55+ Active Adult Lifestyle in Cherokee County
Cherokee County 55+ Active Adult communities offer close proximity to metro Atlanta and Chattanooga. Their slogan is "where metro meets the mountains", and Cherokee County serves as a gateway to the mountains of northern GA and southern NC. Originally, Cherokee County was more like a territory than a county, covering everything northwest of the Chattahoochee River and Chestatee River. This county was created December 26, 1831 by the state legislature and named after the Cherokee Indians who lived in the area at that time.Cherokee County Active Adult Lifestyle & Services
Cherokee County active adult communities offer close proximity to metro Atlanta and Chattanooga. Their slogan is "where metro meets the mountains", and Cherokee County serves as a gateway to the mountains of northern GA and southern NC. Originally, Cherokee County was more like a territory than a county, covering everything northwest of the Chattahoochee River and Chestatee River. This county was created December 26, 1831 by the state legislature and named after the Cherokee Indians who lived in the area at that time.
Cherokee County was named one of the fastest-growing counties in the state of Georgia in 2014. Residents of Cherokee County can enjoy the 55+ Active Adult communities that are certainly part of that growth with a variety of lifestyles from resort communities to golf, swim, tennis and more. Cherokee County is a thriving commercial and residential area, with active downtown communities in Woodstock and Canton, as well as several parks, recreation and shopping areas as well as senior residential services.
Cities in Cherokee County include Canton, Holly Springs, Nelson and Woodstock. Other communities within Cherokee County include Ball Ground, Mountain Park, and Waleska.
Cherokee County offers a variety of homestead exemptions. Residents age 62 and over may be eligible for an Elderly School Exemption, and those age 65 and over may be eligible for a double homestead exemption. For any questions and more information, we recommend you contact the Tax Assessor’s office at (678) 493-6120 or check out their website here.
Hospitals
Northside Hospital – Cherokee
201 Hospital Road
Canton, GA 30114
770-720-5100
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
1266 Highway 515
Jasper, GA 30143
706-692-2441
Medical Centers
Wellstar Acworth Medical Park
4550 Cobb Parkway NW
Acworth, GA 30101
Wellstar East Cobb Medical Park
3747 Roswell Road NE
Marietta, GA 30062
Emory at Acworth
4791 S Main Street
Suite #100
Acworth, GA 30101
Cherokee County Senior Services provides educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens that are looking to have some fun, make some friends and find socialization. They offer a daily Congregate program that includes entertainment, field trips, Bingo, crafts and educational guest speakers. Lunch is served daily and transportation is available upon request. Those wishing to participate must be at least 60 years of age and live in Cherokee County. Call 770-345-2675 to learn more.
For more information on the programs offered, visit their website.
Homes for Sale in Cherokee County Active Adult Communities
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