This week on Georgia Living, we’re celebrating Constitution Week and the freedoms it represents. We take you to the heart of Marietta Square, where a reproduction Liberty Bell—cast by London’s legendary Whitechapel Bell Foundry, the same makers of the original Liberty Bell and Big Ben—has stood since the Bicentennial of 1976.

We’ll share the fascinating history of the foundry, the story of how the bell came to Marietta, and invite you to the Constitution Week bell-ringing ceremony happening this Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Glover Park.

Also in this episode:

• Flag display rules for homeowners — what the U.S. Flag Code says about proper care, display, and retirement.

• Georgia history spotlight: George Walton, one of Georgia’s signers of the Declaration of Independence, and his home, Meadow Garden, in Augusta.

• Cobb County headlines: Cherokee Street widening, Strand Theatre’s 90th anniversary, a new memorial pathway honoring Rev. Nelson Price, and more.

• Local school news: CCSD investigates educators’ social media posts after the tragic death of Charlie Kirk.

• Statewide outlook: Georgia sets a record $26.3 billion in new investments and 23,300 new jobs, keeping the state ranked #1 for business.

📍 Whether you’re reflecting on our founding ideals, stopping by the bell in the Square, or brushing up on local headlines, this episode connects history with what’s happening now in Cobb and across Georgia.

From weeping statues to an elevator that “opens” onto a Civil War ward—this Halloween episode takes you inside Cobb County’s most haunted corners with rich storytelling, real history, and can’t-miss October events. We count down the Top 10 Haunted Places in Cobb (Kennesaw House, St. James’ Mary Meinert, Concord Covered Bridge, Brawner Hall, the Old Mill, and more), then bring it home with a practical Real Estate Corner: The 5 Scariest Home Repairs—and how to prevent them (frozen pipes, pinhole leaks, water heaters, HVAC, furnaces). It’s equal parts goosebumps and good sense.

In this episode:

• Headlines: Cobb cold case ID (Veronica Jane Miller) + Cobb Veterans Memorial funding update

• What’s On (date-ordered): Fright Fest, Scarecrows on Main, Chalktoberfest, Life in the Cemetery tours, Nightmare on Main 5K, William Root House Flashlight Tours, Safe-O-Ween

• Feature: Storytelling countdown of Cobb’s most haunted sites—history first, hauntings second

• Real Estate Corner: Prevent expensive “house horror” before it strikes—smart, doable tips you can act on today

Chapters
00:00 Cold Open
02:00 Headlines
10:00 What’s On + Community (chronological)
16:00 The 10 Most Haunted in Cobb County — Storytelling Edition
38:00 Listener Shoutouts
42:00 Real Estate Corner: 5 Scariest Home Repairs (Prevention Guide)
52:00 Wrap & CTA

Friendly reminder: Explore with respect. Follow posted hours and stick to official tours and museum programs.

On this week’s Georgia Living, Celine and Chris cover Cobb County’s latest housing stats and why they matter in the bigger economy—from the lock-in effect to rising months’ supply—plus a full rundown of September events (East Cobber Parade, North Georgia State Fair, Cool Cars & Cops, and more). We also preview a coming-soon 4BR ranch in Bethlehem and demystify buydowns, HELOCs, cash-out refis, ARMs, lock-and-shop, and float-downs.

What we cover

• DA Sonya Allen’s Victim Advocates’ Academy (next session Sept 4; final Sept 8)

• Planning Commission holds RaceTrac proposal (Bells Ferry & Barrett) to Oct 7

• Title IX complaint filed re: Pope High School girls basketball

• Events: East Cobber Parade (Sept 13), Mother–Son Campout (Sept 13–14), Square Screenings (Sept 19), North Georgia State Fair (Sept 18–28), Cool Cars & Cops (Sept 13)

• Cobb County August housing stats: prices +2.1% YoY, inventory +22.4% YoY, pendings/closings down, MOS up

• How to think about buydowns and rate strategy in 2025

Work with us

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• Office: 4180 Providence Rd, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30062

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This episode is for educational purposes and is not financial or legal advice. Market conditions and loan programs change; consult your lender and real estate professional.

Cobb County life—from courthouse corridors to cul-de-sacs. Chris and Céline Evans sit down with mortgage pro Rob Doerr (E Home Loan Advisors, Roswell) to unpack what today’s rates mean for buyers and homeowners, why escrows adjust when property taxes jump, and how families are still moving up even in a 6–7% rate world. Plus: a peek inside Cobb 101 (citizens government academy), electronic-sniffing K-9s, and Chris getting back on a mountain bike after 14 years.

What you’ll learn

• How rising property values affect your tax bill—and your escrow

• Why some buyers have more leverage now (concessions, repairs, closing costs)

• Smart “payment over rate” strategy and when to refi

• Who’s buying and selling in Metro Atlanta right now (and why)

• Inside Cobb 101: how local government actually operates

Guest
Rob Doerr, E Home Loan Advisors (Roswell): mortgage insights, escrow basics, and rate outlook.

Perfect for
Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton homeowners, buyers, and curious locals who want practical real-estate know-how with true community context.

Chris & Céline Evans bring you another week of Georgia Living Podcast, your go-to Cobb County local podcast for community stories, family updates, sports, and real estate insights.

This week we share our family update (including the best thing Céline cooked), preview Cobb County high school football games, and highlight some of the biggest upcoming events: the East Cobber Parade & Festival, North Georgia State Fair, Taste of Smyrna, and the Acworth Mimosa Festival.

We also dive into the Cobb 101 program and close with a homeowner’s checklist to prepare your property for hurricane season. Whether you’re in Marietta, East Cobb, or anywhere around North Atlanta, this podcast connects you to the people, places, and events shaping our community.

🎧 Subscribe for weekly updates on Cobb County living, events, and real estate.

Find the recipe and a hurricane prep checklist at:

https://www.sellectrealty.com/georgia-living-podcast/ep-31-parades-football-hurricane-prep-and-a-sweet-treat/

This week on Georgia Living, Chris and Céline Evans share family updates as the kids head back to school, with James joining the mountain biking team and the girls settling in to Elementary School again. We talk about setting up strong back-to-school routines, preview the full schedule of opening-week high school football matchups, celebrate Cobb County's Teacher of the Year Amanda Dillard at Pope High School, and share the Cherokee legend of Lost Mountain. Plus, a look ahead to the North Georgia State Fair.

Georgia Living Podcast: Episode 29 – Back from Hiatus: Alaska Adventures, Local Traditions, and Real Estate Insights

Episode Overview:
Chris and Céline Evans are back after an eventful summer break filled with family adventures in Alaska, humorous anecdotes, and insights into local traditions. They share their unique Fourth of July experience at an internationally renowned car-launching event in Glacier View, Alaska. The episode also covers exciting community updates, back-to-school traditions in Marietta, upcoming events like the All 4 Kids Consignment Sale, and a detailed real estate market update for Cobb County.

Segment Highlights:

Chris and Céline discuss their annual trip to Alaska for property maintenance and family time. Highlights include:

• Experiencing the unique daylight conditions during the Fourth of July.

• Attending the Glacier View Car Launch, an internationally renowned event drawing visitors from across the globe.

• Family adventures and collecting automotive souvenirs from launched cars.

• The hosts reflect humorously on how modern school experiences differ from their own.

• They celebrate the quirky local tradition of Marietta High School seniors toilet-papering their school, thanking the Marietta Fire Department for their cleanup efforts.

Chris provides a comprehensive analysis of Cobb County's real estate market:

• Median Sales Price: $460,000 (Up 2.2% YoY)

• Active Inventory: Up 38.6%

• Days on Market: Approximately 21 days, a 90.9% increase from last year

• Market characterized as a buyer’s market, highlighting the importance of turnkey homes.

Real Estate Resources:

• Request a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA): broker@sellectrealty.com

• All 4 Kids Consignment Sale:

  • Location: Jim Miller Park and His Hands Church, Woodstock

  • Dates: Seasonal, with detailed schedules available here

• Blackwell Farmers Market:

  • Location: Saint Andrew UMC

  • Schedule: Saturdays through August, 9 AM - 12 PM

• Pope High School vs. Cambridge: August 16th

• Walton High School vs. Roswell: August 29th

• Chris and Céline share practical tips for family organization and managing screen time, emphasizing adjustments needed during the school year.

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Enjoy a good catch‑up with Chris & Céline as they swap date‑night stories, share spring DIY wins, unpack April’s market numbers, and spotlight the best eats, trails, and events around East Cobb.

Chapters
- 00:00  Welcome, housekeeping & where to subscribe
- 01:00  Date‑night review – Marietta Proper’s Gatsby vibe, killer cocktails & one very low chair
- 10:30  Family update – middle‑school orientation, C.A.R. leadership & a 600‑lb plastic‑bag challenge
- 16:45  Homefront DIY – custom‑framing Céline’s oils, wallpaper comeback, tin‑ceiling hack & climbing roses
- 27:20  Market Snapshot – April FMLS stats (inventory up 48 %, days‑on‑market 20)
- 35:40  What the numbers mean for today’s buyers & sellers
- 39:30  East Cobb favorites – Bagelicious, Paradise Grille, The Avenue, Merchants Walk, Some Creek & more
- 53:10  Community corner – Taste of East Cobb, upcoming parade, downtown Roswell, bag‑bench project
- 57:30  Honorable mentions – Jess’s Tea Parlor & La Strada Italian classics
- 1:04:00  Outdoor fun – Chattahoochee trails, parks & river access
- 1:07:30  Wrap‑up & how to reach us

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