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What Hiawassee is like for active adults
Hiawassee has many activies from boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, community involvement, the list is endless.  Our community has local arts and crafts festivals, a county fair, gardens, music festivals and weekly music on the square from local talent. If you like to golf, the area has 3 upscale golf courses. The tallest peak in Georgia, Brasstown Bald welcomes hikers, nature lovers and picnics too. Our lake offers 150 miles of shore line, that can be enjoyed to everyone.
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What is special about this community

What is not special about this community? From the breathtaking views, mountains, and lake, you will fall in love the minute you arrive. You will know right away to have found your "home" town. The people are friendly, the air is clean, and the crime is low.

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Physical environment

From the highest peak in Georgia, Brasstown Bald, along with the mountains, valleys and lake you will have to catch your breathe.  Protect by the USFS and TVA our area is preserved, from the forest to the lake.  The 150 mile shore line of Lake Chatuge (Georgia and North Carolina) to being nestled in a cove there is a place for everyone to enjoy.

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We have a small hospital in town, in addition to doctor offices (many from Atlanta with sitelite offices here),  several dentists and an eye doctor.  Also there are a few assisted living units, nursing home, and many home health agencies to choose from.  There are two other hospitals near by towns and we are about an hour from Gainesville, and only two from Atlanta, Asheville and Chattanooga.

 

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Facts about HIAWASSEE
State:  GA
Environment:  Rural,Mountains,Lake,Small Town,
City Population:  Less than 10,000
Median age of Population:  45-64
Avg Jan Temperature:  61 +
Median HH Income:  41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS):  $200,001-$300,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house:  NA
Total Crime Index:  <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index:  <80 (Very low)
Culture Index:  <80 (Very low)
State Sales Tax:  Yes
State Income Tax:  Yes
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