The Best Little Towns in Georgia

Are you contemplating a trip to Georgia? You couldnt make a better choice. Consider these small town havens for your next vacation spot.

Alpharetta Georgia is that rare mixture of southern charm and city excitement. It is an eclectic mixture of "down home" appeal and urban stimulation. There is something for everyone. The artistic community is well represented with Alpharettas beautiful art galleries.

Originally called New Prospect Camp Ground, Alpharetta was once a tiny village that served as a trading post between the Indians and the local frontiersman. The ground was perfect for cotton and when the land lotteries of the 1800's placed its first winners there cotton became plentiful.

In 1858 Alpharetta became a town. The people began to hold a festival every year where settlers from miles around would attend. It was sometimes their only social outlet all year. The town began to grow, adding a jail and a courthouse. Many records were lost when the left flank of the Union Army passed through Milton County and the original Courthouse was burned. Dr. O. P. Skeleton salvaged many of the court documents and carried them to a hiding place in Jackson County.

Alpharettas populace has its unique heritage to learn from with the Historic Downtown Alpharetta Square. A large warehouse filled with relics from the towns illustrious past as well as antiques, specialty gifts, flowers and an exceptional dining experience.

A little further South you'll find the southern hospitality and down home charm are the draw of charismatic Carrollton Georgia. Small town advantages mix with modern day conveniences to make a dream city for anyone.

The town known as Carrollton was once the home of the Creek Indians. The Creek Indians were part of the Five Civilized Tribes. The Creek Indians were forced to give up the land in late 1826 and then surveying of the new land cession began. In March of 1827, Ulysses Lewis surveyed Carrollton's public square. In November of 1829, the county seat was moved to its present site, and in December, the town was incorporated as Carrollton.

The town has endless attractions and entertainment options. The first rate cinema eight provides all the newest movies for the avid cinema buffs. You can catch any kind of flick from a romance to a big-ticket blockbuster. The choices are wide.

For the performers in the community they offer a Carrollton Idol and Jr Idol contest. Proceeds go to a cancer association. Carrollton was designated a "Main Street City" by Nancy Regan 1985. The program encourages towns that keep their downtown area vital and healthy by providing businesses a extensive array of services.

There are several arts, fitness and community centers around the town. Each offers its own variety of health services and entertainment and activities. Special services apply to seniors, handicapped and children as well as the general public. There is a city park rife with sports teams. Whether you're interested in soccer, swimming or gymnastics there many teams to revel in. The cultural arts center provides musicals, plays and other programs for education and entertainment.

Educational opportunities abound in Carrollton Georgia. The University of West Georgia and West Central Technical College are both in the area. The significant schools have produced many successful alumni and provide the area with a wonderful educational resource.

The variety of industry in the area keeps employment levels high and the economy flowing smoothly. The extensive Neva Lomason Public Library lends books, videos, and a variety of other media to the community. They provide copies of newspapers, magazines and online databases.

Living in Carrollton is like visiting a friend you never want to leave. The hometown atmosphere subtly compromises with big city options to provide a community that offers the best of both worlds. Never far from something to do it is just as possible to spend an evening by a campfire in complete silence. Welcome home to Carrollton!

Equestrians love Wills Park for its equestrian center and community built playground. The Mansell House and Gardens is a totally preserved Victorian manor painstakingly remodeled in exact detail. The Alpharetta historical society restored the mansion and hold programs for the community on its grounds.

If you love the rich history of the south and never tire of the intricate tales it holds then Alpharetta is for you. A modern city with unique shopping and dining experiences rich with a tapestry of the Old South is a special treat.