John H. Mason's (jmason2) Blog

For those of us North Fulton County and South Forsyth County commuters or travelers; progress is moving full steam ahead on the new GA400 - McGinnis Ferry Road Interchange between Exit 11 / Windward Pkwy and Exit 12 McFarland Pkwy.  No final date of completion has been stated so more on that dead...

State transportation officials have selected two firms to replace three bridges along Ga. 400 in Fulton County as a prelude to building toll lanes on the highway. C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. and Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering together submitted the apparent successful proposal to desig...

Atlanta in May offers great weather and some of the city’s most popular events. There is plenty on throughout the month, culminating in several big festivals and events held over the Memorial Day weekend.May weather in Atlanta is usually sunny and very warm, ideal for enjoying the best of the cit...

So thrilled to have received the Atlanta Realtors Association Phoenix Award at this weekend's ceremony.  Awarded to those Realtors that have achieved 10 years as a Top Producer.  Over $50M in sales and over 100 individual transactions!  

Georgia is famous for spells of warm weather in early spring that are followed by a couple of days below freezing.The average last freeze is March 27 but a frost can occur as late as April 23. (Brrrr!!)See Predicting the last frostIf the soil is pretty warm before a freeze, and if the plants are ...

When our beautiful Boxer was still with us, we loved taking him to this awesome Dog Park in Johns Creek, GA... and outstanding amenity for dog lovers all over the North Atlanta suburbs just off GA400, Haynes Bridge Road and Old Alabama Road... well maintained and worth the drive with your pet! It...

My wife and I haven't had an opportunity to enjoy a dinner at each of these great restaurants yet, but North Metro-Atlanta has some of the best food and entertainment spots in all of Georgia.  Here is just a brief guide to some of the finest:  NORTH METRO ATLANTA — As Valentine’s Day approaches, ...

I recommend each and every one of these; jhm Alpharetta Restaurant Week February 20-26, 2022 Alpharetta boasts an unbeatable lineup of top-notch culinary hot spots and Alpharetta Restaurant Week is the perfect time for patrons to try a new restaurant or revisit a favorite. Participating restaura...

I have lived in North Fulton and South Forsyth Counties for 32 years and the traffic, commutes, and congestion have compounded every year.  It’s no secret that Forsyth County is growing rapidly, and with growth comes traffic. But in the next few years, congestion along Ga. 400 may lighten up than...

Great way to spend Thanksgiving Day if you live near me in North Fulton or South Forsyth Counties, GA:   RACE DAY IS THANKSGIVING DAY! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021 Location:The Halcyon6365 Halcyon WayAlpharetta, GA 30005 Distances: 5K 10k 15k Feast Mode (Run 10k course first, and then 5k course to...