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Just 45 minutes north of Atlanta, Georgia is a private gated community named The BIG CANOE® Community. This gated community has 24 hour security. With elevations up to 3150', this area has the closest mountains to Atlanta and to all of Florida. Presently The BIG CANOE® Community has 1,365 single family homes completed, 850 of which are permanent residents, 220 condominium and cluster homes and 100 homes under construction.
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An interdenominational chapel, is at the heart of the community. Sunday services and weekly Bible Studies are held there. Many non chapel-related activities are held at the adjoining Broyles Community Center. The schools and youth programs are superb and comprehensive.
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6200 acres comprise The BIG CANOE® Community - 30% has been set aside for greenbelts and recreational areas. All 80 miles of roads are paved and utilities are underground to maintain the natural beauty of the community. CATV is available to every homesite.
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There are 3 lakes on the property; two for boating and fishing and one for swimming. The BIG CANOE® Community Marina for Pontoons & Racks for Canoe Storage. No gasoline motors are permitted.
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The Sconti Golf Course, designed by Joe Lee, is rated among the top 27-hole golf courses in Georgia. Nine new holes recently opened for play. The Duffers Club is centrally located for golfers and serves great burgers and snacks. There is a driving range, putting green, and one of the best teaching pros in the country.
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The BIG CANOE® Community has a full range of tennis facilities: two indoor courts, five outdoor hard courts (3 of them lighted for night play) and 3 clay courts. We have a full-time teaching and activities staff and a full schedule of events for adults and children.
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The swim club features an Olympic size pool, a beach with a volleyball net, a rock slide, a concession stand, picnic area, paddle boats and canoes. A massive renovation was completed in spring of 2001, which included the completion of a new multi-million dollar health and fitness center with an indoor lap pool.
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A variety of nature trails, including a 400 acre Nature Valley, are maintained for jeeps and hikers. Points of interest along the trails include a log cabin and two waterfalls, as well as a beautiful array of native flora and fauna. The BIG CANOE® Community is a wildlife preserve.
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You can enjoy eating at the Sconti Clubhouse overlooking the Lake without ever leaving The BIG CANOE® Community. The Country Store is also centrally located in Wolfscratch Village for your convenience. It's a complete grocery store that also features gifts and a wine shop.
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911 service is available in The BIG CANOE® Community with a landing area for medical helicopters. The closest hospital is Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper.
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The BIG CANOE® Community has it's own United States Post Office.
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The BIG CANOE® Community Amenities, Greenbelt Areas, Roads, Security, Restaurants, are all owned by the Big Canoe Property Owners Association. |
