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    Public safety top priority
    for county first responders

    These are the men and women who never sleep. The first responders. The ones who run toward trouble. The dedicated employees of the various Public Safety Agencies in Haralson County , committed to protecting the safety and security of all who live and work in our county or come here to visit.

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    County history rooted in
    vineyards since the 1800s

    Georgia was once one of the largest producers of wine in the United States, all because of a little area in Haralson County and the determination of a group of Hungarian immigrates. The craft of making wine has returned to the place it all started and Haralson is becoming a destination for wine lovers once again as part of the Georgia Wine Trail

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    Haralson County. Historic.
    Friendly. A place to call home.

    Enjoy a day riding through the countryside, stop by a local farm and purchase home grown products or visit an art gallery, museum, music hall, veteran's park or a host of other places unique to Haralson County like the 1871 Little Creek one room schoolhouse in Buchanan. Don't forget to stop by and shop with a local business owner or enjoy a home-cooked meal.

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    Great schools are just one
    more good reason to live here

    Haralson County has a wealth of natural resources, none as important as our children. With two great public school systems, we take education seriously; constantly striving to develop lifelong learners by ensuring access to quality education, giving every child the tools needed to succeed in life. Talented teachers, dedicated administrators, successful sports programs, interesting extracurricular activities and a committment to excellence make our schools one good reason to live in Haralson County.

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    Haralson County. A Great
    Place to locate your business

    Haralson County boasts a strong economy with a growing and skilled work force and easy access to major markets. We embrace positive growth and change. Our county government is business friendly and we have a strong Chamber of Commerce to assist businesses both large and small.

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Welcome to Haralson County, Georgia

Haralson County, the state's 113th county, is located in northwest Georgia, on the border with Alabama, and covers 282 square miles. Created in 1856 from parts of Carroll and Polk counties, it was named after Hugh A. Haralson, a U.S. congressman, and state legislator. Haralson is home to nearly 30,000 people.

With four incorporated towns, a major hospital, a local technical college, two public school systems, and public safety protection, Haralson County offers residents and visitors a quality of life in a rural setting yet close to major interstates and airports.

Enjoy a day riding through the countryside, stop by a local farm and purchase homegrown products or visit an art gallery, museum, music hall, veteran's park, or a host of other places unique to Haralson County. Don't forget to stop by and shop with a local business owner or enjoy a home-cooked meal.

Haralson County is the perfect place to live, work, and play.

 

 

Courthouse Operations Closed from Thursday @5pm until Monday @8am

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Candidates who Qualified for Office

2023 Property Tax Credit

In March of this year Governor Brian Kemp along with the General Assembly of the State of Georgia enacted the Homestead Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) program, in accordance with O.C.G.A §36-89-1. This is a One-Time tax reduction program for all eligible homeowners who have an approved Homestead Exemption in place on their primary place of residence.

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Link For Review Notice

Haralson County has reviewed the Department of Community Affair's Analysis of Impediments and is providing the following link for review:

Review Link

Notice of Public Hearing - Employment Incentive Program Application

 

NOTICE OF COMPUTATION & CANVASSING OF ELECTION RETURNS

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-492, notice is hereby given that the computation and canvassing of the returns of votes cast in the MAY 21, 2024 General Primary will take place in the Office of Haralson County Board of Elections & Registration on MAY 21, 2024 beginning at 7:00pm. This 10th day of MAY, 2024.

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Meetings and Events

What's Happening in Haralson

We encourage everyone to participate in County government, and community events. As a resident, you can take an active role in shaping Haralson County government policies, programs and decisions. Please check regularly for upcoming events.

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Agendas and Minutes

Download Minutes and Agendas

View current agendas and minutes for all boards and commissions. Previous years' agendas and minutes can be found in the Document Center. Adobe Reader may be required to view some documents

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Haralson Online

Make Payments, View Tax Bills

Haralson County makes it easy to take care of county business online. Pay your property taxes or water bill, renew your vehicle tags and view property tax information right here, online.

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Explore All of Haralson County

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    Milltown Music Hall

    Home to quality wholesome entertainment covering multiple music genres ranging from Tanya Tucker, The Oak Ridge Boys, John Berry, and Exile.

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    Fried Pie Festival

    In a unique twist on festivals, Haralson County celebrates the humble Fried Pie each September with its signature event being a Fried Pie Cook-Off.

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    The Possum Drop

    The holiday season comes to a close with the annual New Year's Eve Possum Drop in downtown Tallapoosa with live entertainment and fireworks. Yes, Possum Drop.

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    Textile Trail

    To honor the textile history of Haralson County, the West Georgia Textile trail provides a glimpse at how Bremen became "the Clothing Center of the South."

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    Historic Courthouse

    Built in 1891 on the square in downtown Buchanan, the historic Haralson County Courthouse is one of Georgia's oldest working courthouses.

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    The Wine Trail

    The craft of making wine has returned to the place it all started. Haralson County was once the center for winemaking in Georgia thanks to Hungarian immigrants.

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