North of Atlanta in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, Cherokee County offers scenic surroundings and lively downtowns. Woodstock and Canton feature walkable streets with restaurants, breweries and events, while Holly Springs and Ball Ground add a small-town feel. Lake Allatoona, the Etowah River and Blankets Creek trails provide boating, paddling and mountain biking. I-575 connects to I-75 and the metro. Homes range from townhomes and lake-area properties to golf communities and acreage.