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Heirs property can be a blessing or curse depending on how it’s administered. The documentary Gaining Ground talks about this in detail.
If your relatives are holding onto a piece of property of Georgia, there are some strategies you should consider putting into place to keep it.Acres of land that have been passed down to relatives and the rest of the family is called “heirs property.”
The truth is that it may be easy for someone outside the family is get their hands on your land.
Although you may love the concept of heirs property, it can be a legal headache if you don’t know how to handle it.
In this article, we’ll discuss what heirs property is and how you can protect yourself legally.
What is Heirs Property?
Heirs property is an arrangement where no descendent is clearly designated as the legal heir. This means that multiple descendants all have an equal right to the land, which can cause confusion in the courts.
In fact, many judges will view heirs property as a legally unstable situation. That’s why they are more likely to side with a clear claimant of the land, who can prove a percentage of ownership.
How Is Heirs Property Created?
Heirs property is not something that is designed, but it ends up like that as a matter of circumstance. Here are some ways that heir’s property is created.
- The owner dies and doesn’t have a will
- The owner has a will but divides the land among relatives
The result is that you end up with a “fractured” title, which means that the land has no clear owner.
Who Qualifies For Heir’s Property?
if you’re wondering who can qualify for heirs property, it typically falls to immediate heirs who are family members. They include:
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Other close relatives
All the heirs of the property have the same rights and an equitable say in what happens to the estate, so it’s important to be of one accord.The downside is that all heirs are also fair game for any creditors that may be owed a debt.Can Siblings Force The Sale Of Heirs Property?
It’s very important that siblings of inherited property be on the same page when it comes to their plans for the land. Divisions can become evident when one or another heir wants to sell and one doesn’t.
The only way for one heir to execute their rights to the land over another is if they go to court. One heir can’t force another to sell the property against their will.
One heir can choose to buy out the other though, which is quite common.
How To Handle Heirs Property
If your relative has died and they didn’t leave a will and testament, here are some ways to handle heirs property.Create A Land Management Entity
Many families have created business entities that serve as land management companies for the land. This can be done by forming an LLC, which has the legal right of executor.Once you have a land management company, you have a strong position to represent yourself across several legal avenues.Consolidate Ownership
Have a family meeting in which you ask other family members to consolidate ownership to one family member. This is usually the best course of action, but it may be a tough sell for dysfunctional families.Once ownership is consolidated, the appointed family member can represent the various interests of the group. This usually works best in legal settings.File An Affidavit
See if your state allows for descendants to file an affidavit of heirship. This can be used to prove land ownership.Again, having the proper paperwork is so necessary when contesting and proving land ownership.Final Thoughts
If you find yourself in a situation where you’ve inherited property along with other family members, remember that you can work it out.You need to make sure you get out of any heir’s property arrangement because it doesn’t protect you or the land.If you want to know how to buy land in Georgia, here’s a guide.Atlanta has one of the best real estate markets in the country, with affordable housing in every quadrant of the city. Large backyards, manicured parcels and strong neighborhoods with ample dining amenities make it one of the top places for transplants.
Not to mention that the city’s dining scene is the best in the Southeast. Looking for a home? Check out our Real Estate Resource Page.
Keep up with what’s going on in Atlanta’s real estate scene here with our Apartment Guide.
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The Georgia Bulldogs outlasted the South Carolina Gamecocks 24-14 on Saturday, Sept. 16 to stay unbeaten on the season.
It was a pretty win by any stretch but it allowed Georgia to see where it needs to improve.
UGA quarterback Carson Beck started off slow but managed to put together a solid second half.
“We came out with energy,” Beck said in his post-game interview. “We were composed, we were poised, and we started making plays.”
The Dawgs only managed 3 points by halftime as several miscues combined with solid play by South Carolina kept UGA from the end zone.
In the third quarter, Georgia scored 14 points and added another touchdown in the fourth stanza to pull away.
Georgia (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) will next face the UAB Blazers.
Take a look at the highlights of the Georgia-South Carolina game:
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Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A will be adding express drive-thru lanes for customers who order through their mobile apps, the restaurant recently announced.
Spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic’s necessity for contactless orders, Chick-fil-A devised mobile express lanes and have been testing them for more than two years.
Chick-fil-A Introducing Mobile Express Lanes
You can bet that customers in Atlanta and elsewhere will love the mobile express lanes when they come to the city. The news arrives more than a month after the restaurant announced that it would be building a two-story location to better serve customers better.
The express lanes will gradually be built across 300 Chick-fil-A locations, the company says.
How Does Mobile Orders Work At Chick-Fil-A?
Once you place a mobile order, you can select “Mobile Thru” as your pickup method and follow the signs at the restaurant. From there, you’ll be able to scan a QR code and pull up to pick up your food.
“If you’ve placed your curbside or carryout order ahead using the Chick-fil-A App and location services are enabled, the app will be able to tell when you’re close to the restaurant so we can start preparing your order. Also known as geofencing, this technology allows the kitchen extra time to prepare your meal and reduces your wait time,” it says in a company press release.
Final Bite
Chick-fil-A has consistently been voted one of the top fast-food eateries in America. Along with solid customer service and a secret menu, the restaurant may not be the trendiest but it gets the job done.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Atlanta will be the home of a massive state-of-the-art soccer center, built in part by hometown billionaire Arthur Blank, according to the U.S. Soccer Federation.
“America’s top athletes deserve the best when it comes to preparing them for competition on the global stage and I’m thrilled U.S. Soccer has chosen metro Atlanta as its new home,” said Blank in a statement. “Atlanta’s incredible passion for soccer, corporate community and unmatched infrastructure make this a natural home for the National Training Center and I’m very confident our community will help America’s finest soccer players compete on a global level like never before.”
The group, which announced the plans on Friday, September 15, 2023, said the development is part of a strategic initiative to help soccer’s popularity spread across the country.
Blank is on board to contribute $50 million to support the construction of a National Training Center In Atlanta.
The center will be accessible by all 27 U.S. soccer teams, including Atlanta United, which is owned by Blank.
“The facility will serve as headquarters for the U.S. Soccer Federation, creating a central hub for the entire soccer community, including coaches and referees, to access best-in-class training, technology and infrastructure to promote successful and sustainable playing environments throughout the country,” a press release from the organization says.
Soccer’s popularity has exploded across the Southeast, especially here In Atlanta with the success of the Atlanta United team. So much so that many MARTA stations have soccer fields adjacent to them.
The training center will also serve as a hub for the community and underserved youth interested in the sport.
The news was met with excitement by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, who posted on social media: “Welcome to Atlanta @ussoccer! On behalf of the entire metro area, we are honored to officially welcome you to our community and look forward to this partnership.”
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We hope things can be worked out, but Atlanta rapper and entrepreneur Jeezy has filed for divorce from Jeannie Mai, his wife of two years.
The marital split comes two years after the couple wed in their Atlanta mansion, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Mai, a TV host and media personality, is best known for her work on the shows The Real and How Do I Look?
Jeezy, real name Jay Jenkins, filed for divorce in Fulton County Superior Court, according to the AJC.
Two two have reportedly separated and their is a prenuptial agreement in place.
In January 2022, the couple welcomed their first and only child into the world.
“I asked God for a life of love and happiness. He sent me my family,” Jeannie Mai wrote as she announced the arrival of her baby on social media.
A year earlier, she celebrated the couple’s one-year anniversary, saying on Instagram, “It’s not about finding someone who’s perfect. It’s about finding someone who can match your level of commitment- not just to the relationship, but the commitment to heal themselves to love stronger and live happier forever.”
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Revised population estimates indicate that more people have moved to Atlanta than previously thought.
A correction by the U.S. Census says that metro Atlanta has 5.1 million residents instead of 4.9 million residents. The adjustment was needed after it was discovered that 100,853 residents had been assigned to the Gainesville, Georgia, urban area.
Is Atlanta Full?
I can assure you that this has not always been the case. But you may be wondering how Atlanta’s population exploded through the last few decades.
Before the 1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta has a regular city in the South, albeit a progressive one. But things changed quickly with the 1990 announcement that the Games would be coming to Georgia’s largest city.
Millions and millions of people moved in. And that’s where we are today. But you may be wondering this question:
How Many People Live In Atlanta, Georgia Right Now?
According to the latest Census Bureau statistics, more than 496,000 people live inside the city limits of Atlanta. But there’s a massive population that lives on the outskirts.
When you add in the entire metropolitan area of Atlanta, Georgia, including its three primary counties — Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton, Cobb and Gwinnett, you get 5.1 million.
What Is The Percentage Of Atlanta’s Black Population?
People of African descent make up 60% of Atlanta’s population, according to Census Bureau demographics statistics.
Most of Atlanta’s neighborhoods in the six zones are majority black, although there are pockets of predominantly white neighborhoods, especially in Buckhead and the suburbs of north Fulton County.
One major factor that continues to skew the demographic figures in Atlanta is gentrification, which has sped up over the past 10 years.
Here are the most gentrified areas of Atlanta.
Should You Move To Atlanta?
Atlanta is a place that has much to offer if you’re a young professional or even if you’re part of a middle-age family with children.
Here are some benefits to moving to Atlanta:
- The housing market continues to be one of the strongest in the nation.
- The job market is strong and has many work-from-home opportunities.
- The dining scene is the best in the Southeast.
- The city has plenty of green space that is pleasing to look at and explore.
There are some not-so-great things about living in a major metropolitan city as well. I’d say #1 is that the traffic can be a nightmare. Also, the spring pollen count can be quite high and cause your allergies to act up.
But overall, there’s a lot to love about Atlanta.
What Is There To Do In Atlanta?
One of the primary questions visitors often ask is whether there is anything to do in Atlanta. Of course, there is!
If you’ve got just 24 hours in Atlanta, here are things to pack in one day. If you’ve got more time to spend in the city, consider checking out this list of great things to see and do in Atlanta.
Final Word
If you’re thinking about moving to Atlanta or perhaps you’ve been here for a while, you are aware how the metro area’s population numbers continue to increase.
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
The fun is just starting. Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit a craft brewery in the city.
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There’s nothing better than a mouth-watering cheeseburger to satiate your hunger. Well, actually there is — a FREE cheeseburger. If that’s up your alley, we’ve got a deal for you.
In honor of National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, 2023, McDonald’s is offering its Double Cheeseburger at less than half its usual price: 50 cents.
Eat For Less On National Cheeseburger Day
All you have to do is venture to McDonald’s that day and order a Double Cheeseburger on that day (Sept. 18).
Find the closest McDonald’s near you and cash in and get your grub on.
Final Bite
If you’re a burger person trying to eat healthy there are some options out there for you. If you’re gluten-free, the ATL’s got you. Same goes for keto-friendly restaurants or Asian fare in Atlanta.
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
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The new COVID vaccine will be available In Atlanta in a matter of days, according to local health officials.
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising everyone 6 months and older to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine as fall and winter approach.The new vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna will be available across the nation at local health departments, clinics and pharmacies.
Is The New COVID Vaccine Free?
Health officials have said that most people can still get a COVID-19 vaccine for free. For people with health insurance, most plans will cover the vaccine at no cost to you. People who don’t have health insurance or with health plans that do not cover the cost ($100 to $125) can get a free vaccine from their local health centers; state, local, tribal, or territorial health department, according to the CDC.
An uptick in COVID-19 cases has prompted health officials to plan to produce new vaccines to combat its spread, according to U.S. government officials.The news comes just four months after the Biden Administration ended COVID vaccine requirements for federal employees.
Before approval of the new COVID shot was granted by pharmaceutical manufacturers, a rigid safety process must pass muster with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration then the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which makes its recommendations to a the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its vaccination decisions, will weigh the safety and effectiveness of the new shots and make recommendations for their use.
When Will the New COVID Shot Be Available?The new COVID shot has begun being made available in mid-September, according to health officials.
President Biden, on vacation in early September in Lake Tahoe, told reporters that he is pushing to get a new COVID shot for the American people.
“I signed off this morning on a proposal we have to present to Congress a request for additional funding for a new vaccine that is necessary, that works,” Biden told a reporter. “Tentatively it is recommended that it will likely be recommended everybody get it no matter whether they’ve gotten it before or not.”
The latest wave of sickness is tied to a version of the omicron strain called XBB.1.5, health experts said.
if you want to test yourself to see whether you have COVID, there are several at-home tests that work.
How to order free COVID tests in the mail.
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On the heels of severely limiting access to its SkyClub lounges, Delta Air Lines has streamlined its SkyMiles rewards program.
Loyalty members will now only be able to earn Medallion Status through the airline’s “Medallion Qualification Dollars.”
That means loyalty members will no longer be able to use the amount of miles they’ve earned to qualify for higher rewards and membership levels.
Customers also will no longer need to track Medallion Qualification Miles or Medallion Qualification Segments.
The new rules have been met with frustration on social media, where many people see the changes as less appealing.
What Are Medallion Qualification Dollars?
Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) are the sum total of the SkyMiles members’ earnings from buying Delta-marketed flights and products, according to the airline.
MQDs can be earned by buying Delta airfare or a flight from a partner airline. They also can be earned from booking hotels, car rentals, or Delta Vacations on Delta.com.
How Many Dollars Equal An MQD?
According to Delta, you can earn one MQD for every dollar spent.
An MQD will also be the only qualification for Medallion Status, the airline says.
The Atlanta-based carrier recently announced the changes on its news website, which details when the new rules go into effect.
When Do The New Delta SkyMiles Policies Start?
The new SkyMiles policy goes into effect starting January 1, 2024.
Final Flight
Delta’s SkyMiles Program will use MQDs as the single qualifier toward Medallion Status. But the airline is giving you more ways to earn reward points.
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It’s going to be a So So Def October. The inaugural So So Def Festival is taking place in Atlanta this fall.
It’s only fitting that the festival happen in So So Def’s birthplace, Atlanta.
When is The So So Def Festival Happening?
The dates for the So So Def Festival are October 7-8. The two-day event will take place in Atlanta’s Central Park in Midtown.
Who Is Performing At the So So Def Festival?
The musical lineup includes:
- Ari Lennox
- T.I.
- Monica
- Jagged Edge
- Da Brat
- Gucci Mane
- Xscape
- Anthony Hamilton
- Bow Wow and more
Legendary Atlanta music mogul Jermaine Dupri announced the festival on his Instagram in July.
“We celebrating 30 years of So So Def and the way that we gon’ celebrate this is So So Def Festival,” he said. “I need all my day ones in the building.”
Final Word
In Atlanta Festival season goes deep into the year.
Atlanta is for tourists, but it’s also for locals. If you want to explore Georgia’s largest city, do it on your terms and check out the fun, cool and new things happening in Atlanta this weekend and even on the weekday. You can start downtown, and get it crackin’ in Buckhead. Check out the newest Atlanta restaurants, beautiful parks and unexplored spots you’ve only heard about. AtlantaFi your experience!
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