As part of Georgia’s Gold Rush, people flocked to the Whitesburg area in the early 1800s, wanting to be part of the action and hoping to strike it rich. Today, the opposite is true. “The people moving here want the slow life,” says Ophelia Gaskin, a Realtor with Metro West Realty Group. “They don’t want the hustle and bustle. They’re leaving the big city and coming to the outskirts.” Speaking of the outskirts, Whitesburg does continue to grow slowly — there is new construction on the outskirts of the community. But new homes won’t change the community vibe. Georgia Life Realty broker Tina Lovvorn says, “It’s just a lot of country folks … that’s what it is.” And if it’s a life of peacefulness, buyers will feel right at home. “People are most pleased by how quiet it is,” Lovvorn adds.
New construction homes are found in Whitesburg as it slowly grows.
Downtown Whitesburg is small and quaint, offering little in the way of shops and dining.
Country lands and churches make up much of the scenery in Whitesburg.
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Plenty of rustic farmhouses
Whitesburg is a small, rural town of about 600 people that is less than an hour west of Atlanta and close to the Alabama border. Main Street runs through the town and connects all its neighborhoods. There are open fields and large home lots that are several acres in size, some with old-fashioned farmhouses. About 12 miles to the east is Carrollton, a city with more than 25,000 people. “It’s more of a rural setting, but you are close to Carrollton,” says Kailey Robinson, a Realtor at Southern Homes & Land Realty. Buyers who want to move here can find brand-new two-story homes and ranch-style homes from the 1970s. The CAP Index crime score for the area is 2 out of 10, below the national average. In Whitesburg, homes are set on more than an acre of land with mature oak and maple trees. “There’s not a lot of neighborhoods,” Robinson says. “You get more land here.” Prices typically range from $240,000 to $1 million. “Houses move pretty quickly. Things are usually under contract within 30 to 60 days,” Robinson says. “It depends on if it’s priced right and if it needs work.”
Modern farmhouses are being built around Whitesburg, often when plenty of land.
You can have a farm with cows, goats, horses or more in Whitesburg.
The main intersection in Whitesburg is a connection point to get to Carrollton or Newnan.
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Well-liked schools
Whitesburg is in Carroll County Schools, which has about 15,000 students and is a good public school system. Niche rates Whitesburg Elementary School as an A-minus school for kids in prekindergarten through fifth grade. After that, they can go to Central Middle School (rated A) and Central High School (rated A), both in Carrollton. Central High School has job, technical, and agricultural paths, such as agriculture and business education. Lovvern says the high quality of the schools are another draw for potential homeowners. The town is also close to nine colleges and universities, one of which is the University of West Georgia.
Whitesburg Elementary School teaches over 450 students.
Central Middle School's test scores rate above average on Great Schools.
Central High School is located at 113 Central High Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116.
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The longest zip line
Whitesburg hugs the Chattahoochee River, which starts at the Buford Dam and snakes south toward Smyrna. The 2,900-acre Chattahoochee Bend State Park, which features 12 miles of riverside walking trails, has kayaking, hiking and fishing. Neighbors can camp here and climb to the top of a wooden observation tower to watch the river slowly float by. Nearby McIntosh Reserve Park is a popular place to enjoy a picnic or a woodsy walk. There are paths, a splash water park, pavilions and a long stretch of riverfront in the 956-acre McIntosh Reserve Park. The park is full of history and is open year-round. The park also hosts the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Native American Day celebration. People who like to hike and ride horses love the park. Historic Banning Mills is a park that is full of fun adventures. The park also holds the world record for the longest zip line canopy tour and the tallest free-standing rock wall in the world. The Screaming Eagle zip line measures 11.92 km. or 39,127 ft.
Take the family out for a day of ziplining at Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg.
McIntosh Reserve Park supports supports outdoor activities including camping, hiking, & fishing.
Chattachoochie Bend State Park trails feature a tower to get a higher view of the river.
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Small store shopping
For something local to eat, neighbors sip margarita flights and feast on enchiladas from cozy booths at Mexican eatery La Estacion 1018. Because there aren’t many other eateries in the area, people head into Carrollton for more shops and restaurants, including chain eateries like Dairy Queen and Waffle House. Carrollton also has supermarkets like Publix (there are few places to get groceries in Whitesburg — the Whitesburg Super Save, DG Market and the Roscoe General Store), big-box stores like Walmart and the Regal Carrollton movie theater. Main Street turns into Route 16 in both directions. To the north is Carrollton, to the south, Newnan, to the east, Atlanta and to the west, the Alabama border. All areas are within an hour's drive.
Grab a spicy Mexican meal at La Estacion in Whitesburg.
The DG Market in Whitesburg is a popular spot for groceries.
Fresh Farm Pickin's, in Whitesburg, offers local and seasonal produce.
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Parks hosts two big events
The green space also hosts the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Native American Day celebration.
Local to three larger cities
Main Street turns into Route 16 in both directions. To the north is Carrollton, to the south, Newnan, to the east, Atlanta and to the west, the Alabama border. All areas are within an hour's drive.
Nearby Carrollton features restaurants, shopping, and entertainment for Whitesburg residents.
Residents in Whitesburg can satisfy their grocery needs at the nearby Publix.
Whitesburg residents can shop with ease at Target in nearby Carrollton.
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Low crime for the area
The CAP Index crime score for the area is 2 out of 10, below the national average.
On average, homes in Whitesburg, GA sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Whitesburg, GA over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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