Central High Country

The Central High Country is a sub-region of 's region. The Central High Country consists of 7 counties north of Atlanta. The southern most counties are quickly growing as the metro Atlanta area expands while the northern counties are well suited for outdoor activities and tourism.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Gainesville and Dahlonega.

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is a city in 's . The city of is one of the larger cities in the Historic High Country along with both with populations around 30,000.

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is in 's . It was the site of a major gold rush, claimed the first in the US by local citizens. Gold mining continues to be an important part of cultural identity of and several mines remain open as tourists attractions.

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is a city in Cherokee County, in Central Georgia, USA. It had a population of 33,000 in 2019, and is 8.8 square miles in size.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Ellijay and Dawsonville.

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is a city in 's . It is considered the Apple Capital of Georgia.

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is a city in and the county seat of , , United States. The population was 3,720 in 2020. is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area.

Central High Country

Latitude of center
34.401° or 34° 24′ 4″ north
Longitude of center
-84.061° or 84° 3′ 40″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q14210454
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Satellite Map

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Historic High Country: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Rome, Dalton, Carrollton, and Calhoun.

Explore These Curated Destinations

Discover places selected for their distinct character and enduring appeal.