Communities
Check out some of the exciting areas that make up
Lake Oconee and North Atlanta Real Estate.
ALPHARETTA
The Technology Hub of the South
Population: 65,799
Located 22 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Alpharetta is known as a vibrant technological hub with over 600 technology companies. This technology hub of the south also boasts 20 million square feet of office space and is home for small and large companies. It’s ranked very family friendly with lots of restaurants, shopping and wonderful housing options. Alongside this, highly respected private and public schools make Alpharetta a buyer’s dream.
Alpharetta continues to grow earning the title of 6th Fastest Growing City in the U.S.
Educational: 64.6% Bachelor’s Degree or More
“Best Small City to Start a Business” – Entrepreneur.com
“Best Atlanta Suburb” – Movoto
“Top 25 Places to Move” – Forbes
“7th Friendliest City” – Forbes
5 of Georgia’s Top 15 High Schools are Here – Governor’s Office of Student Achievement
Information Services, Technology Services, Telecommunication Services, Health Services are all embedded in Alpharetta. Here are a few…
Verizon, ADP, McKesson Technology Solutions, AT&T Data Center, FISERV, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Delta Dental Insurance, Travelers, E*TRADE Financial, MarketSource, Comcast, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, AVANOS MEDICAL, INC., MARKETSOURCE CORP., Synchrony Financial, Bhubb Group of Insurance Companies, TOPGOLF USA and The Hartford
BUCKHEAD
The Beverly Hills of the East
Population: 78,972
Located just north of downtown and midtown, Buckhead is one of the most affluent parts of Atlanta and is often referred to as the “jewel of the city” and the “Beverly Hills of the East”, Buckhead has over 1400 retail establishments that attract out of area shoppers and generate in excess of $1 billion in sales. Phipps Plaza, Lenox Square and The Shops of Buckhead offer world class shopping. In addition, there are dozens of privately owned boutiques, hotels and spas and a vibrant restaurant scene.
Buckhead is filled with upscale neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, and offers multiple condos and townhomes as well. You will find multimillion dollar estates and charming bungalows.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Where Metro Meets the Mountains
Population: 254,500
Cherokee County has the Tag Line, “Where Metro Meets the Mountains”, and it’s attracting lots of people. Believed to be the “fastest growing area in Atlanta”, Cherokee County has lots to offer. A scenic county with nine mountains, a lake, two large rivers, and acres of natural unspoiled beauty make Cherokee a natural jewel. The cities of Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Waleska and Woodstock make up some of the 4333 square miles of Cherokee County.
2017 Woodstock Won the Live, Work and Play City Award
NICHE ranks Holly Springs and Woodstock as “2017 Best Places to Raise a Family in Georgia”
SAT Scores Rank #3 in Georgia
Reinhardt University is ranked as a College of Distinction
Northside Hospital-Cherokee recently opened a $300 million hospital
Cherokee has 2nd lowest crime rate in 20 County Region.
DULUTH
Pride in the Old and New
Population: 29,463
Located in Gwinnet County and 30 miles north of Atlanta via I-85, Duluth has a unique, small town vibe while being very progressive. Duluth embodies its motto, “Pride in Old and New” and embraces the charm of its history. Duluth was settled by a NC Pioneer who recognized the fertile lands at the base of the Chattahoochee would be a great place to establish a farm. Duluth moves forward in a very progressive way.
Scoring high as one of the best places to live in Georgia, Duluth schools, diversity, restaurants and nightlife diversity all rank high.
Duluth was recently named “Top 10 City for Best American Values” by NewsMax magazine, one of the “Best Affordable Suburbs in America” by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and “Top 10 Safest City to Live” by Movoto.
FORSYTH COUNTY
Fastest Growing County in Georgia
Population: 212,000
Based on annual incomes of residents and high rates of home ownership, Forsyth has also been called the “richest” county in Georgia. It also has developed one of the best school systems in the state.
Located in the north central area of Georgia, Forsyth County has undergone significant development over the last 10 years.
Cumming: Forsyth’s city that’s currently most on the move. There’s a massive live, work, play development called Vickery Village that continues to develop. Outdoor space abounds and of course there is magnificent Lake Lanier.
Lake Lanier: Located only 45 minutes from Atlanta, Lake Lanier serves as both big lake living for its residents as well as water playground and getaway for others. There’s a resort that hosts both summer and winter activities.
JOHNS CREEK
A Thriving Community Along the Chattahoochee
Population: 82,930
John’s Creek is in Fulton County and is a northeastern suburb of Atlanta. Recently ranked third of “50 Best Cities to Live In”, Johns Creek offers lots!
Although it’s the 10th largest city in Georgia, it has the lowest crime rate. The schools are consistently among the highest ranked in all of Georgia.
The population is highly educated and culturally diverse with 25% international with people from India, China and South Korea making up the largest part of the mix.
Neighborhoods include lots of swim/tennis and there are over 300 acres of parks and recreation.
Finally, multiple Fortune 100 Companies call John’s Creek home.
LAKE OCONEE
o-ko-no is the Indian Word for “Great Waters”
Population: 37,356
Lake Oconee is located between Atlanta and Augusta and is surrounded by three counties – Putnam, Greene and Morgan. It also serves as a backdrop to some of the most magnificent neighborhoods.
Lake Oconee is a massive 19,000 acre lake with a staggering 374 miles of shoreline making it a fishing, boating and water sports enthusiast’s dream. Georgia Power Company created the lake in 1979 to produce hydro-electric energy which creates very little fluctuating lake levels.
Surrounded with beautiful green trees, the communities have hiking and biking trails, sidewalks and streetlights, and shopping and restaurants.
A $17.5 million charter school is under construction on a site between Lake Oconee and Greensboro, and there is a $2.5 million renovation project to create a new performing arts center.
