If
there is such as thing as a perfect place to make a living and raise a
family, Gainesville and Greater Hall County would rank near the top of
the list. The reason: an ideal balance between the business environment
and quality of life. The thriving economic environment attracts
shopping, medical, financial and educational services and institutions
that are second to none.
Nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, bordered by the
shores of Lake Lanier, home to finish lines of two motor sport and
several water sport venues - this Georgia real estate region offers some of the finest
recreation in the South, and exciting new attractions. Gainesville is 45
minutes from downtown Atlanta.
For tourism or meetings and conventions; for motor sports to tranquil
hiking, boating or golf; for fun boutique shopping and antiques;
you can enjoy camping or relaxing in a luxury resort... less than
one hour north of Atlanta. You'll love living in Gainesville-Hall
County.
Gainesville has islands and highlands, scenic beauty and man-made fun; international
raceways and romantic wineries. It has rolling hills and tumbling
water slides; symphony and bluegrass; ballet and clogging; hiking
and beach combing. There is also mountain music, arts and folklore,
and a strong sense of history... coupled with a spirit of adventure and
discovery.
A CLIMATE
FOR EVERY SEASON
Hall
County is located in an area of distinctive seasons and relatively
moderate temperatures. Mild winters, moderate spring and fall weather,
and surprisingly temperate summers allow area residents to make
the most of their surroundings. Yet, for Lake Lanier Georgia property owners who seek the
thrill of quality snow skiing in winter and the ocean surf in summer,
both are within four to six hour drives of Gainesville and Hall
County.
EDUCATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Greater
Hall County offers educational opportunities for students from
kindergarten through college that are among the best in Georgia. Two
public school systems, several private schools, and a public two-year
college, a private university and a technical college provide
educational choices that are unmatched in the region. In addition, eight
major universities are located within an hour's drive of Hall County.
Follow these links to find out more about:
Hall County School System:
www.hallco.org
Colleges and Technical Schools:
Brenau University,
www.Brenau.edu
Gainesville College,
www.gc.peachnet.edu
Lanier Technical College,
www.lanier.tec.ga.us
Private schools:
Brenau Academy,
www.brenauacademy.org
Heritage Academy, 770-536-6900
Lakeview Academy,
www.lakeviewacademy.com
Maranantha Christian Academy, email:
mcaeagle@juno.com
Riverside Military Academy,
www.cadet.com
Westminster Christian School,
www.gainesvillewcs.org
There are several private pre-schools in the area.
Libraries:
The Hall County Library System serves the entire county with a main
library in downtown Gainesville and four branches in the county.
Story times, book discussions and summer reading programs are available
to all residents who use the library. Link to
www.hallcountylibrary.org.
for more information about the library.
A
HEALTHCARE CENTER FOR THE REGION
The families and citizens of Greater Hall County have access to
health care services that are among the best in northeast Georgia.
Gainesville has become a regional center for medical and health
services because of the reputation and strength of the
facilities housed here. Available services support business and
industry seeking top-quality health care providers, and family-centered health organizations that support individual care.
At the hub of Northeast Georgia Health System is
Northeast Georgia
Medical Center with a main campus at 743 Spring Street and another,
Lanier Park campus, on White Sulphur Road. Together, these facilities
make up a 418-bed acute inpatient hospital service staffed by almost 300
physicians trained in a comprehensive range of medical specialties.
Additionally, the Health System has long-term care facilities with 285
skilled nursing beds.
RECREATION ABOUNDS IN HALL COUNTY
From
swimming, boating, tennis, golf, hiking, and horseback riding to team
sports like football, baseball, softball and soccer, Gainesville and
Hall County have a venue and an outlet for every recreational activity.
The Gainesville Parks & Recreation Agency and the Hall County Parks &
Leisure Services support award winning programs for both youth and
adults. Hall County has more parks than any county in the United States
- with 23 U.S. Corps of Engineers parks on Lake Lanier, and another 47
parks located throughout the county.
Clarks
Bridge Park on Lake Lanier, the site of the rowing, canoe and kayak
venue for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, is now home to the very
active Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club and the Lake Lanier Rowing Club which
offer lessons and events for teams and individuals. The park is the site
of several major competitions annually, with a heavy contingent coming
from major college and university rowing teams.
Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, a 1,200 acre park, features miles of
nature trails, and the Elachee Nature Center, featuring a wildlife garden and nature
activities. More than 2,000 people every year enjoy hiking, biking,
jogging and horse back riding in Chicopee Woods. The Chicopee Woods
Agricultural Center hosts a number of major horse shows, dog shows and
livestock shows annually.
Avid golfers will find an array of challenging golf courses with
breathtaking scenery and unique features against the backdrop of the
mountains and Lake Lanier.
If horses are your recreational pastime, you'll be happy to know that
Hall County is a growing center for the horse industry. From reining and
cutting horses, to Grand Prix show jumpers and dressage horses, they're
coming to Hall County because of its lush pastures, the beauty of the
surroundings and the availability of large tracts of land. If you love
horses, you'll find a place to ride in Hall County.
Hall County is ideally situated for residents to take advantage of the
many state parks that exist in the mountain foothills. In close
proximity are Amicalola Falls, with its 720-foot waterfall and Black
Rock Mountain with panoramic 80-mile views at scenic overlooks. The
scenic majesty of the Appalachain Mountains of North Georgia are a short
drive north.
Atlanta, the South's
premiere city with its abundance of sports, including the Atlanta
Braves, Hawks,
Falcons,
and Thrashers
and entertainment attractions, lies less than an hour to the south.
Gainesville and Hall County offer ample pleasures to suit almost
any lifestyle.
AREA TOURISM IS STRONG
Tourism is big business in Hall County and has contributed greatly
to the county's economic growth.
Lake Lanier Islands Resort and Water Park boasts the largest wave
pool in Georgia and white sandy beaches where families frolic in
the summer. The Emerald Pointe and Renaissance PineIsle Resorts
on Lake Lanier Islands are popular destinations for business meetings
(complete with a round of golf), conferences, and just plain fun.
Visitors from all over Georgia and the southeast visit Hall County
year-round to attend its many festivals and events such as Mule
Camp Market on the square in downtown Gainesville.
Clarks Bridge Park on Lake Lanier was the site of the rowing, canoe
and kayak venue for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and attracts
local and regional visitors who attend boating events there several
times a year.
Road Atlanta, an international raceway, brings more than 400,000
enthusiastic fans to Hall County yearly and is the site of the international
Petit LeMans race.
The Chateau Elan Winery and Resort attracts some 500,000 guests
annually and offers fine wines, international cuisine, a championship
golf course and a luxurious spa, hotel, and Irish pub.
ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES WITH FLAIR
With more than 20 active local arts organizations, Gainesville and
Hall County offer an exciting array of theatre and symphony, art
exhibits, and cultural programs. The Arts Council, Inc. serves as
an arts hub for all of northeast Georgia.
The Gainesville Symphony Orchestra at Brenau University is Northeast
Georgia's Regional Orchestra, a professional 70-piece orchestra.
It presents four concerts each season, including the favored "Patriotic
Pops Concert" each July 3rd at Brenau University Amphitheater.
The
Gainesville Ballet Company stages an annual performance season,
including The Nutcracker at Christmas and a repertory performance
in the spring to give ballet students an opportunity to perform
with guest artists.
The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a cooperative venture joining
the theatre programs of Gainesville College, Brenau University,
a professional company, and the community. Four productions are staged
annually.
In addition to performing arts, Gainesville has many fine arts and
crafts galleries to suit every taste.
The Quinlan Visual Arts Center is a comprehensive visual arts and
education center offering art classes and workshops. The galleries
of the Quinlan Arts Center are dedicated to monthly exhibitions
of local, regional, and international artists.
Both Gainesville College and Brenau University have substantial
arts programs and galleries.
LOCAL MEDIA- STAY INFORMED
Gainesville/Hall
County supports a thriving news and entertainment media environment
and links with major Atlanta and national print, radio, and
television news organizations. In addition, Gainesville is home
to an innovative blend of print media and the Internet.
AccessNorthGa.com
is north Georgia's premier on-line community featuring news
and community information relevant to Northeast Georgia.
Of course, Marina
Bay on Lake Lanier has many fun activities for the residents
of our luxury
lakefront community. Contact
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