Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and known as the “Poultry Capital of the World” because of its large number of poultry processing plants. In the heart of the business district, Downtown Gainesville is home to a number of boutique and second-generation specialty stores, a wide variety of restaurants, including Cork It for all of the Wine and Charcuterie lovers, Scott’s Downtown for an amazing fine dining experience, and Avocados for fresh American Classics. Entertaining and vibrant downtown nightlife make Gainesville a unique place to live. The woodland refuge and museum at Elachee Nature Science Center are located adjacent to the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve and Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center. The arts abound at The Arts Council, located in the transformed CSX railroad depot and at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center, located on Historic Green Street. Northeast Georgia Medical Center offers a full range of healthcare services through its hospital system to Gainesville and its surrounding areas.
