43. Holiday Rhythm, Go-Kart Welding, Wildman's Closure & A Turning Georgia Market

Please subscribe and share for local insights in Cobb and Cherokee Counties! The holidays are in full swing and the Evans home is buzzing again. Céline and Clare have returned from Japan, the kids are all in on Christmas mode, and Chris has officially learned how to weld — a dangerous new skill put to use as the family's go-kart project enters its final stretch. But today's episode doesn't stop at holiday fun. We dig into a packed slate of local news shaping Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton, with context only a community-rooted show can deliver. In This Episode: 🎄 Family & Holiday Update • Céline and Clare return from Japan • The kids are deep in the holiday season • Chris survives Welding 101 (and nearly burns his eyeballs off — learn why) • The go-kart project is almost ready to roll 🗞 Local News You Should Know • Wildman's Civil War Surplus Store in Kennesaw ordered closed pending a full forensic accounting of the late Dent Myers' estate. The long-controversial shop is now sealed, with court-appointed oversight and no return date in sight. • Cobb CFO Bill Volckmann promoted to Deputy County Manager, stepping into the role as Jimmy Gisi retires after 35 years of service. • Roswell elects a new mayor: Former state representative Mary Robichaux defeats incumbent Kurt Wilson in a runoff focused on transparency, jobs, and intentional growth. • Andy Gaines of the Strand Theatre wins the Governor's Award for the Arts & Humanities, marking another major achievement for Marietta's cultural district. • Cobb County sewer overflow explained: What happened, how it was cleaned, and why it does not affect drinking water. • Marvel pulls major film production out of Georgia, shifting work overseas and raising new questions about the state's future as the "Hollywood of the South." 🏡 Real Estate Market Update: A Dramatic November Slowdown Chris breaks down the data in depth, including: • Inventory levels not seen since the early 2010s • Sales cut nearly in half month-over-month • Buyers negotiating an average of 5.2% off original list price • Why sellers must price with precision • How secondary and tertiary markets respond differently to economic pressure Whether you're buying, selling, or simply curious about our local economy, this episode brings the clarity and context you won't find on national news.   Listen & Subscribe Presented By: Sellect Realty — https://sellectrealty.com Simply List Atlanta — https://simplylistatlanta.com