The FactsPopulation: 152,235
Property tax per $1000:
$22.80 Unincorporated
$05.77 Gainsville
Average cost of all homes: $121,000
Average cost of new home: $144,900
Tax Commissioner: 770.531.6950
www.hallcounty.org The county is home to 123,290 residents with homes averaging a market value of $113,300.
For almost a century, agriculture and agribusiness have been mainstays of economic stability in Hall County. Hailed as the Poultry Capital of the World, the county generates over $145 million in poultry related products and services annually, though the county is working to present itself as a location for technology firms. It also is home to 35 Fortune 500 firms and approximately 300 manufacturing companies. One of Hall County's newest corporate citizens is the Atlanta Falcons football team; its new practice facility and headquarters is in Flowery Branch. Nearly 42 foreign companies representing at least 10 countries have located in the county. Major employers include ConAgra Poultry, Chicopee Fabrics, Fieldale Corp., Mar-Jac, Warren Featherbone Co. and Caradon Windows and Doors.
Through Hall 2000, the Chamber or Commerce enlisted agencies to work toward meeting goals for local education. The Chamber assisted both local school systems and more than 40 existing industries in establishing a Partners in Education Program. The Hall County School System is independent and serves the needs of 20,985 students.
Excitement for the county has increased since it was chosen as the site for the 1996 Olympic rowing, sprint canoe and kayak events. The Quinlan Arts Center, the Gainesville Civic Theatre, The Green Street Historic District and The Arts Council Inc. offer a taste of the history and culture.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
www.hallco.org
Board of Education
gordon.higgins@hallco.org
770-534-1080 ext.257
By law children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten and six years old on or before September 1 to enter the first grade. You will need the following documentation for your kindergarten or first-grade child: a certified birth certificate from your state department of vital statistics; a vision, hearing and dental screening from a family practitioner or local health clinic; immunization records on Georgia State Form 3032.
The HOPE Scholarship Program
The Georgia Student Finance Commission handles all matters pertaining to the HOPE Scholarship Program and the PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Program. For more information, visit the Student Finance Commission at www.gsfc.org. For more information, contact the Student Finance Commission at:
Georgia Student Finance Commission
2082 East Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084
770-724-9000
| Elementary schools | 19 | | Middle schools | 6 | | High schools | 4 | | Alternative school | 1 | | Evening school | 1 | | | | Pupil/Teacher ratio avg. | 15:1 | | Per-pupil expenditures. | $6,861 |
School and bus assignment information:
770-287-0942
Avg. SAT Scores (Note: most students take the SAT whether they go on to higher education or not.) | | Verbal | Math | | Hall Co. | 490 | 489 | | Georgia | 486 | 489 | | National | 500 | 512 |
Avg. Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Scores | 3rd Grade | Hall | Georgia | | Reading | 38% | 45% | | Math | 37% | 42% | | 8th Grade | | | | Reading | 49% | 48% | | Math | 44% | 42% | | Language | 51% | 53% | | Soc. Studies | 47% | 47% | | Science | 48% | 46% |
Gainesville City Schools
770-536-5275
www.gainesville-city.k12.ga.us
| Elementary schools | 3 | | Middle schools | 1 | | High schools | 1 | | Alternative school | 1 | | Evening school | 1 | | | | Pupil/Teacher ratio avg. | 13:1 | | Per-pupil expenditures. | $9,563 |
School and bus assignment information:
770-536-8312
Avg. SAT Scores (Note: most students take the SAT whether they go on to higher education or not.) | | Verbal | Math | | Gainesville | 498 | 514 | | Georgia | 486 | 489 | | National | 500 | 512 |
Avg. Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Scores | 3rd Grade | Gainesville | Georgia | | Reading | 47% | 45% | | Math | 50% | 42% | | 8th Grade | | | | Reading | 49% | 48% | | Math | 43% | 42% | | Language | 50% | 53% | | Soc. Studies | 46% | 47% | | Science | 44% | 46% |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Admission requirements, testing and tuition vary with each school. Check with the school of your choice for further details.
Brenau Academy
One Centennial Circle
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-534-6140
Enrollment: girls only
Grades: 9–12, residential
Lakeview Academy
796 Lakeview Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-532-4383
Enrollment: 550
Grades: PreK–12
Maranatha Christian Academy
5135 McEver Rd.
Oakwood, GA 30566
770-536-6334
Enrollment: 157
Grades: K4–12
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Dr.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-532-6251, 800-GO-CADET
Enrollment: 422 (boys only)
Grades: 8–12
Westminster Christian School
1397 Thompson Bridge Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-534-1081
Enrollment: 274
Grades: Age K4–8th
SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Handicapped students are mainstreamed into the Hall County school system. Contact the Board of Education for specifics. Also refer to DeKalb and Fulton Special Schools listings for particular needs.
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Brenau University
One Centennial Circle
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-534-6100
Enrollment: 2,300
Degrees: Majors in over 30 fields; Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Accounting, Art, Ballet, Music Theater. and Teacher Education; bachelor of Science in nursing; master of science in nursing, occupational therapy; and Educational scientist degree (EdS). (BS, BA, BBA, MBA, MED, BFA, EDS, BM, BSN, MSN)
Gainesville College
Main campus
3820 Mundy Mill Rd
Oakwood, GA 30566
770-718-3641, admissions
770-718-3642, financial aid
Enrollment: 3,692
2-year college
Degrees: AS, AA, AAS
Lanier Technical College
2990 Landrum Education Dr.
Oakwood, GA 30566
770-531-6300
Enrollment: 2,100
Vocational, technical and business courses including dentistry, nursing and auto mechanics and body work, construction and carpentry. Continuing education and Quick Start Program for new industry.
Graduates receive two-year job placement warranties with their diplomas.
Lanier Park Campus*
675 White Sulphur Road
Gainesville, GA 30505
678-343-4000
Physician referral service: 770-535-3400
Northeast Georgia Medical Center*
743 Spring Street NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-535-3553
Emergency room: 770-535-3595
Physician referral service: 770-535-3400
www.nghs.com
*denotes emergency services
ELECTRICITY
Georgia Power Company
(city residents)
Various locations
1-888-660-5890
Deposit: based on credit.
Establishment fee: $22
www.georgiapower.com
Jackson EMC
1000 Dawsonville Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-536-2415
Membership fee: $5
Establishment fee: $15
Deposit: $200 or less with exemption based on personal credit history.
www.jacksonemc.com
Sawnee EMC
543 Atlanta Highway
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-2363
Deposit: $200 or letter of credit from former utility company
Membership fee: $5
Service fee: $25
TELEPHONE
BellSouth Telephone
Residential 770-780-2355
Business 770-780-2800
(Outside Georgia)1-800-356-3094
Deposit: based on credit rating
GAS
For more information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing of the residential gas providers, see the opening of these county listings.
WATER
Gainesville Water Dept.
757 Queen City Pkwy.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-535-6878
Deposit: $70
Drivers license and social security card required.
City of Flowery Branch
City Hall
5517 Main St.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-967-6371
Call for rates and set-up fees
GARBAGE
City residents:
Solid Waste Division
770-532-0493
Twice weekly pick-up for household garbage and/or recycling for a low monthly fee. Once a week for curbside pickup.
County residents:
Private contractors are available or one can carry trash to any of ten compactor sites. Recycling containers are provided at compactor sites. A public landfill is at 60 Candler Hwy. in Gainesville.
770-531-6851.
Robertson Sanitation Inc.
Lawrenceville, GA
770-944-4974
CABLE
Charter Communications
800-955-7766
Lake Sidney Lanier is the recreation center for all of Northeast Georgia and the most popular water recreation area in the country. Covering 38,000 acres, it has 607 miles of shoreline and receives over 16 million visitors per year, who take advantage of swimming, skiing, sailing, rafting, camping, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and jogging. There are 7 commercial marinas and 60 Army Corps of Engineers parks (770-945-9531 for information and reservations for shelters).
Hall County Parks & Leisure services
770-535-8280
Alberta Banks Park
One pavilion with power, five ball fields, playground, tennis and restrooms.
5575 Jim Crow Road
Flowery Branch, 30542
Central Park
Two pavilions, one with power, grills, tennis, exercise course, playground, gazebo and restrooms.
1200 Candler Road
Gainesville, 30507
Clermont Park
City of Clermont
Pavilion, gym, ball field, play ground and restrooms.
Laurel Park
Lakefront with boat ramps.
3100 Old Cleveland Highway
Gainesville, 30506
Murrayville Park
One pavilion, ball fields, playground, restrooms and community center.
5666 Bark Camp Road
Murrayville 30504
Platt Park
On Reed Road, has one pavilion with power, playground, tennis, ball fields and restrooms.
4723 East Reed Road
Chestnut Mountain 30502
Rafe Banks
Pavilion, ball fields, tennis, play ground, basketball, walking trail, restrooms.
5831 Athens Street
Lula 30554
River Forks Park
Lake Lanier-front park off Keiths Bridge Road. Three pavilions with water, electric, grills, boat ramps and fishing pier as well as 50 picnic tables and playgrounds and restrooms. Swimming sand beach, bathhouse and RV campsites.
3500 Keith Bridge Road
Gainesville 30504
South Hall Community Center
The center has a gym, playground (made of recycled materials), meeting rooms, game room and ball fields.
3494 Atlanta Highway
Flowery Branch 30542
Tadmore Park
One pavilion, playground, basketball, ball fields, walking trail and restrooms
3152 Gillsville Highway
Gainesville 30507
Sardis Recreation Center
Gym, game room, restrooms, ball field and tennis.
3110 Sardis Road
Gainesville 30506
Gainesville Parks & Recreation
770-531-2680
Gainesville Civic Center
Eight rooms available for rental for business meetings, banquets, conferences, wedding receptions, etc. Includes fully equipped kitchen and list of caterers.
Butler Community Center
Lighted tennis and softball; gymnasium and meeting and game rooms.
830 Green Street NE
Gainesvile 30501
City Park
Administrative offices, youth sports complex, playground, picnic facilities, tennis, swimming pool and football stadium.
Allen Creek Soccer Complex
Nine soccer fields, walking trails.
Monroe Dr. and Allen Creek Rd
Gainesville 30507
Clarks Bridge Park
Lake Lanier site in the original bed of the Chattahoochee River. Chosen to host the rowing, sprint canoe and kayak events of the 1996 Olympics.
3105 Clarks Bridge Road
Gainesville 30506
DeSota Park
Playground, tennis, picnic shelter and grills. Mill Street
Engine 209 Park
Includes Train Engine 209, a coal car and caboose. Jesse Jewell Parkway
Fair Street Park
Playground, multipurpose court, swimming pool and picnic facilities. Downey Blvd
Ivy Terrace Park
Picnic, stream, walking trails.
Adair St. to Ridgewood St.
Kenwood Park
Picnic areas, walking trails, playgrounds. Kenwood Dr.
& Myrtle St.
Lanier Point Softball Complex
North Georgia’s premier softball complex including an Ivey-Watson baseball field, softball complex and service center, picnic, hiking and fishing.
770-287-0208
1530 Lee Waldrip Drive
Longwood Park
Tennis center, picnic, playground, shelters, fishing, walking and nature trails. On Lake Lanier near Dixon Drive
Pine Street Park
Picnic facilities, playground and walking.
Poultry Park
Gardens and statuary paying tribute to the poultry industry. West Academy at Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Riverside Park
Picnic, shelter, playground and nature trails
Riverside & Yonah St.
Rock Creek
Walking trails. Academy & Northside Dr.
Roper Park
Lighted tennis, picnic and athletic field. Thompson Bridge Rd.
Wessell Park
Lighted tennis, playground, walking trails and picnic. Wessell St & Holly
Wilshire Trails
Jogging, playground, bicycle trails, picnic, nature trail and waling. Wilshire & West bypass
OTHER
Chateau Élan Winery
In Braselton, winery/tastings, restaurants, spa, nature trails, art gallery and museum. A golf club tennis complex and an inn. 800-233-WINE
Elachee Nature Center
1,200-acre preserve including a Natural History Museum, botanical gardens, hiking and environmental programs. 770-535-1976.
Georgia Mountains Center
A multi-purpose facility for concerts, trade shows, sporting events, family shows, conventions, etc. 770-534-8420.
Lake Lanier Islands Park
1,200-acre lakeside resort including golf, boating, horseback riding and more. The Beach and Water Park features Georgia’s largest wave pool, a tube ride, seven waterslides and nearly a mile of sandy beach. 770-532-7200, 800-840-LAKE.
6950 Holiday Road
Chicopee Woods
Nature Park-Agriculture Center
770-531-6855
GOLF
Chateau Élan
678-425-6050
Chattahoochee Golf Club
770-532-0066
Chicopee Woods Golf Club
770-534-7322
Golf Academy driving range
770-532-7725
Lake Lanier Islands Golf Club
770-945-8787
Renaissance PineIsle Resort
770-945-8921
Royal Lakes Golf and Country Club
770-535-8800
Main Regional Library
127 Main St. NW
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-532-3311
Blackshear Place Library
2927 Atlanta Highway
Gainesville, GA 30507
770-287-3654
Clermont Branch
197 King St
Clermont, GA 30527
770-983-3196
East Hall Branch Library
2434 Old Cornelia Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30507
(special needs limited)
770-531-2500
Murrayville Branch Library
4796 Thompson Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
770-503-1055
www.usps.gov
Braselton 30517
5216 Highway 53
706-654-3301
Buford 30518, 30519, 30515
P.O. Boxes
2030 Buford Highway
770-614-1256
Clermont 30527
430 Main Street
770-983-3251
Flowery Branch 30542
4915 Atlanta Highway
770-967-6431
Gainesville 30501, 30503, 30504, 30506, 30507
364 Green Street NE
770-536-7673
Gillsville 30543
6310 Highway 52
770-869-7821
Lula 30554
5815 McLeod Sreet
770-869-3241
Murrayville 30564
5341 Thompson Bridge Rd.
770-534-4743
Oakwood 30566
3803 Main Street
770-534-4135
Pendergrass 30567
12 Railroad Street
706-693-2205
Talmo 30575
526 Main Street
706-693-2666
License Tag Location
Contact the County Tax Commissioner at
770-531-6950.
PO Box 1579
Gainesville, GA 30503
Driver’s License Location
1010 Aviation Blvd.
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-532-5308
Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
404-522-4141
The Greater Hall County Calendar of Events
770-535-1793
Mexico Lindo
770-535-0455
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
The Times
Daily
770-532-1234
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