Lake Arrowhead, Waleska, Georgia, in the northwest section of Cherokee County, is a "one-of-a-kind" mountain and lake community nestled in the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains of North Georgia just an hours drive north of Atlanta. Its 540-acre spring-fed lake, known for its shimmering crystal clear waters, is the focal point of the community. Residents enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, sailing, and other recreational activities on the lake. A Marina is available for those that want to keep their boat on the lake. The Outfitters Center provides boat rentals for those that prefer to rent a boat for the day. Starting Saturday, March 21, KYSC will offer sailing lessons on a regular basis throughout the Summer and into the Fall. Basic Smallboat Sailing, Keelboat Sailing, and Coastal Cruising will be offered.
Vast woodlands, mountain ridges, valleys, lakes, streams and protected wetlands make up the 8000 acres that is home to 1200 residences. Meandering throughout this scenic landscape is the "new" 18-hole Highland Championship Golf Course which opened last Fall 2008 to rave reviews. For those that are more inclined, there are 8 miles of designated hiking trails wandering along the creeks and lakeshores. The lake trail will traverse the proposed Town Center which will be a mixed-use development with flats, shops, restaurants, convenience stores, and more. The Nature Trail criss-crosses flowing rocky streams and leads you through a wooded wonderland.
The current Swim/Tennis Center at Red Cloud Park was updated in 2000. The unique, oversized "arrowhead" shaped pool is home to our community swim team and enjoyed by all. The gazebo with picnic area makes this location great for family gatherings, especially on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day Weekends. There are four lighted hardcourt tennis courts used by all levels of tennis players. Organized play is available on a daily basis. Lake Arrowhead is home to the USTA Mountain League Mixed Doubles Champions. The Red Cloud Park facility will be expanded to ten courts at a future date. Private tennis lessons are available, as are the Wednesday Doubles Game Improvement Drills in the Spring and early Fall. Resident tennis players participate in regular Round Robins on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The best is yet to come! The Great Festival Park still plans a one-acre, free-form fantasy pool area on the 40-acre site. The Grand Pavillion will house a game room, arts & crafts area, children's outdoor theater, and a snackbar. A spacious play lawn, playground with tumble hill, basketball court, and batting cage along with a fantastic lap pool have already been completed. This will be one of the finest and most complete swim park facilities of its kind in metro Atlanta.
In the Spring of 2008, model homes were made available for viewing by the public. This was the beginning of Phase II development at Lake Arrowhead. New home sales activity is off to a great start in 2009. For those that want to "go green", Earth Craft homes are available. Contact RE Associates for more information.
A wide variety of architectural styles are available at present - from soft, rustic contemporary homes to Craftsman-style homes; cottage-style to traditional. Exteriors vary from cedar, brick, stone, or the new hardi-plank siding. There is a price range for every buyer. Mountain cottages range from $120,000 to $250,000. More traditional homes currently average in the $300,000 range. Choose from privately wooded lots, mountainview lots, golf view and golf course lots, lakeview and lake front lots.
Children attend school at R. M. Moore Elementary, Teasley Middle School, and Cherokee High School.
Lake Arrowhead is in close proximity to the town of Waleska, home of Reinhardt College, The Funk Heritage Center and the Falany Arts Center.
