Atlanta, Georgia, is famous for many things. You may know its rich history as the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and President Jimmy Carter, unforgettable southern cuisines like peach cobbler and roasted peanuts, and today’s reputation as the “Hollywood of the South” where the film and television industry thrives. This unique city also has plenty of springtime activities that are famous around the state and beloved by locals. From sporting events, food festivals, and street art tours, Paran Homes has compiled a list of things to do this spring in metro Atlanta!

Spring Sports Events in Atlanta

Attend Atlanta Braves Baseball Games

Spring marks the beginning of the Major League Baseball season, and catching an Atlanta Braves™ game is one of the most popular experiences in the city. Fans can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, try delicious ballpark food, and cheer for the home team’s victory. Friday, April 5th, is the first home game of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the game schedule continues with the New York Mets the following week. Come out and support the 2021 World Series champs!

Support Atlanta United FC

Since Atlanta United’s inaugural season in 2017, Major League Soccer has taken the city by storm! The season runs from spring through fall, providing plenty of opportunities to go to a game and watch the excitement of live soccer. Their next home game is March 31st, 2024, against the Chicago Fire. You don’t want to miss this!

Watch Tee Time at The Master’s

Spring is an excellent time to hit the golf courses in and around Atlanta. The Master’s Tournament, one of golf’s most prestigious events, is held in Augusta, Georgia, about 150 miles east of Atlanta, at the Augusta National Golf Club. Support your favorite pro-golfer from April 11th to 14th, 2024.

See Spring Blooms in Gardens Around the State

Check out the Stellar Blooms at Gibbs Gardens

See the largest daffodil display in the United States at Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA! This spring, more than 200 varieties of flowers will cover 50 acres of hillsides and valleys. This park includes six beautiful curated gardens, including Japanese, Waterlily, and Manor House, that are in full bloom during spring and summer. Gibbs Gardens is great for taking candid spring photos with your partner and kids!

Enjoy the Season’s Best Outdoor Recreation

Experience the beauty of 20,000 azaleas in bloom at Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain! Their popular Celebrate Spring event from March 1st through April 28th allows visitors to hike, bike, and zipline through 2,500 acres of beautiful blooms.

Indulge in Culinary Favorites from Around the State

Visit the Georgia Strawberry Festival

The Georgia Strawberry Festival, held on April 27th, 2024, celebrates the arrival of strawberry season in Georgia. Visitors can indulge in all things strawberry, from fresh berries and desserts to jams and beverages. The event features live music, arts and crafts vendors, and unique family-friendly activities like the Antique Tractor Show, 5K Race, Weenie Dog Race, Pet Parade Costume Contest, and more. Admission is free!

Georgia Renaissance Festival

The Georgia Renaissance Festival, from April 13th to June 2nd, offers a unique culinary experience with various themed food and drink options reminiscent of medieval times. Visitors enjoy turkey legs, hearty stews, mead, and more while immersing themselves in Renaissance-era entertainment, activities, and shopping. Medieval jousting, pub sing-a-longs, and belly dancing performances are some of the incredible shows you can watch. They also have themed events every weekend, like Pet-Friendly, Highland Fling, Cosplay, and Viking & Barbarian, where costumes are highly encouraged!

Celebrate Spring at the Taste of Alpharetta

The premier event of the spring is back and better than ever! The Taste of Alpharetta on May 9th, 2024, invites you to explore the flavors of Alpharetta and indulge in mouth-watering dishes prepared by some of the city’s top chefs. This is a family-friendly event where food and fun go hand-in-hand to create an unforgettable experience everyone will love.

Unique Spring Activity: Self-Guided Mural/Graffiti Tour

If you’re looking for a unique spring activity, a mural and graffiti tour of Atlanta is the perfect outing for you. Some popular locations for street art are Downtown Atlanta, The ATL Beltine, Castleberry Hill, Old Fourth Ward, and West End. They feature pieces from the area’s most prominent artists and offer an inexpensive way to walk around the city.

Don’t be swayed by the Georgia pollen; spending springtime outdoors in Atlanta is a good idea! Contact Paran Homes today if you want to move to the vibrant metro Atlanta area this year. We have move-in ready homes waiting for you and near many of these great spring events, so you don’t miss a thing!

There’s only one kind of surprise you’ll get when you buy your home with Paran Homes – the kind that feels like popping the cork on a bottle of champagne! Ask about our current incentives to find out what’s waiting around the corner for your family; you could get up to $10,000 in incentives* when you buy with Paran Homes. Find your new neighborhood and reach out to an agent for details.

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Discover the home that’s right for you – the right location, design, and price – get prequalified, and sign. When you build with Paran Homes, that’s it! Leave the unwanted surprises behind and work with a homebuilder that makes room for a homebuying experience that’s hassle-free to start your 2023. It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3 – here’s how:

1. Find Your Home Hassle-Free – Our Neighborhoods

Your new home dreams in the new year start with… you! First, you can take a look at our new home neighborhoods all over Metro Atlanta, GA, and Nashville, TN, to discover the one that’s right for your life. We have single-family home neighborhoods with space for life to grow and flourish, as well as active adult communities with single-level ranch home layouts that make an age-in-place lifestyle so appealing.

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Searching our homes and neighborhoods from your phone, tablet, or desktop is easy. You can browse photo galleries, floor plan designs, and information about amenities and activities on each community’s page. It’s also easy to request additional information by phone or email and even schedule a tour of the neighborhood right here online. Agent contact information is listed on each neighborhood’s web page, but you can reach out with general inquiries here on our website.

2. Secure Financing – Working with Our Preferred Lender is Hassle Free

Once you’ve found the community that’s right for you, and you’ve found the home that’s the ideal setting for your next chapter, you can work with our preferred lender to make it a reality. Homeowners Financial Group is our preferred lender partner, and they’re dedicated to serving homebuyers like you with financing services you can trust. Working with them ensures you’re financing through a trustworthy lender, and you can even get pre-qualified for financing on a home from Paran Homes.

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With your home picked out, and your financing secured, that’s it – it’s time to start the signing process. No bidding, no kidding. Nobody can swoop in and buy your dream out from under you when you build a new home with Paran Homes. When signing is done, your dream is secure.

Discover a homebuying process that’ll make your start to 2023 hassle-free, and find out how Paran Homes can make every step of the process easier and less stressful. Take a look at our communities today and see where your next chapter starts in a new home.

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We were founded on the belief that success comes from creating a home that the customer will love for years to come, and at Paran Homes we work to understand your needs and deliver the highest quality at a fair price – all with plenty of signature style. We’re builders with decades of experience behind us, and in communities across the southeast we create homes and lifestyles for every stage of life. Discover the neighborhoods we build, find out what life is like with Paran Homes.

A Variety of Homes for a Variety of Owners

What kind of home would help you create the life you want? Seeking single-family bliss with plenty of space for everyone? We have home designs that offer space for family, room to entertain friends, and features that wow anyone who visits, like brick fireplaces and decorative wainscoting. How does owner-on-main convenience sound? Paran Homes designs homes with thought and care – providing ideal relaxation and comfort. Ready for unique townhome living instead? Our townhomes have stellar design and some even include uncommon features like basements. No matter what kind of life you’re building, Paran Homes is here for it, and we’re ready with a community to fit your needs.

Neighborhoods Designed Around Life

Paran Homes cares deeply about the quality of life of our homeowners – so we choose locations and build amenities that will keep life rich for as long as you have your home. Our age-qualified, active adult, or age-in-place neighborhoods help build a sense of community, with well-lit sidewalks for strolls, great locations near local attractions, and even shared amenities like those you’ll find in Seaboard Junction. Our single-family neighborhoods have space to grow, live, and play, with great yards, beautiful exteriors, and access to wonderful schools. And our townhome communities feature maintenance-free living and ideal locations for the lock-and-leave lifestyle (with so much to do and see!)

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A home from us will help you build the life you want, because we believe that lasting homebuyer happiness and satisfaction should shine through in everything we do. Experience Paran Homes quality today, find a location and reach out to the agent there. After a visit to one of our communities, you’ll know where your home belongs.

A unique life awaits you in a Powder Springs townhome, full of excitement, comfort, and convenience. Starting in the $200s, you can have an exquisite townhome in an ideal area for suburban Atlanta life! Imagine locking up and zipping down to Atlanta for an amazing weekend, or going on a hike in beautiful Georgia nature, or just settling in for an evening of entertainment with friends and family at home. You can have it all in the townhomes of Sweetwater Landing. Read on and discover how with Paran Homes!

Minutes From… Everywhere!

Atlanta provides enough excitement for a lifetime, and from Sweetwater Landing you’re in the perfect spot to get there without being in the thick of it all the time. Down 278 and I-20, destinations in downtown Atlanta are only 30 minutes away. Take in the sights at the Georgia Aquarium, go catch a game at the Mercedes-Benz stadium, and have a phenomenal meal in any of the area’s amazing restaurants. Looking for shopping that’s a bit more local? Town Center Mall in Kennesaw is about 20 minutes away, and puts you within reach of lovely Marietta Square just down I-75.

Outdoor Getaways, Moments Away

Even closer than the city, two of the area’s biggest natural attractions beckon for easygoing weekends and adventurous outings alike! Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to the north is a beloved hiking spot, great for a sunny day’s trek and a lot of local history, with its trails and visitor’s center/museum. Sweetwater Creek State Park to the south offers a variety of activities – paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, fishing, boating, camping, playgrounds and so much more! 2,549 acres make this park an incredible getaway, so close to home. However, in Sweetwater Landing, there is plenty of reason to stay in and enjoy your new home.

Unparallelled Comfort, Uncommon Extras

Your townhome in Powder Springs at Sweetwater Landing comes with great standard features like granite countertops and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Stylish design details are all around, and an agent will be happy to tell you all about the cabinetry, trim, and chef-inspired kitchen – but when you call, ask about townhomes here with basements! That’s right, some of the lots here have basements, an uncommon feature that can add so much more to your new townhome. Imagine having the space for a man cave, she shed, media center, or gaming room! Movie nights, poker with friends, whiskey tastings, craft projects – with a basement in one of these townhomes, you can create exactly the space you want for fun and entertainment right at home.

It’s Your Chance

A home office or extra bedroom isn’t out of the question either, of course, but you’ll need to act fast! Only a limited number of these townhomes will have room for a basement. Call our agent today, or even come by the community to have a look for yourself. When you find your place in a home from Paran Homes – you’ll see the lifestyle you want is right here in Powder Springs.

Now that there’s more than a slight chill in the area in the Southeast, it’s time to start preparing your home for colder days ahead. As temperatures drop, the weather can have an impact on your home that – if unprepared – could prove inconvenient… and potentially costly. Paran Homes offers the following 10 tips from industry experts to help you guard against a future freeze…

1. Check Your Gutters: Energy.gov warns that leaves that piled up in your gutters the previous fall could wreak havoc on your home the following year. Gutters clogged with leaves means that rain water can’t drain properly. That water can freeze and – even worse – can start to leak into the home causing water damage and the risk of mold growth. While this is not necessarily a concern for a new home, it’s a great practice to incorporate to your home maintenance routine over the coming years.
2. Schedule an Annual Heating Checkup: The Weather Channel reminds us that as colder temperatures take hold, homeowners turn on the heat for the first time in months. A cold night is not the best time to discover that your HVAC system is not in the best operating condition. The best way to avoid this is to be proactive and schedule a heating checkup. Again – this is not a necessary step for a brand-new home, but it will be an important step in the future.
3. Check the Damper: Cold air has a way of getting into the home in a number of unexpected places. One of those places is through the spot most commonly associated with keeping you warm – your fireplace. Be sure to check your damper to make certain it seals tightly when closed to keep the cold air out, but also check to make sure it opens properly so smoke and fumes can filter into the flue and outside of the home.
4. Seal Your Windows and Doors: While we’re on the subject of drafts, Energy.gov also warns that windows and doors that are not properly sealed can allow the cold to creep indoors. Begin by going around your home to check each for drafts. If you can’t sense it by touch, you might want to try lighting a candle and holding it near all four sides of your doors/windows to see if the flame flickers. If so, caulk or add weather-stripping to help minimize drafts. Much like adding an extra blanket to your bed in wintertime, incorporating heavier drapes is another measure you can take around windows that are particularly drafty.
5. Safeguard Your Outlets and Power Switch Plates: Another often overlooked place where drafts can creep in are power outlets and switch plates. Insulation may SURROUND the outlet or power switch but is rarely if ever placed INSIDE the space where the plate lies. Take an inventory of the number of power switch plates and outlets in each room – particularly those set on exterior walls, then invest in foam gaskets to place behind each plate for an added layer of protection against drafts.
6. Protect Outdoor Faucets: Faucets on the exterior of your home run the greatest risk of freezing and bursting if water is still caught in the pipe. To safeguard against that happening, The Spruce recommends making sure the valve that supplies water to the faucet is turned off, but the handle of the faucet itself is opened to allow any remaining water to drain out of the pipe.
7. Seal Your Air Ducts: According to EnergyStar.gov, about 20-30% of the air that moves through an air duct system in the average home – whether heated or cooled – is lost due to leaks, holes or poorly connected ducts. While some of your ducts are not visible, do an inspection of the ones that are – in your attic and unfinished basement – to make sure they are properly sealed. If you find leaks, EnergyStar.gov recommends “using mastic sealant or metal tape and insulating all the ducts that you can access. Never use duct tape, as it is not long-lasting. Also, make sure that the connections at vents and registers are well-sealed where they meet the floors, walls, and ceiling. These are common locations to find leaks and disconnected ductwork.”
8. Trim Trees Around Your Home: It’s something NONE of us like to imagine, but in the event of a major winter storm, branches heavy with ice or snow can break off and harm your home or property. Make an assessment of the trees around your home and trim back any branches that might cause a problem.
9. Check Your Furnace Filters: While most air filter manufacturers recommend changing them every 1 to 3 months, it’s a good idea to get in the habit of at least CHECKING them for buildup every 4 to 6 weeks. Having a clean filter means your furnace will run more efficiently and the air quality inside your home will be improved. With less likelihood of opening your windows to let fresh air in during the cold weather, that last part is really important.
10. Insulate your Water Pipes and Water Heater Tank: Energy.gov brings it home for the win with another great DIY project. Insulating your hot water pipes reduces heat loss, can raise water temperature 2°F–4°F hotter and reduces the risk of them bursting during a hard freeze. By doing so, you could effectively lower your water temperature setting and lessen your wait times for the water to heat up in the shower. By insulating the tank on your water heater – which is often located in a cold garage or basement – you could cut standby heat losses by 25%–45%. Pre-cut insulation jackets or blankets are available for as little as $20.

As an added bonus, many of these steps will not only increase the seal inside your home to protect from warm air escaping and cool air from creeping in, but they will also reduce your power consumption and help you save money on your energy bills.

Paran Homes takes your family’s comfort very seriously. That’s why we are proud to offer energy efficient construction in all of our homes along with Smart Home technology (per plan/per community). In search of the new home of your dreams in Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN or ? We encourage you to discover the Paran Homes’ difference by visiting one or more of our communities throughout the Southeast today. To view our current communities, search available homes/home sites and find directions, please visit us online at www.paranhomes.com.

Paran Homes takes pride in carefully selecting the sites for its communities throughout Metro Atlanta. Not just for highly-rated schools for families with young children and access to major roadways for commuting professionals, but also for a wealth of recreation, entertainment, dining and shopping venues. Full-fledged fashionistas will appreciate the convenience of our communities to a number of the cities best shopping malls and open-air retail districts.

Chestnut Farms

Located in Kennesaw, Chestnut Farms features homes priced from the Low $400’s, as well as convenience to The Avenue West Cobb with such well-known brands as American Eagle, Banana Republic, Chico’s, Gap, Justice and more. Learn more about this Cobb County community by Paran Homes: Chestnut Farms

Heritage Pointe

Poised in the heart of Lawrenceville, Heritage Pointe offers convenience to the shops of Historic Downtown Lawrenceville on one end and the shops both in and around the Mall of Georgia – which holds the record as the largest shopping mall in both the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and the state of Georgia, boasting more than two hundred stores on three levels. Learn more about this Gwinnett County community featuring homes priced from the High $200’s: Heritage Pointe

Oakleigh Pointe

Boasting homes by Paran Homes priced from the High $200’s, Oakleigh Pointe also lays claim to close proximity to the shops of Lakeside Marketplace, Acworth Commons and Paulding Commons, among others. A little drive east and you can select from the shops at Avenue West Cobb and Town Center Mall. Learn more about this Paulding County community with AWESOME amenities and homes priced from the High $200’s: Oakleigh Pointe

Sweetwater Landing

This Powder Springs community by Paran Homes boasts close proximity to the shops of Hiram – including Kohls, JC Penney, Academy Sports, Sams Club and more. Even more upscale shops can be found at the Avenue West Cobb nearby. Learn more about this Cobb County Community with homes priced from the Mid $200’s: Sweetwater Landing

The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine

Poised in the City of Cumming, The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine – featuring homes priced from the Mid $300’s – is convenient to the shops of Cumming Marketplace, Vickery Village and the Cumming 400 Shopping Center. For an open-air shopping excursion with a luxury feel, make the drive to The Collection at Forsyth. Learn more about this Forsyth County community by Paran Homes: The Lakes of Franklin Goldmine

The Woods of Midvale

Located in Tucker, The Woods of Midvale – showcasing homes by Paran Homes priced from the Low $500’s – is near the Northlake-Briarcliff shopping district, featuring Northlake Mall at its heart. Hop on I-285 and head northwest to hit the upscale shops of Perimeter Mall. Learn more about this Dekalb County community: The Woods of Midvale

Traditions of Braselton

This sprawling 1140-acre master-planned community is situated between the charming Main Street districts of Jefferson and Braselton. Explore a series of unique boutiques nearby, or – if you don’t mind taking a scenic drive – you can hit the Tanger Outlets in Commerce or the eclectic collection of retailers in Downtown Athens. Learn more about this Jackson County community: Traditions of Braselton – with homes by Paran Homes priced from the Low $300’s

All of the communities listed above also boast convenience to I-75, I-85, I-285 and/or GA-400, affording homeowners a virtual straight shot into Midtown or Downtown Atlanta for even MORE opportunities to shop until you DROP! To learn more about Paran Homes and see our complete list of communities, visit www.paranhomes.com.