Cohutta, GA

Cohutta is a small town in the Cohutta Mountains of northeast Georgia. The population was 1,827 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Cohutta area was first settled in 1806 by James and John Cohutta, who were Cherokee Indians. The town was named for them. In 1824, Cohutta became part of the newly formed Macon County. The early economy depended on agriculture and timber production. In 1892, a railroad was built through the area and stimulated growth in the town. Manufacturing also began to develop in Cohutta during this time, including a cotton mill and a shoe factory.

Today, most economic activity in Cohutta revolves around tourism and real estate development. The town has several historic homes that are open to visitors; these include the James Pugh House (c1850), which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and the Samuel Hodge House (c1860), which is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are also several bed-and-breakfasts located in Cohutta, as well as several restaurants and shops catering to tourists.

Real estate development has been an important part of Cahuttas economy for many years now. One reason for this is that there are many beautiful natural areas located within close proximity to town; these include Blue Ridge Mountain Park, Rattlesnake Mountain State Park, Panther Creek Recreation Area, and White Oak Lake Recreation Area among others. Additionally, there are many undeveloped parcels of land available for purchase or lease within close proximity to town; these properties can be used for residential or commercial purposes alike.

There are currently three major real estate developers operating in Cohutta: Blue Ridge Properties LLC., Greenbriar Properties LLC., and North Georgia Properties LLC.. These companies have developed numerous residential subdivisions throughout town over the past few years; some examples include Timber Cove Estates (developed by Blue Ridge Properties LLC.), Eagle's Landing (developed by Greenbriar Properties LLC.), Stonegate Estates (developed by North Georgia Properties LLC.), Whispering Pines Estates (developed by North Georgia Properties LLC.), Wildflower Meadows (developed by Blue Ridge Properties LLC.), Willowbrook Estates (developed by Greenbriar Properties LLC.), Windy Hill Estates (developed by North Georgia Properties LLCC), Woodlands at Stonegate( developed jointly by Blue Ridge PropertySLLC&North GeorgiaPropertiesLLC), Whispering Pines II( developed jointlybyBlueRidgePropertySLLC&GreenbriarPropertySLCC) ,and more recently Forest Hills( developed jointlybyBlueRidgePropertySLLC&North GeorgiaPropertiesLLC).