CITIES OF... CHEROKEE

City of BALL GROUND

Just minutes from Atlanta in the foothills of the Northwest Georgia Mountains, Cherokee County is the perfect get-away with outdoor adventure, craft breweries, wineries, dog friendly downtowns, live music, and entertainment options galore!

The charming City of Ball Ground was chartered in 1883 and is the second oldest city in Cherokee County. Today the city sits on the northern edge of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Still, Ball Ground retains its own character and uniqueness as a small city where people feel safe and can be involved as little or as much as they desire. Ball Ground, Cherokee’s first Tree City USA, has gained attraction as a prosperous spot to live and open a business. It’s an exciting time in northern Cherokee County, as the growing community boasts an appreciation for history and embodies the importance of the environment. “Ball Ground rocks!” says Mayor Rick Roberts.

The City of Ball Ground is motivated to bring business, services, jobs, and new residents to the community through quality development. Community leaders are committed to all facets of development; collaborating with existing landlords to find homes for newcomers, working with medical providers to bring more health care to the city, and strategizing with major employers to expand employment opportunities.

This progressive spirit blends perfectly with Ball Ground’s rich history. Local folklore places the community of Ball Ground near fields where the Cherokee Nation people played stickball against the Creeks for the prize of a thousand square miles of land. Drawn by the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and abundant streams, early settlers established a vital agricultural community. The construction of a train depot in 1882 to service the Marietta