Hall County
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Car Tag & License |
License Tag Location
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Driver’s License Location
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Contact the County Tax Commissioner
at 770-531-6950. 300 Green Street Gainesville, GA 30501 |
1010 Aviation Blvd. Gainesville, GA
30501 770-532-5308 Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5
p.m. |
Chamber of Commerce |
Greater Hall County Chamber of
Commerce 230 E. Butler Pkwy. PO Box 374 Gainesville, GA
30503 770-532-6206 |
Public Education |
Board of Education 770-534-1080
ext.257 |
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By law children must be 5 years old
on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten and 6 years old on or
before September 1 to enter the first grade. You will need the
following documentation for your kindergarten or first-grade child:
a certified birth certificate from your state department of vital
statistics; a vision, hearing and dental screening from a family
practitioner or local health clinic; immunization records on Georgia
State Form 3032. |
The HOPE Scholarship Program The
Georgia Student Finance Commission handles all matters pertaining to
the HOPE Scholarship Program and the PROMISE Teacher Scholarship
Program. For more information, visit the Georgia Student Finance
Commission at www.gsfc.org. For more information, contact the
Student Finance Commission at: Georgia Student Finance
Commission 2082 East Exchange Pl. Tucker, Georgia
30084 770-724-9000 |
Elementary schools 17 |
Middle schools 6 |
Middle schools 6 |
Alternative 1 |
Pupil/teacher ratio average 16:1
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Per-pupil expenditures $6,861
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Avg. SAT Scores (Note: most students take the SAT
whether they go on to higher education or not.)
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Avg. Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Scores
Hall County Georgia
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Verbal Math |
3rd Grade
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Hall Co. 510 495 |
Georgia 493 491 |
National 501 510 |
Reading 57% 54% |
Math 63% 62% |
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8th Grade |
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Reading 54% 49% |
Math 58% 57% |
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Language 61% 62% |
Social Studies 55% 54% |
Science 59% 56% |
Gainsville City Schools |
770-536-5275
www.gainesville-city.k12.ga.us |
School and bus assignment
information: 770-536-8312 |
Elementary schools 3 |
Middle schools 1 |
High schools 1 |
Alternative 1 |
Evening school 1 |
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Pupil/teacher ratio average 15:1
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Per-pupil expenditures $9,563
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Avg. SAT Scores (Note: most students take the SAT
whether they go on to higher education or not.) |
Avg. Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Scores
Gainsville Georgia
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Verbal Math |
3rd Grade
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Gainesville 521 513 |
Georgia 493 491 |
National 501 510
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Reading 60% 54% |
Math 66% 62% |
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8th Grade
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Reading 48% 49% |
Math 59% 57% |
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Language 45% 62% |
Social Studies 54% 54% |
Science 55% 56% |
Private Schools |
Admission requirements, testing and
tuition vary with each school. Check with the school of your choice
for further details. |
Brenau Academy One Centennial
Circle Gainesville, GA 30501 770-534-6140 Enrollment: girls
only Grades: 9–12, residential
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Lakeview Academy 796 Lakeview
Drive Gainesville, GA 30505 770-532-4383 Enrollment:
520 Grades: PreK–12
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Maranatha Christian Academy 5135 McEver
Rd. Oakwood, GA 30566 770-536-6334 Enrollment:
175 Grades: PreK–12
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Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside
Dr. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-532-6251,
800-GO-CADET Enrollment: 330 (boys only) Grades: 8–12 |
Westminster Christian School 1397 Thompson
Bridge Rd. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-534-1081 Enrollment:
300 Grades: Age 4–8th |
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Special Schools |
Handicapped students are
mainstreamed into the Hall County school system. Contact the Board
of Education for specifics. Also refer to DeKalb and Fulton Special
Schools listings for particular needs. |
Colleges and Universities |
Brenau University One
Centennial Circle Gainesville, GA 30501 770-534-6299 |
Gainesville College Main
campus 3820 Mundy Mill Rd Oakwood, GA 30566 770-718-3641,
admissions 770-718-3642, financial aid Enrollment: 3,410
2-year college Degrees: AS, AA, AAS
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Enrollment: 2,519 Degrees: Majors
in over 30 fields; Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business
Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Administration,
Accounting, Criminal Justice, Art, Ballet, Music Theater. and
Teacher Education; bachelor of Science in nursing; master of science
in nursing, occupational therapy; and Educational scientist degree
(EdS). (BS, BA, BBA, MBA, MED, BFA, EDS, BM, BSN, MSN) |
Lanier Technical College 2990 Landrum
Education Dr. Oakwood, GA 30566 770-531-6300 Enrollment:
2,100 Vocational, technical and business courses including
dentistry, nursing and auto mechanics and body work, construction
and carpentry. Continuing education and Quick Start Program for new
industry. Graduates receive two-year job placement warranties
with their diplomas.
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Emergency Numbers |
Poison
Control 1-800-282-5846 404-616-9000
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Fire 770-531-6838
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Gainesville Police 770-534-5251 |
Oakwood Police 770-534-2364
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Flowery Branch Police 770-967-6336
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Sheriff 770-531-6885 |
Hall County Dispatch (non-emergency
fire, police, ambulance) 770-536-8812 |
Contact Helpline
770-534-0617 |
Libraries |
Chestatee Regional
Library 127 Main St. NW Gainesville, GA
30501 770-532-3311
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Blackshear Place Library 2927
Atlanta Highway Gainesville, GA 30507 770-287-3654
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Clermont Branch 197
King St Clermont, GA 30527 770-983-3196
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East Hall Branch Library 2434
Old Cornelia Hwy Gainesville, GA 30507 (special
needs) 770-531-2500 |
Murrayville Branch Library 4796
Thompson Bridge Rd Gainesville, GA 30506 770-503-1055 |
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Medical Services |
Lanier Park Hospital* 675 White
Sulphur Road Gainesville, GA 30505 770-503-3000 Physician
referral service: 770-535-3400
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Northeast Georgia Medical Center* 743
Spring Street NE Gainesville, GA
30501 770-535-3553 Emergency room: 770-535-3595 Physician
referral service: 770-535-3400
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*denotes emergency
services |
Newspapers |
The Atlanta Journal and
Constitution Daily: 404-522-4141
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The Greater Hall County Calendar
of Events 770-535-1793
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Mexico
Lindo 770-535-0455 Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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The
Times Daily 770-532-1234 |
Post Offices |
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Main Post Office 1-800-275-8777 |
Braselton 30517 5216 Highway
53 706-654-3301 |
Buford 30518, 30519 2030 Buford
Highway 770-614-1256
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Clermont 30527 430 Main
Street 770-983-3251 |
Flowery Branch 30542 4915 Atlanta
Highway 770-967-6431 |
Gainesville 30501,30502, 30503, 30504, 30505,
30506, 30507 364 Green Street NE 770-536-7673 |
Gillsville 30543 6310 Highway
52 770-869-7821 |
Lula 30554 5815 McLeod
Sreet 770-869-3241 |
Murrayville 30564 5341 Thompson Bridge
Rd. 770-534-4743 |
Oakwood 30566 3803 Main
Street 770-534-4135 |
Pendergrass 30567 12 Railroad
Street 706-693-2205 |
Talmo 30575 526 Main
Street 706-693-2666 |
Recreation |
Lake Sidney Lanier is the
recreation center for all of Northeast Georgia and the most popular
water recreation area in the country. Covering 38,000 acres, it has
607 miles of shoreline and receives over 16 million visitors per
year, who take advantage of swimming, skiing, sailing, rafting,
camping, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and jogging. There are 7
commercial marinas and 60 Army Corps of Engineers parks
(770-945-9531 for information and reservations for shelters).
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Hall County Parks &
Leisure services 770-535-8280
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Alberta Banks Park One pavilion
with power, five ball fields, playground, tennis and restrooms.
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Central Park Two pavilions,
one with power, grills, tennis, exercise course, playground, gazebo
and restrooms. |
Clermont Park City of
Clermont Pavilion, gym, ball field, play ground and restrooms. |
Laurel Park Lakefront with
boat ramps. |
Murrayville Park One pavilion, ball fields,
playground, restrooms and community center |
Platt Park On Reed Road, has one pavilion
with power, playground, tennis, ball fields and restrooms. |
Rafe Banks Pavilion, ball fields, tennis,
play ground, basketball, walking trail, restrooms. |
River Forks Park Lake Lanier-front park
off Keiths Bridge Road. Three pavilions with water, electric,
grills, boat ramps and fishing pier as well as 50 picnic tables and
playgrounds and restrooms. Swimming sand beach, bathhouse and RV
campsites. |
South Hall Community Center The center has a
gym, playground (made of recycled materials), meeting rooms, game
room and ball fields. |
Tadmore Park One pavilion, playground,
basketball, ball fields, walking trail and restrooms |
Sardis Recreation Center Gym, game room,
restrooms, ball field and tennis. |
Gainesville Parks &
Recreation 770-531-2680 |
Gainesville Civic Center Eight rooms
available for rental for business meetings, banquets, conferences,
wedding receptions, etc. Includes fully equipped kitchen and list of
caterers. |
Butler Community Center Lighted tennis and
softball; gymnasium and meeting and game rooms. |
City Park Administrative offices, youth
sports complex, playground, picnic facilities, tennis, swimming pool
and football stadium. |
Allen Creek Soccer Complex 9 soccer
fields, walking trails. |
Clarks Bridge Park Lake Lanier site in the
original bed of the Chattahoochee River. Chosen to host the rowing,
sprint canoe and kayak events of the 1996 Olympics. |
DeSota Park Playground, tennis, picnic
shelter and grills. |
Engine 209 Park Includes Train Engine 209, a
coal car and caboose |
Fair Street Park Playground, multipurpose
court, swimming pool and picnic facilities. |
Glenwood Park City Park Athletic fields,
picnic facilities, park and shelter. |
Ivy Terrace Park Picnic, stream, walking
trails. |
Kenwood Park Picnic areas, walking trails,
playgrounds. |
Lanier Point Softball Complex North
Georgia’s premier softball complex including an Ivey-Watson baseball
field, softball complex and service center, picnic, hiking and
fishing. 770-287-0208 |
Longwood Park Tennis center, picnic,
playground, shelters, fishing, walking and nature trails. |
Pine Street Park Picnic facilities,
playground and walking. |
Poultry Park Gardens and statuary paying
tribute to the poultry industry. |
Riverside Park Picnic, shelter, playground
and nature trails |
Rock Creek Walking trails |
Roper Park Lighted tennis, picnic and
athletic field |
Wessell Park Lighted tennis, playground,
walking trails and picnic. |
Wilshire Trails Jogging, playground,
bicycle trails, picnic, nature trail and waling |
Chateau Élan Winery In Braselton,
winery/tastings, restaurants, spa, nature trails, art gallery and
museum. A golf club tennis complex and an inn. 800-233-WINE |
Elachee Nature Center 1,200-acre preserve
including a Natural History Museum, botanical gardens, hiking and
environmental programs. 770-535-1976. |
Georgia Mountains Center A multi-purpose
facility for concerts, trade shows, sporting events, family shows,
conventions, etc. 770-535-8420. |
Lake Lanier Islands Park 1,200-acre
lakeside resort including golf, boating, horseback riding and more.
The Beach and Water Park features Georgia’s largest wave pool, a
tube ride, seven waterslides and nearly a mile of sandy
beach. 800-840-LAKE |
Chicopee Woods Nature Park-Agriculture
Center 770-531-6855 |
GOLF Chateau Élan 770-271-6050 |
Chattahoochee Golf Club 770-532-0066 |
Chicopee Woods Golf Club 770-534-7322
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Golf Academy driving range 770-532-7725 |
Lake Lanier Islands Golf Club 770-945-8787
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Renaissance PineIsle Resort 770-945-8921 |
Royal Lakes Golf and Country
Club 770-535-8800 |
Utilities |
CABLE |
ELECTRICITY |
Charter Communications 770-532-9961
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Georgia Power Company (city
residents) 426 Spring Street NE Gainesville, GA
30501 1-888-660-5890 Deposit: based on credit.
Establishment fee: $18 www.southernco.com |
GAS |
For information on establishing your
gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in
Georgia with a listing of the residential gas providers, see the
opening of these county listings. |
GARBAGE |
Jackson EMC 1000 Dawsonville
Hwy Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-2415 Membership fee:
$5 Establishment fee: $15 Deposit: $200 or less with exemption
based on personal credit history. www.jacksonemc.com
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City residents: Solid Waste
Division 770-532-0493 Twice weekly pick-up for general rubbish
and/or recycling for a low monthly fee. |
County residents: Private contractors are
available or one can carry trash to any of ten compactor sites.
Recycling containers are provided at compactor sites. A public
landfill is at Monroe Dr. in Gainesville. 770-531-6851. |
Robertson Sanitation Inc. Lawrenceville,
GA 770-944-4974
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Sawnee EMC P.O. Box 266 Cumming, GA
30128 770-887-2363 Deposit: $100 or letter of credit from
former utility company Membership fee: $5 Service fee:
$25 |
WATER |
TELEPHONE |
Gainesville Water Dept. 757 Queen City
Pky. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-535-6878 Deposit:
$70 Drivers license and social security card required.
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BellSouth Telephone Residential
770-780-2355 Business 770-780-2800 (Outside
Georgia) 1-800-356-3094 Deposit: based on credit
rating
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City of Flowery Branch City Hall 5517
Main St. Flowery Branch, GA 30542 770-967-6371 Call for
rates and set-up fees
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Voter Registration |
Registrar’s Office City/County 275
Dawsonville Hwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-531-6945
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