Homer, Georgia
Population: 950
Located in Banks County
Homer is the largest town in Banks County, The town is expanding as more people realize just what a treasure this county is. Homer’s other advantage is that it is a straight shot down the freeway to Athens, a hub of commerce for this side of the state. Atlanta is just over an hour’s drive too, so you can still enjoy the amenities of the big city, without having to live there! Homes range in style and price, depending on the location. Farmhouses are dotted around the landscape, with neighbors few and far between; but closer into town you will find the more traditional sub-divisions, with amenities and regular city size lots. Prices range from $100,000 for a three bedroom home all the way to the high hundred thousands for a farmhouse, or new home built on large lots of lands, or acreage. Just over the border from South Carolina, in the north-eastern sector of Georgia, is a county that has been a secret, until now! For families, businesses and agriculture, you can’t do better than Banks County. If you are looking for a place to grow your business, Banks County is the right place. Located in the hottest growth corridor of the Southeast, Banks County is well situated for economic prosperity. With U.S. Highway 441, Interstate 85, and Norfolk Southern Railroad running through the county and Interstate 985 very close to the western side of the county, transportation is a very important asset to the future of Banks County. Banks County is the home of Banks Crossing, one of the most visited outlet centers in the south. Banks Crossing offers over 150 stores with over 1 million square feet of manufacturer-direct outlet shopping! In addition to all the great shopping, the area also features quality lodging properties, numerous restaurants and activities. Stroll through the Pottery Plant Greenhouse and Gardens, experience racing excitement at the Atlanta Dragway, and enjoy a great round of golf at Hammers Glen Golf Course. Historically, the county has had an agribusiness economy based on poultry and cattle production. The efforts of the county leaders will be to protect this agriculture-based economy while at the same time supporting quality, controlled growth to provide Banks County citizens with jobs and secure a bright future for generations to come. Banks County was created in 1858. It was named for Dr. Richard E. Banks, a circuit-riding physician who treated the settlers and native Americans of northern Georgia and South Carolina. The early economy in Banks County was based on cotton and corn, but this gave way to beef and poultry production in the 1920's and textile manufacturing and poultry feeds by the 1960's. One other claim to fame is that Banks County is the birth place of Ty Cobb. Ty Cobb spent 24 years playing professional baseball and was the first player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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