THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE POLO GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION ONLINE newsletter! bit.ly/poloMay2023 MAY 2023 POLO CLASSIFIEDS page 16 GOLF SEASON page 10 WEATHER page 20 May Highlights ADVERTISE IN LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS! (770)623-6220 | info@frontporchatlanta.com
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President, Lisa Stortzum LISA@polohoaboard.com
Vice President, Jonathan Brinson JON@polohoaboard.com
Treasurer, Jerry Springer JERRY@polohoaboard.com
Secretary Laura Vega LAURA@polohoaboard.com
Member-at-Large, Jason Martin JASON@polohoaboard.com
Community Manager, Jasmin Ilazovic jIlazovic@cmacommunities.com
To reach all the board members please email: BOARD@poloHOAboard.com
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Architectural Control Committee Chair Patrick Burch ACC@polohoa.com
(An ACC form may be found on POLOHOA.com)
Club Relations, Ray Drummond CLUBRELATIONS@polohoa.com
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Social Committee, Whitney Dylan Whitney@polohoaboard.com
Technology Committee, Denise Architetto TECHNOLOGY@polohoa.com
Welcoming Committee, Whitney Dylan WELCOME@polohoa.com
Zoning Committee, Lisa Stortzum ZONING@polohoa.com
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Social Circle Polo's
Calendar from the Club
Every Wednesday Wednesday Night Supper
1st and 3rd Thursdays Trivia
2nd and 4th Thursdays Prime Rib Night
Every Friday Friday Night Out
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F3 ALPHA
Free Men's Workouts! F3 has recently launched a new workout location at Midway Park, which in close proximity to Polo, additionally there are a few other workout locations (Fowler Park, Sharon Springs & Halcyon) in the area. Here is the schedule for each location: Sbaron Springs Park (Cumming), on mondays at 5:30 am • Fowler Park (Cumming), on wednesdays at 5:30 am • Midway Park (Cumming), on fridays at 5:30 am • Halcyon (Alpharetta), on saturdays at 7:00 am F3 Alpha : www.f3alpha.com
POLO MEN'S BREAKFAST WEBSITE!
WWW.POLOMENSBREAKFAST.COM
Open to ALL men of the Polo subdivision, Vickery, and surrounding area. Club membership is NOT required.
Cost is $10 paid at the door. Great buffet breakfast!
GOAL: To build a sense of community among all men in the Polo and Vickery subdivisions and surrounding area through a quarterly breakfast where we get to know each other and share about activities in our community, civic organizations, churches, and the Polo Club.
INVITE FRIENDS! Invite a neighbor! If you are planning to attend please consider asking a neighbor to join you who has not attended before.
FOR INFORMATION: Heinz Wegener 770-886-8005 ext 222 | 404-213-7628 | heinzw@mindspring.com
POLO WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB
The Polo Women's Book Club includes women from the Polo Subdivision and surrounding area. We meet the fi rst Friday of each month at the Polo Clubhouse at 11:00 a.m. A new book is discussed each month. Sometimes we have guest speakers or plan a fun outing. To connect with us prior to the next luncheon and see the upcoming book, check out the Polo Book Club Facebook page or call Perrie Tucker at 678-642-3369, email perrietuck@mac.com. We encourage newcomers and friends!
MAGNIFICENT MOMS OF POLO FIELDS
You’re cordially invited to join our new Facebook Group, Magnificent Moms Of Polo Fields. We’ll be posting Neighborhood Play-Dates, Mom’s Night Outs, Parent Socials, Local Events, Sharing Stories, and much more. WANT IN?! Simply type in “Magnificent Moms Of Polo Fields” in your Facebook search bar, click on the Group, then click Join Group! Whitney Dylan | Social Committee Chair | whitney@polohoaboard.com
FORSYTH-CUMMING OPTIMIST AVENUE OF FLAGS
Show Your Patriotism!
Picture your street lined with flags for the patriotic holidays! ForsythCumming Optimist Club members will place a 3’ x 5' American Flag on a 10 ft. pole in front of every subscribers’ home or business! • Memorial Day, Flag Day, Labor Day through 9/11 Day of Remembrance, Veteran’s Day, President’s Day • Visit our website for all the details: www.fcoptimists.org. Proceeds help fund youth scholarships, and many other Club supported initiatives for Forsyth County Youth.
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Fall Garage Sale (Oct 6-7) 4th of July (7/4) Fall Festival (TBD – Joint event with Club) Witches Ride (10/20)
Social
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TRASH BIN NOTICE
The trash bins at Polo Outdoors are provided as a courtesy. They were put in place so residents have a place to put trash from gatherings at Polo Outdoors.
We have been seeing an increase in household trash being dumped in the trash bins. The trash bins are not in place for residents to dump their personal trash from the week. Please be respectful of your community and do not take advantage of our amenities at Polo Outdoors.
REFUSE AND STORAGE AREAS
Garbage and refuse must be placed in containers and shall be capped and maintained so that they are inaccessible by animals. The containers shall be concealed within buildings, concealed by a screening wall of material similar to and compatible with that of the home or concealed by landscaping to provide a permanent screen from view of the street, adjacent property and golf course. Garbage containers may be placed on street the night before scheduled pick-up by collection service.
The Polo Newsletter // May 2023 6 UPCOMING FORSYTH COUNTY MEETINGS The first Thursday of each month Forsyth County has public hearings for planning matters. If there is interest in contacting an official on a particular application, the recommended step is to email the Planning Commission after a public participation meeting has been conducted: PlanningCommission@ForsythCo.com Forsyth County commissioners meeting are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5 pm. Join us in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Suite 220 in the Forsyth County Administration Building located at 110 East Main Street, Cumming, Georgia 30040. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. MAY 4 MAY 18
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February 18th
March 11th
March 14th - 16th
March 30th
April 12th
2023 GOLF CALENDAR
Polo Chili Scramble
Polo Men's Golf Association (PMGA) Opening Day
Spring Greens Aeration
Polo Ladies' Golf Association (PLGA) Opening Day
Polo Senior Men's Golfing Association (PSMGA)
Member/Member
May 5th - 7th
May 17th
June 1st - 3rd
June 15th - 17th
July 3rd
July 12th
July 21st-23rd
August 10th-11th
August 19th-20th
September 5th-7th
September 22nd-24th
September 27th
October 20th-22rd
November 18th
December 16th
PMGA Member/Member
PSMGA Member/Guest
Polo Men's Member/Guest
Polo Ladies' Invitational
Flag Day
PSMGA Member/Guest
Polo Cup
PLGA Member/Member
Junior Club Championships
Fall Greens Aeration
Polo Club Championships
PSMGA Member/Guest
PMGA Member/Member
Turkey Shoot
Santa Scramble
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2023 PSMGA Golf Season
On behalf of the Polo Senior Men’s Golf Association (PSMGA) Board of Directors - it is our pleasure to announce your 2023 PSMGA Golf Season.
SAVE THE DATES - PSMGA GOLF AND SOCIAL EVENTS CALENDAR:
• April 12th - Member / Member Tournament; evening dinner with wives
• May 17th - Member / Guest Tournament
• July 12th - Member / Guest Tournament
• Sep 27th - Member / Member Tournament; evening dinner with wives.
Interested in additional tournaments and/or match play?
As a benefit of your 2023 PSMGA membership, you are invited to participate in the North Atlanta Senior Men’s Golf Association (NASMGA). The NASMGA tournament/match play schedule is on their homepage www.nasmga.golfgenius.com For new NASMGA member registration, go to “Quick Links” located on the NASMGA site.
The PSMGA Board is excited to host these events for our members. We look forward to great course conditions and challenging member tournaments. Most importantly, we look forward to seeing you on the course!
If you have any questions regarding the PSMGA or participating in NASMGA, please reach out to: Bill Gregory, President 2023 PSMGA (bklmsg@gmail.com) Play Well!
2023 PSMGA Board of Directors
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ACC REQUESTS
The Polo ACC is proud to now allow our homeowner's to submit their ACC Requests electronically through the Community Website.
You will need to log into your Polo Homeowner's Association Website Account and click on the Hyperlink as shown below.
Paper forms are no longer accepted.
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LOOKING FOR A SATURDAY GOLF GROUP?
The Renegades are looking for guys who enjoy golf and wish to meet new friends. Our friendly, Saturday morning games have plenty of fun along with great exercise and camaraderie. If this fits your game plan, contact the Golf Shop or Alan Thompson 678-488-1659. We would love to have you join the Renegades .
Golf Reminders
BE SAFE! FRIENDLY REMINDERS FROM POLO HOA
Please remember that when walking or jogging through the neighborhood you should be facing (walking into) traffic. This allows you to see oncoming vehicles and allows you to get your pets out of the way as well. If you are on a bicycle (or moving vehicle) you should be going in the same direction as the traffic.
GOLF CARTS
General Federal Law for Golf Carts: Under current NHTSA interpretations and regulations, so long as golf cars and other similar vehicles are incapable of exceeding 20 miles per hour, they are subject to only state and local requirements regarding safety equipment. However, if these vehicles are originally manufactured so that they can go faster than 20 miles per hour, they are treated as motor vehicles under Federal law. The standard requires low-speed vehicles to be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, windshields, seat belts, and vehicle identification numbers.
Only those who have a valid driver’s license are allowed to drive a golf cart ALONE. If, however, the driver is at least 12 years of age and accompanied by a licensed adult age 18 or older, they may operate the golf cart. EXCEPTION: If the driver is 15 and holds a permit, he/she may operate the golf cart alone. Golf carts may only operate on streets with posted speed limits of 35 MPH and under. This does not prohibit golf carts or lowspeed motor vehicles from crossing any road or street at properly marked crossings.
REQUIRED GOLF CART EQUIPMENT
All golf carts must have braking systems, a reverse warning device, tail lamps, a horn and hip restraints and must weigh less than 1,300 lbs and not top speeds of 20mph.
Golf carts that are operated between sunrise and sunset must be equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield. Golf carts that do not meet these additional standards shall only be operated during the hours between sunrise and sunset.
ADDITIONAL GOLF CART RELATED INFORMATION
NOTICE!
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Guidelines for Golf Carts and PTVs (Personal Transportation Vehicles)
Golf carts may be operated on sidewalks only if the driver yields the right-ofway to all pedestrians, bicycle riders or others not using a golf cart.
The golf course is private property and can be very dangerous for those engaging in nongolfing activities. For everyone's safety, NO unauthorized use is allowed including walking, jogging, fishing, pets, bikes, skateboards and personal golf carts. Only club sta , and golfers who have checkedin with the Golf Shop, are allowed on the golf course. Thank you for your understanding.
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THISAFFECTSYOU!
DIRECTORY UPDATE
In an effort to have a correct directory we ask all residents create an account at www.PoloHOA.com This will enable you to:
B Vote online
B Receive Eblast of community events and notices. Please update your contact information at www.PoloHOA.com under "Resources."
To create an account visit the website and click “Register” in the top right corner. If you have any issues please email technology@polohoa.com
POLO LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION
Leagues & Tournament info!
League play Thursday mornings • Non-competitive golf Tuesdays
The PLGA is a friendly, competitive group of women who enjoy playing 18 holes of golf. Our league play is on Thursday mornings, but we also have a non-competitive golf day on Tuesdays. We have a number of tournaments throughout the year that provide a challenge with friendly competition. Just a few examples of these are: Member/ Member, Member/Guest, Net Tournaments and Queen of Clubs.
If you are interested in joining our group please contact: Jeanne Young | 770-855-4383 | Jyoung47golf@gmail.com
ATTENTION DRIVERS!!
Please remember to use parking lots at the tennis courts and pool. Do not park on the street. This will help traffic around the courts and the safety of all.
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directory available at:
Polo Golf & Country Club 2018
Polo HOA website: www.PoloHOA.com
2023 Tennis Calendar of Events
Polo Golf & Country Club // www.polohoa.com 15 JANUARY Jan 6th Beginner Mixer 6:00pm to 8:00pm FEEBRUARY Feb 10th Valentine’s Mixer 6:00pm to 8:00pm Feb 25th Battle of the Pros 6:30pm to 9:00pm MARCH Mar 9th ALTA Ladies Kickoff 9:30am to 12:00pm Mar 11th Men’s Golf n Tennis 9:30am to 5:00pm Mar 25th Miami Open Experience All Day Miami APRIL April 1st Pickleball Social 6:00pm to 8:00pm MAY May 3rd – 7th Women’s National Championship Mission Hills, CA May 13th Davis Cup Club Tournament 10:00am to 4:00pm May 20th Parent Child 1:00pm to 4:00pm JUNE June 16th Junior World Tour 5:30pm to 7:30pm JULY July 4th July 4th Drill and Play 10:00am to 12:00 pm July 16th Breakfast at Wimbledon 8:00am to 12:00 pm AUGUST Aug 31st Ladies Back to ALTA Round Robin 9:00am to 12:30pm Aug 25th - 27th Southeast Roundup TBD SEPTEMBER Sep 1st Labor Day Round Robin 6:30pm to 8:30pm Sep 10th World’s Largest Pickleball Party 3:00pm to 5:30pm OCTOBER Oct 6th Junior World Tour 5:30pm to 7:30pm Oct 20th Kids Halloween Costume Party 6:30pm to 9:30pm DECEMBER Dec 8th Holiday End of The Year Party 6:00 to 7:30pm Invited Clubs Regional Events Invited Clubs National Events
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NOTICE!!
We now require that residents submit their listing each month by the 15th. If you don't submit each month it will not be included.
SUBMIT YOUR AD TO: JASMIN ILAZOVIC AT JILAZOVIC@CMACOMMUNITIES.COM. YOUR NAME AND YOUR ADDRESS MUST BE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Please verify your ad meets the following requirements:
• HOA Dues Compliant: All residents that are up to date on their HOA dues will be eligible to publish.
• Only Polo Residents and Direct Family Living in Polo, submitting for personal business are eligible.
• Ad must be submitted as an email, no attachments accepted
• Ad is not over 50 total word/number maximum (phone numbers = 1 word)
Polo Listing Disclaimer
The Polo Home Owners Association reserves the right to reject, alter, or refuse any advertising published under the “Free Resident Business Listing” (editorial section of the monthly newsletter) in its sole discretion or disapprove any advertising in accordance with the interest of the Polo residents. We reserve the right to revise this Publishing Policy regularly to uphold the quality and integrity of both Polo HOA Newsletter and the Polo HOA website in its entirety.
REALTOR® , MAC TAYLOR, KELLERWILLIAMS REALTY COMMUNITY PARTNERS
404-271-9551 or mactaylor@kw.com
Call or email me for a no cost, no obligation comparable market analysis when you are ready to sell your home. Also tell your family and friends to contact me for help getting the highest price in the shortest time using advanced technology.
DESIGNS BY SUSAN
Susan Eckles 770 410 0334 www.designsbysusan-ga.com
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Since 1987 we have been a locally owned and operated Custom Picture Frame Store. Our professionals handle your old photos and cherished art work with care as we provide structure, beauty, and preservation.
REALTOR, DIANE CURRIE, SOLID SOURCE REALTY
Phone: 770-827-1460
Email: dianecurrie8@gmail.com
Polo 23 year resident. Full time agent with appraisal background. Sold numerous homes in and around Polo. Considering a larger home or downsizing? Let me help with a free market analysis. Professional photographer w/ drone included. Listing in all major websites. My business with you is confidential. Polo homes are in demand and selling quickly.
ALLSTATE INSURANCE
AGENT – RYAN J. DITTMAR
Email: ryanjdittmar@allstate.com
Office: 770-242-6355
Since 1999 I’ve been helping my clients protect what’s most important to them. I enjoy building relationships, getting to know families, and truly understanding their individual needs. I recognize that in today’s world a “One Size Fits All” approach doesn’t always work. If you’re concerned that your house might not have enough coverage or if your liability from car accident could wipe out your bank account, give us a call. We’ll be happy to review your AUTO, HOME, BUSINESS & LIFE INSURANCE needs. Our goal is to provide the protection you need with the exceptional service you deserve!
REALTOR, TONI ROBERTS - COMPASS
Phone: 678-467-3674 Email:Toni.Roberts@compass.com
Want to sell, but need to make some updates to your home and don’t know where to start? Get fronted the cost of home improvement services with no interest - ever! COMPASS
Concierge is the hassle-free way to sell your home faster and for a higher price with services like staging, flooring, painting and more. Contact me, your neighbor, Polo resident and full time Realtor with The All Points Team at Compass to learn more.
HANDYMAN JEFF JANOS
404-434-7532
I am able to remove/install high ceiling (2nd story) lighting/fans, remove/install plumbing fixtures, door hardware, TV wall mounting, furniture assembly, camera installation, low voltage accent lighting. Small general projects. Garage door replacement. MINOR deck/ fence repair, drywall, trim repair/painting.
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CENTURY 21 RESULTS
Alisa Veletanlic, Beyond Real Estate Team, 678-525-3400, Office: 770-889-6090
As a Polo resident, I know the true value of our community and would love to earn your business! We take pride in what we do. Our biggest goal is to communicate with our clients at every step so you always know what is going on! We care about your experience with us and therefore we will respect your needs and put them above everything else!
“ON THE BEACH” IN WEST END PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL
Steve or Lori Burke directly
Phone: 770-598-1374/770-656-8729
Email: steveloriburke@bellsouth.net.
This 2BR/ 2.5BA townhome is located between Panama City and Emerald Coast beaches (minutes to Rosemary and Seaside). Pirate Cove Villa #110 is literally steps away from private beach without any stairs/elevators or roads to cross. This home with full kitchen and laundry accommodates up to 6 people with 1 king, 1 queen and 1 twin beds. For more information, weekly rates ($1500 to $3250) and availability please visit ECBYO.com/10647
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC, OCEANFRONT
3BD/3BATH
CONDO AT THE ASHWORTH TOWER
Now is the time to book your Spring and Summer family vacations, or dream trip with friends! This unit has everything you need, including full size kitchen, and washer and dryer.
Located on the 6th floor, it is the perfect height to enjoy superb views, without ground level noise from the multiple swimming pools. Meticulously cared for, this condo has the vibe of a Bed and Breakfast, rather than an apartment. For more information, go on-line to “Elliott beach vacation rentals,” “Oceanfront Condos”, “Ashworth”, and scroll to Unit 607. Book on-line, or call Yuvanne Wilson, Vacation Rental Director for the Ashworth, at 800-525-0225, x453.
TUTORING
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I tutor both high school and college levels of Mathematics and Spanish. With over 25 years of experience, my gift is the ability to present difficult concepts in a way that students can grasp. I have a BS in Mathematics, earned with a GPA of 4.0.
STRONG SUDS PREMIUM PRESSURE WASHING
Kai Hayes (678-910-5747)
We are a father son team proudly serving Polo and surrounding areas with 70+ satisfied polo residents. We began the business four years ago on a mission to strive for completely satisfied customers by offering thorough attention to detail, quality work, and competitive pricing.
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Phone: 770-315-7850
Are you thinking of renovating your beautiful Polo home? With over 30 years in the tile industry, Bovenzi Tile’s reputation supersedes our competitors. With attention to detail and exceptional customer service, let us help you create a spa-like oasis with a new bathroom remodel. Or are you looking to reinvent the heart of the home. The kitchen is were the family gathers, entertains friends and creates memories. We walk you through each stage of the process and make sure your questions are never left unanswered We provide the experience needed for a great process and cutting edge product knowledge. Customer referrals are our biggest compliment. Check us out at bovenzitile.com , or simply give us a call and we would be happy to speak with you. Let us help you rediscover your home.
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THE REAL ESTATE CORNER
SPRING REAL ESTATE MARKET
Welcome back to The Real Estate Corner. As a resident of Polo and an active Realtor I am so honored to bring you monthly articles helping you to stay informed on fluctuating market stats and to answer any questions you may have. It is truly my pleasure and passion to assist you.
The Spring real estate market is often regarded as the most active season for both buyers and sellers. As the winter months recede and the days grow longer, homebuyers become more motivated to find their perfect home, while sellers capitalize on the increased demand by listing their property. The warmer weather and blossoming landscapes work together to enhance curb appeal, making homes more inviting. Buyers are understanding and accepting the new normal of interest rates and are actively pursuing the market again. Sellers are starting to accept this normal market where preparation and pricing is so important to getting top dollar when selling. S o what is really happening here in our area?
Per the data as of April 15, our North Forsyth area has 1.5 months worth of inventory. That means that if all of the houses currently listed today sold, there would be no more houses on the market in just over a month. A balanced market is an equal supply and demand of homes available, about six months worth of inventory, and days on market have a significant increase. As months of inventory goes down, prices go
back up. The way these numbers are going, it looks like we are on track to have the best normal year and we could not have said this 4 months ago. We are so lucky to be in an area that is not experiencing a huge decline. The first quarter results are in and our market is outperforming the national average and exceeding the predicted expectations. Thanks to our increasing job market, highly rated schools, easy access to the city and surrounding areas and overall general affordability than most major cities in the US, this is the place to be.
Historically, we are in a phenomenal market right now—let’s take out the 2021-2022 market because that was an unprecedented time for all of us. Try not to succumb to the fear of the media and news and let’s dive into the numbers in your area for real facts and data. I love to share side by side comparisons to see a better understanding of where we are today. We have the least amount of distressed sales and foreclosures (currently .7%) than we had in 2016 (7.8%). Price reductions and failed listings percentages have increased mostly because if it is priced too high, the days on market increase and the sales to list price goes down. This is the market always teaching us where we need to be as far as price and condition. In 2016, there were 3 months supply of inventory; in March 2019 there was 2.9 months supply; and as of March 2023 there was 1.7 months of inventory. Interest rates affect affordability. As I mentioned earlier, multiple offers are back and the
finance and appraisal contingencies are not getting waived as much as they were in years past. Buyers that are obtaining financing are having to put down more cash and have higher monthly payments which means the bidding wars are not as extreme. The goal is to make it all the way to the closing table and agents have seen deals fall through at the last minute. Be sure to have your Realtor verify the pros and cons of each offer, verify financing and have constant communication with all parties involved to get to the finish line.
Here are the key points: pricing, condition, marketing, and hiring the right Realtor. If the home is priced right, there is no price reduction, and the higher the chances are of receiving 100% of list price and under contract in 9 days. We also know that if there are showings and no offers or not under contract in nine days, data shows the price reduction needs to be 8.3%. Numbers are power. The market is based on data, not feelings. All price points, areas, conditions play a huge role on these stats so it is important to have someone representing you that can share this knowledge.
My goal is to provide value, ideas, tips and tricks to making the most of your investment in real estate. Have questions or topics you would like to see in the future? Please email me at lisamalin@kw.com.
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The month of May can bring wild temperature swings!
Morning lows can dip as cool as the upper 30s to low 40s, while afternoon highs can vary between the mid 50s and the upper 80s.
May is also the month when temperatures can soar into the 90s, and on average, Atlanta registers its first 90 degree day on May 31.
However, the earliest 90 degree day on record for Atlanta was recorded on April 23, 1980. The latest first 90 degree day occurred on July 28, 1961.
The hottest temperature recorded in the month of May is 97 degrees, which occurred on May 29, 1941.
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