As we’ve covered in several Sunbound blog posts, Georgia is one of the most popular places in the entire country to retire. With low taxes and a low cost of living, amazing year-round weather, miles of beaches and plenty of world-class golf courses, as well as some of the best cities in the country to retire to, it’s no wonder that so many people are choosing to call Georgia their retirement home each year. Along with these amazing benefits, Georgia also has some of the best active adult communities in the country, meaning that you’re sure to find an amazing retirement home in the Peach State. Below, find 10 of the most popular communities in Georgia.

Village at Deaton Creek - Hoschton, Georgia

As we covered in our blog post on the most popular active adult communities in the country, the Village at Deaton Creek in Hoschton, Georgia provides for a stunning retirement destination. Located in beautiful suburban Atlanta, the Village at Deaton Creek has over 1,100 homes and is known for its gorgeous 35,000 square foot clubhouse, which features world class amenities and serves as the location for a host of social gatherings like fitness or cooking classes. The Village at Deaton Creek also boasts a resort-style pool and many tennis and pickleball courts, meaning you’ll always have plenty to do in Georgia’s plentiful sunshine. One cool, unique feature that residents love is the playground on-site that is specially designed for grandkids, making sure their visits are always a blast.  

Glenhaven at Ridgewalk - Woodstock, Georgia

Located in Woodstock, Georgia - a suburb of Atlanta roughly 30 miles north of the downtown area - Glenhaven at Ridgewalk is a popular new community with roughly 130 single-family homes. Glenhaven is a gated community with high end amenities like a 4,100 square foot clubhouse, a swimming pool, and pickleball courts. Glenhaven’s convenient location near Woodstock provides easy access not only to local favorites like Olde Hope Mill Park, but by being just outside Atlanta, Glenhaven also provides easy access to all the amenities of Atlanta like its world-class healthcare facilities or bustling international airport. 

Del Webb at Lake Oconee - Greensboro, Georgia

Heading east from Atlanta we find another incredibly popular community, Del Webb at Lake Oconee located in Greensboro, Georgia, a town situated roughly between the larger cities of Atlanta to its west, Athens to its north, and Augusta to its east. You can probably tell from the name, but the feature that makes Del Webb at Lake Oconee so popular is the fact that the community is situated directly on Lake Oconee, Georgia’s second biggest lake. Along with private access to the lake, and all its water-based activities, the community also boasts 374 miles of shoreline. 

Glynshyre - Dallas, Georgia

Another very popular and newly built community is Glynshyre in Dallas, Georgia. Glynshyre has 104 single family homes, with floor plans ranging from 2 to 4 bedrooms. Glynshyre is located in Paulding County, Georgia, which provides easy access to both Atlanta to its east, as well as all the beauty of Georgia’s mountains and state forests which surround it to the west and north. In addition to the natural beauty, the area around Dallas also has countless amazing golf courses. Along with easy access to all of the entertainment and amenities that Atlanta has to offer, Glynshyre has a 2,000 square foot clubhouse and resort-style pool with a covered patio.

Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes - Hoschton, Georgia

Opened in 2020, Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes has fast become one of the most popular active adult communities in Georgia. Set on over 940 acres of beautiful land, Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes offers an amazing array of resort-style amenities including the largest private pickleball facility in Georgia, with over 30 courts and viewing areas. Cresswind also has an amazing clubhouse and pool with a fitness facility and full time activity director. And when you’re ready for a little nightlife, Cresswind Georgia is conveniently located between Georgia entertainment hubs Athens and Atlanta. 

Sun City Peachtree - Griffin, Georgia

Continuing to make our way around the suburbs of Atlanta we find Sun City Peachtree in Griffin, Georgia, located roughly an hour south of Atlanta. Along with its offering of gorgeous one-level homes that are perfect for retirement, Sun City Peachtree boasts a truly impressive number of amenities, including an 18 hole golf course right on the property. But the activities don’t end on the golf course, as Sun City Peachtree has a wide array of activities from its clubhouse with both indoor and outdoor pools, to the community’s fully operational Peachtree Playhouse Theater.  

Soleil Laurel Canyon - Canton, Georgia

Soleil Laurel Canyon is a beautiful, gated active adult community located on 500 acres of wooded land in the foothills of northern Georgia. Soleil Laurel Canyon provides the perfect retirement location for lovers of the outdoors, with the local Fairways of Canton golf course winding its way through the property as well as countless walking trails and even a 3.5 acre lake that is perfect for fishing (not to mention the beautiful lakeside amphitheater). And this is to say nothing of the beautiful mountain views that form the backdrop of every day at Soleil Laurel Canyon.

Grandview at Gateway - Jasper, Georgia

If you like the sound of mountain views, then you’ll definitely love the next community on our list: Grandview at Gateway in Jasper, Georgia. Nicknamed “the First Mountain City,” Jasper, Georgia is located roughly 50 miles north of Atlanta in the north Georgia mountains, surrounded by beautiful hikes and some amazing local wineries. And while there’s plenty to do in and around Jasper, Grandview at Gateway offers its own impressive set of amenities, including a dog park, a community garden and a community lake, and a resort style pool and clubhouse.‍

The Orchards of Central Park - Cumming, Georgia

The Orchards of Central Park are located in Cumming, Georgia next to Central Park in Forsyth County (so close, in fact, that there is a sidewalk leading directly from the community into the park itself). Featuring 160 active adult homes, the Orchards of Central Park was built by the Orchards Group, one of Atlanta’s most well-known and best respected active adult community builders. This experience means that the Orchards Group is well-positioned to build homes meant specifically with active adults in mind, including such features as stepless entries and extra wide doorways. 

Courtyards at Hickory Flat - Canton, Georgia

Built by Traton Homes, a locally-owned and well-regarded builder operating in the Atlanta area since 1971, Courtyards at Hickory Flat is a popular, 64-home community located in Canton in the northwest of Georgia. The community features spacious homes with two- and three-car garages and large elegant kitchens. In addition, each home also features its own private courtyard, perfect for enjoying those warm Georgia evenings. 

While these 10 communities represent 10 of Georgia’s most popular active adult communities, there’s no shortage of amazing active adult communities in Georgia.

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