Live Well in New Manchester

New Manchester —  January 23, 2013

Ella at SweetwaterNew Manchester is conveniently situated in East Douglas County, Georgia bordering Cobb County and Fulton County along the Chattahoochee River.  Quality of life takes a top priority for citizens and visitors of New Manchester as nature and community abound just minutes from countless opportunities found in downtown Atlanta, Vinings/Marietta and Hartsfield Jackson airport.

Make a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city and cookie cutter suburbs.  Spend a weekend biking our trail system or fly-fishing Sweetwater Creek amidst nature and wildlife.  Enjoy the local flavors of neighborhood restaurants and wide open community parks.

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Google lets the media into their New Manchester data center

Richard Segal —  May 7, 2013

Google offered a rare opportunity to the media today, allowing them to tour their data center located on Riverside Parkway in the New Manchester area of Douglas County.

A picture of the inside of Google in New Manchester from the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

A picture of the inside of Google at New Manchester from the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

An article in the Douglas County Sentinel talks about how Google tries to be as efficient as possible in their use of resources

Google’s facilities are among the most efficient in the world, using half the energy of a typical data center.

In Douglas County, Google uses evaporative cooling, which brings cold water into the data center to cool the servers, then releases it as water vapor through cooling towers.  What’s unique about the facility among its U.S. data centers is the use of 100 percent recycled water in the process.

and also mentioned some of the perks of being a Google employee Continue Reading…

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Top Spot for Picnic with a Dog is Right Here in New Manchester

Richard Segal —  April 15, 2013

According to an article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Sweetwater Creek State Park right here in New Manchester is the best place to picnic in the Atlanta metro area with a dog:

Best with a dog — Sweetwater Creek State Park. Multiple areas spread out around the lake at this state park in Douglas County west of downtown make it a good place to picnic with your pooch. After lunch, take a hike with your leashed companion to the mill ruins on the bank of Sweetwater Creek, a popular trail often populated with dog walkers. $5 parking fee per vehicle. 1750 Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs.

Read the full article here.

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New Multi-County Trail System Starts in New Manchester

Richard Segal —  April 11, 2013

UPDATED

Work on the pilot segment of a planned 98-mile trail system that is a partnership between Douglas, Carroll and Coweta counties and the city of Chattahoochee Hills in south Fulton County has begun at Boundary Waters Park, which is located in the New Manchester area of Douglas County, the Douglas Neighbor reports.

According to the article, “the trail has a 12-foot concrete surface and crosses major county drainage structures. The project includes signage and other amenities such as trash receptacles and benches.”

Read the entire Douglas Neighbor article here.

This trail system, as well as the trails in and around Sweetwater Creek State Park are among the reasons that New Manchester is a great place to live, work and play.

Update from the Douglas County Board of Commissioners:

The ribbon-cutting and opening of the Chattahoochee Hill Greenway Trail will be this
Friday, May 10th, at 10 a.m. at the trail’s head end in the Boundary Waters Park. The
Public is invited to join us as we open the pilot segment of the trail and then walk the
length

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Registration Open for Race Benefiting Sweetwater Creek State Park

Richard Segal —  April 3, 2013

Sweetwater Creek State Park, the heart and soul of the New Manchester area of east Douglas County, is going to be getting some much needed financial assistance.
Registration is now open for the Yeti Snakebite 50/50 trail race happening on Sunday September 1, 2013.

yeti

According to race organizer Jason Green, all profits from this race will benefit the state park.

In contrast to road running, trail runners deal with much more challenging terrain.

The race has two options 50 miles or 50 kilometers (32 miles) and starts and finishes at the park, taking you past the mill ruins, along the river and to a famous local clock shop during the course of the race.

Continue Reading…

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Tyler Perry Buying Land in New Manchester

Richard Segal —  March 21, 2013

Tyler Perry Purchases LandThe people who live, work and play in the area of Douglas County known as New Manchester are very familiar with what a great place this is and now it seems our reputation is spreading.

News sources are reporting that entertainment mogul Tyler Perry is purchasing over 850 acres of property next to Sweetwater Creek State Park and Tributary; right in the heart of New Manchester.

How will this land be used? We can only speculate since no plans have been released.
Current zoning for this property from previous owners is a Design Concept Development incorporating single family homes, town-homes and commercial uses. The property is located within the Douglasville city limits.

However, unless Mr. Perry plans on becoming a developer or is just doing some land speculation, that is not likely to be the ultimate use of this property. Stay tuned as we will post more information as it becomes available.

Here are some of the news stories floating about:
AJC
Douglas County Sentinel
Douglasville Patch

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Tributary Tributes the Harlem Shake

New Manchester —  March 19, 2013

On St. Patrick’s Day, a few residents from the Tributary at New Manchester neighborhood recorded a version of the viral video craze called the ‘Harlem Shake’. This online meme consists of an unassuming scene that instantly shifts to a shot full of costumed dancers going crazy. The Trib Shake is particularly interesting because of the quantity and variety of costumes and dance moves. This video is an example of the natural fun residents of New Manchester have together.

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Picture this at Atlanta Magazine’s Best of Atlanta Party

New Manchester —  March 12, 2013

Best of Atlanta PartyNew Manchester was part of Atlanta Magazine’s annual Best of Atlanta Party at Cumberland Galleria. Atlanta’s best restaurants demonstrated their best dishes and drinks to thousands of guests to raise money for Camp Twin Lakes. As part of this premiere Atlanta event unique experiences with Atlanta’s best were sold to the highest bidders in a silent auction.

Sweetwater Creek State Park provides an excellent backdrop for engagement, pics of kids and family portraits for photography professionals.

Sweetwater Creek PhotographyThe silent auction featured several photography packages at Sweetwater Creek State Park in New Manchester.

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Live Music at Oz Pizza

Richard Segal —  March 11, 2013

Mark your calendars for March 29 as Almost Famous comes to Oz Pizza to share the musical artistry.

The tunes start at 7:00pm and continue until closing.

Oz Pizza is located in the heart of New Manchester at the Tributary Retail Center.

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Comet Watching at the Park

Richard Segal —  March 4, 2013

Comet PANSTARRS is coming and you can try to find it, gaving at the skies from the ruins of the old New Manchester Mill.
PANSTARRS

The recurring “Ruins to Rapids Hike” program is being modified to include comet-watching on March 15, 2013, so bring your binoculars.

This comet is a recent discovery as far as celestial objects are concerned. For more information on the find, check out this article.

Find this and other park activities on the NewManchester.org calendar.

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Experts Imported for Youth Soccer Camp

Richard Segal —  February 25, 2013

BSC_2013_300x250A great opportunity for all kids (between 3 and 16) is back during the week of July 15 through 19, 2013, in Founders Park in Tributary at New Manchester!

British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Equally important, the Challenger coaching staff provides your child with lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. Camp programs include a free ball and shirt and a free British Soccer jersey for online registrations 45 days prior to camp!

Details and sign-up at the Challenger Sports website.

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