from the southeast, through the center of town before merging with State Route 5/Ball Ground Highway to travel north out of the city. The nearest airport is the Cherokee County Regional Airport, a small public-use airport with a single asphalt runway located in unincorporated Ball Ground from downtown Ball Ground, roughly halfway between the cities of Ball Ground and Canton. The closest major airport is Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is from Ball Ground. Georgia Northeastern Railroad is a freight rail that runs through and has a stop in Ball Ground. The Ball Ground rail stop is a dedicated team track within the city. Utilities The city's water department manages the water supply via a pumped well system. Sewage treatment within the city is also managed by the city government. Municipal solid waste is handled by Waste Management, a private company under contract with the city government. Health care There is a Northside Hospital-affiliated specialty care facility in Ball Ground. Within the city of Ball Ground there is one pharmacy, a drug rehabilitation center, and two veterinarians. The closest hospital is Northside Hospital Cherokee, from Ball Ground Notable people Keith R. Blackwell, former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia Russ Lyon, professional baseball player Garland F. Pinholster, Oglethorpe University coach and Georgia State legislator References External links Cities in Cherokee County, Georgia Cities in Georgia (U.S. state)