Woolsey has low crime scores
Woolsey, located in Fayette County, is a primarily residential country community where life slows down. Along the two-lane roads there’s sprawling farmland dotted with wooded picket fences, above-ground powerlines, pocket creeks and winding driveways. This pastoral setting is home to a fire station and a historic town hall, but to grab groceries or other essentials, the 200 residents here must drive to surrounding areas. “People move here because it’s private and zoned or a great school district,” says Dorrie Love, associate broker and team leader for Love Real Estate Group, with 22 years of experience selling homes in Fayette County.
The town is significantly safer than most areas of the country. It has an overall crime score of one out of 10, according to the CAP Index Crime Score. In comparison, the national average is four.
Homes in Woolsey come with plenty of land
Homes in Woolsey are scattered along country roads, with sprawling fields or dense wood between properties. There are small country homes – ranch-style or farmhouses – dotted along Highway 92 that can sit on half an acre to hundreds of acres. Off the highway, there are some pocket subdivisions with newer and larger properties, including the Woolsey Park subdivision.
The average sales price hovers around $425,000. A cozy three-bedroom could be found for around $400,000, while a four-bedroom with five acres may fetch more than $800,000. “Homes sell quickly there because they feed into a good school system,” says Kay Fulp, a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, who’s been selling homes in the area for 21 years. “They’ll sell within a couple of weeks if they’re priced right.”
Lake Horton is the go-to spot for fishing
Lake Horton is 3 miles south of the town and spans 780 acres. Lake Horton Park, on Antioch Road, borders the lake and sits on 82 acres. With nearly 3 miles of paved walking trails, visitors can stroll along the lake, past reeds and cattails, or take their kids to run around the playground, while they watch from the shaded picnic pavilion. “It’s a nice area for the public,” Love says. “People have picnics and family gatherings there all the time.”
Because the reservoir is a water source for Douglas County, visitors cannot swim or use gas motors in it. They can, however, cast their line and go fishing or take a canoe or kayak onto the water for a relaxing float.
Residents head to Fayetteville or Peachtree City for shopping
Woolsey is pretty remote, and to get groceries or pick up other essentials, residents need to drive to Fayetteville or Peachtree City. “Woolsey is a tiny little town, but they do have mayor and everything,” Fulp says. “There’s no shopping. If you want a peaceful spot this is the place for you.”
At Summit Point shopping center in south Fayetteville, about 6 miles to the north, there’s a Publix, and across the street, there’s a Kroger. The area also hosts a Starbucks, McDonald’s, Walgreens, multiple banks with ATMs and a UPS store. For a taste of something local, head to Gocha’s Breakfast Bar for salmon croquettes and fried green tomatoes. Nine miles to the west, in south Peachtree City, there’s another Publix and multiple chain and independent restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Buck’s Pizza.
Woolsey students attend top-ranked schools
Students are zoned for the Fayette County School District, which is the No. 6 best in Georgia, according to Niche. They can attend Inman Elementary School, Whitewater Middle School and Whitewater High School. All three schools receive A-ratings from Niche. Whitewater High School has a STEM program emphasizing real-world learning and preparing students for careers outside the classroom. It also offers over 20 Advanced Placement (AP) classes and has been recognized by College Board for the following awards over the years: AP STEM School, AP STEM Achievement School, AP Merit School and AP Humanities School.
Residents take Interstate 75 North to Atlanta
To travel to Atlanta, residents have a 30-mile drive north on Interstate 75. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 21 miles away via Route 314 West. Piedmont Fayette, a 310-bed hospital in Fayetteville, can be reached with a 10-mile trip on Highway 92.
Woolsey’s town hall serves as a community gathering spot
Woolsey used to be a larger municipality where trains from the Atlanta-Hawkinsville Railroad Company carrying cotton, peaches and other crops would run through. Now, the town has restored the old Mercantile Building as a modern, functioning town hall and community center that preserves its rich history and beauty. This small, white building with a gable roof maintains its original wood throughout much of the building and is available as a multi-use facility to rent out for private events. There’s an outside patio area where locals can get the family together and grill. Across the street, there’s a fire station that serves Fayette County.
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Isaiah Buchanan
