Hiawassee : Georgia

What Hiawassee is like for active adults

Hiawassee is a small town of less than 1,000 bordering Lake Chatuge (Hiawassee Lake is in NC). The town is very close to the North Carolina and South Carolina borders. It has many activies from boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, community involvement, the list is endless. There are 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.

We are not aware of any active adult or 55+ communities in the area, but we predict they will be coming. Average home prices were about $200,000 in mid 2009, with many ups and downs.

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What is special about this retirement community

Lake Chatuge is a real plus for the area. Seems like a good retirement area with a laid back lifestyle and many activities.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Hiawassee is a very small town in a pretty remote area. During the winter the population declines.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People looking for low-key lifestyle near a lake will like Hiawassee.

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Local economy is driven by

Tourism is the biggest industry.

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Climate and Physical Environment

On the border of Georgia, NC, and SC.The highest peak in Georgia, Brasstown Bald, along with the mountains, valleys and lake. Protected by the USFS and TVA from the forest to the lake. The 150 mile shore line of Lake Chatuge (Georgia and North Carolina). The average July high temperature is 84 and the average January low is 25. The wettest month is March (6.4")

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Cultural environment

The area's community colleges offer continuing education possibilities (North GA Tech and Young Harris College). Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

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Medical facilities

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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Transportation

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Valuable Links

Wikipedia for Hiawassee.

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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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