I am very glad for you, a lot of people dream about moving into a new home and start a family life. You should enjoy that. I was excited too when I had to move, I wanted everything to be perfect in the very first day of living in my new home so we hired Dallas movers to take care of all of our things, it really helped knowing them around. All I did is enjoy the move.

Callaway is absolutely beautiful! Check out Stone Mountain too, and Google the Atlanta City Pack - you get a reduced rate for some of the most popular city attractions. Check out the link below for some good deals. Welcome to PTC!! Did you guys bring the bike? The nearest store is a H-D in Coweta County, but there's a good mechanic in Fairburn called Phil King - see second link. Very good with Harleys.

http://www.atlantaonthecheap.com

www.kingkustomcycles.com

When we came out here we treated our first month like a vacation and visited all the sights. So go!
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Griffin Tech is at the most 30 minutes away, very easy to get to, and my son loves their welding program. The instructor, Mr. Wiley, is great - very patient with new welders and questions.

Try Griffin Tech

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That rocks. Thanks.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted--Aesop

Thanks everyone for the information on Wilshire Estates. It puts my mind at ease. You all have been very helpful. We are looking forward to moving soon and starting a new chapter in our book!

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Hello Midwest Gal, I've lived here for 5 years and can honestly say it's a great area. There is an HOA and dues are currently $400 annual. The rules have relaxed a bit over the years and yes, you can decorate for all the major holidays. Unless you plan major changes to the landscape, add a fence,shed, pool, etc which would need to be approved, flower planting is more than welcome. The kids go to the campus schools off Redwine from K-12 so thats a plus. You can go just about anywhere in town by golf cart from here which is great. Good Luck!

Try this web site..
http://hoatown.com/Wilshire

If this does not work go to google search put in Wilshire Estates+PTC, Ga. Looks like you should be able to find out all you want to know.

Yep, going to be HOT!!!!! today..enjoy the coolness up there while you can, you will probably wish you were there part of the Summer anyway. 55 and rain ummmm sounds good to me..just that below zero I don't like. Oh and bring some of that rain with you when you make it down here. We are still on water rationing(for the last 20 or so years) so we can use all the rain we get.

The covenants are just boiler plate - no strict enforcement of anything not reasonable. You would be zoned for Peeples Elementary & Rising Starr Middle - a couple of the top schools in county!! Kids are EVERYWHERE in here. Right on cart paths, next to Publix. Can't be beat. Not much yard - but I think that is a good thing. You can look it up by googling Atlanta MLS. Good luck!

Be cautious of those who say rules or laws aren't enforced!
They probably are or could be.

Also check to see if recommender is a home salesperson!

I don't know much about Wilshire except to say it is 69 miles from the center of PTC! Many golf carts would not make it to Walmart and back for instance.

If you want to make an investment and live in a 400+ neighborehood (formerly 450-550+) check out Kedron and PTC Parkway. Large land tracts. I am not connected with anyone!

The center of town is about at State 54 and PTC Parkway, or maybe at 54/74 intersection.

You are in the right part of town and doing your homework before you get too involved. Wilshire Estates was built by a large national builder and those covenants are just boilerplate that allow the HOA to be as strict as they want. Haven't heard anything about that particular HOA being unbearable - like some are, but seek out one of the directors and have a frank discussion.

Good school situation there as well. I think you go to Oak Grove for now and then to the campus in south PTC where PCDC used to bait the fields for VIP quail hunters.

Getting that feeling that you're a kid in a candy store. Enjoy your visit.
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Hey Robert. I love that spanish patio, but we found an area we love. The lots are bigger for our boys to play. I'm starting to really like PTC! What a beautiful city and weather! Keeping our fingers crossed that we can find a house with a floor plan that we like today.

As for the golf cart, thanks. (wink) We just might do that. There are several hundred families that are getting ready to look at homes in Fayette county. We would have many refferals.

The reason I find that northern homes a little less in price is it has to do with the lots being smaller in the newer subdivisions and homes are a little closer together. You can find out more about Peachtree City living on my web site www.realtorgaryroberts.com

You might want to check the proximity of the sub-division to the railroad tracks. For my tastes, I would view the proximity to the railroad tracks as "a little too close". And you already know about the small lots.

You tend to get more property for the money. With many newer developments, you tend to get yourself a postage stamp for a yard. This is great if you don't want to do yard work but if you like being outdoors then you really want to consider a slightly older development (such as the three you mentioned) with larger property.

Listing #2498807
They will eventually take $350. Go get it.

Live north - kids go to Sandy Creek HS.

Live south - kids go to McIntosh HS.

Nuff said.

Don't come down here bikeless and miss out on some supreme riding opportunities just South of us toward Pine Mountain, Warm Springs, FDR State Park and not to mention within two hours of PTC there is the North Georgia Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway and the infamous Dragon's Tail.

Of course if you dump the bike up there it gives you an excuse to stimulate the economy of your new hometown and state via the purchase of a new ride.

Definitely bring the bike...You're gonna love the rides....

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic

bike.
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Gun.

(Godfather I reference.)

She was talking the type of bike you wear leathers with. Not those stretchy butt exposin' skit tight spandex thangs....

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic

I do have an extra pair; that is, if you're intersted. We still need to do lunch before my 3 week fishing safari.
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This week is decent. Just as long as you don't wear your stretchy shorts...

3 week fishing safari Hmmmm..... you might find Bob from Account Temps has redecorated you cubicle and removed your name plate after that length of time.

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic

Well, I run the assigment schedule even from the beach. Old Bob doesn't stand a chance.
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with those mental images.....

I will not lower my standards.. So UP YOURS..

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You might like to check out zillow.com to look at real estate and prices. Also AJC.com newspaper/homes put in the zip codes you are looking at. Sometimes they are not as accurate as they could be but are pretty close. There are all sorts of properties for sell in Fayette Co. almost anything you would want. I think the market will be pretty slow for a time here so take your time and pick just what you want.
Make sure you pick a house on high ground, yes it does flood here in some areas. You want to be sure, go to the County Court house and check out the area you want to buy in. Make sure no future roads or buildings/churches which have lots of traffic will be going through/close to the property you want to buy.
Have fun and hope you enjoy the area when you finally arrive.
Oh, and get a map of Fayette Co. if a realtor is taking you around, some of them don't know where Fayette Co./PTC/Fayetteville/Tyrone/ borders begin or end.
Oh, another OH, don't throw your Winter coats away, when we first moved here 1984 and were here only a few weeks, it got down to 8 below...yep, so it do get a might chilly down here sometimes. At the time I told my spouse...maybe we moved to the wrong place. The cold snap only lasted a week or so..right now we are getting so much rain...I'm not going to complain though..it is lush and green and just for your arrival, probably the humidity will reach its peek...

HI Midwest Gal. I know what your going through. We moved here from Il almost 2 years ago. It is hard if you do not know where you are. It was very hard for me. I still do not know where everything is. I have not meat any friends. Do not get me wrong, the people are very nice but they keep to their own. We live in Brooks. It is very nice,but secluded. My sister has been looking at homes in PC and Senoia. Ivy Ridge subdivision has some new homes under 300. They are beautiful. You are only few miles from PC, and I think the taxes are a lot lower.If you need help let me know.

Mira, you sound very unhappy. You need to get out and join some groups, take some classes at the rec center in Fayetteville. They have different classes you can take from Dancing, Painting, on and on. You don't have to just hang around Brooks. Brooks is kind of off the beaten track and kind of a quiet area although I do like it because it is like where I grew up in the Midwest. I believe you will have to travel to PTC or Fayetteville for excitement or to take a class or join a group. Volunteer somewhere if you have the time. My friend volunteers at a battered women store, they always need help. You have to get out there and do things and not wait for something to come your way. Moving is a difficult process and it takes time to get adjusted, you will, take it from a former Midwesterner by way of the West. It took us a lot longer than 2 years but now this is home. Get a map of Fayette Co. and go down every road, it won't take long to find your way around. PTC library or Fayetteville library or if Brooks has a library they might have one...or go to Fayetteco.gov and they have maps there you can check out. Fayette is a Jewel and we all need to enjoy what is here but unless we get out there and check things out we won't find the happiness we seek. Oh, if no one else has told you this...Welcome to Georgia and Fayette Co.

You are the only one that that welcomed us. THANK YOU> I have tried to volunteer, never heard from them. I will look into taking some classes. Thanks. Do not get me wrong I do like it here. It would be nice to have a friend to go see a movie,shopping or lunch with.I guess I was just missing my friends back in Minooka. Thank You . Mira

First, for selling your home there so quickly and secondly, for moving to PTC! My family has been here almost 13 years and I wouldn't live ANYWHERE else. From my experience, the people are mostly as friendly as I am to them. There's way too many nice ones here to worry about the few silly snobs you find. With the ages of your boys I definitely would get a neighborhood that has alot of young children. Our neighborhoods are planned with alot of cul-de-sacs; try to find a home in one. You will appreciate the less traffic with your little ones. I have had my kids in Huddleston, Kedron, Crabapple, J.C. Booth, Bennett's Mill, and McIntosh. All are good schools. Definitely get a golf cart. Your kids will love it. It made a big difference in how my kids accepted the move years ago. I would really suggest doing abit of searching on your own for your home. There are many homes that are for-sale-by-owner and you won't be shown those by a realtor. If you get here and have more questions, just post it. There really are alot of good people on this site. Good luck in your search and your move. WELCOME!

Outstanding!! So get on down here with all the rest of us transplants. You will enjoy it.
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There's already enough advice on here already, but what I would do is go on-line and get info on all the houses in your price range and drive through those neighborhoods, talk to the people who live there and be sure you know which school your kids will go to and do all this BEFORE you get involved with a Realtor.

Don't rent. Buying now is the way to go. Mortgage rates and home prices are both very low right now - both will be going up around the end of the year.

A stop at city hall to talk to the PR person is always a good idea,

And insist on a home inspection before you get committed. There are lots of things you can't see that will cost money - the polybutl (or blue) pipe is a huge nightmare. Old HVAC units are another. Get a basement - be sure it is dry. We had a lot of rain lately, so checking that out will be easy.

And of course, get a golf cart right away.

You will love Peachtree City.

Sagamore is a nice neighborhood, and feeds into one of the top three elementary schools in the county, Kedron Elementary. I have friends who work there, it's literally a half-mile from the neighborhood, and it's a fantastic school.

The neighborhood is in an excellent location. You can get to most of the important parts of PTC in a golf cart in under a half-hour.

Sagamore has no pool complex that I know of, but right next to Kedron Elementary is a city-run pool complex that has two large pools.

You can't go wrong with Sagamore. The houses are about ten years old, and you'd have to look individually at each one to see the quality based on upkeep.

I'd recommend the website www.fitzgeraldsellshomes.com and do some research. It's the best local website for real estate research.

Susan Fitzgerald is the hardest-working agent in PTC.

Spyglass, Edgewater, McIntosh Corners and for the really upscale - Sweetwater Oaks - this is really the best one, but very few resales ever come on the market.

Glenloch Village is great because no matter where your house is you are only a short golf cart ride to the boat docks and the cart paths are always kept in great shape. The actually widened the main paths in Glenloch from 8 ft to 10 ft and it makes a real difference.

Well, you don't have to worry about us being snobs or rich. We are just an average family with good values, value education and just want somewhere we can call home. We are very social and get along with almost anyone. Believe me, if we didn't have to move, we wouldn't. So if you are worried about us adding to the snobbery, don't. We are above no one. Just a good ole family from the midwest.(smile)

Average family.... good values.... Welcome to our area. Hey, Christi is right. There are a bunch of snobs. But there are also some wonderful people in PTC and the surrounding areas. Cept it gets real ugly in parts of Union City and Riverdale.

Oh... and that part she said about "high style appearance"? I can assure you her appearance is VERY easy on the eyes. And she's not near as gruff in real life.

We can't wait for you to occupy a home here so there will be less room for the snobby ones to move into.

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic

That's what they call it.

Yah, sure, you betcha.

Folks from Texas make certain people on here.. Mainstream, Dano etc.. bowels weak.. They be all scernt and such of Texans.. They think for themselves too much. To Independent.. Mainstream and Dano just hate Texans.. unless you are slobbering Liberals then I guess they will approve then..

I will not lower my standards.. So UP YOURS..

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people (and you can keep the wealth envy, thank you!) over having a 17 year old gangbanger stick a gun in my ear for whatever is in my wallet any day of the week.
"All I ask for is a little common sense. Apparently that's too much to ask for."

"They will get in front of you at a store when you're trying to look at something, stand in the aisle and ignore you if you're trying to get by, haggle with you over the price of your service as they sit in their 1/2 mil. $ houses."

Oh yes..those people...

Those are the Repub bible-thumpers that mudcat was talking about.

What are you, twelve years old? You can't seem to paint with a fine brush, can you? Do you ever actually leave the house and meet any of these people you cast aspersions on?
"All I ask for is a little common sense. Apparently that's too much to ask for."

Must the snobs always be "yankees"?

Get used to it Midwest Gal. Some Southerners are all nice and polite until they find out you are a "Yankee". Then they blame you for all that is wrong with PTC or the South. Oh, and you will be a snob, too.

People are people, Christi. They can be rude and elitist no matter where their origin or whatever their social status. Please don't lay it all on Yankees.

And Christi, if you are trying to get by someone in a store? Just say, "excuse me". Sometimes people simply don't realize someone is trying to get by.

People don't move to PTC for high status appearance. They move here because of the high quality of the school systems, the great amenities, and yes, the tremendous value of homes.

There is nothing wrong with working hard, accumulating wealth, and being able to afford nice things. Being rude or elitist shows a lack of character, but those are not traits that always have to be associated with Yankees or upper income people.

I didn't say snobs are always yankees. Some yankees are great people, some are rude. The rude part is what I was referring to. The abrasiveness is what I've experienced from "some" yankees that rubs me the wrong way, not snobbery. (no pun intended)I guess I do have a bias where northerners are concerned because of the way I've been treated by a lot of them. But that's my problem and still my opinion.

and if the people who lived there were nice. He said, if the folks were nice where you came from, they will more than likely be nice here.

Centennial is nice, but stop gushing about it, you sound like a real estate ***** [[deleted]]

Actually the rest of your analysis is right on and completely honest. This is the best place we have ever lived and that counts some upscale communities in North Atlanta and San Francisco and Boston.

And your point about politics is spot on. Mean spirited dialog is confined to these blogs. Never once in 20 years have I been confronted in any social or business setting by any hostility from bleeding-heart impractical Liberals or jack-booted bible-thumping Conservatives (whoops, I slipped a little).

Life is better at 19 miles an hour was not a Steve Brown invention. Full disclosure - Steve is the only legitimate source of political irritation in PTC and that only lasted 4 years. First of all it was 14 miles an hour and that was from an ad campaign in the 1970's which was approved by Joel Cowan and Phipps Land Company shortly before Equitable took over. I don't think the ads ran that much or even worked because we were so far off the beaten path back then. The old brochures and newspaper ads are in a scrapbook at the library and in City Hall. Interesting reading - especially the old brochure with real residents like John Weber, Don Smith, Sallie Satterthwaite and others.

You are right Mike - best place to live, good housing value, great people who mostly value all the advantages you outlined. It would be good to hear from Mid West Gal after she relocates.

And pocketed all the money, last i heard with the pending EEOC litigation, ole J.W. probably headed to the Caymans, way offshore if ya know whats i mean...BLESS

Wieland is not a coward or a thief. He will defend his EEOC suit and win. He did sell the 101 homes and gave it all to his lenders. He wants to avoid the hiding assets game because he is an honorable person.

Thats why he such a success, after all these years... An oak if the ever was one, but then again im sure there is wood in the trash hole that our good friends Mikes house is built on, but hey it wont show up until 10 years from now when the walls start to crack and the roof starts to sag....BLESS...

I'm shocked!!!! Main, carbon, sniffles, diva was it yours?
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I wouldn't put up a Dem sign in this town for fear of having my house vandalized. I get my political jollies from blogging instead.

That being said, if we all agreed, that's no fun either.

It could have been mine Cyclist. I ended up keeping one in the window because they must have become collector's items judging by the way they kept disappearing from the yard.

It's not easy being the carbonunit

Daylight brazen armed robbery....

Carjacking at knife point....

12 tons drugs seizure...

Assualt at nightclub....

Cart Jackings.....

Naw these are just petty things....

Hey Midwest Gal, nevermind that helicopter flying around 24/7 as you move in, its just "HOCK ONE" keeping as eye on all the good little boys and girls here in Disneyland... PEACE...

You are ranting again.
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Could it be i should try to count to ten first like Sky does???? BLESS...

I don't count to 10 anymore. It doesn't work.

Funny how the mikey-the-pal guy didn't mention the trains that rumble through that neighborhood 24/7. It sounds like mid-town atl when they rumble through.

Anyway to each his own. GA has many great places to live. PTC is nice. There are many nice places to live in GA. There is something for everyone in this great state. I love the weather, I will never go back north.
Midwest gal said they were moving here because of her husbands airline job they may want to live in a fly in community so they can hangar their plane at the house. Mallards Landing sounds like it would be perfect for them.

We moved from the North to PTC and my husband also did not see the need for a basement until we experienced our first "Tornado Warning."

When the sky darkens, the sirens scream, and the tree branches hit the house, a basement is a comfort worth paying for.

Finish it, rent it, store stuff in it. It will not be wasted space.

Fayetteville is great too, many nice subdivisions and great schools.

An ever-blurring line between Riverdale. Don't forget to mention that!

Fayetteville got FLAVA!

1 - resale value is better with a basement - many people won't even consider looking at homes without a basement.
2 - yes, we get bad storms, and I feel better knowing we have a basement to go to.
3 - basements give you storage and expansion options.

On the negative side, basements can have moisture issues and critters, but the pros far outweigh the cons.

Also, don't let the crazy people on this website scare you away. I have lived several places, and Peachtree City is by far one of the nicest. The schools are wonderful, and we have made many good friends in the area. Probably the one thing I would like to change is the summer heat - blech, but otherwise I love it here!

Not so much for storms or storage, but for a game room or home theater. Yes resale value is dramatically increased, but you are buying when prices are at a 5 year low, so you will make out just fine at resale time - although you won't want to leave. Peachtree City is a great place to live. I know of at least 10 people who passed up transfers, some even quitting their jobs so they could stay here.

Basement leaks would be obvious now with all the rain we got last month - get a good home inspector. Moisture is not a problem if the basement is on a separate AC zone - if not figure out a wy to make that happen.

There's a couple of real good deals in Interlochen. I know one has a finished basement not sure about the other,

Nope..not me. We are still here in Minneapolis. Hopefully soon though. I can't wait to get our house sold so we can move on down!!! I can use a change!! Winter is dragging on here. I'm ready for warmer weather.

If you move in this month, you'll have your 6 months in at year-end and can run for mayor. So far we only have 2 tired old council people running and we could use someone fresh and new.

It is going to be 84 this afternoon.

Hummmm... I've never thought of that. Yes, someone new just might be the key. (wink) I better hurry up and sell the house.

84 is better than 63 for today. I'm ready!!