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Nelson in Cherokee County, Georgia

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Located in both Cherokee and Pickens counties, Nelson was established in 1891 and is the “First Georgia Marble City.”

Nelson, GA Drive Times

Entertainment
Atlanta Braves - Truist Park
Mercedes Benz Stadium
Infinite Energy Center
Work Life
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int. Airport
Quick Interstate Access
I-575
Average Commute Time
30 minutes
Shopping & Dining
Buckhead Shops/Dining
Lenox Square
Ponce City Market
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Nelson, Georgia Demographics

Familes & Kids

Families 79%
With Kids 30%

Median Age

38

Total Population

1,993

Male 997
Female 996

Travel to Work

Drive Alone
81%
Carpool
7%
Public Transit
0%
Walk
2%
Other
1%
Work at Home
9%

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Nelson Area Schools

Private Schools       Elementary Schools       Middle Schools       High Schools
  • 5 / 5
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    Creekview High School
    1550 OWENS STORE ROAD; Canton, GA 30115
    Public 9th-12th  |  2,005 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 32nd
  • 4 / 5
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    Cherokee High School
    930 MARIETTA HIGHWAY; Canton, GA 30114
    Public 9th-12th  |  2,708 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 80th

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Ball Ground is a beautiful city in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains that’s home to quaint shops, eateries and a mix of residential options.

Canton

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The county seat of Cherokee County, Canton offers the perfect blend of historic charm and progressive opportunity, with a revitalized downtown that features a museum, arts center, heritage center and theater.  

Holly Springs

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Recognized as one of the best places to raise a family in Georgia, Holly Springs is a beloved community that also was named the number three city for new families in the U.S. by Pennygeeks.com.

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