What an exciting year 2017 was for the City of Ball Ground. Twenty-four businesses opened. Some are home-based businesses while some chose to locate in the downtown and other areas of the city, which continues to make Ball Ground an “anytime” destination. You don’t need to wait until the weekend to visit Ball Ground; anytime is a good time! As Mayor Roberts and other City staff continue to “Roll Out the Red Carpet Instead of the Red Tape,” Ball Ground continues to attract businesses, industries, and new residents.
Developers are building new homes in Ball Ground within walking distance of downtown, Ball Ground School STEM Academy, and parks. People are discovering that Ball Ground is the place to be, and they are buying these homes as fast as they can be built. Walking remains the cheapest form of transportation for all people, and the construction of a walkable community provides the most affordable transportation system any community can plan, design, construct, and maintain.You know you’re doing something right when you see parents walking their kids to school, or families walk downtown for a bite to eat or to take an evening stroll.
In every corner of Ball Ground, you will come across a new treasure. All the shops and boutiques are locally owned and operated and offer a variety of goods and services. Whether you’re looking for the perfect piece of furniture or a small trinket to fill that special spot, you can find it in Ball Ground. And for the perfect bottle of wine, you won’t want to miss a visit to Feather’s Edge Vineyards. There, you will find a wide selection of locally sourced wines in conjunction with Wildcat’s nationally sourced selection of fine crafts.
For many, springtime ushers in thoughts of weddings. If you are looking for the perfect wedding venue, the beautiful Ball Ground Botanical Garden or one of the city’s other parks would make the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. Call City Hall at 770-735-2123 for additional information. If you don’t want to chance a pop-up spring shower, the Corner District or Wheeler House may be just what you need. Both venues boast a beautiful setting for indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, family reunions, company gatherings, and so much more.
Another popular springtime destination is the gorgeous Gibbs Garden. The Daffodil Festival begins in early March and runs through mid April, and the Cherry Blossom Colorfest begins in mid March and lasts for two weeks.
After a day of shopping, visiting Gibbs Garden, or planning a beautiful wedding, you will definitely want to grab a bite to eat in one of Ball Ground’s many restaurants. From a quick snack to a full meal to the most delicious sweet treats and hand-dipped ice cream anywhere around, Ball Ground has it all.
Come to Ball Ground! It’s the place to be!
to your business!