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Hall County – Cities, History And Facts

Dennis — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:10:27 +0000

Hall County is arguably the most well known county in northeast Georgia. Named for Lyman Hall, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, it was created in 1818. Lake Lanier sits partially in Hall County.

Gainesville, is Hall’s largest and most well known city and was originally known as Mule Camp Springs. There is still a Mule Camp festival every year on the town square. The city was a center of trade for the region and the site of cotton and lumber mills. It has been destroyed by fire and tornado but rebounded strongly each time. The history of this city certainly makes for a long and fascinating story.

Flowery Branch has a beautiful name but no one seems to know exactly how the name came about. The city benefits from being located on the shores of Lake Lanier as well as being easily accessible from I-985. Looking for a great place to shop? Stone Creek Village on Spout Springs Road has every shop from Target to Kohl’s. And it’s a great place to play. Since 2001 it has been the site of the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility. It you have never seen this facility, you need to plan on a trip soon.

Oakwood has been in existence since 1873. This is a busy and growing city and is home to Gainesville State College and Lanier Technical College. There are many businesses here which range from large car dealerships down to mom and pop stores. The city sits near I-985 which makes it easy to get to Atlanta or any points in any direction. The local road system has recently undergone an extensive facelift which includes lane widening and the addition of Thurmond Tanner Parkway which will be completed in the next few months and provides a direct route from Oakwood to Flowery Branch. There are many ways to get outside and play here. Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve offers miles of hiking and mountain biking trails and a golf course of the same name. It also contains Elachee Nature Center where kids of all ages can learn about the environment and animal inhabitants. Oakwood offers a little bit of everything so come on out and visit.

Lula sits in Hall and Banks county and is a smaller city but don’t underestimate it’s appeal. Here you can hang out at Rafe Banks Park where you can walk a nature trail or have a picnic. But the newest attraction in Lula is a zip line by North Georgia Canopy Tours. Fly through the tree tops for an adventure like no other.

These are just a few of the cities of note in Hall County. It’s a great area to visit.

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Blackshear Place Baptist Church

Dennis — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:36:20 +0000

Whether you’re full of questions or ready to jump right in, we’re glad you found us on the web. Led by Pastor Jeff Crook, Blackshear Place Baptist Church is an exciting fellowship of believers passionate about making an impact for Christ in Northeast Georgia. Take some time to explore all that this church has to offer and if you want to know more, don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to connect and grow with you, as we passionately serve the Savior. Click here to visit the website

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Oakwood Official Website

Dennis — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:25:36 +0000

Nestled between the Interstate 985 corridor and the tree-lined shores of Lake Lanier, Oakwood is in a fortuitous place – and time – to embark upon a bold vision that honors the city’s rich heritage while moving with confidence into a prosperous and well-planned future. Unique among emerging small towns, Oakwood is poised to harness the wave of fast growth sweeping southern Hall County to create a dynamic “sense of place” and destination community.

The city’s master plan, “Oakwood 2030,” supports the Vision 2030 goals for Hall County to become a “community of towns.” The underlying theme is based on wellness-oriented living through the protection of green space and creation of attractive streetscapes, walking trails and bike paths. The future downtown and commercial corridor will be a thriving area featuring landscaping with natural vegetation, large ponds and fountains, an outdoor amphitheater surrounded by water, bike trails, a community recreation center, commuter rail and a focus on preserving the town’s historical neighborhoods.

Once complete, the Oakwood 2030 vision will be a top family destination, enticing visitors, residents and new business to enjoy this “live, work, play, worship and learn” community created for an optimum quality of life. Click here to visit the website

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