Onion rings, 2008
Cherry Log’s story
171 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 4 maps from 1935 on.
- 1855Cherry Log is settled
Cherry LogGA
Is Cherry Log a good place to live?
Of the 265 Georgia towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Cherry Log. We don’t grade Cherry Log yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Cherry Log stand out
Where Cherry Log beats most towns.
Getting set up
Moving to Cherry Log: who provides what
Cherry Log is unincorporated, so Gilmer County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAmicalola Electric Member13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHidden Lake water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGilmer CountyGilmer County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGilmer County Board of Voter RegistrationGilmer County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code3052230522 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cherry Log.
Housing
Homes in Cherry Log are worth about $482K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Cherry Log home is worth about $482,000, about the same as a year ago, 46% above the Georgia typical home.
$482KZillow home value
Typical home value
Cherry Log$482K
Georgia$329K
−0.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Cherry Log
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Cherry Log has mild winters and pleasant summers
Cherry Log has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Of the 265 Georgia towns we compare, none has a lower January low than Cherry Log.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–52°
Spring44–70°
Summer62–85°
Fall46–71°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Fewer of Cherry Log’s adults report frequent mental distress than in the typical Georgia or U.S. town
12% of adults report frequent mental distress in Cherry Log, below both Georgia’s towns (19%) and U.S. towns (17%). 29% of adults feel lonely in Cherry Log. No town among the 262 in Georgia we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Cherry Log.
| Cherry Log | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 19% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 54% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
15 better8 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Cherry Log | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.1% | 15% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.1% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 15.9% | 7% |
Blue Ridge Medical Center
9.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 53 attractions →Brasstown Bald and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Cherry Log. Close and well known come first.
33 mi MountainBrasstown Bald
15 mi National forestChattahoochee–Oconee National Forest
17 mi WaterfallAmicalola Falls
35 mi State parkNew Echota
18 mi State parkFort Mountain State Park
38 mi WaterfallAnna Ruby FallsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Brasstown Bald: Unknown, Public domain · Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest: Thomson200, CC0 · Amicalola Falls: Jsfouche, CC BY-SA 3.0 · New Echota: Cculber007 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Mountain State Park: Thomson200, CC0 · Anna Ruby Falls: Jsfouche, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cherry Log
14pages on Cherry Log
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Cherry Log; the nearest are
Questions about Cherry Log
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cherry Log, GA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Cherry Log yet; the figures below are still real.