Heard County, population 11,834, is located near the Georgia-Alabama line in the west central section of Georgia and is a small close-knit community. While it is a small county, it is growing rapidly, with new amenities being built everyday. State-of-the-art fire stations, new schools with updated technology and recreational offerings, including a newly built three-story high school, and a recreational facility that is second to none being built along with a new arena are just some of the ways this community is ready and looking toward growth.
There is scenic beauty throughout the county including the Chattahoochee River in Franklin and hillside views atop Blackjack Mountain near Ephesus, numerous streams, panoramic views from hilltops and vast granite rock outcroppings.In addition to recreational opportunities offered by the school, residents enjoy the 25,900 acre West Point Lake. The Heard County Recreation Department is located near the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, a gymnasium with basketball court, and a walking trail invite residents to enjoy recreational activities year round. Currently, the county is working on a new state of the art recreational facility, an arena, and a skate park for its' residents.
Explore the cities of Franklin, Centralhatchee, and Ephesus.
Heard County is known for some of the top crappie and bass fishing in the state and fisherman come to places likeWest Point Lake and Highland Marina. There is also Chattahoochee Bend State Park has seven miles of river frontage and 3,000 acres of countryside to explore.
Heard County Historical Center, or "Old Jail", offers a look into the past of this rural community and notable residents from the community.
Take a stroll along Chattahoochee Old Town's five-mile nature trail, pass by Civil War era graves and Native American relics, see historic Indian mounds, and explore the Lower Creek Trading Path, a Native American trade route dating back thousands of years.
To learn more about this community, check out Heard County Chamber of Commerce, Official Heard County Website, andHeard County School System websites.
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