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Quality of Life

Education

Schools

Hall County School System www.hallco.org
Gainesville City Schools www.gainesville-city.k12.ga.us
Lanier Career Academy www.hallco.org/eschool/main/
Seven+ quality private schools serve the area.

Higher Education

Brenau University www.brenau.edu
Gainesville State College www.gc.peachnet.edu

Lanier Technical College www.lanier.tec.ga.us
Within an hours drive:

Atlanta University Center www.aucenter.edu
Emory University www.emory.edu
Georgia State University www.gsu.edu
Georgia Tech www.gatech.edu
University of Georgia www.uga.edu
North Ga. College & State Unv. www.ngcsu.edu
Truett-McConnell College www.truett.edu
Piedmont College www.piedmont.edu
Southern Polytechnic University www.spsu.edu

Lake Lanier Technology Alliance

Regional technology professionals meet regularly. The mission of the LLTA is to foster the growth of the technology industry and its resources through the development, education and promotion of the region and its technology professionals. www.llta.net

Healthcare

At the hub of Northeast Georgia Health System is Northeast Georgia Medical Center serving 20 counties. This facility makes up a 461-bed acute inpatient hospital service staffed by 300+ physicians trained in a comprehensive range of medical specialties. Additionally, the Northeast Georgia Health System has long-term care facilities with 285 skilled nursing beds. Most recently, a cardiac care surgery center has opened and is staffed by renowned heart surgeons. A new South Hall Campus is planned for the future.

Arts & Culture

Smithgall Arts Depot serves as an arts hub for all of Northeast Georgia, www.theartscouncil.net.
The Gainesville Symphony Orchestra, a 70-piece community orchestra
The Gainesville Ballet Company
The Gainesville Theatre Alliance, www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org
The Quinlan Visual Arts Center, comprehensive visual arts and education center
Brenau University Galleries, nationally recognized
Northeast Georgia History Center
Smithgall Woodland Garden / Atlanta Botanical Garden

Recreational Facilities

32 public parks including 38 tennis courts, 8 golf courses, 2 swimming pools
Lake Lanier : swimming, fishing, camping, water skiing, motor boating rowing, kayaking, sailing

Elachee Nature Science Center
Chateau Elan Spa, Winery and Golf Resort

Lake Lanier Islands hotels, resort and conference center
North Georgia Mountains
Lanier National Speedway
Road Atlanta Motor Sports Center
Lake Lanier Olympic Center / '96 Olympic Venue site for Rowing and Sprint Canoe/Kayak

Real Estate

Average Residential Home Purchase Price $198,147
Homes range from starter homes to several million dollars for executive housing.
Lake Lanier homesite and residential communities
Age restricted retirement communities.

Shopping Opportunities

Colonial Lakeshore Mall (located in Gainesville , Georgia ) >75 stores
Mall of Georgia >225 stores, 15 miles
North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall >140 stores, 18 miles
Tanger Outlets >100 stores, 22 miles

Media

The Times (daily)
USA Today (daily)
AccessNorthGa.com (online)
Mexico Lindo (weekly)
Atlanta Journal & Constitution (daily)
Two Local Television Channels and Eight Local Radio Stations

Ribbon Cutting--El Banco de Nuestra Comunidad
7/25/2008 11:30 AM

Business After Hours @ Rushton & Company
7/31/2008 5:15 PM

Leads Group
8/6/2008 11:30 AM

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