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Clarkesville is a city in the state of georgia with a population of roughly 12,465. It is in Habersham County, Georgia the Cornelia, GA core-based statistical areas (CBSA), Its Zip codes include 30523 .
Clarkesville is a small town located in the northeast corner of Georgia. The population was just over 2,000 in 2010 and has been growing at a rate of about 10% per year. Clarkesville is located in Towns County and has a humid subtropical climate. The average temperature is around 73 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer and around 38 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. The median home price in Clarkesville was just over $100,000 as of September 2011.
The primary industry in Clarkesville is agriculture, with crops such as cotton, soybeans, corn, and tobacco being grown. However, there has been a recent trend towards tourism due to the many attractions that are available in the area, including nearby Lake Lanier National Recreation Area and Brasstown Bald National Park. There are also several small businesses that provide services to tourists such as restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts.
There are currently two schools operating in Clarkesville: one pre-school through eighth grade school and one high school (grades 9-12). Both schools have a combined enrollment of about 100 students. In addition to these schools, there are also several churches that serve the community. There is no hospital or medical center located within Clarkesville; patients must travel to larger cities such as Gainesville or Atlanta for treatment.