Now one of “The World’s 100 Most Important Places,” according to Time Magazine, it’s open for tours and nightly stargazing.

Hazel Green is a wide spot in the road, home to about 65 families. Like most small towns, it has seen better days. Now vacant buildings and empty lots line the main drag.

Gainesville's area rate in January, however, was significantly lower than the statewide average for Georgia in January, which ...