Cities in Haralson County
Small Town Living at its Best
With rich traditions and history, Haralson County offers the very best of small-town living – quiet friendly communities, a low cost of living, good schools and miles of recreation ... the kind of places where you can expect the neighbors to introduce themselves by name, and even drop off a little welcome to the neighborhood pie or tray of cookies! You will very quickly feel a sense of belonging to your new community. Haralson County is home to the cities of Buchanan, Bremen, Tallapoosa and Waco and the small unincorporated communities of Budapest, Draketown and Felton.
Bremen
The town of Bremen (original name of Kramer) was incorporated on September 5, 1883, and given the name Bremen. It was originally named for a German immigrant that owned a local vineyard but the name was changed at his request to honor the city of Bremen, Germany. Bremen’s economy was given a significant boost when the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus Railroad was built, crossing the Georgia Pacific at Bremen. This gave way to the clothing manufacturing industry that fueled the local economy for decades. The City of Bremen was once called the clothing capital of the Southeast due to the men’s suits that were made and shipped across the nation. Bremen is the largest city in Haralson County.
Contact Information
232 Tallapoosa Street
Bremen, GA 30110
Phone: 770-537-2331
Fax: 770-537-5136
Population: 6,500 | Total Area: 8.9 sq mi | Visit Website
Buchanan
Buchanan, the county seat of Haralson County, was incorporated December 22, 1857. The City was previously known as Pierceville, but another Georgia town already held the name, so it was renamed after U.S. president James Buchanan. The Old Haralson County courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. There is no solid information about the town's original courthouse, but the one built in 1891, a prime example of a public building constructed in the Queen Anne style, is still existent and today houses the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library and the Haralson County Historical Society. The clock tower was added in 1897. The current courthouse was built in 1972.
Contact Information
4300 Georgia Highway 120
Buchanan, GA 30113
Phone Number: 770-646-3081
Fax Number: 770-646-7748
Contact Information
4300 Georgia Highway 120
Buchanan, GA 30113
Phone Number: 770-646-3081
Fax Number: 770-646-7748
Population: 1,159 | Total Area: 1.7 sq mi | Visit Website
Tallapoosa
Tallapoosa, the "Dogwood City," takes its name from the river that runs through Haralson County. Tallapoosa is an Indian word meaning "Golden Water." Tallapoosa is also known for having opened the first free school in Georgia in 1889. Like many towns in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, it began as a gold mining town. Although other names were used to refer to it in its early years (Pine Grove, Pineville, and Possum Snout), a Tallapoosa post office was established in 1839 and the city was Incorporated in 1860.
Contact Information
25 E. Alabama St.
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Phone Number: 770-574-2345
Fax Number: 770-574-3100
Population: 3,155 | Total Area: 7.5 sq mi | Visit Website
Waco
The Town of Waco was originally known as Dean and was a small town of about 150 residents. Its name was later changed to Wacoville, and in 1884 it was chartered and the name was changed to Waco. Once known for its cotton and lumber shipments and local millwork the town is now home to West Georgia Technical College and Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp and Resort. The annual Fall Fest is held the 2nd Saturday in September.
Contact Information
185 Atlantic Avenue
Waco, GA 30182
Phone Number: 770-537-3314
Fax Number: 770-537-6505
Contact Information
185 Atlantic Avenue
Waco, GA 30182
Phone Number: 770-537-3314
Fax Number: 770-537-6505
Population: 522 | Total Area: 1.6 sq mi | Visit Website
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The Benefits of Small Town Living
When it comes to choosing somewhere to live, the choice is often between a small town or a bigger city. While the big cities may offer more opportunities, small towns have plenty of great perks of their own to offer, and you may find they're a lot more affordable than a crowded city. An increasing number of people are making the leap to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and instead hunkering down in some of the beautiful and very welcoming small towns that the U.S has to offer.
So, what exactly makes living in a small town so appealing to people? Here are some of the reasons why small towns are great, budget-friendly places to live:
- Strong sense of community: By far one of the biggest benefits of living in a small town is the undeniable sense of community that develops. While some people may not like feeling that they are living their lives under a microscope, the fact is that in a small town, everyone looks after one another, whether you like it or not! This is especially good for those people who may be swallowed up and isolated by living in a big city where it is much harder to get to know those around you. When you move to a small town, expect the neighbors to introduce themselves by name, and even drop off a little ‘welcome to the neighborhood’ pie or tray of cookies! You will very quickly feel a sense of belonging to your new community.
- Slower Pace: Far away from the hustle and bustle of a big city, the slower, more relaxed pace of small towns can be a welcome change.
- Fewer Crowds: When you go out on a Saturday night, you won't be waiting in line 45 minutes for a table or fighting to find seats in a crowded movie theater.
- Less Crime: In a small town, it's safer for kids to play outside, for bicyclists to chain their bikes in front of a coffee shop, and for you to leave your car windows cracked when you're parked in your driveway over the summer.
- Lower Cost of Living: Everything from homes to groceries is cheaper in a small town. You can get an entire house for the price of a studio apartment in a large city, and with more mom-and-pop outfits than big corporate chains, the price of consumer goods is often lower, too. Not to mention small towns tend to have low property taxes.
- Less Traffic and Pollution: With fewer residents -- and towns you can drive across from end-to-end in 10 minutes -- commuting is a cinch. You'll save time and gas money, and if you're a runner or cyclist, you'll enjoy not having to jostle for space among heavy traffic.
- Cleaner Air: Another side effect of fewer cars on the road is overall cleaner air, which is great because people in small towns love to enjoy the outdoors. (It's part of that slower pace of living.)
- Close-Knit Community: It's also a great chance to become a "big fish in a small pond," with less competition for jobs and more opportunity to earn a well-known reputation, you may stand out in your chosen field in a way you never could in an enormous city.
- Smaller Class Sizes: It goes without saying that small towns tend to have smaller schools, and this tends to lead to reduced class sizes when compared to education establishments in the city. This means your child will get more individual attention from quality teachers.
You might also find that, in addition to these benefits, small-town living reduces the amount of stress in your life. Smaller towns have less noise and business, and you'll probably have a very short commute to work. Other benefits, such as greater job security, may only exist for people in certain fields, but small-town companies often have stronger ties with their employees and turnover is less than in the big city.