Looking for the best of both worlds. Well, Calhoun/Gordon County offers a safe, friendly, small town atmosphere, close to the large city. This unique community is perfect for a get-away trip and is conveniently located on I-75 one hour north of Atlanta and 45 minutes south of Chattanooga.

History is a big part of this community. Tour New Echota State Historic Site, the last capitol of the Cherokee nation in the early 1800s. The museum and restored buildings help you understand the history and events that led to the “Trail of Tears.”

Calhoun Gordon Arts Center is the newest restoration to our downtown. The museum offers ongoing cultural and musical programs and exhibits year round. If you like walking in the woods or camping, the Chattahoochee National Forest is the place for you. The John’s Mountain Wildlife Management Area offers sparkling trout streams along wooded hiking trails that overflow tithe mountain beauty. The three rivers in the county, Oostanaula, Conasauga and Coosawattee offer outdoor fun and adventure.

If your game is golf, you’ll love our courses. Fields Ferry Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hold championship daily fee course just five miles from I-75. The Elks Club, an old favorite of many, is conveniently located near the interstate.

For antique buffs there are plenty of shops, both downtown and throughout the county. You can poke around and discover the past at our many delightful antique stores.