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Flashback Friday... Duluth, O, Duluth...

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Some post titles tickle me a little more than others.  I have to say, I was fairly pleased with Duluth, Not Just for Minnesota Anymore...

I wrote a little post about life in Duluth, GA.  I wrote about the history, a few developments and what types of shopping and recreation may be available nearby.  When I first moved to Georgia, 21 years ago, I lived in Duluth for a couple of years.  At that time, it was considered WAY out in the suburbs... but not so much anymore.

Not, there are lots of companies that seek out Duluth as a place to locate their headquarters.  Aside from the nice area, there are convenient transportation arteries, loads of shopping and recreational opportunities, as well as a community and government that is supportive of business.

Take a look...  And the Duluth Market report for November, 2010, should be out in about 2 weeks.

And did I mention that Duluth, GA is the heart of hockey in the Atlanta area?  It is the home of the Gwinnett Gladiators, as well as the practice facility of the Atlanta Thrashers.  Most of the Thrashers live in and around Duluth.

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0 comments • Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy • December 18 2010 11:41PM

Duluth, Not Just For Minnesota Anymore…

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Yes, Georgia, there is a Duluth nearby… you don’t have to go all of the way up to Lake Superior to find it.

About Duluth, GA…

Duluth is one of the most prestigious areas in Gwinnett County, GA.  It is home to several high end developments, like Sugarloaf Country Club and St. Marlo County Club (which is actually in Forsyth County, but has a Duluth mailing address).  Duluth does actually extend slightly into both Forsyth and Fulton Counties, but it primarily in Gwinnett.

As of July, 2008, the population of Duluth was estimated at about 26,000 within the city limits.  That represented an 18% growth since 2000.  Forbes Magazine ranked Duluth 26th on their list of the best places in Amercia to live.  NCR, Primerica Financial and AGCO all call Duluth home.  Also calling the area home are Bow Wow, Terry Pendleton and many other members of the Atlanta entertainment and sports industries.

The City of Duluth goes back to Evan Howell’s cotton gin at the Chattahoochee River.  He built a road connecting his gin to the Old Peachtree Road.  That brought settlement to the area, especially after Gwinnett became a county in 1818.  The town was renamed to Duluth in 1871, honoring railroad built between Duluth, MN and the new Duluth, GA.  Even up until the 1970s, Duluth was quite rural, but has grown considerably since then.

Recent additions in the area include the Arena at Gwinnett Center and the commercial areas along Satellite Blvd. and I-85.  The Arena at Gwinnett Center is home to the Gwinnett Gladiators, while the Atlanta Thrashers practice at the nearby Duluth Ice Forum.

Chattahoochee River in Norcross, Georgia

Life in Duluth…

 

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Because Duluth is located along I-85, there is easy access to Atlanta, as well as other points along the I-85 corridor.  The Mall of Georgia, Discover Mills and Gwinnett Place Mall are all nearby, as well as dozens of smaller shopping venues.

There are lots of recreation opportunities near Duluth as well.  Aside from the Arena at Gwinnett Center, and the Convention Center, the Gwinnett Braves play nearby in Lawrenceville.  The #1 rated Gwinnett County Parks are well represented by McDaniel Farm Park and the Shorty Howell Park.

And you can live here too…

To see the latest market stats for Duluth, take a look here…

If you’d like to browse homes currently for sale in Duluth, check this out…

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2 comments • Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy • December 19 2009 02:13PM

Duluth Ice Forum

Would you believe that in the Heart of Dixie one can join a Hockey League?  What about Ice Skating lessons or practice Figure Skating? Duluth Ice Forum

The Duluth Ice Forum is Gwinnett County's hottest place to get cold.  From beginner Ice Skating to Figure Skating competitions and kids or adult Hockey Leagues, the Ice Forum hosts it all... and public skating. 

The Ice Forum is also the practice facility of the Atlanta Thrashers NHL franchise.  Not only are the practices here, but they are open to the public and free.  It is a great opportunity to get a close up look at the game, as well as possibly pick up some autographs or shake hands with the players.  NHL players are quite approachable, and many of them will hang out and chat with fans and sign autographs until the crowd is gone. 

My son is going to "Snowplow Sam" lessons each week.  He wants to play hockey and has to pass through a few levels of lessons first.  So, we are there one evening each week for him to take his class.  We also try to go on another morning each week to a public skate so that he can practice what he's learned while I skate with him.  Kids at Snowplow Sam class

While the evening sessions of the public skate tend to be pretty busy, the mornings aren't.  Also, the morning sessions tend to lean more towards families and seniors.  So, there isn't much rowdiness.  It is a great time to take a three year old that is challenging himself to not "plow snow."   

Atlanta has several other ice rinks as well, including a Kennesaw rink that is affiliated with the Duluth Ice Forum.  There is "The Cooler" in Alpharetta, and the "Marietta Ice Center" in Marietta.  There are a few more rinks on the south side of Atlanta as well. 

If you are relocating to Atlanta and looking to have a skating rink nearby, give me a call...   

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6 comments • Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy • January 23 2008 09:57AM