Boomers flock to Village at Deaton Creek

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The Village at Deaton Creek, Atlanta's top-selling new home subdivision in 2007, has been nominated for a top design award by the National Association of Home Builders' 50+ Council. This active adult community is drawing new residents from far and wide for the experience of developer Del Webb's signature leisure lifestyle for homeowners over age 55.

Del Webb developed the Village at Deaton Creek in Hoschton near Chateau Elan, a growing community of about 800 aimed squarely at retired or semi-retired boomers. The company pioneered the concept of retirement living a half-century ago.

Mary K. McCranie talks to another resident as she swims at the Deaton Creek amenities center. McCranie and her husband moved into the community in December from Marietta.

Fitness and sociability are the aim of these moderately priced active adult communities.

Deaton Creek focuses on its community's particular interests, such as the fenced dog park next to the softball field.

The Village has been nominated for a top design award by the National Association of Home Builders' 50+ Council. This is the kitchen at the amenities center.

Prices at Deaton Creek range from $200,000 to $500,000. A $189 monthly community fee covers all amenities, including the extensive fitness center and basic lawn care.

"I can be too busy," says resident Marge Kletzel of the busy activities schedule. "Sometimes, I have to stay home one night to get something done."

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Del Webb developed the Village at Deaton Creek in Hoschton near Chateau Elan, a growing community of about 800 aimed squarely at retired or semi-retired boomers. The company pioneered the concept of retirement living a half-century ago.

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