I haven't gotten to spend a lot of time exploring the area since we moved here, but V and I took a drive yesterday to the historic district of our new hometown, Acworth, GA.
It's really lovely.
Out of all the places we've lived, I somehow find this area the most confusing and I have to mapquest every new place I go. And sometimes places I've already been.
But now I know where the historic district is - not far from where we live.
They have a farmer's market on Saturdays. Can't wait to visit.
I've finally decided for sure that that I am not a gardening kind of girl. I can do a pot of cherry tomatoes and some herbs, but I don't like bugs or worms or dirt or bunnies eating all my hard work so I need a good farmer's market around. And maybe a CSA. Need to look into that.
There are a lot of cool shops in downtown Acworth. We only had enough time to drive through yesterday, but it looks promising.
So far, I really love my new hometown. I just need to get out more so I can learn my way around.
R is off work for the rest of the weekend. I think tomorrow we're going to the local beach (at the lake). What are you doing this weekend? Enjoying your summer so far?
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When you're finished visiting me, please pop on over to Julia's Hooked on Fridays party to see what everyone else is hooked on this week. You'll be glad you did!
What a pretty town it looks like! I just love that old brick. It's so beautiful!
Posted by: Gayle | 25 June 2009 at 01:49 PM
Glad you're settling in to your new town. It looks nice and if there's a lake nearby - all the better. We are just praying for the rain to stop here - can't take another day. At this point in June normally I would have been swimming maybe 10 times but this year - not even once. So far, it's the summer that wasn't.
Posted by: Amy | 25 June 2009 at 03:58 PM
Downtown Acworth looks lovely! I love that house in the third photo!
I had to chuckle at your statement about not being a gardener. :) It's a dirty business for sure.
Posted by: shelli | 25 June 2009 at 04:35 PM
I didn't know you had moved recently!? Is your hubby in the military? It sounds like you know Georgia pretty well though...
genny
Posted by: Genny | 25 June 2009 at 05:46 PM
What a cool town! Congrats on the move!
Posted by: Grey Street Girl | 25 June 2009 at 08:18 PM
Super Acworth pictures. Keep them coming. I like how the green house's porch is loaded with kid gear.
Posted by: Terry Kearns | 25 June 2009 at 10:15 PM
Looks like a real nice town. Have fun exploring!
Posted by: Natalie | 25 June 2009 at 10:15 PM
Great houses -- love the colours and the interesting architecture. The second house is my favourite.
Make sure you bring a GPS everywhere you go till you get the lay of the land!!
Kelly @ DesignTies
Posted by: DesignTies | 25 June 2009 at 10:22 PM
Enjoy your new hometown. I'm originally from South Georgia.
Posted by: Porch Days | 25 June 2009 at 10:24 PM
LOVE small town Georgia. I have lived in 3 Georgia small towns (5 if you count Macon and Marietta). (You have a great eye to think to take a picture of the cracked brick on the top of that building.)
Posted by: TheOldPostRoad | 25 June 2009 at 10:42 PM
oh wow I'd love to come visit, looks so wonderful
hope you settle in quickly
Posted by: abeachcottage | 25 June 2009 at 10:53 PM
Great pictures!! Your town looks very charming!
Posted by: It Feels Like Chaos | 25 June 2009 at 11:59 PM
Isnt going on a tour of your home town the funnest?
Its so fantastic when you have such sights as you.
Thanks for sharing. TTFN~~Claudia
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Posted by: Claudia@DipityRoad | 26 June 2009 at 12:17 AM
Thanks for visiting Porch Days. Painting abstracts is harder than it looks! But you should try again! I'll keep practicing.
Posted by: Porch Days | 26 June 2009 at 12:20 AM
Oh wow, the side of the building with those old time ads is so cool. Just love that kind of thing. Wishing you happy adventures in your new hometown. Jane T.
Posted by: Atticmag | 26 June 2009 at 12:43 AM
Looks gorgeous! Love the bricks.
Posted by: Edwina- HouseAHolic | 26 June 2009 at 12:51 AM
Cute town! I'm a Farmer's Market as well - I don't do bugs, worms, and/or slithers!!
~angela @ peonypatch
Posted by: Angela @ PeonyPatch | 26 June 2009 at 08:06 AM
What a great glimpse into your world.
I've never seen houses like this before, especially here in Sydney, Australia. I like how history has been maintained in your hometown; what a cute coca-cola sign.
Posted by: Jasmine @ The Suburban Sentiment | 26 June 2009 at 08:48 AM
What a fun tour! I really love the painted advertisements on the side of that building.
Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | 26 June 2009 at 09:56 AM
You asked where I'm from. Baxley, not far from Mt. Vernon. I have family near Atlanta in Woodstock and Lawrenceville. Your photos looked typical Georgia. I'm putting you on my blog list.
Posted by: Porch Days | 26 June 2009 at 10:49 AM
Looks beautiful! Far cry from my current "town." The porches alone would have me at hello.
Posted by: Jane | 26 June 2009 at 11:03 AM
congratulations on your move! such a cute town.
Posted by: pk @ room remix | 26 June 2009 at 11:08 AM
I love small southern towns and their historic districts...
Posted by: Teresa | 26 June 2009 at 01:24 PM
Oh what a charming town you live in! I love these pictures, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: adrienne @ susan palmer designs | 26 June 2009 at 08:07 PM
love the Coca-Cola building.
I had a CSA for a year but didn't do it again. It was nice (esp. the recipes/cooking suggestions) but I got enough stuff in there that I couldn't eat it all + visit farmers' markets. And that was sad.
Posted by: elizabeth | 27 June 2009 at 12:26 AM