Calhoun is a quickly growing community in beautiful northwest Georgia. Its mix of country atmosphere with modern conveniences makes Calhoun a great place to settle down. Located nearly equal distances from Chattanooga and Atlanta, Calhoun is fast becoming the place to be for business people who find themselves traveling to both cities frequently. There are still many new and previously lived-in homes for sale in Calhoun, GA.
The unique beauty of Calhoun is owed to its placement along the Oostanaula River and its pristine country farm lands located just outside of town. John's Mountain is also a short drive away in Sugar Valley and features camping, picnic areas, and historic hiking trails.
Calhoun is also a hotbed of history. It contains New Echota, which was the capital of the Cherokee Nation. New Echota is still maintained today and provides visitors with a wonderful educational experience. Sequoyah, inventor of the Cherokee Syllabary, was a native of New Echota. Another notable resident is Roland Hayes. Hayes is regarded as the first African American male concert artist to achieve international fame. The Roland Hayes Museum in Calhoun honors him today. Also of note is historic downtown Calhoun. This shopping district is located downtown by the courthouse and is homes to several businesses and the restored GEM theatre.
If you like shopping then Calhoun has you covered. There is a large outlet center located just off I-75 which contains stores like Old Navy, Nike, and Tommy Hilfiger. There are also countless locally owned businesses located in Calhoun selling everything from outdoors equipment to sports memorabilia. If you need it, you can probably find it in Calhoun. Since Calhoun is located within driving distance to so many other larger cities, you get all the benefits of living in a big town with none of the drawbacks.
When youre done shopping itll be time for some lunch! Calhoun has tons of choices when it comes to food. If you want something quick you can head over to Highway 53 where you will find many choices of popular chain restaurants and fast food places. If you really want a taste of local flavor you should check out Dubs High On The Hog BBQ near historic downtown Calhoun. You wont find better barbecue anywhere.
Because of its natural landscape and open spaces there are lots of outdoor activities available to residents of Calhoun. Many active recreation leagues organize sports for every season. Soccer, football, baseball Calhoun even has its own motocross track and multiple golf courses. And if youre an outdoorsman you can take advantage of the many great fishing and hunting areas around town. Theres never an excuse to be stuck inside when you live in Calhoun.
If youre thinking of moving to Calhoun then you have picked a great time to do so. The city is as vibrant as ever and is ready to accommodate new residents. Whether you want quiet country living or a downtown home close to the action there are many homes and lots available in prime locations. Come on by and stay a while.
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Steve Goodman is a writer and a resident of Calhoun. For more information about Calhoun and Northwest Georgia check out http://www.calhoungahomesforsale.com
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Article Added on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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