New Townhomes Open Doors Today

Austell, GA · March 28, 2026

Saturday greetings — perfect weekend weather lines up with fresh neighborhood buzz and a spot of house hunting right here at home.


🏙️ Local Pulse

Magnolia Square Grand Opening Underway
Century Communities kicks off its new townhome community today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1217 Farmers Loop Road. Expect complimentary food, model home tours, prizes, and early-buyer perks on three-bedroom plans starting in the upper $300s — walkable to the farmers market and minutes from parks and hospitals.

Tragic Child Abuse Case in Cobb
A 5-year-old Marietta boy died after months of alleged abuse by his parents, who face cruelty and assault charges in Cobb County Jail. First responders called it a heartbreaking scene; report suspicions to Georgia's 24/7 child protective services hotline at 855-422-4453.

Quiet Stretch Otherwise
No other major incidents or releases from local police in the past day — a calm backdrop to the weekend's lighter notes.


🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • High 72°F · Low 48°F
  • Mild and sunny through afternoon; ideal for outdoor tours or trails. Light breeze keeps it comfortable — pack layers if heading out after sunset.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Magnolia Square Grand Opening
    1217 Farmers Loop Road
    11:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Tour the Aster model home, grab free eats, enter for prizes — modern townhomes with smart tech and low-maintenance perks, steps from everyday conveniences.

  • McDonough: Walker Grove Grand Opening
    Model home site (details on-site)
    11:00 AM–1:00 PM
    A 40-minute drive south for single-family home previews, food truck bites, and raffle draws — spacious plans from the mid $400s in a growing spot.


📸 Spotlight & Story

Magnolia Square
This new pocket of two-story townhomes slots right into Austell's connected vibe, with HOA handling lawns and exteriors so owners focus on living. Did you know it's a quarter-mile from Hurt and Floyd roads, one mile from Wellstar Cobb, and strolling distance to the International Farmers Market? Atlanta Division President Tom Bowers, a Cobb resident himself, calls it modern living at its walkable best — open layouts, granite counters, and LG appliances included from the upper $300s.


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