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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Not only will we discuss some of our favorite lakes near Cobb and Cherokee County, we discuss what it's like to be a homebuyer in today's environment.

• 00:00 Hello & Subscribe

• 00:30 School’s End & Georgia Storms

• 03:53 Boat Tune-Up (Home Depot)

• 06:02 Lake Spots (Altoona, Acworth, Carter’s)

• 09:52 Oil Painting

• 14:08 Buyer Hacks (Freddie Mac PMMS, Georgia Dream, USDA SFH)

• 27:17 Market Update

• 53:22 Wrap & CTA

Need a plan for your first home? Call (770) 509-0265 or visit sellectrealty.com for a bespoke strategy. Don’t miss this practical guide to building wealth through homeownership!

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Join Celine & Chris Evans as they bounce back from spring‑break chaos, share must‑attend community happenings, and unpack essential real‑estate and estate‑planning know‑how. Whether you’re juggling kids, chasing festivals, or mapping out your property legacy, Episode 26 has you covered!

Segments

• 00:00 – 00:19 Intro & Spring‑Break Check‑In

• 00:19 – 03:04 Parenting Routine Woes & Wins

• 03:04 – 05:30 Minecraft Movie Mania

• 05:30 – 11:19 Community Events Roundup (Jonquil Fest, Renaissance Fair, Arts & Music)

• 11:19 – 12:54 Allergy‑Season Survival Guide

• 12:54 – 28:30 Real Estate 101: Ownership Types Explained

• 28:30 – 34:04 What to Do When Estate Matters Arise

• 34:04 – 46:01 Assembling Your Dream Estate‑Planning Team

• 46:01 – 50:23 Strategy Spotlight: “Defer Until You Die”

• 50:23 – End Key Takeaways & Subscribe 📢

Links:

Residential Real Estate --> SellectRealty.com
Save Thousands Real Estate --> SimplyListAtlanta.com
Commercial Real Estate --> TOACommercial.com

Welcome back to the Georgia Living Podcast!

In this episode, Chris and Céline share a glimpse into family life during spring break—complete with kids bouncing off the walls, boat maintenance mishaps (Clare versus the deck hole!), and Céline’s new adventure in oil painting.

They also dive deep into Georgia’s population forecast through 2060, highlighting:

• The Top 10 FastestGrowing Counties (Gwinnett, Fulton, Forsyth, and more)
• Which rural counties are projected to lose the most residents? -
• How do Marietta and Cobb County fit into the big picture?

From there, the conversation shifts to tariffs and the economy, exploring how ongoing trade policies might impact Georgians, especially around ports, manufacturing, and farming.

If you’ve been hearing the word “recession” whispered around, don’t miss Chris’s 5 smart moves to prepare your finances in uncertain times:

• Build (or bulk up) an emergency fund
• Cut the “budget creep” (all those sneaky subscriptions)
• Delay big purchases, unless they’re truly strategic
• Diversify your income
• Keep investing, but get smarter about it

Whether you’re a boat-loving family person, curious about Georgia real estate, or just want to navigate economic ups and downs like a pro, this episode’s for you!

Timestamps (Approx.):

• 00:00 - Intro & spring break madness
• 03:00 - Boat repairs & Claire’s deck-hole fiasco
• 08:00 - Georgia population shifts: Top 10 growers & bottom 10 decliners
• 16:00 - Cobb County & high-density housing chatter
• 25:00 - Tariffs, trade talk & how it affects Georgia
• 35:00 - 5 recession-prep tips for your finances
• 55:00 - Wrap-up & “like and subscribe”

Spring is in full swing, and we're diving into the best of the season across Cobb County! In this episode, we celebrate birthdays, local events, and take a hard look at what the real estate market is telling us.

🎉 Family Shoutouts:
Victor—the founder of Sellect Realty—is celebrating another trip around the sun, and Scarlett just turned 9! Plus, Chris and Céline talk pollen and how spring break will impact local life.

🎨 Community Buzz:
From the Acworth Art Fest and Big Shanty Festival to Live at Logan Farm Park and plant sales galore—we highlight everything happening this April around Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna, and Acworth.

🏡 Real Estate Rundown:
March numbers are in, and the market is moving. We break down the FMLS data and what it means for buyers, sellers, and agents across Metro Atlanta.

🎧 Listen Now:

• Apple Podcasts: Georgia Living on Apple

• Spotify: Georgia Living on Spotify

• YouTube: @eastcobbevans

📲 Follow & Connect:

• Instagram: @reelchrisevans

• Facebook: @eastcobbevans

• YouTube: @eastcobbevans

Got an event to share or a real estate question to ask? Text Chris at 678-694-7937—or send us a DM!

Welcome to the Georgia Living Podcast, your friendly guide to exploring and thriving in the Peach State. Each episode spotlights the latest on Metro Atlanta’s real estate market, reveals hidden-gem day trips (like scenic Augusta), and offers fun tales of family life in Georgia. Whether you’re curious about buying or selling a home, exploring local culture, or hunting down the state’s best eats, the Georgia Living Podcast has you covered.

Tune in as we chat with industry experts, break down economic trends, and share personal adventures—always with a dash of Southern hospitality. Brought to you by Sellect Realty (spelled with two L’s), we keep you up to speed on everything from the joys (and challenges) of raising kids here to our favorite small-town festivals. Ready to fall in love with Georgia all over again? Hit play, and let’s embark on this journey together!

Show Notes & Links

• Listen on Apple Podcasts: Georgia Living on Apple

• Listen on Spotify: Georgia Living on Spotify

• Sellect Realty (two L’s): https://sellectrealty.com

• “From the Ground Up” Book: https://a.co/d/7YX1dPr