Gratis, Georgia

Gratis is an unincorporated community in Walton County, Georgia United States. The community is located between the cities of Monroe and Winder. The community's main intersection is at Gratis and Mt. Vernon Roads.

Economy

The economy of Gratis exists predominantly by commuting with the nearby cities of Monroe and Winder. Along with some limited agriculture and livestock there is a single outlet/filling station in the community, locally referred to as “The Gratis Store”.[1]

In an earlier time, nearby was the Sims Mill powered by a water pond. Most likely, the mill ground corn and wheat for corn meal and flour. Near the pond was the site of an earlier Creek Indian encampment.

Religion

The sole church or religious facility in Gratis is Center Hill Baptist Church, which burned down during the 1950s and was rebuilt.[2]

Education

Gratis's educational system is run by the Walton County Board of Education. The schools in the local district are Monroe Elementary, Carver Middle School, and Monroe Area High School.[3] Residents also have the choice of three small private schools, George Walton Academy, Loganville Christian Academy, and Faith Academy.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://web.userinstinct.com/13122771-gratis-store-the.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.chbcgratis.org
  3. ↑ https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=107834254880288502684.00000112c4549719fc920&om=1&ll=33.817663,-83.798218&spn=0.154313,0.275345&z=12
  4. ↑ http://www.privateschoolreview.com/county_high_schools/stateid/GA/county/13297

Coordinates: 33°52′57″N 83°39′48″W / 33.88250°N 83.66333°W / 33.88250; -83.66333

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