rd. near Vann Street and WellStar Kennestone Hospital. Construction should begin late fall.
4. Master Planning Process for parks and recreation for the City of Marietta.
As stated in Blue Print, Marietta broke ground this fall on a redesign and renovation of Henry Memorial Park near Reynolds and Wright Streets off Powder Springs Street. The revitalization will include a large playground, pavilion, lighted walking track, basketball courts, new parking, and new landscaping when drought conditions improve.
5. Enjoying the Entertainment, Restaurants, and Shops at the Historic Marietta Square.
One the things that my husband, Tim, and I love the most about living in Marietta is the Marietta Square. The Square offers a great social scene, that encompasses great entertainment, restaurants, and shops. There is always something to do at the Square.
There is always a festival, concert, or some sort of event going on at the Square. Our favorite thing to do is go to the Friday Night Summer Concert Series that is held in the heart of the Marietta Square. Just bring a picnic and your favorite beverage and enjoy the evening lisitng to great music! This is great for families of all ages!
Another exciting developement that is under way is the renovation of The Strand Theatre.
As stated in Blue Print, final stages of demolition and the first stages of construction kicked off last summer. "This is the beginning of a 12-13 month process," said Earl Smith, chairman of the Friends of the Strand, the group raising funds to renovate the theatre. "We have set our sights on summer of 2008 for a very grand opening."
I am very excited to soon be able to add "catching a movie" to the list of many things I enjoy doing at the Square!
Marietta, crowned as a 2006 All-American City, is a great place to live! if you are moving to Georgia, or looking to move within the metro-Atlanta area, take a look at these reasons why you should add some zest to your address! Live in this All-American City! Here is more information on why you should Move to Marietta!
Here is the latest issue of Blue Print, the official Publication of the City of Marietta.
Learn more about:
Marietta Schools
Marietta High School
Marietta Police Deptartment
Marietta Fire Department
Local Marietta Real Estate
Note that this information is outdated.
Attention Clemson Alumni!
Are you interested in purchasing a home or learing more about the Home Buying process? Whether you are a first time home buyer or you just want to learn more about the home buying process, this seminar is for you! Let us help you Put The Pieces Together!
Sponsored by Maxsell Real Estate and George Connolly of Suntrust Mortgage. RSVP no later than Aug. 26th to Jennifer Cowan- The Cowan Connection
When: Wednesday, Aug. 29th 6:30pm- 8:30pm~ Registration from 6:30-7:00pm.
Where: Bella's Pizzeria- 3599 Atlanta Rd. Smyrna, GA. 30080
RSVP: No later than Aug. 26th to Jennifer Cowan- The Cowan Connection