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Harbour Point :: Relocation Information  

Boats on Lake LanierWhen you move to Harbour Point, you're moving to one of the most desirable communities in the Greater Atlanta area. Gainesville and Hall County have it all-a wonderful family environment, a dynamic and fast-growing business community and outstanding recreational opportunities.

Greater Hall County offers two public school systems, several private schools, a public two-year college, a private university and a technical college, providing a range of top quality educational choices.

Harbour Point resident can take advantage of the all that Gainesville has to offer as the center for shopping, medical, financial and educational services and institutions in the North Georgia area. Downtown Gainesville features terrific restaurants, specialty shops, an arts center, along with the resources of Gainesville College and Brenau University. Historic Green Street features charming, turn-of-the century homes that house professional offices, bed and breakfasts and fine eating establishments.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, natural beauty abounds in Gainesville. Situated on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, Gainesville offers lake living at its finest. Whether you enjoy boat cruising, rowing, sailing, water sports, swimming, or just enjoying amazing views, Lake Lanier is an incredible resource for the area. Hall County has more parks than any county in the United States -70 in all. In fact, just about any recreational activity is available in Gainesville and Hall County, including tennis, golf, hiking, and horseback riding as well as team sports, including football, baseball, softball and soccer.

Hall County is also close to many of Georgia's finest state parks. Just a short, scenic drive takes you to Amicalola Falls, with its 720-foot waterfall and to Black Rock Mountain, with its panoramic 80-mile views at scenic overlooks. The majestic Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia are a short drive north.
You can learn more about Gainesville and Hall County by clicking on the links below.

Harbour Point :: Schools  

Hall County School System: www.hallco.org

Gainesville City Schools: www.gainesville-city.k12.ga.us
Colleges and Technical Schools:
Brenau University, www.Brenau.edu
Gainesville College, www.gc.peachnet.edu
Lanier Technical College, www.lanier.tec.ga.us

Private schools:
Brenau Academy, www.brenauacademy.org
Heritage Academy, 770-536-6900
Lakeview Academy, www.lakeviewacademy.com
Maranantha Christian Academy
Riverside Military Academy, www.cadet.com
Westminster Christian School, www.gainesvillewcs.org
Several private pre-schools in the area.

Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce has information on living and working in Hall County.www.greaterhallchamber.com

Gainesville/Hall Convention and Visitors Bureau for more info on tourism and area attractions, www.gainesvillehallcvb.com

Harbour Point :: Libraries  

The Hall County Library System serves the entire county with a main library in downtown Gainesville and four branches out in the county. www.hall.public.lib.ga.us

Harbour Point :: Recreation  

Gainesville Parks and Leisure Services, www.gainesville.org
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Parks Dept., www.ganet.org/dnr/parks
Hall County Parks and Recreation Departments, www.hallcounty.org.

Lake Lanier
Lake Sidney Lanier, a 38,000 acre recreational lake attracts some 10 million visitors annually. It's the most popular U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake in the nation and its economic impact on the county is estimated to be $2 billion annually.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort and Water Park boasts the largest wave pool in Georgia and white sandy beaches where families frolic in the summer. The Emerald Pointe and PineIsle Resorts on Lake Lanier Islands are popular destinations for business meetings (complete with a round of golf), conferences and just plain fun. www.lakelanierislands.com.

Clarks Bridge Park on Lake Lanier was the site of the rowing, canoe and kayak venue for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and attracts local and regional visitors who attend boating events there several times a year.
www.lckc.org and www.llrc.ws.

Harbour Point :: Weather  

With its mild winters, sultry summers and spectacular seasonal color, Hall County is located in an area known for having an ideal climate. For the latest Hall County Weather, visit www.AccessNorthGa.com Weather Center.

Harbour Point :: The Arts  

The Arts in GainesvilleThe Gainesville Symphony Orchestra, a 70-piece community orchestra, offers several concerts a year and an outdoor Fourth of July Patriotic Music Concert that is a community favorite. Contact: 770-532-5727

The Gainesville Ballet Company stages an annual performance season, including The Nutcracker at Christmas and a repertory performance in the spring to give ballet students an opportunity to perform with guest artists. Contact: 770-532-4241

The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is a cooperative venture joining the theatre programs of Gainesville College, Brenau University, a professional company and the community. Four productions are staged annually. The Georgia Mountain Players, Gainesville's newest theatre company, presents three productions annually. They can be reached at 770-718-3624 or www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

The Quinlan Visual Arts Center is a comprehensive visual arts and education center offering art classes and workshops. The galleries of the Quinlan Arts Center are dedicated to monthly exhibitions of local, regional and international artists. Contact: 770-536-2575

Harbour Point :: Attractions  

Road Atlanta, an international raceway, brings more than 400,000 enthusiastic fans to Hall County yearly and is the site of the international Petit LeMans race.
www.roadatlanta.com and www.petitlemans.com

The Chateau Elan Winery and Resort attracts some 500,000 guests annually and offers fine wines, international cuisine, a championship golf course and a luxurious spa, hotel and Irish pub. www.chateauelan.com

Visitors from all over Georgia and the southeast visit Hall County year round to attend its many festivals and events such as Mule Camp Market on the square in downtown Gainesville.

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