In the foothills of north Georgia, Waleska has become a rural college town home to Reinhardt University, located about 45 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Originally incorporated in 1899, it was settled years earlier and is named for Warluskee, the daughter of an Indian Chief who was moved west. The area has seen multiple industries, including mills, lumbering, and tobacco manufacturing, but has always been best known for Reinhardt University, which opened its doors in 1883. “It is a slower pace of life,” says Sandra Watkins, a Realtor with Re/Max Town and Country and Cherokee County resident. “You see a lot of farms out this way, and you can buy a house on a larger tract of land. I would say the biggest draws are the university and the Arrowhead Lake subdivision.”
Reinhardt University in Waleska boasts well kept green pathways.
You can find views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Waleska.
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Homes on acres of land or a master-planned community
Potential buyers can find a range of architectural styles from ranch properties, Colonial Revivals and new construction farmhouses in small subdivisions or plotted on acres of land. There is the chance to purchase vacant land, where developers and buyers can start their property from scratch. A big draw to the area is Lake Arrowood, a gated master-planned community with 3,500 planned properties surrounding the lake by the same name. The community has been around since the 1970s and offers many resident-only amenities. Prices throughout the city range from $300,000 to lavish lakefront houses that have risen to over $1 million. “The market is moving slowly currently. Not only are properties sitting longer than we are used, but the inventory is still low across Cherokee County,” Watkins says.
Waleska boasts a private community of waterfront homes along Lake Arrowhead.
You'll find colonial revival style homes throughout Waleksa.
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Career, technical and agricultural education at Cherokee High
Waleska is a part of the Cherokee County School District, which scores an A-minus on Niche and serves a little less than 42,000 children. Students will attend R.M. Moore Elementary, which grades as a B, and then B-plus-rated Teasley Middle before graduating from Cherokee High School. Cherokee earns an A-minus, is the oldest school in the district and offers multiple Career, technical and agricultural education programs, including automotive, carpentry and welding.
Reinhardt University is in the center of the city for those looking to continue their education. The university offers more than 50 programs of study at the associate, bachelor, and master's degree levels.
R.M Moore Elementary School receives an overall B grade on Niche.
Teasley Middle School teaches 6th through 8th grades.
Cherokee High School receives an overall grade of A- on Niche.
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Private and public recreation activities
Living in the Arrowhead Lake subdivision provides its residents with many outdoor amenities. Residents can use Lake Arrowhead for its marina, boating, and fishing. It has 16 miles of trails, a community swimming pool and tennis and pickleball courts. Public park options include Cline Park, a popular spot in the summer for its splash pad, which also offers a playground pavilion and tennis courts. Weatherby Park is frequented for its ball fields, which houses multiple youth rec leagues but has another playground and 0.4-mile track. Callahan Golf Links provides a public golf course in the city for golfers who don't live in Arrowhead.
Callahan Golf Links is a public golf course in Waleska that residents go to.
Weatherby Park boasts open green space that families go to.
Residents in Waleska can head to the tennis courts at Cline Park for friendly competition.
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Heading to neighboring Canton for stores and eateries
Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County and is where residents will head to find stores and restaurants. Luckily, the Publix Super Market at Laurel Canyon Village is only about 5 miles from the center of Waleska. The city has multiple national chains like Walmart, Lowe’s and Target for more shopping. While in Canton, locals can grab a bite to eat at Riverstone Corner Bistro, which offers live music Thursday through Saturday, or the brunch spot at the New Georgian Hills Restaurant.
Residents in Waleska can attend events in Downtown Canton for entertainment.
Residents in Waleska can find dining and retail options in Downtown Canton.
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Events around Reinhardt University
Each Thursday between May 2 and Sept. 26, the Waleska Farmers Market is held on Fincher Road on campus. The market blends local farmers and artisans and provides a weekly community reunion vibe. Funk Heritage Center on campus provides visitors with the history and tales of the Native Americans and early settlers of the area, offers a walking tour of the settlement, and has a gallery of Contemporary American Indian Art and a collection of historic Native American hand tools. Reinhardt’s Falany Performing Arts Center has Flint Hall, a concert hall featuring traveling groups and students' performances, and its White Atrium is made entirely of marble.
The Falany Performing Arts Center hosts a variety of public events.
Students use the sports facilities at Reinhardt University for practice.
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On-demand transportation
Cherokee County offers the Cherokee Area Transit, an on-demand transportation option for county residents. The route doesn’t travel out of the county. It stops at frequented destinations like Northside – Cherokee Hospital, a 118-bed Level II Trauma Center 11 miles away, other local medical facilities, and area nursing homes. Commuters can use GA-140, known locally as Reinhardt College Parkway, which connects Waleska to Canton and Interstate 575, an auxiliary highway that connects back to Interstate 75 in Marietta.
Waleska is a small town north of Canton, GA named after a local Cherokee chief's daughter.
Waleska, GA boasts scenic windy roads near residential areas.
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On average, homes in Waleska, GA sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Waleska, GA over the last 12 months is $490,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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