Looking for a small town in GA (Atlanta, Marietta: schools, university)

[davenaly]

My husband and I are looking for a small community we could move to in north GA and possibly open a business. Any ideas??

[ANGELEYES1474]

Hoschton, Braselton, Jefferson, Winder Are All Small Towns. There Is Not Much Here In Hoschton And Braselton Is Growing A Little Not A Lot.

Angeleyes1474

[Brian]

Check out Adairsville (Bartow County). Adairsville is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Spring-Marietta metroplitan area is only sixty miles between Atlanta, proper and Chattanooga.

[cotton]

What kind of business are you thinking about?

[georgiadawg]

If you are not looking to live in the mountains then look at Watkinsville. It is right outside of Athens whre there is plenty to do with the University of GA and it has a thriving arts community with local potters and artists. It has a small town feel but still has conveniences such as a coffee shop and grocery stores. One rural america type magazine listed as the 3rd best place to live in the US.

[resolute]

If you want N. GA and the Mountains consider the town of McCaysville near Blue Ridge. It sits right on the river (where the Toccoa changes names to the Ocoee in TN) and has a neat little downtown area that is beginning to come back to life. Property values are going to rise significantly over the next few years, but in the Northern Part of the County you can still get in before its too late. Plus, you might consider living on the TN side of the town in the town of Copperhill and not have to pay any state income taxes (TN has no state income tax unlike Georgia). The scenery surrounding town closeby is beautiful as well and the recreational opportunities are very plentiful. Please let me know if I can answer questions as I live in the area.

[billmcmillon@charter.net]

Visit Ringgold in North Georgia. Only 15 miles south of Chattanooga, TN. The town sits at the foot of White Oak Mountain, and is the Gateway or entrance to the whole state of Georgia. Great schools, one of the fastest growing counties in the state. Ringgold is a laid back community, low in crime. It is situated 1/2 mile from I-75 and US Hwy. 41 goes through the town. The town has a Picturesque Creekwalk, a Nature Trail, Recreation, good Hospitals. Check out the cityofringgold web site.

[sarahegillespie]

There are many wonderful small towns throughout NE Georgia. Choosing the right one for you will depend on your needs.

What type business would you like to establish?
Would you prefer mountains, piedmont, or something in between?
What lifestyle do you envision living?

I'm from Clayton, Georgia, located in the northeast corner of the state in Rabun County. This area is known for its natural beauty with lakes, rivers, streams and mountain vistas.

My family has lived in this area since the early 1800s. I think there is much opportunity there for new businesses and it's a wonderful place to call home.

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Warmest regards,

Sarah

[sleepwalker]

blue ridge is nice place, fannin county ga web site check it out

[mountain_time_Blues]

Walker county is growing fast from what people I know there tell me.