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Why lack of affordable housing in Hall County is such a crisis

Crews lay sod at the new 784-home Del Webb Chateau Elan in Braselton as its first phase off Thompson Mill Road in South Hall is complete. Home prices start at $274,990. - photo by Scott Rogers

12212019 DELWEBB 2.jpg — Crews lay sod at the new 784-home Del Webb Chateau Elan in Braselton as its first phase off Thompson Mill Road in South Hall is complete. Home prices start at $274,990. - photo by Scott Rogers

The Times

Updated: Dec 30, 2019, 6:28 PM

Published: Dec 29, 2019, 12:45 AM

A study of housing in Gainesville and Hall County has found many families are cost-burdened by their rent or their mortgage, few affordable options exist and there is a “missing middle,” or a shortage of housing for middle-income families.

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Glamping proposal off Lake Lanier calls for campground, event center

A proposal featuring "glamping sites and an event center is proposed in Hall County off Lake Lanier. Photo from Hall County planning documents

04052025 GLAMPING 1.png — A proposal featuring "glamping sites and an event center is proposed in Hall County off Lake Lanier. Photo from Hall County planning documents

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The Times

Updated: Apr 4, 2025, 6:37 PM

Published: Apr 4, 2025, 6:27 PM

“Glamping” could come to a heavily wooded corner of Hall County off Lake Lanier.

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