"Our visitors

has been stunned by the amount of greenspace and river frontage available

at River Forest," said Ron Isbell, vice president of River Forest,

Inc., the community's developer. "There aren't many communities in

Atlanta where the sounds of nature are louder than the sounds of your

neighbors."

The 925-acre

development is located 15 minutes south of McDonough in Monroe County,

just one mile from I-75. River Forest will offer 300 acres of greenspace

with three parks one of which features 1,000 feet of river frontage and

include 350 estate lots set back from wooded, winding roads.

Buyers are

responsible for selecting their own builders and home plans, with minimum

home sizes of 2,200 square feet for single-story homes and 2,600 square

feet for two-story homes. The first phase of 126 lots went on sale May

23, and more than $2 million of lots have already been sold. Construction

is underway on the first homes.

The entrance

to River Forest will feature a grand stacked stone wall, one of the largest

in Georgia. An elaborate waterfall and beautiful landscaping hint at the

natural beauty contained within the community. A variety of lots are available,

including fairway lots, river lots the community includes more than two

miles of frontage on the Little Towaliga River and lots with access to

the planned equestrian center and nature trails.

Bicyclists

and pedestrians will have their own paved paths, while the 65-acre equestrian

center will offer equine enthusiasts an unmatched opportunity to live

in a master-planned setting just a short trip from their stables. The

equine center will include covered rinks, barns, and trails.

Rocky Roquemore,

one of the South's best-known golf course architects, designed the 18-hole

layout. Roquemore has designed more than 100 golf courses, serving as

a co-designer of several PGA Tour stops. His work has also included 12

courses in Europe, including the acclaimed San Lorenzo in Portugal.

"This

course will be comparable to PGA courses," said Roquemore. "River

Forest is going to play like golf in the mountains without making the

drive. There is plenty of mountain laurel, rhododendron, and wild azaleas,

which are uncommon in the area. There are 15-mile views throughout the

course."

Jim Chapman

with Chapman Cole & Chapman of Atlanta designed the golf clubhouse,

which will anchor the community's amenity center. The clubhouse and course

should be ready for golfers by summer of 2004.

River Forest,

with its expansive greenspace area, lakes, and river frontage will blend

well with the largely rural environment of Monroe County. The community

will be the largest and most high-end development in the history of largely

rural Monroe County, according to long-time county resident and local

Realtor Jimmy Pace.

"This

is the biggest development we've ever had in this area, and we're expecting

a major influx of people in the county," said Pace, who has purchased

a lot at River Forest. "Between the golf, the river frontage, and

the covenants, I'm convinced that this is being done right. I've seen

a lot of real estate in Monroe County in 20 years, and I decided to buy

here."

Monroe County

is approximately 45 miles south of Atlanta and 25 miles north of Macon

in central Georgia. Residents benefit from low taxes and easy access to

Atlanta, Macon, Hartsfield International Airport, and the I-75 corridor.

The recreational amenities and small-town atmosphere Monroe County offer

are a rare find so close to Atlanta, according to Forsyth-Monroe County

Chamber of Commerce President Pam Christopher.

"River

Forest is an exciting new development for Monroe County. We are thrilled

to have a new subdivision that touts a wonderful golf course and amenities

that are sure to please and attract new residents," said Christopher.

"The subdivision's ease of access to the interstate allows residents

to enjoy the wonderful quality of life in Monroe County while being only

minutes from Atlanta's attractions and Hartsfield Airport."

Monroe County

offers serene quality of life that many long to find, according to Christopher.

She also noted that Monroe County has top-rated schools, both public and

private. The county's public school systems are ranked second in Central

Georgia based on SAT and ACT scores.

River Forest

is being developed by River Forest, Inc., and Atlanta-based company with

a local office on Johnstonville Road. For more information, call 770-952-9100

or visit www.riverforest.info.

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