Tallapoosa is located in Haralson County and gets its name from a river that runs through the area. Tallapoosa is a word rooted in Native-American heritage meaning "Golden Water." This charming Georgia town is also known fondly as the "Dogwood City." Rich with Georgia history, the city is recognized for establishing the first free...
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Tallapoosa is located in Haralson County and gets its name from a river that runs through the area. Tallapoosa is a word rooted in Native-American heritage meaning "Golden Water." This charming Georgia town is also known fondly as the "Dogwood City." Rich with Georgia history, the city is recognized for establishing the first free school in the state in 1889. The area is accessibly by Interstate 20 and is nearly 60 miles from the City of Atlanta.
Quaint shops can be found in this charming country town. A reasonable commute on the interstate offers additional shopping, dining and entertainment options to Tallapoosa residents including major shopping malls boasting hundreds of popular retailers. While within city limits, residents will enjoy the serenity of the natural landscape and the camaraderie in this town brimming with hospitality. Community events held throughout the year are always highly anticipated by residents. The annual Dogwood Festival and the Christmas Tour of homes are great for family fun and mingling with friends and neighbors.
Students in Tallapoosa will attend Haralson County Schools. With an enrollment of nearly 4,000 students, the school system has six schools serving students from Pre-K to 12th grade. The system offers academic after-school, technology courses, and Advanced Placement courses. Students will be challenged academically and will enjoy a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Private schools are convenient to the area and several notable colleges and universities are nearby.
Imagine living in a beautiful Victorian home on vast acreage overlooking rolling pastures, with lots of room for horses. Tallapoosa features an impressive variety of architectural styles and breathtaking acreage at great values. Prospective homebuyers will have lots to choose from including 19th century historical homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places to cozy country getaways and working farms. Traditional, brick ranch homes are also available in this quiet wooded oasis. Homes in the area are available from the low $100s.
In May 2007, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Tallapoosa, GA was $106,600. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
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