South Atlanta Real Estate Listings of Houses and Homes for Sale in Fulton County, Georgia

South Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia is rich with cultural history, its roots dating back 150 years ago. Founded as a rail terminus, Atlanta was a small railroad crossing. Incorporated by 1847, the city quickly became an important regional transportation hub. Today, the city’s seal includes a Phoenix rising from ashes. After the Civil War, the city was indeed rebuilt from ashes and with diligent work and support by its residents, the city continued to thrive and grow. It became the capital of Georgia in 1868. Offering a diverse list of recreational activities, historical significance and economical housing options, the communities of South Atlanta has a variety of reasons why residents call it home.

South Atlanta’s communities in Fulton County offer residents a vast selection of natural resources to enjoy. Fulton County lies in north-central Georgia in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The warm, southern climate produces plentiful hardwood and pine forests, making the area a beautiful place to live. The Chattahoochee River, the source of drinking water for most of Fulton County, is one of the smallest water sources in the country relative to the size of the population it supports. The river runs out of the north Georgia mountains, bringing with it 23 species of game fish and year-round fishing.

Atlanta weather offers four distinct seasons, but winters and summers are short, giving way to long, gentle springs and falls. With this moderate weather, outdoor sports and cultural activities can take place year round. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area includes nine park units with a total of 50 miles of hiking trails, a visitor center, numerous picnic areas and equipment rentals. At the nearby Arabia Mountain Trail, visitors can visit huge rock outcroppings, woodland waterfalls, hundred-acre farms and wildflower fields.

Cultural and community development programs are readily available to the residents of South Atlanta. The Fulton County Arts Council is a major catalyst in developing new arts opportunities in the area through youth art camps and public art projects. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic site, the High Museum of Art, the Center for Puppetry Arts and the Atlanta Zoo are just a few of the cultural options available in Atlanta. In addition, the Atlanta Urban Gardening Program, a community development plan, has strived to bring people together through gardening from different economic cultural, racial and generational backgrounds. This program gives people a chance to come together, work, grow and learn together.

South Atlanta communities and nearby Atlanta metro offers plenty of great events planned year-round. Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival and Georgia Renaissance Festival are resident favorites among the outdoor events. On any given night in nearby Atlanta, one can attend a Broadway musical, a symphony, Shakespearean theatre, numerous comedy shows, view fine art, hear a spoken word performance or attend one of dozens of concerts at venues all across the city.

Whether it's the diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, the friendly people or the beautiful weather, South Atlanta and the surrounding communities afford a quality of life second to none. The southern hospitality atmosphere comes from a community that is proud of the continuing accomplishments that are making the South Atlanta area an increasingly desirable place to live, work and raise a family.