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Quality of Life

homes at least 21 percent less than those in the
surrounding counties. Median gross rent is also
nearly $200 cheaper per month in Coweta County
than in neighboring areas (Source: US Census
Bureau Quickfacts 2015).
Entertainment and recreation activities
abound in Coweta County. From parks and
outdoor facilities staffed by the Coweta County
Recreation Department to a flourishing art
scene, Coweta County residents have an
abundance of entertainment choices. Residents
can get active at the skating rink or sit back
and relax at three local movie theatres. The
Coweta County Recreation Department offers
athletic fields for soccer, softball, baseball,
football and more, and some complexes
Walking Dead Museum include playgrounds, tennis courts and even
weight rooms. The department also offers
What I love about Coweta County
to take advanced career-technical education Residents enjoy a high quality of life a large array of classes such as baton,
programs, dual enroll and complete significant at a fraction of the cost in Coweta painting, cheerleading, aerobics and
post-secondary credentials from West Georgia County, but still with access to all more. Other outdoor recreation
Technical College while in high school, and the same excellent amenities. “One of the in the area includes
practice their skills at internships at more than The area’s cost of living things I like best about Chattahoochee Bend
200 local employer work sites. is 5.8 percent lower Coweta is how well everyone State Park and
And with its ideal location as part of than the U.S. average works together to make this a
metro Atlanta, Coweta County has access to (Source: Sperling’s Best great place to live.” various walking
reputable institutions such as the University Places). This is reflected - Andy Miller, trails throughout
of West Georgia and West Georgia Technical in the area’s housing market. the county.
College right in its backyard, and other notable Coweta County’s median home PrintSource Coweta County is
universities including Mercer, Georgia State, price in 2015 was $181,000 compared home to many beautiful private
Emory, Brewton Parker College, and more just a to Fayette County at $229,500 and Fulton and public golf courses able to
short drive away. County at $241,300; making Coweta County’s accommodate any skill level. The most

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