Northwest of Atlanta, Paulding County offers a quieter setting with room to spread out. Historic downtown Dallas features local shops and restaurants, and Hiram serves as a convenient retail hub. The Silver Comet Trail passes through the county, attracting walkers, runners and cyclists, while Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site preserves wooded trails and history. Highways such as US-278 and GA-61 link to I-20 and I-75. Homes include newer subdivisions, established neighborhoods and rural acreage.