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County Description
At the center of the 13-county metro-Atlanta area is Fulton County. Bordered on the west by the Chattahoochee River and encompassing Interstates 85, 75, 285 and Ga. 400, Fulton County is at the hub of the area's financial, transportation, retail, communications and cultural services. Most Fortune 500 corporations maintain national or regional facilities in the area; many are headquartered here, including Coca-Cola, Equifax, United Parcel Service, Home Depot, Delta Airlines and Turner Broadcasting System.
Over 3 million people live and work in Fulton County. Older, inner-city neighborhoods, such as Inman Park, Candler Park and trendy Virginia-Highland offer eclectic living amidst unique boutiques and restaurants. Midtown is at the heart of the city's cultural life, home to the Atlanta Symphony, High Museum of Art, Alliance Theatre and the historic Fox Theatre. Many outdoor festivals are held at nearby Piedmont Park.
Homes in Fulton County range from $85,000 in south Fulton to over $5 million in such affluent neighborhoods as Buckhead, Sandy Springs and Alpharetta.
Fulton County Neighborhoods
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Buckhead
Considered Atlanta's "silk stocking," Buckhead is "Where old money lives and new money partys," ac cording to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With its one-of-a-kind Georgian and neoclassical mansions and uniquely styled homes from the 1950s and 1960s, Buckhead is a favorite locale among architecture and history buffs. It is home to the Governor's Mansion, the historic Swan House and the Atlanta History Center.
Buckhead is also the epicenter for the city's entertainment and dining industries. With more than 200 restaurants, luxury hotels and nightspots, it has long been a young professionals' paradise. The area also offers numerous antique stores, art galleries and mall shopping at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza.
Alpharetta
Once a small farming community, Alpharetta has boomed within the last 20 years to become one of Atlanta's most affluent neighborhoods. Beckoning to those in search of stately developments with aristocratic-sounding names, such as Foxworth, Thornhill and Windward, homes range from elegant subdivisions to those with acreage. Only people with connections can make it into the Country Club of the South, a planned community that is home to several sports stars, high profile executives and celebrities.
A successful combination of old and new, Alpharetta has become a haven for singles, families and professionals wanting a bit of country living with all the amenities that city dwelling offers. While many residents shop at nearby Northpoint Mall and Gwinnett Mall, many still enjoy the old stores on Main Street--a visit to the Alpharetta Soda Shoppe is a special treat.
County Information
Median household income
$39,047
Median age of residents
32.7
Population
816,006
Sales tax
7%
Chamber of Commerce
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
770-993-8806
www.gnfcc.com
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
404-880-9000
www.metroatlantachamber.com
South Fulton Chamber of Commerce
770-964-1984
www.southfultonchamber.com
Property Taxes
The property tax rate per $1,000 is: $32.08 for the City of Atlanta; $12.57 for Fulton County; $30.63 for incorporated Fulton County; and $34.94 for unincorporated Fulton County.
Tax Commissioner: 404-730-6100
Public Education
Fulton County Schools Board of Education
404-768-3600
Elementary Schools 41
Middle Schools 13
High Schools 12
Per-pupil expenditures $6,397
School & bus information 770-969-6060
Atlanta City Schools Board of Education
404-827-8000
Elementary Schools 69
Middle Schools 17
High Schools 11
Alternative 6
Per-pupil expenditures $7,688
School & bus information 770-969-6060
Avg SAT Scores* (Verbal/Math)
Fulton Co. (506/510)
Atlanta City (435/426)
Georgia (487/482)
National (506/514)
*Note: most students take the SAT whether they go on to higher education or not.
Atlanta School Guide
"Atlanta's Definitive Source for Education Information"
Private Education
Davis Academy
770-671-0085
www.davisacademy.org
Fellowship Christian School
770-992-4975
www.fellowshipchristianschool.org
Greenfield Academy
404-843-9900
www.ghacademy.org
High Meadows
770-993-2940
www.highmeadows.org
The Bedford School
770-774-8001
www.thebedfordschool.org
Trinity School
404-231-8100
www.trinityatl.org
Atlanta School Guide
"Atlanta's Definitive Source for Education Information"
Summer Day Camps
Squirrel Hollow Day Camp
770-774-8001
www.thebedfordschool.org
Utilities and Contacts
Electricity
City of College Park
404-669-3759
City of East Point
404-765-1008
City of Fairburn
770-964-2244
City of Palmetto
770-463-3377
Cobb EMC
770-429-2100
Georgia Power Company
888-660-5890
GreyStone Power Corp.
770-942-6576
Sawnee EMC
770-887-2363
Cobb Energy (Electricty, Security, Telephone and Satellite TV)
770-429-2222
www.cobbenergy.com
Gas
Scana Energy
877-GO-SCANA
www.goscana.com
For information about the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia and a listing of the residential gas providers, click here.
Telephone
BellSouth: 888-757-6500, Outside Georgia: 800-356-3094
Water
Alpharetta: 678-297-6200
Roswell: 770-641-3759
Fulton County: 404-730-6830
Cable TV
Charter Communications: 800-955-7766
Comcast: 404-266-2278
Hospitals
Atlanta Medical Center: 404-265-4000
Center for the Visually Impaired: 404-875-9011
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite: 404-256-5252
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston: 404-325-6000
Emory Crawford Long Hospital: 404-686-4411
Fulton County Health Dept.: 404-730-1211
Grady Memorial Hospital: 404-616-4307
Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital: 404-616-6402
North Fulton Regional Hospital: 770-751-2500
Northside Hospital: 404-851-8000
Piedmont Hospital: 404-605-5000
Shepherd Center: 404-352-2020
South Fulton Medical Center: 404-305-3500
Southwest Hospital and Medical Center: 404-699-1111
St. Joseph's Hospital: 404-851-7001
Pet Services
Zoë Vets Northside
770-448-8910
www.zoevets.com
Helpful Links
Fulton County
www.co.fulton.ga.us/
Chamber of Commerces
www.gnfcc.com
www.metroatlantachamber.com
www.southfultonchamber.com
Neighborhoods
www.alpharetta.ga.us
www.virginiahighland.com
www.ci.east-point.ga.us/
www.ci.roswell.ga.us/
Fulton County Schools
www.fulton.k12.ga.us/
www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/
Source: NewcomerAtlanta.com |
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