2017 Atlanta CommunityProfiles

Hall County
hallcounty.org (770) 535-8288
County Population:185416
County Seat: Gainesville
Median Household Income: $52,050 Median Home Price: $159,900
Square Miles: 392.78 Millage Rate: 6.25
Municipalities: Clermont, Flower Branch, Gainesville, Gillsville, Lula, and
Oakwook
Located in North Georgia, Hall County is a beautiful place to live with a
great quality of life. The foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains provide great
scenery, and Lake Lanier is a nice spot for outdoor enjoyment. The county
is a great focal point in Northeast Georgia for education, arts, and business.
Sporting events, recreational opportunities, and friendly residents are some
of the many attractions to living in Hall County.
Flowery Branch • flowerybranchga.org (770) 967-6371 • Pop. 6000
With many historic buildings still intact from the 1800s, the small town of
Flowery Branch has a lovely historic atmosphere intertwined with modern
amenities. A major attraction in the area is Lake Lanier, where residents and
visitors can enjoy parks, camping, boating, swimming, and other outdoor
activities.
Henry County
co.henry.ga.us (770) 954-2400
County Population: 185,416
County Seat: McDonough
Median Household Income: 64251 Median Home Price: $132,000
Square Miles: 322.13 Millage Rate: 14.5
Municipalities: Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough and Stockbridge
Many family activities and sporting events are held in the metro-Atlanta area of
Henry County. Fairs and festivals are common, and they are a great attraction.
The Atlanta Motor Speedway is located in Hampton, and it hosts two major
NASCAR events. The Panola Mountain State Conservation Park is located on
the border of the county, and it surrounds Panola Mountain. Henry County is a
very appealing place to live for those who enjoy outdoor activities and want to
live close to the city of Atlanta.
Hampton • cityofhampton-ga.gov • Pop. 7000
Located only 30 miles from Atlanta, Hampton offers close proximity to a major
city while retaining a small community atmosphere. Hampton is home to
the Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Nash Farm Battlefield. It is only a few
hours away from the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. The city
has maintained many historic homes and traditions. The National Registry of
Historic Places recognizes the 100-year-old train depot, which is open daily for
visitors. Hampton has been coined as a “tree city” and a “bird sanctuary” for
its beautiful natural attractions.
Locust Grove • locustgrove-ga.gov (770) 957-5043 • Pop. 5,600
Locust Grove is being “discovered” by locals as a charming, woodsy community
with affordable housing, a rural feel, and accessibility to downtown Atlanta
via interstate highway. Locust Grove also is home to the Cubihatcha Outdoor
Education Center. In 1999 Henry County’s wetland enhancement and
preservation corridor was created to improve and protect existing wildlife
habitats while also providing a place for public education. The center
encompasses almost 1000 contiguous acres. Situated between three of the
county’s reservoirs, the center protects the diverse fish and wildlife habitats.
Power
Georgia Power
(888) 660-5890
georgiapower.com
Gas
Atmos Energy
(706) 576-2906
atmosenergy.com
Georgia Natural Gas
(877) 850-6200
onlygng.com
True Natural Gas
(877) 746-4362
truenaturalgas.com
Gainesville • gainesville.org (770) 535-6865 • Pop. 35,000
Gainesville, the county seat, is the heart of the region’s poultry processing
industry, but its residential and industrial growth has been steady and high
quality, due in part to its proximity to Lake Lanier. One of the wealthiest
communities outside the metro-Atlanta area, Gainesville serves as a second
home for many prosperous Atlantans with a passion for boating. The parkland
in the area includes 443 acres of beautiful land for recreation and leisure.
The Roosevelt Square and the Roosevelt Monument reside in Gainesville, and
President Franklin D. Roosevelt himself dedicated them in 1938.
Power
Central Georgia EMC
(770) 775-7857
cgemc.com
Georgia Power
(888) 660-5890
georgiapower.com
Snapping Shoals EMC
(770) 786-3484
ssemc.com
Gas
Atmos Energy
(706) 576-2906
atmosenergy.com
Georgia Natural Gas
(877) 850-6200
onlygng.com
True Natural Gas
(877) 746-4362
truenaturalgas.com
Cable
Charter
Communications
(888) 438-2427
charter.com
Comcast
(866) 942-1341
comcast.com
Telephone
AT&T
(877) 736-0890
att.com
Water and Sewer
Henry Co. Water & Sewage
Authority
(770) 957-6659
www.hcwsa.com
Hampton City Clerk
(770) 946-4306
Locust Grove City Hall
(770) 957-5043
Stockbridge City Hall
(770) 389-7900
McDonough City Hall
(770) 957-3915
Cable
Charter
Communications
(888) 438-2427
charter.com
Recycling
(770) 531-7125
hallcounty.org
Comcast
(866) 942-1341
comcast.com
Telephone
AT&T
(877) 736-0890
att.com
Recycling
(770) 288-6410
co.henry.ga.us
which was a training camp for Confederate troops during the Civil War. The
business district, right outside the beautiful town square, provides antiques,
shops, and dining for residents and visitors. McDonough has a welcome center
in the square that is a 1920s prototype service station, and it is home for Main
Street McDonough and McDonough Hospitality and Tourism. Only 25 miles
from Atlanta and 20 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Airport, residents of McDonough have easy access to every amenity.
Stockbridge • cityofstockbridge.com (770) 389-7900 • Pop. 26,200
Incorporated as a town in 1895 and as a city in 1920, Stockbridge lies at the
northern part of Henry County. A settlement as early as 1829, it became a
crossroads when it applied for a post office prior to the Civil War. Today, it is
a booming suburb and a crossroads city for Interstates 75 and 675 for those
looking for alternate commuting routes to Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport is only 12 miles from Stockbridge, providing easy access
for travel.
McDonough • mcdonoughga.org (770) 957-3915 • Pop.22,500
The county seat, McDonough, contains many historic attractions, including
the Brown House, which was built in 1826 for a man from South Carolina who
fought in the Revolutionary War. The city also has the Shingleroof Campground,
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