Welcome back to another weekly edition of the Southside Show! In this special episode, we have none other than the President & CEO of Clayton County Chamber of Commerce herself, Valencia Williamson!

Intrigued by the potential of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and its vision, Valencia made the bold decision to join the organization and leave her prosperous career in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Since her arrival 3 years ago, the chamber has only seen bluer skies and helped elevate Clayton County’s economy to newer heights.

Watch this episode to learn more about the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce’s goals and its ongoing efforts to advance the county’s economic development. You will also learn more about Valencia’s fascinating career journey and her outlook on the overall role and importance of a chamber of commerce.

For more information about the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce or to join their efforts, you can dial 678-610-4021 or visit http://www.claytonchamber.org

Hope you enjoy this one, and remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Whether you’re a seller or a homebuyer, achieving your real estate goals is a matter of having a good strategy and being practical with every decision.

And the only way you can do so is by keeping yourself updated with the buzz surrounding the real estate market, especially…

🏡 # of new home listings

🏡 # of pending sales

🏡 # of homes sold

🏡 Average home sale value or price

🏡 Average # of listings on the market

🏡 Average days on the market (DOM)

🏡 Ratio of the average home listing price to the actual sales price

Watch as Joel Athy gives an inside scoop on the critical real estate market stats last October 2022!

Be sure to stay tuned for next week’s edition of the Southside Real Estate Report, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Who’s up for a new edition of the Southside Show? For this episode, we have the city of South Fulton’s Code Enforcement Director, Brian Morris.

Born and raised in South Fulton, Brian never had any problems developing a deep passion for the city he calls home. And it’s that very passion that fuels his vision to broaden, redefine, and elevate South Fulton’s Code Enforcement department to be the best in the nation.

Watch this episode to learn more about South Fulton’s Code Enforcement department, its autonomous programs, and immediate plans moving forward. Brian also talks about his professional background as well as his philosophy on code enforcement and how it impacts a community’s aesthetics, safety, and economic development.

For more information about the South Fulton Code Enforcement department, head over to South Fulton’s official website: http://cityofsouthfultonga.gov

Don’t forget to catch us again next week for another episode! In the meantime, always remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

How’s it going? We’re back with another weekly edition of the Southside Real Estate Report!

Real estate has long been one of the best assets you can invest in. It is highly lucrative and gives you long-term security, tax benefits, protection against inflation, and more!

But before you get all excited about venturing into real estate investing, you must first accomplish 3 things:

#1 Determine what kind of real estate to invest in

#2 Identify your terms

#3 Maximize your networking opportunities 

Watch this episode of the Southside Real Estate Report as our resident real estate expert Joel Athy elaborates on these crucial pre-investment tasks.

Here’s to achieving your real estate investment goals! We’ll be back again next week, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

It’s that time of the week again! We’d like to welcome you to a brand new episode of the Southside Show!

Today we are featuring highly-accomplished educator Phaidra Wright—the founder and president of up-and-coming tutoring and home-schooling institution Greater “M” Power Tutoring.

As Phaidra puts it, “Every child has the potential to shine in some way.” And this philosophy couldn’t be more evident in Great “M” Power Tutoring’s mission of molding South Atlanta’s youth into well-rounded global leaders through extensive educational support.

Watch this episode to learn more about Greater “M” Power Tutoring, how they came to be, and how they support the youth. You will also learn more about Phaidra’s career journey, how her faith led her to pursue a career in educational support, and her outlook on South Atlanta’s educational system.

If you wish to donate to Greater “M” Power Tutoring’s cause to aid South Atlanta students or if you’re interested in applying as a tutor, you can find all the information you need by visiting their website: http://www.gmptutoring.com

We hope you’ll learn a lot from Phaidra in this episode! We’ll see you next week, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Welcome to another edition of the Southside Real Estate Report!

Numbers never lie. So today, we'll be taking a look at some recent real estate market stats from the Southside.

Homes Listed (August): 874

Homes Listed (September): 802

Homes Sold (August): 708

Homes Sold (September): 594

Now, you're probably asking yourself questions like...

"Why are the numbers trending down?"

"What can buyers and sellers take from this info?"

"How does this factor into my goals in the near future?"

Whether you’re buying a home or looking to cash in on yours, discovering the answers to these questions will help you make key adjustments in your strategy. So let our resident real estate expert, Joel Athy, enlighten you!

Watch this episode of the Southside Real Estate Report to find out the current state of the market.

And as always… don't sleep on the Southside!

Welcome to another weekly episode of the Southside Show!

Today's episode features Shaneesa Ashford & Dr. Liza Burton. Both women are proud members and leaders of the Omicron Kappa Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. They were gracious enough to come in and have an in-depth discussion on their sorority chapter and the wealth of projects and campaigns they are running to serve the community of College Park, Georgia.

Watch this episode to learn about how the OKZ lives by the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood, and its ongoing efforts to encourage the Southside community to participate in the upcoming Georgia elections in November. You will also learn about Shaneesa and Dr. Liza's professional backgrounds and how they ended up joining the OKZ.

For more information on the upcoming Georgia elections, visit http://mvp.sos.ga.gov

To learn more about the Omicron Kappa Zeta sorority chapter, you can visit their website and social media pages.

Website: http://www.omicronkappazeta.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zphibokz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@zphibokz/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zphibokz

Here’s to staying vigilant in these upcoming elections. We’ll be back again next week, but until then… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Like with homebuying, selling a home also requires good timing. Why?

As you know, the housing market typically shifts as the seasons change. And these shifts normally affect crucial market factors that shape your overall selling leverage:

✅ High Inventory

✅ Low Inventory

✅ Appreciation

✅ Equity

Now that we're approaching the second half of fall, it’s high time to ask…

How do these market factors look right now? Do they indicate a favorable home-selling landscape?

Watch this week’s edition of the Southside Real Estate Report as our resident real estate expert Joel Athy looks into the current status of these market factors and sheds light on the overall feasibility of selling a home this fall.

Here’s to achieving your real estate goals! And in case you need a reminder… don’t sleep on the Southside!

Another week, another edition of the Southside Show! Are you ready?

For today’s episode, our guest is visionary law enforcement executive Keith Meadows. He is the first Chief of Police of the South Fulton Police Department, a recently established local law enforcement institution that governs the entire city of South Fulton.

We invite you to listen to this episode to learn more about Keith's illustrious career as a law enforcement professional as well as the managerial principle he follows in leading his fellow men and women in uniform. Keith also sheds light on the policing culture he aims to build within the South Fulton Police Department and how it centers around fostering genuine connections with the community.

For more information about the South Fulton Police Department, visit their website: http://cityofsouthfultonga.gov

If you wish to get involved in helping the SFPD address crime in your area, you can download the CityGuards app to send in reports or tips.

Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cityguards/id1463336664

Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.ITsimple.CityGuards&hl=en_US&gl=US

We hope you enjoyed this one! Stay tuned for next week’s episode and remember… don’t sleep on the Southside!

We hope you’re ready for a new episode of the Southside Show!

Our featured guest for today is certified cosmetology savant Tiffane Nicol. She is the founder and CEO of Style Mobb University––an HBCU-based cosmetology and beauty grad school that provides a wealth of hands-on training programs for young individuals looking to thrive as high-performing beauty professionals and entrepreneurs.

Watch this episode to learn more about the story behind Style Mobb University's inception in 2020 and its long-term vision for aspiring beauty professionals. Tiffane also talks about her roots as a beautician, as well as the career venture and chance opportunity that led her to embrace her destiny and more.

For more information about Style Mobb University or if you wish to donate to its cause to help out its students, visit their website or check out their social media pages:

Facebook: StyleMobbUniversity

Instagram: @stylemobb_university

Connect with Tiffane by following her social media accounts:

Facebook: ProfessionalMUATiffaneNicol

Instagram: @tiffanenicol

We’ll see you in the next episode. In the meantime, don’t sleep on the Southside!