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Welcome to Hall, home of ... well, a little bit of everything If you’ve just moved to Hall County, welcome to your new hometown community. You may have already noticed there’s a little bit of everything to be found here, which is likely why you chose it as your home.

There’s natural beauty, from the glistening waters and shoreline of Lake Lanier to the North Georgia mountains that touch the northern end of Hall. In-between are green spaces, trails, forests and dozens of parks and natural spaces to enjoy.

Gainesville provides a taste of city life, with a wide and growing array of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and art exhibits.

Two major universities, Brenau and North Georgia, provide culture and education, along with the city’s museums and historic sites. Each of Hall’s other towns provides its own special blend of nostalgia, quaint Southern living and neighborly fun.

You want unique? How many American communities are home to a National Football League franchise, a major annual road race and has served as an event site for the Olympic Games? Hall’s legacy of success in sports, pop culture, business and politics adds depth to its 200-year legacy.

But what really makes Hall special is what the newer residents also bring with them: The people. The optimistic outlook of a county on the move joins with old-fashioned hospitality to create a community that welcomes and nurtures its newest members.

Welcome to Hall, and we hope the information on the pages that follow will give you a little info on your new community and help guide your way toward setting up a home here for many years to come.

Hall County facts Population: 199,335 (2017 Census estimate), ranks 11th biggest of 189 in state Area: 393.7 square miles, 59th biggest in state History: Founded 1818; named for Dr. Lyman Hall, signer of the Declaration of Independence and later governor of Georgia.

County seat: Gainesville

Dragon boats on Lake Lanier (Scott Rogers)

County government contacts Government Center: 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, 770-535-8288, hallcounty.org Commission: Five members elected to four-year terms divided by county district posts, plus at-large chairman elected countywide. Executive role is filled by county administrator.

Board of Commissioners, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, P.O. Drawer 1435, Gainesville 30503, 770-535-8288, www. hallcounty.org. Chairman Richard Higgins, rhiggins@ hallcounty.org; *District 1, Kathy Cooper, kcooper@hallcounty. org; District 2, Billy Powell, bpowell@hallcounty.org; *District 3, Scott Gibbs, sgibbs@hallcounty.org; District 4, Jeff Stowe, jstowe@hallcounty.org. (*Seat up for election in 2018).

County Administrator, Jock Connell, jconnell@hallcounty.org Planning Commission, 770-531-6809 Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau, 770-536-5209, discoverlakelanier.com

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Director of Revenue Leah Nelson

Executive Editor Keith Albertson

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GOVERNMENT

6 Extension office 734 E. Crescent Drive, Gainesville, 770-535-8293 Public Works 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, 770-531-6800, krearden@hallcounty.org Marshal’s Office P.O. Drawer 1435, Gainesville, 770-531-6762 TV18-The Government Channel 770-538-4775, gainesville.org/fm/media Georgia Mountains Regional Commission 770-538-2626

Hall County Health Department

1290 Athens St., Gainesville, 770-531-5600; dental services, 450 Prior St., Gainesville

Hall County Library System Gainesville, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville, 770-532-3311, www.hallcountylibrary.org Blackshear Place, 2927 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, 770532-3311, ext. 151 Murrayville, 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, 770-532-3311, ext. 171

two state senators and four state representatives, each elected to two-year terms. All seats are up for election in 2018. The state legislature convenes each January for a 40-day session.

Senate Butch Miller, District 49, 2420 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville 30504, 678-989-5301; 321 State Capitol, Atlanta, 30334, 404-656-6578; butch.miller@senate. ga.gov John Wilkinson, District 50, P.O. Box 2227, Toccoa 30577, 706-886-1898; 421-A State Capitol, Atlanta, 30334, 404463-5257; john.wilkinson@senate.ga.gov House Timothy Barr, District 103, P.O. Box 490384, Lawrenceville 30049; 608-D Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Atlanta, 30334, 404-656-0298; timothy.barr@house. ga.gov Matt Dubnik, District 29, 1090 Dixon Drive, Gainesville 30501; 504-F Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg., Atlanta 30334, 404-656-0188; matt.dubnik@house.ga.gov Emory Dunahoo, District 30, 4495 Bryant Quarter Road, Gillsville, 770-534-0314; 401-D Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Atlanta, 30334, 404-656-0152; emory. dunahoo@house.ga.gov Lee Hawkins, District 27, 4710 Jim Hood Road, Gainesville 30506, 770-983-0960; 508-D Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Atlanta, 30334, 404-656-0213; lee.hawkins@ house.ga.gov

Spout Springs, 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, 770-532-3311, ext. 191

Local offices Department of Labor, 2756 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, 770-535-5484, dol.georgia.gov

North Hall Tech Center, 175 Nopone Road Suite B, Gainesville, 770-532-3311, ext. 181

Family and Children’s Services, 970 McEver Road, Gainesville, 770-532-5298, dfcs.georgia.gov

Georgia state government

Georgia Child Support Services, 1-877-423-4746

Governor’s office, 203 State Capitol, Atlanta 30334; 404656-1776; www.gov.georgia.gov Lietuenant Governor’s office, 240 State Capitol, Atlanta 30334, 404-656-5030; www.ltgov.ga.gov Attorney General’s office, 40 Capitol Square SW, Atlanta 30303; 404-656-3300; law.ga.gov Department of Education, 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE, Atlanta 30334; 404-656-2800; www.doe.k12.ga.us; askdoe@gadoe.org Department of Labor, 148 Andrew Young International Blvd.

NE, Suite 642, Atlanta 30303-1751; 404-656-3045, 877709-8185; www.dol.state.ga.us Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 704, West Tower, Atlanta 30334; 404-656-2070; www.oci.ga.gov; inscomm@mail. oci.state.ga.us Department of Agriculture, 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Room 226, Atlanta 30334; 404-656-3600, 800-282-5852; agr.state.ga.us; info@agr.state.ga.us Public Service Commission, 244 Washington St. SW, Atlanta 30334-9052, 800-282-5813, gapsc@psc.state.ga.us, www.psc.state.ga.us.

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Get a driver’s license New state residents must apply for a Georgia driver license within 30 days of becoming a resident. All of the Georgia Department of Drivers Services centers can transfer an out-ofstate license to a Georgia driver license. Applicants who are at least 18 years old and surrender a valid out-of-state license, or one that has expired in less than two years, do not have to take a driver’s exam, but will need a vision exam.

Georgia Department of Drivers Services, 1010 Aviation Blvd., Gainesville, 678-413-8400, dds.ga.gov

Get a vehicle registration New residents from other states must purchase a Georgia tag within 30 days of establishing residency. They can do so at the Hall County Government Center, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville. Those moving from other counties in Georgia need only file an address correction with the Tax Commissioner’s Office. To apply for a Georgia tag, you’ll need to bring the following: A completed Form MV-1 application for a title and license plate. If you don’t fill one out ahead of time, the Tag Office

employee assisting you will complete it while you are in the office.

■■ Your renewal notice or previous registration.

■■ Confirmation that your insurance company has provided proof of insurance to the state’s database.

■■ Payment for your registration and any taxes due, including one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax. Contact your County Tag Office for acceptable methods of payment. For more information, visit mvd.dor.ga.gov/tags.

Tax Commissioner’s Office, Government Center, P.O. Box 1579, Gainesville GA 30503, 770-531-6950, hallcountytax. org.

Register your pets Hall County requires all dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals must be inoculated annually for rabies and wear proof of vaccination at all times. City and county ordinances require that dogs be leashed or under the control of the owner at all times. Pet adoptions, spay and neuter services and microchipping services are offered for standard fees by the county and Humane Society shelters.

Hall County Animal Shelter, 1688 Barber Road, Gainesville, 678-450-1587, hallcounty.org/276/Animal-Services.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Animal Control, call 770-531-6830 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; after hours, call 770-536-8812 Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 Ridge Road, Gainesville, 770-532-6617, hsnega.com. Hours: For

adoptions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

Sunday (closed holidays); for animal intake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, by appointment only.

Register to vote New residents can register at the Hall County Elections Office. Online registration is available at the Secretary of State’s elections page, www.mvp.sos.ga.gov. Georgia voters must present a photo ID at the polls to receive a ballot. Valid forms of ID accepted include: any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID Card issued by your county registrar’s office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services; a Georgia Driver’s License, even if expired; valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state; valid U.S. passport ID; valid U.S. military photo ID; valid tribal photo ID Hall County Elections Office, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Lower Level, P.O. Drawer 1435, Gainesville, GA 30503, 770-531-3931, www.hallcounty.org/249/Elections

Get a marriage license Marriage licenses are available to persons age 18 or older, ages 16 or 17 with consent of both parents. Applications may be submitted online, but both applicants must sign at Hall County Probate Court. For more details and fees, visit the Probate Court web page, www.hallcounty.org/485/Marriage-Licenses.

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8 Apply for a weapons carry license Hall County residents who are at least 21 years old may apply for a license at Hall County Probate Court. Residents ages 18 to 20 with certain military training may also apply.

Hall County Probate Court, 116 Spring St. SE, 1st Floor, Gainesville; 770-531-6921

Utilities

To sign up for utilities, contact the following based on the area you live: Electric Georgia Power, 426 Spring St., Gainesville, 888-6605890, georgiapower.com Jackson EMC, 1000 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville, 770-536-2415, jacksonemc.com City of Buford, 2300 Buford Highway, Buford, 678-8894600, cityofbuford.com

Water, sewer Gainesville Department of Water Resources, 757 Queen City Parkway, SW, Gainesville, 770-535-6878, gainesville.org City of Buford, 2300 Buford Highway, Buford, 678-8894600, cityofbuford.com City of Flowery Branch, 5517 Main St., Flowery Branch, 770-967-6371, flowerybranchga.org Lula Utilities Department, 6055 Main St., Lula, 770-8693801, lula.georgia.gov

Natural gas Liberty Utilities, 855-216-6305, libertyutilities.com Atlanta Gas Light Co., 800-427-5463 (emergencies), atlantagaslight.com City of Buford, 678-889-4600, cityofbuford.com

Telephone, internet, cable AT&T, 885 Dawsonville Highway NW, Suite 1110, Gainesville; residential service, 800-288-2020; business, 866-620-6000, att.com Charter Spectrum Communications, 1102 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, 866-874-2389, spectrum.com Comcast Xfinity, 800-934-6439, xfinity.com

Hall County Courthouse (File photo)

through volunteer efforts.

Meals on Wheels, 430 Prior Street, SE, Gainesville, 770503-3330 Senior Life Center, 430 Prior St. N, Gainesville, 770-5382603, www.gainesville.org/senior-life-center Legacy Link, 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566, 7700538-2650, www.legacylink.org Hall Area Transit

Gainesville Connection bus service provides scheduled transporation throughout Gainesville and parts of Oakwood and unicorporated Hall County. Buses operate 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.

Solid waste In Gainesville, curbside pickup for household garbage, general rubbish and/or recycling is provided within the city of Gainesville twice a week, once a week for recyclables, monthly fee).

Gainesville Solid Waste Division, 263 Alta Vista Road, Gainesville, 770-532-0493, gainesville.org

Hall County operates 12 compactor sites, recycling containers located throughout the county. Other pickups available through private providers.

Hall County Landfill, 1700 Oak Brook Drive, Gainesville, 770-531-6851, hallcounty.org Hall County Resource Recovery, Recycling Center, 1008 Chestnut St., Gainesville, 770-535-8284, hallcounty.org

Senior services

Meals on Wheels are provided through the Community Council On Aging and provide meals to shut-in seniors

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Chicken statue at Poultry Park, Gainesville (File photo)

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Learning a little bit about your community Gainesville Population: 40,359 (2017 census estimate) History: Founded in 1821, named for: Edmund P. Gaines, a general in the War of 1812. City was devastated by tornados in 1901 and 1936, the latter killing more than 200 people and still one of the deadliest in U.S. history. After the city was rebuilt, President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited in 1938 to dedicate the new courthouse; Roosevelt Square now bears his name.

Known for: “Poultry Capital of the World,” marked by numerous poultry processing plants and the chicken statue at Poultry Park at Academy Street and Jesse Jewell Parkway. Also

known as “the hospitality capital of the world,” so designated by NBC broadcaster Charlie Jones during the 1996 Olympic rowing and canoe/kayak competition on Lake Lanier. Notable landmarks include the twin sculptures facing Green Street at Brenau University: Lucile the tiger, named for Lucile Townsend Pearce, wife of former Brenau president Haywood Jefferson Pearce, and Luminary 830, the rotating “flame in the wind.”

Government: Five-member City Council and elected mayor, four-year terms

300 Henry Ward Way, Suite 303, Gainesville, 770-535-6860, gainesville.org.

Braselton Population: 10,947 (2017 census estimate) History: Founded 1916, named for farmer Harrison Braselton Known for: Road Atlanta speedway, site of the annual Petit Le Mans and other championship road races; Chateau Elan winery and resort where Hall, Jackson and Gwinnett meet.

Government: Four-member city council and elected mayor

4982 GA 53, 706-654-3915, braselton.net

Buford Population: 14,868 (2017 census estimate)

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Gainesville Midtown Pedestrian Bridge (File photo)

History: Founded 1872, named for railroad owner Col. Algernon S. Buford.

Known for: The former Bona Allen Tannery, for decades one of the nation’s largest leather tanneries for saddles, shoes and harnesses, giving Buford the nickname “Leather City.”

Government: Three-member Board of Commissioners and city manager

2300 Buford Highway, Buford; 678-889-4600, cityof buford.com, info@cityofbuford.com

Clermont Population: 952 (2017 census estimate) History: Founded 1913, originally known as “Dip” because the postmaster wanted a short name he could write on mail cancellations. Professor Will Johnson, principal of Chattahoochee School, came up with the name Clermont because it meant a clear view of the surrounding mountains.

Known for: The Chattahoochee School, established in 1901 following the county’s earliest known school, Concord Academy. A school bell from the early 1900s now occupies a tower overlooking the town plaza.

Government: Four-member town council and elected mayor 109 King St., 770-983-7568, clermontga.com

Flowery Branch Population: 7,477 (2017 census estimate) History: Founded 1874; name derived from Cherokee Indians’ term “Nattagaska,” which translated to “Blossom Creek,” and later to “Flowery Branch.”

Known for: Headquarters and training camp home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons Government: Five-member City Council and elected mayor

5517 Main St., 770-9676371, flowerybranchga.org

Gillsville Population: 243 (2017 census estimate) History: Charterted 1901, but town dates back to 1784 as Hall’s oldest settlement, originally named “Stonethrow.” Later named for postmaster Isaiah Gill in 1832.

Known for: Pottery, specifically the Hewell family’s pottery shop and annual “Turnin’ and Burnin’” festival and signature crafts.

Government: Three-member City Council and elected mayor 6288 Ga. 52, 770-869-9000, gillsvillega.com

Oakwood Population: 4,148 (2017 census estimate) History: Founded 1903. Named for use of oak wood for train fuel during the 1800s Known for: Home of University of North Georgia Gainesville campus Government: Five-member City Council and elected mayor

4035 Walnut Circle, Oakwood, 770-534-2365, cityofoakwood.net

Lula Population: 2,886 (2017 census estimate) History: Founded 1876, named for the daughter of railroad engineer Ferdinand Phinizy whose name was spelled “Lulah.”

Merged with nearby town of Belton in 1956.

Known for: Being a railroad hub between Athens and Atlanta, noted by the historic depot in the heart of the town, celebrated at the annual Lula Railroad Days Festival.

Government: Five-member City Council and elected mayor

6055 Main St., 770-869-3801, cityoflula.com 2018 WELCOME TO HALL 11

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Public school systems Hall County Schools The county school system continues to grow to meet rising enrollment demands. It now includes 44 schools (seven high schools, three nontraditional high schools, nine middle schools, 26 elementary schools) serving nearly 35,000 students, while employing more than 2,000 certified staff and 1,400 classified employees. The district’s newest schools, Cherokee Bluff High and Cherokee Bluff Middle School, open in fall 2018.

The district is managed by an appointed superintendent and five-member elected Board of Education, each serving fouryear terms.

Hall County Schools, 711 Green St., Gainesville, 770-5341080, hallco.org

Superintendent: Will Schofield Board of Education: Nath Morris, chairman; Craig Herrington, vice chairman; Bill Thompson, Sam Chapman, *Brian Sloan (*seat up for election in 2018, incumbent not seeking re-election)

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Gainesville City Schools The Gainesville system includes six elementary schools, a middle school and a high school serving more than 2,100 students for residents within the city limits. The district is managed by

an appointed superintendent and five-member Board of Education elected to four-year terms.

Gainesville City Schools, 508 Oak St. NW, Gainesville, 770536-5275, gcssk12.net

Superintendent: Jeremy Williams Board of education: John Filson, chairman; Willie Mitchell, vice chairman; Sammy Smith, treasurer; Andy Stewart, Heather Ramsey

Buford City Schools The Buford system, which touches the southern border of Hall County at the Gwinnett County line, includes two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school serving 2,200 students. It is managed by an appointed superintendent.

Buford City Schools, 2625 Sawnee Ave., Buford, 770945-5035, bufordcityschools. org

Private schools Hall County includes several private school options focused on academic, military and religious educational curriculums.

Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, 770-532-6251, riversidemilitary.com Lakeview Academy, 796 Lakeview Drive, Gainesville, 770-532-4383, lakeviewacademy.com Lanier Christian Academy, 5285 Strickland Road, Flowery Branch, 678-828-8350, lanierchristianacademy.org

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Brenau University lacrosse team (Scott Rogers) Mountain Education Charter High School, 2723 Tumbling Creek Road, Gainesville, 770-531-2330, www.mymec. org/sites/hall Chattahoochee Christian School, 640 Main St., Clermont, 770-983-9433; chattahoocheechristian.org Gainesville Homeschool Academy, 1397 Thompson Bridge Road, P.O. Box 894, Gainesville, 470-252-6783, www. gainesvillehomeschoolacademy.com Maranatha Christian Academy, 5135 McEver Road, Oakwood, 770-536-6334; mcageorgia.com

Lanier Technical College Hall County’s technical college is part of the Technical College System of Georgia, and is relocating in early 2018 to a new $131 million campus in North Hall County on Ga. 365, which will include 95 acres and 335,000 square feet of instructional space, more than twice what it now has at its Oakwood campus.

It currently serves more than 2,800 students at its Hall campus offering instruction in numerous degree programs in manufacturing, technology and related fields.

Colleges

Lanier Technical College, 2990 Landrum Education Drive, Oakwood; 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville; 770533-7000, laniertech.edu

Brenau University The private university’s campus in the heart of downtown Gainesville includes Brenau Women’s College, degree programs in numerous liberal arts disciplines plus health-related fields such as nursing and occupational and physical therapy.

Its enrollment is around 3,800 students in Gainesville. The college was founded in 1878 and includes a 55-acre downtown campus, Pearce Auditorium, four art galleries at various locations and satellite locations such as the Brenau Downtown Center, Brenau East at Featherbone Communiversity and New Holland sports complex.

University of North Georgia UNG was formed in 2013 by the University System of Georgia via the merger of North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega and Gainesville State College in Oakwood.

The Gainesville campus has more than 8,000 students enrolled in 22 bachelor’s degree programs plus numerous associate, certification and graduate programs. The campus is scheduled to expand into the Lanier Tech site soon to be vacated for its new North Hall home as part of a $19 million renovation plan. Its total enrollment at five campuses is more than 18,000, making it one of the state’s largest universities.

Brenau University, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville, 770-534-6299, brenau.edu 14 WELCOME TO HALL 2018

University of North Georgia Gainesville, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, 678-717-3639, ung.edu

Who to call in an emergency

Georgia Poison Control, 800-222-1222

Hall County and Gainesville operate separate police and fire departments and emergency medical units. Oakwood and Flowery Branch have their own police departments as well. In an emergency, dial 911 and the units that correspond to your location will be dispatched. Otherwise, you can contact the agencies during daytime hours here:

Legal matters

Hall County Public Safety/Fire Services, Emergency Management, 470 Crescent Drive, Gainesville, 770-5316838, 770-531-6774, hallcounty.org; Burn permits, 770-536-2442

If you need to attend court in Hall County, here are the sources you need.

Clerk of Courts, Hall County Courthouse, 225 Green St. SE, Gainesville, 770-531-7025 District Attorney’s Office, Hall County Courthouse, 225 Green St. SE, Gainesville, 770-531-6965

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Hall County Sheriff’s Office, 2859 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, 770-531-6885, hallcountysheriffsoffice.org Gainesville Police Department, 701 Queen City Parkway, Gainesville, 770-534-5252, gainesville.org/policedepartment Gainesville Fire Department, 725 Pine St., Gainesville, 770534-3612, gainesville.org/fire-department Braselton Police Department, 706-654-3915, ext. 1101 Flowery Branch Police Department, 770-967-6336, flowerybranchga.org/police Oakwood Police Department, 770-534-2364, cityofoakwood.net/police.aspx

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Court-Appointed Special Advocates. 603 Washington St. SW, Gainesville. 770-531-1964 Center Point Mentor Program. 1050 Elephant Trail, Gainesville. 770-535-1050, centerpointga.org Sisu Intragrated Early Learning. 2360 Murphy Blvd., Gainesville. 770-535-8372. www.mysisu.org Disability Resource Center. 615 F Oak St., Gainesville. 770534-6656. disabilityresourcecenter.org/ Family TIES Gainesville. 615 Oak St., Gainesville. 770-2873071. familytiesgainesville.org/ Gainesville Action Ministries. 1 1st St., Gainesville. 770531-0144. actionministries.net/locations/gainesville/ programs/ Gainesville-Hall County Alliance for Literacy. 719 Woodsmill Road, Gainesville. 770-531-4337. www.allianceforliteracy. org Gateway Domestic Violence Center. 770-539-9645. www. gatewaydvcenter.org/ Georgia Mountain Food Bank. 1642 Calvary Industrial Drive SW, Gainesville. 770-534-4111, www. gamountainfoodbank.org/volunteer.

Good News Clinics. 810 Pine St., Gainesville. 770-503-

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The Guest House Inc., 360 Oak St. A, Gainesville. 770535-1487. theguesthouse.org/ Habitat for Humanity of Hall County. 2380 Murphy Blvd., Gainesville. 770-718-1070. habitathallcounty.org Hall County Animal Shelter. 1688 Barber Road. 678-4501587. www.hallcounty.org/276/Animal-Services Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center. 2150 Limestone Parkway No. 222, Gainesville. 770-219-8888. www.nghs.com/hospice Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532-6617. www.humanesocietyof northeastgeorgia.org/ Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. 770-536-1900. www.inkfun.org Junior Achievement of Georgia: Northeast District. 324 Brenau Ave. NE, Gainesville. 770-297-1222. www. juniorachievement.org Keep Hall Beautiful. 117 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 201, Gainesville. 770-531-1102. www.keephallbeautiful.org Lanierland Civitan Club. 4803 Cool Springs Road, Gainesville.

Legacy Link. 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. 770-5382650. www.legacylink.org Meals on Wheels. 430 Prior St SE, Gainesville. 770-5033330. www.gainesville.org/meals-on-wheels Northeast Georgia Medical Center. 770-219-1830. www. nghs.com/volunteer.

Randy and Friends, The Roosters Perch. 210 Bradford St NE, Gainesville. 678-943-2400, www.randyandfriends.org Rape Response. 615 Oak St. Suite F300, Gainesville. 770503-7273. www.raperesponse.com/

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Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville (File photo)

Health care services Hall County is a major hub for health care services in Northeast Georgia, with two major hospital complexes managed by the Northeast Georgia Health System, in Gainesville and in Braselton. Its services include a renowned heart treatment center, the Ronnie Green Center, along with a trauma center and emergency room, labor and delivery, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, imaging, and mental health and substance abuse treatment. The health system also offers several other specialty services in satellite locations in and around the hospitals, and other health providers nearby offer an array of services.

Suite 100, Braselton, 770-536-9864, ngdc.com Specialty Orthopaedics, 1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 300, Gainesville, 1241 Friendship Road, Suite 110, Braselton, 770532-7202, www.scg-orth.com Guilford Immediate Care, 1250 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 300, Gainesville; 3885 Monday Mill Road, Oakwood, 770-532-0800, GIC30.com Primary Care Clinic, 1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 370, Gainesville, 700-532-1004, www.pccog.net Hall County Health Department, 1290 Athens St., Gainesville, 770-535-5743 Avita Community Partners, 1-800-525-8751

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, 770-219-9000, nghs.com Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton, 1400 River Place, Braselton, 770-848-8000, nghs.com/braselton Urgent Care, Gainesville, 770-219-7777; Braselton, 770-8486195; Buford, 770-848-9240; nghs.com/urgent-care; hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, 770-219-9441, ngpg.org Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 770-534-2020, heartngmc.org.

Other health providers, specialty clinics

Longstreet Clinic, 725 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville, 770718-1122, longstreetclinic.com Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, 1240 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 500, Gainesville; Medical Plaza 1, 1515 River Place, Braselton; Highpoint Medical Center, 1270 Friendship Road,

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Where to find fun in Hall Recreation and leisure activities You don’t have to wander out of Hall County to find plenty of fun activities, whether you’re into nature, history, education or family time. Here’s a short list of the key spots you’ll want to visit as you learn about your new community.

Fun for the family The Frances Meadows Aquatics and Community Center is a summertime destination in Gainesville with 34,000 square feet of swimming, a 10-lane indoor competition pool, a four-lane indoor instructional pool, waterpark with waterslides, fitness and wellness centers, lounge, concessions, locker rooms and playground.

1545 Community Way NE, Gainesville, 770-533-5850, www.gainesville.org/frances-meadows

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids offers kids a make-believe village where they can learn while playing to manage a bank, veterinarian clinic, grocery store, medical and dental clinics.

Craft events are offered throughout the year and the museum is available for birthdays and group celebrations.

999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville, 770-536-1900, www. inkfun.org

In touch with nature Hall County is located in the cradle of Lake Lanier at the

foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia, and includes natural settings from north to south, which is likely one of the main reasons you moved here.

Elachee Nature Science Center provides educational programs for all ages, natural exhibits with live animals, and 12 miles of hiking trails in the 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve.

2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville, a Smithgall Woodland Legacy, displays a collection of plants, trees and flowers along visitor walking trails, conservation programs, children’s activities and a 2,000seat amphitheater used for high-profile musical performers.

1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, atlantabg. org/visit/gainesville

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The allure of Lake Lanier brings thousands to Hall County to live and some 8 million visitors each year to enjoy its parks, campgrounds, beaches, boat ramps and fishing. It is Georgia’s largest lake, including some 38,000 acres. Along its 692 miles of shoreline are 46 parks and 76 recreation areas managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, 10 marinas and a number of state and city parks.

Corps of Engineers parks, www.sam.usace.army.mil Hall County Parks, www.hallcounty.org/308/Parks-Leisure City of Gainesville parks, www.gainesville.org/parks

Lanier Islands Resort is in the midst of a transformation to Margaritaville, and offers a waterpark with a beach, waterslides, wave pool and family fun. For the adults, there are restaurants, performance venues a championship golf course, horseback riding, boat rentals, fishing, camping, hiking, zip lining, accommodations and a spa available.

Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The site of the rowing and canoe/ kayak events for the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games remains one of the world’s top venues for both sports and site of numerous competitions and team training. Recent upgrades included facilities for visitors and officials and its boathouse includes conference rooms, while the park can serve as a venue for weddings and reunions.

The park is the permanent home of the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club and Lake Lanier Rowing Club. Instructional classes are offered for novices. The park also includes picnic and beach areas, a boat ramp and dock.

3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, 855-536-1996, www.lakelanierolympicvenue.org

7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, 770-945-8787, www.lanierislands.com

Don Carter State Park on the northern end of Lanier is Hall County’s only state park. Its 1,316 acres offer 10.4 miles of shoreline, hiking and biking trails, cabin rentals, campsites, picnic shelters, boat ramps, docks, fishing, boat rentals, beach and playground.

5000 North Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville, 678450-7726, 800-864-7275 (reservations), gastateparks.org/ DonCarter

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The sporting life Road Atlanta is an world-class 2.54-mile road course and site of the Petit Le Mans, one of the nation’s top road-race events.

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The Atlanta Falcons headquarters and training camp is in Flowery Branch, where the NFL franchise holds its preseason camp in July and August open to fans and visitors.

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Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center is a popular venue for horse and dog shows, rodeos, gardening expos.

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Where to hit the links There are numerous golf courses in North Georgia within a short drive for all levels of play and incomes, including five in Hall.

Chattahoochee Golf Club, 301 Tommy Aaron Drive, Gainesville, 770-532-0066, www.gainesville.org/chattahoochee-golfcourse.

Chateau Elan, 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton, 678-425-6050, www.chateauelan.com Chicopee Woods, 2515 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, 770-5347322, www.chicopeewoodsgolfcourse.com.

Legacy Golf Club, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, 678318-7861, www.lanierislandsgolf.com Royal Lakes Golf and Country Club, 4700 Royal Lakes Drive, Flowery Branch, 770-535-8800, www.royallakesgolfcc.com.

Living history The Northeast Georgia History Center at Brenau University offers permanent and rotating exhibits that celebrate the region’s Appalachian roots. It includes such features as the American Freedom Garden, White Path Cabin, and monthly Family Days programs with re-enactors that make history fun. Memberships available.

Loving the arts Brenau University has an impressive collection of art displayed in four exhibition galleries and one permanent exhibit: The Sellars Gallery in the Simmons Visual Arts Center; the Presidents Gallery; the Leo Castelli Art Gallery in the John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, which also includes the Hosch Theatre; the Manhattan Gallery in the Brenau University Downtown Center, including permanent works by Andy Warhol; and artifacts and memorabilia from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund at the Brenau Trustee Library.

678-717-3438, email gallery@ung.edu, galleries.brenau.edu

The University of North Georgia offers exhibits in the Roy C. Moore Art Gallery in the Continuing Education/Performing Arts Building at the Gainesville campus off Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood. ung.edu/art-galleries/gainesville

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615-F Oak St., Gainesville, 770-534-6282 (school), 770-5324241 (company); 678-769-8493 (box office), www.gainesvilleballet.org/

Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville is the city’s resting place for a number of key figures, including two Georgia governors (A.D. Candler, James Milton Smith), poultry pioneer Jesse Jewell and Confederate Gen. James Longstreet.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center in the midst of Gainesville’s historic Green Street district includes changing exhibits and original art by local artists in its galleries, along with a gift shop, classes and workshops.

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ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN GAINESVILLE Beauty abounds in this outdoor garden complete with a model train garden, visitors’ center and amphitheater.

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