Country land in Georgia
How much good country Georgia has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County Morgan, Edison | 100% | -0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Baker County Newton, Leary | 100% | -1.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Wheeler County Alamo, Scotland | 100% | -1.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Atkinson County Pearson, Axson | 100% | +0.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Miller County Colquitt, Boykin | 100% | -0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Randolph County Cuthbert, Shellman | 100% | -1.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Echols County Echols County consolidated government, Lake Park | 100% | -0.0%/yr | Score a spot |
| Wilcox County Rochelle, Pitts | 100% | +0.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Screven County Sylvania, Hiltonia | 100% | +0.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Clinch County Homerville, Du Pont | 100% | +0.4%/yr | Score a spot |
Growing fast (2.5%+ a year since 2020; today's country can become tomorrow's suburb): Union County, Long County, Effingham County, Bryan County, Greene County, Dawson County, Jasper County, Monroe County.
Homeschool rules
Yearly Declaration of Intent to the state by September 1 (or within 30 days of starting). Parent needs a high school diploma or GED. 180 days of 4.5 hours. Yearly written progress report kept at home; nationally standardized test every 3 years from the end of 3rd grade, results kept at home.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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