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Small town halfway between Atlanta and Athens
At the crossroads of Georgia Routes 81 and 138, Walnut Grove is a small town of around 1,400 people about halfway between Atlanta and Athens. It was established in 1905 it was named after the walnut trees native to the area. Located in Walton County, it has continued to see population growth over the last five years thanks to new construction developments. The country recently broke ground on a new state-of-the-art park that will be a place for recreation and gathering. “You get more bang for your buck in terms of how much house you get for the prices,” says Mark Myers, the broker with Myers Team Realty, who lives in Walton County. “It is a rural area trying to attract new business.”
Walnut Grove extends out from the intersection of US Highways 81 and 138.
Several new construction homes line the streets of Walnut Grove.
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New state-of-the-art Grove Park on the way
Currently Walnut Grove City Park is the only true green space in town. The park has two playground for both younger and older children and a rentable ball field and pavilion. Walton County broke ground on a brand new park that will be located on Highway 81 in Walnut Grove. Once complete, the park will have a softball field among other sports fields and courts, a splash pad and amphitheater. "People are really excited about the new park, because it is going to make the place more desirable," says Ale Clayton, a real estate agent with Reliant Homes, which donated the land to the county for the park. Parts of the Cornish Creek Reservoir, which provides clean drinking water to the surrounding counties, make up the southern edge of the town. Lake Varner Park provides two boating access, and is frequented for fishing and views of the water.
Walnut Grove City Park boasts facilities for tennis, basketball, or baseball games.
Walnut Grove City Park has multiple playgrounds to keep the kids occupied.
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Homes on multiple acres of land
Most homes in Walnut Grove sit on generously sized lots - and that's a big draw. Small subdivisions built in the last 30 years feature sidewalks and contemporary homes that can come on 2.5 acres of land. On tight, winding roads, there are also ranch homes constructed in the 1960s and 70s with up to 10 acres. Most properties sell from around $440,000 to $750,000. “The market has slowed down over the last two years but remains steady. Properties priced correctly sell,” Myers says. Walnut Grove's CAP Index Crime Score is a 2 out of 10, lower than the national average.
Some older homes in the are sit on multi-acre farm plots.
While new homes are being developed, large lots are still the norm.
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Path through the A-minus Walton County School District
Walnut Grove is part of the Walton County School District, which scores an A-minus on Niche and serves just under 15,000 students. Children can attend Walnut Grove Elementary and advance to Youth Middle School before earning diplomas from Walnut Grove High School. All three schools earn B-plus distinctions from Niche. The high school offers the Wee Warriors program, which is a private daycare in the high school that is led by students interested and enrolled in an early childhood education classes.
Youth Middle School is the public middle school for the Walnut Grove area.
The school statue greets visitors to Walnut Grove High School.
Walnut Grove Elementary School serves area students just south of town.
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The Walnut Grove city hall sits along Leone Ave (Hwy 81).
About an hour from Atlanta
Georgia Route 138 runs through Walnut Grove and connects to Interstate 20 and U.S. Route 78. Commuters can use I-20 to get about 37 miles west to Atlanta, or stay on the highway for 45 miles to the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. GA-138 to US-78 leads the 35 miles east to Athens. Walnut Grove is 8 miles from Piedmont Walton, a small 77-bed acute care hospital facility.
Events at the Walnut Grove Public Library
The Walnut Grove Library is a gathering place for many local events, including a summer reading program that offers a free book to participants at its kick-off party. The library also hosts petting zoos and magic shows. Walnut Grove has many community and service organizations like the Lions Club and a Masonic Lodge. The local government hosts a farmers market on Saturdays at the Walnut Grove City Park.
Walnut Grove City Park has a large covered pavilion for gatherings and events.
Enjoy one of the thousands of titles available at the public library in Walnut Grove.
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Small shops close to home or big-box stores in Monroe
The Grove Shopping Center on GA-138 provides a Wine and Spirit Store next to a Subway and a Domino's. For a bite to eat in town, Kelly’s Barbeque is housed in a red-and-white building and serves made-to-order meals, while across the street Walnut Grove Donuts serves homemade donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Residents can head about 8 miles east to Monroe, where they can find a Publix, Walmart and Home Depot, and multiple chain-style restaurants, like Longhorn Steakhouse.
Local residents frequent the walnut Grove donut shop located in downtown Walnut Grove.
Kelly's barbecue has been in business for several decades in downtown Walnut Grove.
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