Our News & Awards

ATLANTA, Georgia – Jim Chapman, president of The Home Builders Association of Georgia (HBAG), and president of Vinings-based Jim Chapman Communities, announced that HBAG Government Affairs Director Austin Hackney has been named Executive Vice President of the state association. Hackney has been with the Home Builders Association of Georgia since 2013. “Austin brings his knowledge […]

When we look back on 2020, most of us will remember the time we spent at home. Seemingly overnight our homes became our offices, schools, gyms, entertainment centers and our sanctuaries from the coronavirus outbreak. For many, the situation necessitated in a move to a home better suited for current and future needs. The real estate industry quickly and appropriately responded […]

GAINESVILLE – Move-in ready homes are now available at McEver Mill, a beautiful neighborhood in Hall County, near Gainesville, Ga. and Lake Lanier.  Developed by Jim Chapman Communities, one of greater Atlanta’s premier homebuilders, McEver Mill features homes designed for one-level daily living with upgraded kitchens, hardwoods on the main level and a one-car garage.  […]

DAWSONVILLE, GA – The Cottages at Dawson Ridge, a new luxury community of 193 two- and three-bedroom ranch-style homes for rent, is now open.  Located at 500 N. Lumpkin Campground Road in Dawsonville, The Cottages at Dawson Ridge features rental homes with well thought-out floorplans, attached one and two-car garages, designer kitchens and resort-style amenities.  […]

ATLANTA – Atlanta-based Jim Chapman Communities, one of greater Atlanta’s premier homebuilders and developer of resort-style cottage home rental communities, has won two prestigious OBIE awards for Nestledown Farm, including a “Community of the Year” award.  The awards were presented at the 40th Annual OBIE Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.  […]

ATLANTA – Jim Chapman, president of Vinings-based Jim Chapman Communities, has been named President of the Home Builders Association of Georgia (HBAG) for 2021. Chapman previously served the statewide organization as 2020 Vice President.  HBAG supports local Homebuilders Associations throughout the state of Georgia by advocating for the housing industry at the state level and […]

VININGS – Time is running out for homebuyers interested in purchasing a beautiful new home at Boxwood at Vinings, a lovely enclave of 16 two-story, single family homes built by Vinings-based Jim Chapman Communities. All are elegantly-appointed, four-bedroom homes with custom exterior accents of brick, stone and cedar. Each includes a master suite on the […]

There are only two homes still available at Sweet Briar Farms, the 55+ active adult, age restricted community in Woodstock, Ga.  The award-winning community, located near medical facilities, recreational amenities and the vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment offerings of Woodstock Downtown, has been popular from the very beginning.  Active adults love this gated community, with […]

We are living in unprecedented times. Seemingly overnight, businesses have had to make fast, decisive changes to keep customers and employees safe and healthy as the coronavirus began to spread. Thankfully, the home building industry was already equipped with the technology to assist home buyers virtually and, when you are ready, in person. We have […]

We’re all in this together Communities everywhere –from big cities to small towns and neighborhoods– are struggling to adjust to the ever-changing news and restrictions arising from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. As a community concerned about our residents, employees, and the world at large, we’d like to share with you the steps we […]