Holly Springs is a growing Atlanta suburb that's more than just a place for commuters to lay their heads. It's what former resident and Realtor with Atlanta Fine Homes Avion Abreu says is "truly one of Georgia's most hidden secrets." This primarily residential community is home to over 16,000 people, most of them families and those seeking a quiet community near the neighboring city of Woodstock. "I built my previous home there because it has a quaint, peaceful lifestyle, and you're less than 10 minutes from Woodstock, so you get to be close to all the restaurants and breweries and shops there, but then you get to come home to this really peaceful, idyllic suburb. And so many people don't even know that it's here."
Close to major Atlanta employers
Most workers in Holly Springs commute into Atlanta or other area hubs, like Marietta, to work in various industries, including retail, manufacturing, education and healthcare. Large employers near Holly Springs include Cherokee County Schools and Northside Hospital Cherokee.
Holly Springs offers relative affordability
Most of Holly Springs is residential, with sprawling subdivisions featuring contemporary and New Traditional homes. Older homes are closer to the highway, and new construction and townhouses are found throughout the city. Homes in these subdivisions have a classic suburban vibe, with small front porches and well-kept yards on quiet streets. The median sale price is $555,000, just over the national median. "So many people want to move to Woodstock, but you can't get a home for over $750,000 there—you can get a home for at least $100,000 cheaper in Holly Springs," Abreu says. "There are also tax exemptions for retirement-aged people, so living here is much more affordable.
This home in Holly Springs is a two-store transitional home.
Newer homes in the Holly Springs neighborhood.
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Holly Springs students attend Cherokee County Schools
Students in Holly Springs can attend the Cherokee County School District, which earns an A grade from Niche. All schools in the Holly Springs pipeline earn an A-minus or higher, including Holly Springs Elementary. The school is one of the four Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) academies in the Cherokee County School District. All students participate in STEM projects and learning opportunities, and students zoned outside the district can apply to attend the academy. The district offers several career and technical education programs, including architecture, engineering, web development, and therapeutic services. "The schools here are very highly rated, and there are great private schools around too, like Lyndon Academy, where I sent my kids," Abreu says. Lyndon Academy is just south of Holly Springs and earns an overall A from Niche.
Rusk Middle School provides education for grades 6 through 8 in Cherokee County.
Sequoyah High School provides serves grades 9 through 12 in Cherokee County.
Holly Springs Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of
Holly Springs.
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J.B. Owens Park and Olde Rope Mill Park
One of Holly Springs' secrets is its aquatic center, the Cherokee Aquatic Center, which Abreu says is one of the best in Georgia. "It's like a free water park for kids," Abreu says. Holly Springs also offers several green spaces, many with biking and walking trails. J.B. Owens Park has a playground, two pavilions, and natural and concrete trails that meander through a pine-forested area along a creek. Another favorite is the Olde Rope Mill, which features its ruins of a cotton mill, walking and biking trails, a fishing pier and a kayak launch onto Little River.
JB Owens Park is located in the Holly Springs neighborhood.
Olde Rope Mill Park is located just outside of Holly Springs.
Residents go to hang out at Etowah River Park.
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Dining in Holly Springs and entertainment in Woodstock
The city's main street has a selection of national and local restaurants, plus a Walmart for daily necessities. Abreu mentions that downtown Holly Springs is currently being built out and expanded. Holly Spring's vibrant neighbor, Woodstock, is just south of the community. The town has a lively dining scene, with trendy restaurants and bars featuring craft brews from nearby breweries. Woodstock also has shopping malls and plentiful entertainment options. The Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater has a terraced grass lawn that can hold over 5,000 people. "The Amphitheater has shows every weekend during the summer—everyone is drawn there, and if you're living in Holly Springs, you're only a few minutes from it," Abreu says.
You can swing by Alpine Bakery in Holly Springs for a sweet dessert.
7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant in Holly Springs serves a variety of Mexican Cuisine and drinks.
Residents can find entertainment and live music at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater.
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Commuters are close to I-575
Holly Springs is a popular commuter area located 20 miles from Marietta and 35 miles from downtown Atlanta. "You're right next to I-575 and close to I-75 so that you can access all the parts of the city—you're not secluded," Abreu says. The city is car-dependent and doesn't offer much public transportation. The Northside Hospital-Cherokee is 6 miles away, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 45 miles from Holly Springs.
Holly Springs is an updated community with a small-town atmosphere.
You'll find fast food chains and well known retailers along Holly Springs Pkwy.
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Weather and crime in Holly Springs
Like most communities in northwest Georgia, Holly Springs has hot, humid summers, with temperatures frequently in the 80s and 90s. The winters here are short and cold, with temperatures that may dip below freezing. Winter snowstorms are infrequent but do happen on occasion.
Holly Springs's CAP Index Crime Score is 3 out of 10, just below the national risk score of 4.
Holly Springs is a growing residential neighborhood with new subdivisions.
Close to the mountains, Holly Springs is lively yet removed from the busy city.
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