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table ofcontents 8 Commissioner Welcome 9 Chamber of Commerce Welcome 11 Welcome to Your New Home 12 Local Events 14 Local Education 16 Local Healthcare 18 Haralson County Map 20 Local Churches 28 Local History 31 Local Recreation 34 New Resident Guide 35 Advertiser Index The Sewell Mill Textile Museum

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elcome! I am so glad you have chosen to call Haralson County your home. This beautiful county has a rich history of agricultural efforts, train commerce, and apparel plants. Though the economic landscape has changed over the years, the livelihood of the towns has remained resilient over time.

This, in part, is because of our dedicated citizens that strive to maintain our sense of community with consistent participation in local organizations and events and supporting our small businesses.

Your board of commissioners works hard to hear the concerns of residents and respond by balancing progressive business efforts with preservation of our community values.

Here, the quality of life for our people comes first, and it is always our intention to be good stewards of the responsibility that has been placed upon us.

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Haralson County; Waco, Tallapoosa, Buchanan, and Bremen. Buchanan is the county seat. Across each community, you will find a unified spirit of pride that is the heartbeat of Haralson County. They are our dedicated men and women that serve in their communities and work hard to provide quality programming and resources across all industries in our area.

We encourage you to look for ways to get connected to this wonderful community and become involved in the many opportunities offered to residents. Our own Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce is a dedicated team of professionals that strives each day for collaboration and cooperative opportunities to benefit our workforce and residents. The Chamber or the County websites are great resources to keep up with community happenings. As a member of Haralson County, you have a voice and role to shape the future of this community.

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welcome from the chamber of commerce

he Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce is comprised of staff, members, and volunteers, all striving to unify residents and local businesses for mutual growth and opportunity across the county. We believe collaboration and the sharing of ideas strengthens our network by connecting one another to local resources.

We, at the Chamber, are happy to be your one-stop resource for workforce opportunities and leisure events, as well as a directory for your family’s needs related to education, healthcare, and real estate. We are only an email or a phone call away from serving you.

If you are affiliated with a business in Haralson County, we want to help your business be successful! We offer several membership level options to accommodate

Eric McDonald President and CEO

any size business. Partnering with the Chamber is a great way to increase your exposure and network with other members in the community.

As a resident of Haralson County, we encourage you to support the many, unique businesses that work hard to bring quality products and services to our county.

Whether it’s dining out, event planning, fitness and exercise, shopping for unique gifts, or entertainment, we can help connect you to the perfect vendor ready to meet your needs locally.

Connect with us on social media and our website to stay up to date on the latest happenings. Thank you for choosing to make Haralson County your home.

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hoosing a home is an important decision and comes with a long “to-do” checklist to complete.

In this guide, you will find directory information for all your needs related to housing, utilities, education, healthcare, recreation, and more, all within beautiful Haralson County.

Many are drawn to Haralson County because of the balance that has been struck here between small town charm and progressive innovation. Leaders within our county strive to maintain quality programming, efficient resources, and growth opportunities in every industry

across the board, all while maintaining the wholesome interconnectedness of a quiet, rural community.

The sense of unity here is strong, as residents of all ages take pride in their neighborhoods, cities, and county. Bound together by a common interest in seeing this wonderful area succeed, residents play active roles in shaping the culture of Haralson County.

Our hope is that this guide will assist you as you settle into your new home and also serve as a long-term reference for any future needs you may have.

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he sleepy towns of Bremen, Buchanan, Tallapoosa, and Waco offer residents and guests a chance to remove themselves from their fast-paced work environments. You can meander through the streets for shopping and restaurants, visit the local parks for history and heritage, or spend a day at one of the many local festivals held throughout the year. Whatever you decide, come spend the day in Haralson County.

TALLAPOOSA DOGWOOD FESTIVAL and DOGWOOD DASH

Second Saturday in April • Tallapoosa The 8:30 a.m. starter’s pistol will put the Saturday events in motion with the Annual Tallapoosa Lions Dogwood Dash 5K Walk-Run, starting and finishing at the Tallapoosa Civic and Cultural Arts Center, 245 Robertson Ave. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Tallapoosa, Georgia.

This event celebrates local living with vendors and artisans from the area and lots of family friendly activities. Live music throughout the day. Sponsored by the Tallapoosa Historical Society. ​​ The festival parade starts at 2:00 p.m.

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Second Saturday in May • Buchanan Enjoy great local food and family fun! The Annual 5k Run for the Books begins the festival as a fundraiser for the library. This spring event includes food vendors and artisans that create the festival atmosphere. Throughout the day, participants can experience live entertainment from bands, dancers, and singers. haralsoncountyhistory.com

WACO FALL FESTIVAL

Second Saturday in September • Waco Breakfast starts at 6 a.m., Parade: 11AM, Street Dance: 7PM, Arts, Crafts, Food and Entertainment all day.

Entertainment will be located on both inside and outside stages. Free kid’s games at the park, Horseshoe Tournament, Cornhole Tournament. Street Dance from 7:00-10:00 pm with great giveaways! visitharalson.org ​

HARALSON COUNTY FRIED PIE FESTIVAL

Third Saturday in September • Buchanan Square Get ready to sample fried pies in a Fried Pie Cook-Off. (Tickets will be available at the gate.) Enjoy lots of fried and not so fried food, along with arts and crafts, a Car and Bike Show, tons of musical entertainment and a children’s area with a carnival like atmosphere. This event is brought to you

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CHRISTMAS IN POSSUM SNOUT

Thanksgiving Day November • Tallapoosa On Thanksgiving Day in downtown Tallapoosa, businesses open at 2 p.m. for refreshments and shopping to usher in the holiday season. Enjoy food, festivities, grand carriage rides, caroling and the Christmas specials that will truly get you in the Christmas spirit! visitharalson.org

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Haralson County Fried Pie Festival

THE GREAT PUMPKINFEST

Third Saturday in October • Bremen Bremen Junion Woman’s Club presents The Great Pumpkinfest! Join us to celebrate Fall with our Annual Bremen Festival. 9 am to 3 pm in Downtown Bremen. There will be arts and crafts, pumpkin decorating, a food court with a variety of incredible treats to try, and entertainment all festival long!

The parade will begin at 10 am. Lineup will start at 9am on Lakeview Drive in front of Jones Elementary School. There will be a float contest, so start planning your awesome designs for competition!

The Great Scarecrow Takeover begins October 1st when local businesses decorate downtown Bremen with their handmade scarecrows. Votes will be taken throughout the day of the festival to determine the winners in different categories and a Grand Prize announced.

Cost to display your scarecrow is only $25. Money will benefit an Art Scholarship in the Bremen Junior Woman’s Club. bremenjuniorwomansclub.com

New Year’s Eve December • Tallapoosa Join the residents of this West Georgia Community, formerly known as “Possum Snout”, as they ring in the New Year.

At midnight, a stuffed possum named “Spencer” is lowered in a holiday lights covered ball from atop the Cain Law Office building, one of the city’s oldest buildings.

It is an evening filled with music, fireworks, and fun activities for your entire family.

In recent years, the event has grown and attracted local media as well as national attention. We invite you and your family to join us this New Year’s Eve as we celebrate the New Year. thepossumdrop.com

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aralson County has two major school systems, Haralson County School District and Bremen City Schools. Together these systems serve the student population of the entire county in becoming high achieving, responsible, and productive citizens in the community and beyond.

Haralson County Schools serve residents of Waco, Tallapoosa, Buchanan, and those living outside the city limits of Bremen. The district includes two primary schools, two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

The students of Haralson County are encouraged to live out “The Rebel Way,” which includes demonstrating the values of being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable. The district’s vision is to be recognized as a leader in improving student achievement across all ages.

Programs at each level offer a well-

rounded experience in academics, athletics, and fine arts. Haralson County High School houses a unique College and Career Academy which offers training and exposure for students that wish to enter more technical or agricultural career fields after graduation.

Bremen City Schools serve residents living within Bremen city limits. Their programming includes an elementary school, fourth and fifth grade academy, middle school, and high school. Bremen

Students of Bremen City Schools breaking ground on new Bremen High School.

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City Schools unifies their efforts across all grades and faculty positions using the mantra of “Excellence in All We Do.” Bremen City Schools are consistently awarded as top programs in all areas including academics, athletics, and the arts.

This system also established the Bremen Educational Foundation, which serves to enhance student experience by awarding grants to teachers or programs within the system to achieve strategic goals. The Foundation also served to aid in the process of the planning and construction of the Hamilton Fine Arts Center on campus, which is often utilized for performances and musical arts.

Many students in Haralson County graduate to attend either the University of West Georgia, whose main campus is just down the road in Carrollton, or West Georgia Technical College, with one location right here in Haralson County

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in the city of Waco. These programs offer not only nearby undergraduate and graduate studies to our young adults but also continuing education and community engagement opportunities for professional growth before and after college.

No matter the educational and career goals of our youth, Haralson County is here to provide the best experiences to meet those needs. Together these programs offer all students in our county a strong foundation for future success.

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esidents of Haralson County enjoy the benefits of a renowned health care system that also retains a personable approach to healthcare, drawing on cutting edge technology and resources while seeking solutions and treatment plans that consider what will work best for the individual needs of each patient.

Tanner Health System, a nationally recognized healthcare system, hosts a division location in Higgins General Hospital in the city of Bremen. This hospital is equipped with a 24-hour emergency room and is currently the only facility of its kind in Georgia to hold the designation of certified Acute Stroke Ready Hospital.

Higgins Hospital also houses family care practices for residents of all ages and a comprehensive rehabilitation program, assisting patients with full support before being discharged after care.

Tanner’s Healthcare for Children is also located within Higgins Hospital and rotates a talented team of pediatricians and nurse practitioners that keep up with the latest

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science and trends regarding child and infant health and development. Doctors work closely with parents and children on optimizing the growth and wellness of each child in their care from our community.

Buchanan Medical Clinic in the city of Buchanan is another established division of Tanner Health System, offering generational care beginning at age six and extending lifelong. The clinic utilizes the latest medical resources to understand each patient’s history intimately and offers regular screenings for early detection of possible disease.

Haralson County also has established private family practices such as 3:16 Healthcare and it’s cosmetic division Spa 3:16. With locations in both Bremen and Carroll County, this organization supports our local healthcare by offering one-onone, high-level service and treatment with a candid demeanor of times gone by.

Haralson County is also home to multiple dental practices, including orthodontic specialists.

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localchurches Victory Fellowship Church 905 Business 2 Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-1954

Bremen 1st United Methodist 321 Hamilton Ave. Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-2672

Bethel Baptist Church 2656 Old Bush Mill Road Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-4228

West Georgia Worship Center 2815 Old Bushmill Road Bremen, GA 30110 770-824-5850

Union Hill FCM Church 1743 Morgan Road Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-8458

Calvary Baptist 312 Atlantic Ave. Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-2859

Bremen First Presbyterian 104 Lakeview Drive Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-4850

Corinth Baptist Church 43 Rockmart Road Bremen, GA 30110 770-646-3300

Bethlehem United Methodist Church 1378 Waddell Street Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-6521

Antioch Baptist Church 715 Tallapoosa Street Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-4906

First Baptist Church of Bremen 331 Pacific Ave. Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-2371 Midway Baptist Church 409 Centerpoint Rd. Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-0480 First Christian Church 905 Temple Road Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-4828 Bremen Church of Christ 650 Alabama Street Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-3013 Covenant Life Church 130 Atlantic Avenue Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-3747 Kingdom Rock Family Worship Center 771 Highway 27 Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-1933 20

District Line United Methodist Church 3044 Morgan Road Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-0016 Jehovah’s Witnesses 222 Clinton Street Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-0866

Bremen City Church 211 Davis Boulevard Bremen, GA 30110 770-823-1005 Journey Fellowship Baptist 409 Centerpoint Rd Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-2300 Chapel Hill Church Bremen Campus 1031 Alabama Avenue Bremen, Georgia 30110 Hayes Glass Church of Christ 108 Hayes Glass Drive Bremen, GA 30110 (770) 537-5334

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Buchanan First Baptist Church of Buchanan 500 Buchanan Bypass Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-5130 New Canaan Baptist Church 7914 Hwy 100 Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-8393 Jackson Chapel Baptist 151 Carrollton Street Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-9699 Mt. Zion East Baptist 1335 Mt. Zion East Church Rd. Buchanan, GA 30113 (864) 430-6264 Open Door Baptist Church 3292 Business Hwy 27 Buchanan, GA 30113 (770) 530-8467 Piney Woods Baptist Church 877 Rockmart Rd. Buchanan, GA 30113 678-877-1313 Tallapoosa-East Baptist Church 1455 Tallapoosa East Church Rd Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-3230

Buchanan New Vision Church 180 Cemetery Circle Buchanan, GA 30113 404-554-6076

Emmanuel Baptist Church 190 Broad Street Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7900

Haralson County Church of Christ 1310 Highway 27 Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-8439

First Baptist Church of Tallapoosa 11 Lyon Street Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7697

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 36 5 Points Road Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-3164

Highland Baptist Church 1941 US Hwy 78 Tallapoosa, GA 30176 Mt. Zion West Baptist 80 Mt. Zion Church Rd. Tallapoosa, GA 30176

Buchanan United Methodist Church 3623 Highway 27 Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-5251

Mt. Newley Baptist Church 4360 Stone Mt. St. Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-2901

Dugdown Baptist Church 124 Ten Oaks Road Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-7001

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First Assembly of God 448 Head Avenue Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7708 Baptist Tabernacle 3228 W Hwy 120 Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-646-8263

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 602 Cedartown Ave. Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7940 PROUD CHAMBER MEMBER

Providence Baptist Church Chamber Member 1519 Providence Church Rd. Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7922 New Plainview Baptist Church 3770 Old Hwy 100 Tallapoosa, GA 30176

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Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 80 Burgess Rd Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-802-3085 Mt Newley Baptist Church 60 Stone Mountain St Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-2901 Mt Sinai Baptist Church 602 Cedartown Avenue Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7940

First Christian of Tallapoosa 546 Bowdon Street Tallapoosa, GA 30176 Rehoboth Christian Center 290 High Street Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7985 Church of Christ 261 Highway 120 Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-2885

The Refuge Ministries of West Georgia 448 Head Avenue Tallapoosa, Georgia 30176 770.574.2211 Restored Ministries International 10 Arbacoochee Rd. Tallapoosa, Georgia 30176

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Corner Stone Baptist Church 1145 Five Points Road Waco, GA 30182 770-537-0040 New Hope Baptist Church 196 Bowdon Street Waco, GA 30182 404-537-6894 Waco Baptist Church 34 Atlantic Avenue Waco, GA 30182 770-537-4544 New Horizon Worship Center 797 Old Pleasant Hill Road Waco, GA 30182 770-574-8288 Waco United Methodist Church 155 Carrollton Street Waco, GA 30182 770-537-6551

Riverside Baptist Church 201 Riverside Rd. Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-490-2644

New Life Center 190 Spring Street Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7613

West View Baptist Church 1910 US Highway 78 Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7242

Tallapoosa Presbyterian 4 Taliaferro Street Tallapoosa, GA 30176

Poplar Springs Baptist Church 1151 Poplar Springs Church Road Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-9016

First United Methodist Church of Tallapoosa 24 Alewine Street Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7731

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Bremen

The town of Wolf Pen became Kramer, named after a German immigrant and local vineyard owner, and was incorporated on September 5, 1883. The name was changed to Bremen at Kramer’s request to honor the seaport city of Bremen, Germany. Bremen is located just off of Interstate-20 and is home to several unique and convenient places to shop, eat and lodge. Other areas of interest include recreation and sporting facilities.

Sewell Mill Textile Museum

Sewell Mill Events Facility was established in September 2009 to serve as the first multipurpose community and professional center for the residents of Haralson County. The Mill is a catalyst and support system for social gatherings, community functions, and artisan endeavors. Built in 1918, this historical building gives honor and remembrance to our region’s glorious past as “The Clothing Center of The South”. To honor the Textile history of Haralson County, a museum of the Textile Industry in Bremen has been created inside Sewell Mill.

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Bremen’s economy was given a significant boost when the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus Railroad was built, crossing the Georgia Pacific at Bremen.

This and other favorite circumstances have helped Bremen to grow from a simple railroad junction settled by German immigrants to the largest town in Haralson County, Georgia.

Watch the more than 40 trains that pass through Bremen each day from the comfort of the new Bremen Depot Park.

The park shelter was fashioned after the original design of the Train Depot that was located in Bremen for many years. There is a scanner installed in the Depot that lets you listen in on train radio traffic and know

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Buchanan (Buh-Cannon)

Little Creek One The City of Buchanan serves as the Room School House

county seat of Haralson County. With its shops and restaurants encircling the National Register Listed, 1892 restored courthouse, Buchanan is the perfect place to spend a day or a lifetime. The county seat was selected and named Pierceville in honor of a former U.S. president but was renamed Buchanan after President James Buchanan when it was found that another Georgia town already held the name Pierceville.

The last remaining “one room” school house in Haralson County was relocated to Buchanan and is currently being restored.

The Little Creek one room school house was built around 1870 in the Little Creek Community of Haralson County, Georgia.

It was one of 23 one room –one teacher schools in existence in 1871. It is the

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Haralson County Courthouse built in 1892

Historic Haralson County Courthouse

The Courthouse, built in 1892, is currently part of the National Registry of Historic Buildings and serves as a public library with meeting facilities and an office for the county’s Historical Society on the Buchanan square. Their hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 6 pm, Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm., or by appointment.

Admission is always free.

only remaining one room school house in Haralson County and one of a few in the state of Georgia. There were 1016 people in one room schools in the county in 1871. Little Creek ceased to be used as a school in 1932. The school house was donated to the Haralson County Historical Society in 2006 and relocated to Van Wert Street. Self guided tour is available

Tallapoosa

The City of Tallapoosa is a small town with history, scenery and charm. The city’s timeless setting is home to museums, shops and historic addresses of interest and lore.

In the early part of the 1830’s the old Indian council village of Charles Town became

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a mining settlement known as “Possum Snout”, named by the gold miners who panned the waters of the Tallapoosa for the precious metal. Possum Snout, Haralson County’s oldest town, was a booming mining town renowned for its gold mines. By 1832, the town had its first post office established, and in December of 1860 the settlement of Possum Snout incorporated, changing the name of the town to “Tallapoosa”, a Creek Indian word for Golden River.

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In 1888, three wine making communities were founded here on some 2000 acres.

A local land developer, Ralph L. Spencer, invited some 200 Hungarian wine-making families to settle this region. Homes, streets, shops, a school, a Catholic church, a cemetery and other municipal facilities were built. The wine industry flourished in this climate. In 1908 the passage of the Prohibition Act in Georgia spelled their doom. The residents were forced back to the Pennsylvania mines. The rectory still stands on a hill, a fine tribute to the master masons who erected it. The pioneer Hungarians who became a part of the Georgia soil lie in the little fenced cemetery over the hill, many graves still marked with names which sound foreign to these parts.

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Lithia Springs Hotel

The Lithia Springs Hotel was located on Boulevard at Decatur Street. It was completed in 1892 and was dismantled in 1942 because of deterioration. The copper roof was used by the U.S. Navy and many homes in Tallapoosa were constructed out of the heart pine lumber.

The furniture was also distributed among local residents. You will find a large replica of the hotel as well as artifacts at the West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa.

Model of the Lithia Springs Hotel

Waco

The City of Waco was once named Dean. It was a center for the shipment of cotton and lumber and boasted a population of 150. Water power from Turkey Creek operated the mills which included cotton gins, wool corders, grist, and saw mills. The town name was changed to “Wacosville” in 1883 and changed again to “Waco” when it was chartered in 1885. Waco is full of small town charm and home to the Thomas B. Murphy campus of West Georgia Technical College and the Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce.

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localrecreation R ecreation is a large part of each of our communities. Across the county there are three recreation departments, located in Buchanan, Bremen, and Tallapoosa. Each department strives to offer engaging, low-cost programming for residents of all ages.

Youth athletics offered by the departments include football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, cheerleading, gymnastics, cross country, and volleyball.

In addition to learning physical skills, children are introduced to many life lessons including leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and self-discipline.

Throughout each summer local community experts offer weekly day camps through the recreation departments, exposing youth to various sports, arts, and science activities, which also provides some childcare support for working parents of Haralson County.

Both Haralson County and Bremen Recreation departments have active Senior Centers for our senior and elderly residents.

Members of the centers enjoy socializing at events like BINGO and game nights, participating in recreation classes such as yoga, exercise, and painting, as well as

traveling as a group to local attractions.

The Senior Centers also offer a free “Meals on Wheels” program to registered members.

Recreation staff members, as well as many community volunteers, work hard to provide exciting opportunities for our youth to be become involved in year round, including annual 5Ks, Fun Runs, and holiday themed events with special guest appearances like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.

Haralson County Recreation department offers a half-mile walking track, two covered pavilions with grills, and an outdoor playground. Bremen City Parks and Recreation offers an all-abilities playground, a paved walking track, and batting cages for public use.

In 2021, Bremen City Parks and Recreation revealed a new master plan for a proposed upgrade in recreation facilities and amenities. Residents played an active role in the creation of this proposal, submitting feedback for ideas they would like to see come to fruition. Haralson County residents can look forward to the progress of this project developing over the next few years.

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newresident guide

Haralson County Board of Commissioner’s Office 155 Van Wert Street Buchanan, GA 30113 770.646.2002

770-537-4441

Buchanan Police Department 770-646-5246

City Halls

Tallapoosa Police Department 770-574-7211

Bremen 232 Tallapoosa Street Bremen, Georgia 30110 770.537.2331

Sheriff’s Department 770-646-2011

Buchanan 4300 Ga Hwy 120 Buchanan, Georgia 30113 770.646.3081

Tallapoosa 25 East Alabama Street Tallapoosa, Georgia 30176 770.574.2345

Electricity

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Carroll EMC

3161 S Hwy 27, Buchanan, GA 30113 770-832-3552

Georgia Power Company

Residential Needs: 1-888-660-5890 Business Needs: 1-888-655-5888

Water

Haralson County Water Authority

PUBLIC SAFETY Fire

To report an emergency, dial 911 or you can reach the following direct:

4277 Georgia Hwy 120 Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-6633

*If residing within a city, you will call city hall for water information.

Natural Gas & Propane

Bremen Fire Department 770-537-5788

Buchanan Fire Department 770-646-8150 or 770-646-0077

Tallapoosa Fire Department Waco Fire Department

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Waco 185 Atlantic Avenue Waco, Georgia 30182 770.537.3314

770-574-7211

Police

Bremen Police Department

Chairman - Ronnie Ridley District 1 - David Tarpley District 2 - Jamie Bennett District 3 - John Daniel District 4 - Ryan Farmer

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770-646-2036

To report an emergency, dial 911 or you can reach the following direct:

List of Commissioners

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Fire Chief Office

Natural Gas: Residents and businesses excluding the City of Tallapoosa may now choose from different companies who market gas throughout the state. The local supplier to Haralson County is Atlanta Natural Gas Light Co. Please contact the Georgia Public Service Commission 404-656 4501 or 1-800-282-5813) for a list of gas marketers that service this area.

770-537-3314

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Gas Inc.

Charter Communications 1-800-955-7766

3773 Business 27 Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-5502

Satellite

Consult an Individual Carrier

City of Tallapoosa

25 East Alabama Street Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-2345

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SANITATION

River City Propane 3150 Old Hwy 100 Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7761

Treadwell LP Gas 10 Buchanan Bypass Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-5200

Telephone / TV / Internet

AT&T Establishing Phone Service 1-888-757-6500

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High Speed Country Internet 4250 GA Hwy 120 Buchanan, GA 30113 404-215-3280

Each city within in Haralson County provides a trash service through their water bills. Please contact your city hall for more information. If you live in the unincorporated areas in Haralson County, then you are responsible for your household trash disposal.

The Haralson County Commissioners Office dispenses trash permits at no charge for Haralson County residents for household trash disposal. There are 6 convenience centers. The Haralson County Landfill accepts household trash, metal, furniture, tires, etc. Some fees may apply.

Waste Industries 770-577-3545

Haralson County Landfill

770-574-5414 224 Budapest Cemetery Road Tallapoosa, GA 30176 M-F 8 AM - 4 PM • SAT 8 AM - 3 PM

iWispr

901 S Wall Street Calhoun, GA 30701 706-625-5907

Comcast: Tallapoosa and Waco areas (706) 291-4942

SyncGlobal Broadband

SyncGlobal Telecom, in cooperation with Carroll EMC, is beginning a multi year network buildout to make fiber-optic internet available to Carroll EMC members. The fiber network will give rural subscribers the very best internet service at reasonable rates. Questions? 678-821-6000 PROUD CHAMBER MEMBER

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Convenience Centers

1. Easterwood Road / Corinth Poseyville Road, Bremen, GA 2. Helton Road, Bremen, GA 3. Ball Park Road, Buchanan, GA 4. Bethlehem Church Road, Buchanan, GA 5. Macedonia Church Road, Buchanan, GA 6. Providence Church Road, Tallapoosa, GA MON, WED, FRI, & SAT: 7 AM - PM

Trash Disposal Options for Unincorporated Areas

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Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library

315 Hamilton Avenue, Bremen, GA 30110 770-537-3937

Tallapoosa Public Library

388 Bowdon Street, Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-3124

LICENSE TAGS Haralson County Tax Commissioner 4276 Georgia Hwy 120 Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-2020

Patriot Waste 678.446.4727

DRIVER’S LICENSE

LIBRARIES

Haralson County Historical Courthouse Public Library 145 Courthouse Square, Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-3369

Georgia Department of Driver Services 512 Old Newnan Road Carrollton, GA 30117 770-836-46030

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Your Health is Our Priority

Your family deserves world-class medical care. And we’re committed to providing it in Haralson County.

From primary care to urgent care to hospital services — including diagnostic imaging, inpatient care, minimally invasive surgery, accredited stroke care, rehabilitation services and more — we’re here.

See what we offer at tanner.org. Find a provider near you by calling 770-214-CARE Our services in Haralson County include: ` Higgins General Hospital in Bremen ` Buchanan Medical Clinic ` Primary Care of Bremen ` Tallapoosa Family Healthcare ` Tanner Urgent Care/Bremen

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