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Hall County – Cities, History And Facts

Hall County is arguably the most well known county in northeast Georgia.  Named for Lyman Hall, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, it was created in 1818. Lake Lanier sits partially in Hall County.

Gainesville, is Hall’s largest and most well known city and  was originally known as Mule Camp Springs. There is still a Mule Camp festival every year on the town square. The city was a center of trade for the region and the site of cotton and lumber mills. It has been destroyed by fire and tornado but rebounded strongly each time. The history of this city certainly makes for a long and fascinating story.

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Blackshear Place Baptist Church

Blackshear Place Baptist ChurchWhether you’re full of questions or ready to jump right in, we’re glad you found us on the web. Led by Pastor Jeff Crook, Blackshear Place Baptist Church is an exciting fellowship of believers passionate about making an impact for Christ in Northeast Georgia. Take some time to explore all that this church has to offer and if you want to know more, don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to connect and grow with you, as we passionately serve the Savior.  Click here to visit the website

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Oakwood Official Website

Oakwood Official WebsiteNestled between the Interstate 985 corridor and the tree-lined shores of Lake Lanier, Oakwood is in a fortuitous place – and time – to embark upon a bold vision that honors the city’s rich heritage while moving with confidence into a prosperous and well-planned future. Unique among emerging small towns, Oakwood is poised to harness the wave of fast growth sweeping southern Hall County to create a dynamic “sense of place†and destination community.
The city’s master plan, “Oakwood 2030,†supports the Vision 2030 goals for Hall County to become a “community of towns.†The underlying theme is based on wellness-oriented living through the protection of green space and creation of attractive streetscapes, walking trails and bike paths. The future downtown and commercial corridor will be a thriving area featuring landscaping with natural vegetation, large ponds and fountains, an outdoor amphitheater surrounded by water, bike trails, a community recreation center, commuter rail and a focus on preserving the town’s historical neighborhoods.

Once complete, the Oakwood 2030 vision will be a top family destination, enticing visitors, residents and new business to enjoy this “live, work, play, worship and learn†community created for an optimum quality of life.  Click here to visit the website

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