Appalachian Country Living October November 2018

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As I try to remember exactly what Maxine & Billy Zoom and I did this summer– nothing much comes to mind except– pay vet bills. After a second surgery to remove a mass on her side that just would not heal, my vet recommended I take Maxine to a canine dermatology specialist. Several tests and biopsies later, the diagnosis was autoimmune disease. Oh Boy. Let’s just say that the surgery, biopsies, exams and drug prices wiped me out.

While all of this may seem somewhat grim– I’ve never seen Maxine look better! She’s trimmed down, her coat is thick and full, her eyes are happy, she’s more engaged– she’s bright and alert all over. Heck- maybe I should start taking those drugs too, ha! That said I feel lucky that my little old cabin is paid off (thanks Mom!) and that I can afford the vet bills even if it means that- YES! We all enjoyed our stay at home budget summer! Oh- and Billy Zoom is such a good boy.

Can you believe it’s October? Yep. It’s Apple Time. Lots of folks come up this way to get fresh apples, go to festivals, drive through the leaf colored landscape and dream about moving here. Doesn’t everyone do that while on vacation? Sure we all do- but are you ready to take the leap?

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Covered Bridge Estates offers secluded or mountain view lots and move-in ready homes– right here in the heart of our GA wine & apple country, and so close to the quaint town of Ellijay. Enjoy restaurants, antique shops, golfing and local culture.

Lake Arrowhead, a little further south, offers a lake and golf community with properties to accommodate a variety of living styles from lots, to single story homes and soon to come townhomes. A lovely community with all the lake living amenities one could ever want.

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As always- you’ll find events, festivals, culture and kid related stuff to do here in the north Georgia Mountains in our calendar section, so have at it.

Happy Fall Y’ All!

Hunting season is again upon us. Generally Maxine & Billy are not allowed out on their own starting with bow season in September through gun season ending in January. However- from here on out- they wear these day-glo orange buffs that I made a few years back. Hopefully this helps. Obviously from their pouting, stink faces, these two Rascapalians don’t agree!

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Hibachi? Check! Okinawa, provides one of the most entertaining shows at their many Hibachi tables. Have one of their top-notch chefs cook your dinner right at your table! Kids of all ages love the show.

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Japanese Dishes? Check! In addition to the Hibachi or Sushi bar, Okinawa has booth seating for a quieter, more intimate dinning experience. Choose anything on the extensive menu– from appetizers, soups & salads, to tempura, and noodle & rice dishes.

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Walleye! It’s What’s for Dinner!

Outdoor Adventure Editor Greg Dunn Hits Lake Blue Ridge Armed with a Watermelon Colored Plastic Worm

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The weather here in the Blue Ridge has been incredible. Crisp mornings, bluebird skies, and beautiful fall colors really make you want to get out and do whatever it is you like to do. Having plenty of work to keep me busy through the weekend, I had to make the tough decision to take a break from work. As luck would have it, I got a call from my buddy Destin LeSesne (AKA Bass Pro) inviting me out for a couple hours of fishing. How could I say no? Free afternoon, plenty of sunshine and a Ranger Bass Boat– I really can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday with the guys.

Lake Blue Ridge is not the easiest lake to fish. Its deep, clear waters and lack of shallow structure requires some know-how to be successful. Know-how coupled with the right equipment is even better.

Water temperatures are lower which tends to make bass less active. Instead of looking for shady cover, they’re often found near rocky banks with lots of sunshine.

We headed out toward the middle of the lake looking for secondary points that were in the sun. I decided to fish a Texas-rigged, watermelon-colored plastic worm, while Destin decided to try a crank bait. As usual, ole Bass-Pro yanks in the first of many Spotted Bass.

A few minutes later, Bang! Another one a couple minutes later, Smack!

What gives? Not a single strike for yours truly. Oh well, I really didn’t care. More than anything, it was just good to be out there.

After a couple more Spots Destin hooks into something big. Pretty convinced he was fighting a good size Bass, Destin brings the fish up to the boat. I grabbed the net, scooped it up, revealing a nice sized Walleye!

Sweet! I have tried to catch Walleye ever since I moved here and have only caught two, so this was a treat to say the least. These northern freshwater members of the Perch family (not Pike or Pickerel) have lived in Lake Blue Ridge for years due to its depth and

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Bass Pro Destin LeSesne with the elusive Walleye and Spotted Bass, below.

cooler temperatures.

It’s a great habitat for these toothy predators but catching them is rare. This is partially due to the fact that most sport fishermen in the area are focused on Bass fishing but it also has to do with the behavior patterns of the fish. Certain times of the year like late spring, Walleye migrate toward the headwaters of the lake to feed and spawn. I’ve talked to a few locals that claim to have had success around spawning time, but the rest of the year they have little luck. Walleye prefer cold deep water most of the year and travel close to the bottom feeding on smaller fish. What makes them more elusive is the fact that they can cover lots of ground in a day. Scientists who study Walleye in the Great Lakes Region have recorded them traveling up to 15 miles a day. So if a fish is constantly on the move in deep dark water– then it’s probably going to be harder to catch.

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Aside from the fact that the Walleye is just a cool fish, it’s apparently the best tasting of all freshwater fish. I’ve heard this my whole life but have never had a chance to taste one– that is– until yesterday. With four good-sized fish in the Livewell, it was time to head in. I released the three Bass and kept the Walleye. Since it’s just Carrie and myself for dinner, there was no reason to take more fish than we needed.

Having never cleaned a Walleye, I did some research and found that most people fillet and deep-fry their fish. Lacking a great fillet knife, I decided to clean it like a trout. Adding butter, salt, pepper and a little cornmeal, Carrie baked it at 375 degrees in an iron skillet for about 1520 minutes. Superb! That was hands down, the best fish I have ever eaten. I’m definitely going to have to find way to be more proficient at catching these elusive fish. I’m hooked!

Bass-Pro Destin LeSesne runs a guide service out of Lake Blue Ridge Marina. I fish with him quite a bit and rarely go home empty handed.

He knows this lake as well as, or better than anyone around, so if you want to “catch” and not just fish, look him up. ACLM

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Seiridium Canker of Leyland Cypress Landscape & Garden Editor Kevin Johnson Talks About Diagnosing and Treating one of Our Landscape Favorites

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Leyland Cypress, x Cupressocyparis leylandii, is a very common and popular landscape tree used throughout the Appalachian area. This coniferous evergreen is often used for screens and hedges due to its fast growing nature. Leyands can easily grow 4-5 feet in a year. They have been relatively easy to care for with little to no disease problems except maybe the rare bagworm infestation. Things have certainly changed. We receive as many calls from folks concerned about Leyland Cypress as we do for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. As the Leyland Cypress is commonly found in our landscapes, it’s important to understand what’s happening to them.

Several years ago I attended an industry conference. During one of the seminars the speaker from U.G.A covered Seiridium Canker of Leyland Cypress. This was the first time I heard of this disease. Over the next few months I started paying attention to Leyland Cypress and things became very apparent. A tree that was virtually maintenance free was in trouble.

Seiridium Canker is possibly the most damaging disease affecting Leylands damaging small newly planted specimens and large mature trees alike. Cankers, which appear as sunken darkish brown or purplish patches on the bark, form on stems and branches causing dieback.

Often homeowners mistake the cankers for bark boring insects, sadly, this is hardly ever the case. Dead branches turn brown and disease spores rapidly spread to uninfected parts of the Cypress or to uninfected trees by rainwater and irrigation. Seiridium Canker can also be spread through pruning.

Currently there are no chemical control measures to treat Seiridium Canker so spraying fungicides on infected trees simply doesn’t work.

We do recommend pruning out infected limbs, although pruning is sometimes impossible on very large/tall Leylands. As always, be sure to sterilize your loppers or pruning tools between cuts using a 1 to 9 bleach – water solution.

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Leyland cypress (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) is a graceful, rapidly growing evergreen tree that is adapted for growth within the 6-10a USDA hardiness zones. The tree will ultimately attain a majestic height of up to 40 feet.

Planting too close together and in poorly drained soils, Leyland cypress is prone to root rot and several damaging canker diseases, especially during periods of prolonged drought. Disease management is a consideration for Leyland cypress.

to tree as easily. Avoiding stress by watering Leylands during times of significant drought and avoiding tree wounding also helps to reduce the risk of infection. The good news is I’ve seen very mature Leyland’s develop Seiridium Canker and continue to survive.

There are also several other cankers and root rot issues affecting the Leyland Cypress that may present to the homeowner as Seiridium Canker.

Therefore, it’s always important to get the right diagnosis so that you can address the problem correctly. ACLM

For additional reading on this subject visit: http://extension.uga.edu http://www.ces.ncsu.edu

Kevin Johnson is the owner of Green Leaf Lawn and Ornamental, LLC, based in Blue Ridge.

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Dawsonville’s Around Back at Rocky’s Place Gallery Celebrates 17 Years of Awesome Folk Art

WORDS : ROBIN BLAN PHOTOS: CAITLYN CARR

It all started with a single face jug! The owners of Around Back at Rocky’s Place, Tracey Burnette and Robin Blan, became collectors nearly 30 years ago.

What started out as a face jug obsession quickly lead to an obsession with other pottery forms, and then spread to paintings, woodcarvings, metal pieces, and so forth. With such a wide collection, Robin and Tracey were asked to be pickers for a couple of galleries in the Atlanta area. Then, collecting reached a new high when they discovered the work of John “Cornbread” Anderson. The folk art train doesn’t end there, but speeds up at a breakneck pace when the two established Around Back at Rocky’s Place in 2002. The gallery was born out of a dream and found its way to the backyard lawn mower shed.

Repurposed as a gallery, this shed housed the work of 24 artists at its inception, with Cornbread being the mainstay. The growing list of artists necessitated the need for a much larger gallery space which is adjacent to the original space. Although one can easily see the works of 300+ artists to date, it remains Cornbread who commands the most hanging space.

The gallery prides itself on its quality of work.

Some of what you will find on a visit to the physical gallery or the online website include pottery from the leading folk pottery families in the Southeast, most notably, the Meaders. You will find work by the grandfathers of folk art, R.A. Miller, Howard Finster, Mose Tolliver, and Jimmy Lee Sudduth. A large majority of the gallery’s artists, from all mediums, have works in the Smithsonian and other major museums and collections around the world. Not only will you see work from these masters, but also from new, emerging artists, and everyone in between.

The gallery is not just a place to visit, view, and buy cool artwork, but also a source for

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education. Over the years, Rocky’s Place has hosted art classes with her actual folk artists as teachers and guides for both children and adults.

The gallery has also exhibited and/or shown in art centers around the area, Bowen Center for the Arts, Quinlan Art Center, Atlanta History Center, Roy C. Moore Art Gallery at the University of North Georgia, Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art at Piedmont College, to name a few. Aside from showing at the once annual Folk Fest in Atlanta, the gallery has also shown at other festivals, and at home. In the past, Rocky’s Place has produced the “Saints and Haints” show, “Get Green Art” show, and the “Folk Art Family Reunion.”

That is but a brief history in Around Back at Rocky’s Place’s 16-year run. As they begin their 17th year in October, it is anybody’s wonder what will be in store. We know lots of awesome artwork is in the future. Many folks from all over the United States make Rocky’s Place a destination. Don’t miss your opportunity to come by and see what it’s all about, the Ultimate Folk Art Gallery in the South. Not only will you see the largest collection of Cornbread paintings in the universe, but also stellar pieces by many more folk artists.

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Top: Our entrance gate and greeter “Our Lady of Dawson” by Roy Minshew.

Above Left: David Meaders “100 Years of Making Meaders Pottery 1892-1992” My 1st Face Jug.

Hours: Saturdays,11am-5pm Sundays, 1pm-5pm, And also by appointment.

Center from Top: “A Possum and A Coon on a Trip to the Moon” by Cornbread. “Guinea Hens” by Cornbread. “Lumpkin County School Bus” by Cornbread.

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Creative Lighting in Interior Design Style & Design Editor Cindy Trimble Addresses the Tricky Job of Lighting Our Rustic Mountain Log Homes.

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Lighting design is the one element of interior design that can make or break a beautifully designed interior space. Lighting provides so much more than a simple glow. Subliminally, lighting impacts how we feel and impacts our emotions, our comfort level and our ability to do tasks. Of all elements to be incorporated into a design, lighting is the most important.

Lighting is not something to think about as finishes are being installed. Nor is it simply picking out the fixtures at a local lighting store.

Lighting design starts early in the design process.

Good lighting results from a well thought out process that includes spatial function analysis, determination of types of lighting needed for each area, layout and detailing of the lighting plan and finally, selection of fixtures and bulbs.

There are three distinct lighting types involved in lighting design. First is ambient or general illumination. This is the large overhead chandelier that adds a glow or “ambience” to a room. The second is task lighting that is for lighting a specific task area such as a reading lamp. And the third is accent lighting which illuminates artwork or special architectural features. Within these three types of lighting, there are many design directions you can take within the layout of fixture(s) and fixture selection.

Creative lighting not only provides light, but can add decorative elements to empty space and create the personality of a space. Highly decorative fixtures such as the twig and vine chandeliers in Chester’s animate large spatial voids in rooms but they only provide a soft glow to the space, not enough light to read a menu from. A common mistake is when chandeliers are installed over dining tables with the light sources pointing up preventing adequate light from reaching the table. In this situation, then secondary lighting called task lighting should be added. Recessed or surface mounted mini spots over dining tables on either side of chandeliers to OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

blast the table top with light will work.

Mountain homes with wood interiors that are brown or gray have to have a lot of light. Great rooms with intricate ceilings and beams are too often lit incorrectly. Recessed spot lights on high sloped ceilings create a terrible glare and leave the beautiful wood ceilings in the dark. Light from the recessed downlights in tall vaulted spaces dissipates before reaching the floor area.

These ceilings should be illuminated with up lights from spots that accent the ceilings then add task lighting throughout such as table lamps add blasts of light where you need it.

Chester’s has spot lights strategically placed throughout to illuminate all the art and architectural features. If focal points are scattered throughout a space and illuminated properly then your eye is excited and wanders around the room making the space more interesting.

At Chester’s we hid spot lights in the beams to illuminate the artwork, bar top and the back bar.

These spots also crisscross over the beams giving lots of dramatic light and shadow. The back feature wall is illuminated by high wattage spots

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Top Left: Chester’s bar utilizes all 3 types of lighting: ambient or general, task & accent.

Top Right: A chandelier or pendant is a good example of “ambient lighting” providing general illumination. This pendant lights small powder room in a fanciful way, but is not enough light to put on make-up.

Left: This dining room also has 3 types of lighting. The chandelier provides ambient or general illumination. Tiny adjustable spots on the ceiling illuminate the table top providing task lighting. And recessed strip lights hidden behind the truss give accent lighting.

Above: Refined log home kitchen has all 3 lighting types: chandelier over island, track spots for accent and task, and under counter for task. placed closed to the wall surface on the ceiling plane that “graze” the textured surface creating intense light and shadows on the carved surface mounted on the wall. ACLM Cindy Trimble, ASID is owner of StudioTrimble, Inc. based in Blue Ridge. She is NCIDQ certified and a Georgia Registered Interior Designer.

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Simply Spectacular – Covered Bridge Estates

Offering 1-3 Acre Arboreous Home Sites, with Craftsman-Style Homes in the Premier Gated Community of the North Georgia Mountains

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Welcome! Come on in and be our neighbor!

Ahhhh, there’s nothing quite as inviting as craftsman-style homes – especially those built on private 1-3 acre lots amid the picturesque rolling foothills of Southern Appalachia and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Yet the gated community of Covered Bridge Estates is filled with these charmers, which are designed to be everything one might expect in modern mountain living.

From watching nature come alive as Spring dawns and Summer’s June firefly spectacle takes flight to a brilliant panoramic explosion of Fall colors and the stark silence and grandeur that is Winter on the mountainside – residents of Covered Bridge Estates can witness the gamut of the seasons and indulge in July’s abundance of wild blackberries.

Experience Covered Bridge Estates.

Imagine a picturesque stroll or drive through your community’s own covered bridge. Covered Bridge Estates is cradled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in quaint Ellijay, GA, yet a convenient hour’s drive to the hustle and bustle of Atlanta.

Left: Nearby WhitePath Golf Club offers a picturesque day on the links for area residents and guests alike.

Historic downtown Ellijay has a walkable small-town feel filled with friendly folks. Trek the famous Appalachian Trail and take in amazing vistas, observe wildlife and follow in history’s footsteps.

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Contemporary craftsman-style homes shown here and below, but traditional rustic interiors or blended designs are also available. We customize according to your tastes.

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Sitting on the back porch, gathered in the great room or peeking outside the kitchen window one can’t help but feel a connection with nature – and it feels like home.

These contemporary craftsman-style homes are built with traditional function and form, taking design cues from a forgone era, while blending a modern, bright open look and feel that’s both alluring and relaxing. Covered Bridge Estate homes are designed on an intimate scale with stylish wood details, natural materials, simple, straight lines and plenty of charm and sophistication, which are the hallmarks of age-old craftsman architecture. Adding a contemporary twist with open, flowing spaces, an abundance of light and an affection for nature – you’ll discover the heart and soul of Covered Bridge Estates.

Imagine a sprawling 200-acre wood that’s a peaceful, private respite, lovingly carved from the breathtaking North Georgia Mountains.

This gated community is located in rural North Georgia and boasts hub-like access to Atlanta, Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tenn., Greenville and Spartanburg, S.C. and Asheville, N.C. Existing home floor plans range from 1,6503,100 square feet, but custom floor plans are available. The company is currently breaking ground on three new Covered Bridge Estates homes. Additionally, two recently completed

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Top Left: Wide-open, easy flowing floor plans are what give these craftsman-style homes their contemporary flare.

Bottom Left: Exposed beams, built-ins, columns and natural building materials pay homage to the traditional arts and crafts movement.

Top: Beautifully landscaped lawns blend into wooded surroundings, maintaining much of the area’s rugged beauty.

Above: Sip a glass of sweet tea or a morning cup of Joe from your oh-so-private front porch. homes are available for walk-thru viewing, including one that’s furnished.

“It’s all about quality of life,” said Owner’s Representative and General Contractor, Thomas Jackson.

“We want our residents to come home to a place they love, a place they want to share with family and friends, a place of contentment and comfort. It is home, after all. It should be a refuge. As we are so fond of saying, “Nature makes it beautiful. We make it home.”

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Embrace a strong sense of community at Covered Bridge Estates. For outdoor adventurers, wine enthusiasts, foodies and naturalists, there’s an abundance of small-town whimsy. Hiking trails, meandering streams, custom-built homes and a myriad of lifestyle options from wildlife watching to weekend camping, fishing, river rafting, kayaking and, of course afternoon walks, perhaps even across our covered bridge. Plus, there’s Amicalola Falls State Park, Appalachian hiking trails, Blue Ridge ziplining, horseback trail riding, ChattahoocheeOconee National Forests and Carters Lake to name just a few.

North Georgia is the kind of place where people know their neighbors. The Ellijay Farmers Market on Saturdays is a great place to get acquainted with locals.

In historic Ellijay, the Cornerstone Café serves up some delectable stuffed pancakes, while Whitepath Golf Club is a great place to hit the links. There’s also Tabor House Civil War Museum, great antiquing, bountiful apple houses and various attractions, eateries and businesses, not to mention the Gilmer County Airport, which provides easy private aircraft access.

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Top Right: Modern bathroom fixtures and natural elements are designed to balance the old with the new.

Middle Right: One of our recent sales on a standard homesite situated in the over 200-acre wooded and gated community.

Bottom Right: Historic Flat Creek runs throughout the Covered Bridge Estates community, which only adds to the natural ambiance and allure of this fertile mountain region.

Apple Blossom Festival in May. When there’s a special day, Gilmer Chamber plans ahead with annual celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day, Gilmer County Fair in August, Halloween, Veterans Day and end-of-year festivities with Light Up Ellijay, among others.

Winding down at a local boutique vineyard or winery might be nice. North Georgia is experiencing a robust winery renaissance with more than a dozen producing wineries. Indulge in a tasting or two. At Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery one can sample wine in a chocolate glass! There’s also Cartecay or Engelheim vineyards. Most local vineyards host live music and weekly tasting events. For a unique experience, there’s also the family-run Mercier Orchards, where you can take in the sights and smells of an active apple orchard.

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With all these wonderful attractions, a majestic backdrop and quality craftsman-style homes why would you go home to anything less? ACLM Find out more or schedule an appointment to discover Covered Bridge Estates, contact: Mary Anne or Tom 706-669-4177 mnielander@EstatesAtCoveredBridge.com 90 Bridge Road Ellijay, GA 30540 www.EstatesAtCoveredBridge.com Directions Highway 5/515 in Ellijay. From the north turn right, from the south turn left onto Howard Simmons Road. Travel ¼ a mile. Turn left onto Old Hwy 5 and go 1½ miles. Turn right onto 382 West and go 3.7 miles.

Welcome to Covered Bridge Estates, on the left!

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A Sophisticated Take on New Southern Cuisine at Treo & The Cellar Welcome to historic downtown Blue Ridge, GA where you’ll find a thriving restaurant scene featuring some of the best new southern cuisine in the area. The latest additions are Treo, and it’s companion– The Cellar Wine Bar. Sisters Carolyn and Debbie Harbin have created two exceptional casual, fine dining spaces serving steaks, pasta, seafood and tapas in a rustic yet elegant setting. Pair that with a lovely wine list, local brews and inspired craft cocktails and you’ll keep coming back for more.

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Locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

Relaxing, intimate atmosphere both inside and out. Casual fine dining.

These are some of the descriptors you’ll hear when you ask folks in Blue Ridge, GA about Treo - one of the premiere eateries in this historic mountain town that is quickly becoming known for its thriving restaurant scene. With a menu that boasts dishes like crab cakes with roasted corn chowder, short ribs braised with coffee and chipotle, and a meltin-your-mouth center cut Filet, it’s easy to see why Treo has been dubbed as a casual restaurant with fine dining flair. When you add to that Treo’s new wine cellar, monthly wine pairing dinners, and live music emanating from their lovely outdoor courtyard, it’s easy to see why Treo has established itself as one of the most popular restaurant destinations in north Georgia, let alone Blue Ridge.

The story of Treo begins with owners Debbie and Carolyn Harbin: two sisters with distinct personalities and passions. While many successful restaurant owners have years of experience in the service industry that they can fall back on when opening a new restaurant, Debbie and Carolyn were armed only with a love of wine, a love of Blue Ridge and a desire to serve sophisticated food in an area where they owned a second home.

Both sisters come from interesting spaces in the business world: Debbie from a 24-year career in the banking industry and Carolyn from an IT background. Which is why, as Debbie says, they have had to overcome many challenges in opening Treo, from updating and re-branding the restaurant to actually learning the restaurant business. There was also the task of addressing plumbing and electrical issues, which they stumbled upon in their effort to open the restaurant.

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Clockwise From Top Left: One of Treo’s favorite servers, Candel Chacon, keeps everything running smoothly with excellent service. Jessie Jones (left) and Shelby Chapek mix up some of the most wicked-good cocktails in town. The backbone of any restuarant, Chef Richard Turner keeps diners coming back for more with his exquisite taste and varied menus. Treo’s main dining room provides the perfect backdrop for upscale, casual dinning. beginning their new venture from a seasoned restaurant consultant, and also had the support of their talented staff, who helped make the transition easier.

One crucial member of the new team at Treo is Chef Richard Turner who, with years of experience, an enthusiastic following and full control of the kitchen, has completely revamped the menu and added dishes that compliment his cooking style, like an Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl as an appetizer and an incredible Seared Salmon for dinner.

While every item on Treo’s new menu is worth trying, it is the USDA prime steaks like the NY Strip and Filet that have become the most sought-after meals to eat. In addition to the items found on the lunch and dinner menus, Chef Richard also creates amazing dishes that are meant to be paired with regional wines,

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such as Russian River Valley, on the 4th Thursday of every month. For the month of October, guests have the opportunity to enjoy wines from Cakebread Cellars located in Napa Valley, along with a 4-5 course meal.

If that wasn’t enough to make your mouth water, Treo has also recently opened a new addition to the restaurant next door called The Cellar, which will seat up to 50 guests who get the chance to enjoy some of the finest wines in the country, along with additional adult beverages and a completely separate menu from the lunch and dinner options that guests can choose from.

Not to be forgotten is Treo’s gorgeous courtyard, located just outside of their front door, where local musicians perform on Friday and Saturdays providing an additional layer of ambiance as you enjoy your meal in the fresh mountain air. New musicians are being featured every weekend, including weekends in the months of October and November. Make sure you give Treo a call to see who’s playing while you inquire about reservations!

With unique takes on traditionally classic dishes prepared by Chef Richard, rare wines, custom cocktails, fresh ingredients, monthly wine pairing events, and an unbeatable location, Treo has truly found its home in Blue Ridge.

It’s safe to say that locals and visitors alike will continue to enjoy everything that Treo has to offer, no matter what time of the year it may be.

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SATTERWHITE LOG HOMES Built to last for many generations to come, Satterwhite Log Homes has your family in mind.

Visit their Model Log Home in East Ellijay, Georgia and see for yourself!

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When building a family business meant to endure, the strength must come from the foundation up. Making a conscious choice to create a long-lived company is the first step in building a strong foundation. It takes some luck to survive for generations, certainly, but these things don’t happen by accident either. It starts with your intentions. For 44 years, Sam and Travonda Satterwhite have done just that. Here Sam shares his passion for family and his family business, Satterwhite Log Homes.

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Top Left and Right: Natural wood in homes is as timeless as cotton in clothing.

Synthetic materials come and go, but wood endures generation after generation.

Modern log homes stay current, contemporary, warm and inviting like the beautiful living spaces above.

Above: Satterwhite Log Homes Grand Opening in Ellijay, April 2008.

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After a career in log homes that goes back 44 years (so far!), I find myself reflecting back a lot and considering more and more the things that really matter. Faith, family, friendships, integrity, patriotism, obligations. These are on my short list.

Like most folks, I hope to leave a family (and a family business) well grounded in the things that matter. As a grandfather, it is a fervent desire that these grandkids grow up with pride instead of shame in their family and their family business.

A family business like ours expands our family, not by blood, but by relationships. We share each other’s joys, births, birthdays, graduations, and all the happy milestones. We also share the sad times with each other.

Customers become close friends and so the family grows.

Our business and family began back in the mid-seventies. The smartest thing I ever did was marrying my first secretary, Travonda. Maybe the second smartest was to stay with my instincts about our fledgling log home company.

We began by using dry logs to build log homes because it made sense then. It has continued to make sense for all these four plus decades. We are a major producer of house logs and lumber products from dead-standing timber, timber killed from bark beetle epidemics in high elevations of the Rocky Mountains. Because of economies of scale, lighter shipping weights, and our business philosophy, we can ship across the entire country and still be extremely price competitive with the rest of the log home and lumber industry.

Satterwhite Log Homes is the most radical company in our industry when it comes to moisture content. At our mill in Utah, every log destined to become part of a log wall is oriented through the mill top first. We do this so that the wettest end, the butt, is always on the same end through the entire process. That way the moisture testing station always checks the wettest end of each piece. And every timber sawed is tested, not every other, not a random sample. Every piece is moisture tested. And if it is OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

too high, it is sent back through the mill to be sawn into 1, 2, or 3” thick lumber so that it will never have a chance to be a house log.

What difference does that make to a homeowner or builder in the Blue Ridge Mountains? It means our logs move less and are more stable in your log home, when it’s built and for the future of the families that live in it.

Something we are very proud of is that, because of our dry logs and house our houses go together, we have never yet had one of our homes blown down or the log walls pulled apart by tornado or hurricanes. Consider that most of our homes are in “tornado alley,” (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas & Missouri), and have survived up to F5 storms, so you can rest easy that they are solid and strong.

Back in the eighties I traveled the southeast frequently calling on builders and other log home companies we sold logs and lumber to, and I fell in love with North Georgia and the entire southern Appalachian region. I wondered many times how my family could leave Pine Mountain Georgia in 1856 to go to Texas. Many of my cousins headed back East to fight in the war between the States, going back to their new home of Texas afterward.

Our family and family business has been blessed beyond measure for all these years in spite of dumb things I do. I picked the worst possible time to stake our claim in Ellijay in 2006. North Georgia, and Ellijay in particular, was a major hub of log home activity. We never feared competition, rather they feared us, and we were itching to compete when we came. We just didn’t know the boom was about to bust when we opened our new facility in April ‘08! Timing could not have been worse yet many in our business said we had built the best, most beautiful office and model east of the Mississippi.

Through hardheaded determination we held on through some tough times, times, that sank most of our competition. Without our dedicated staff headed by Don Estes and Ron Lomonaco, we couldn’t have survived.

When the market turned, repos sold, and folks started building again,

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Log homes, and the outdoor living spaces incorporated into Satterwhite designs, are a perfect match to the magnificent natural settings of the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains of Appalachia.

Log homes perfectly compliment the scenery, enhancing the natural experience for the homeowner while avoiding the introduction of more intrusive sprawl inherent in other types of materials and development.

Right: Dead standing timber from the Rocky Mountains delivers exceptional beauty and performance in Appalachia.

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we were ready! Having experienced bad times, our company family has been humbled, and appreciates our customers more than we ever have. That humbling has made me a better person. I say “Thank You” to folks for buying a 2x4 just like I do to someone who spends a million dollars.

As our business began to improve, we have had low points, too. Three years ago November, our close friend and Ellijay,Georgia Manager, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

Don Estes, was taken by cancer. We have missed him tremendously, but Ron Lomonaco stepped up and is doing an exemplary job running “Satterwhite East”. Ron was an outstanding young man when we first ran into him, a friendly, happy young builder who was drawn to our log homes. His first assignment was to go (at age 22!) to New Zealand to train “Kiwis” to build our log homes. Afterwards, Ron came to our sales team and what better person to guide you through the building process than one who knows the project and process from the ground up? Ron and his sweet wife Britney and new son, Logan, are Ellijay natives who know the area well. Their roots run deep.

To round out our Georgia family, Cindy Key, our office manager, will meet you in our Ellijay office. Cindy is a friendly, helpful, professional, and her winning smile will put you at east as soon as you come through the door. Whether it’s

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around the office, loading lumber on your truck, or delivering to your jobsite, James Aaron will always greet you with a smile, with his booming voice. This bear of a man makes everybody comfortable. He and I call each other “Cousin”, and even if we aren’t, we ought to be!

Chris Crump joined our sales group just over a year ago. Chris and his wife, Keshia, just recently welcomed a new baby girl, Landree, to their family.

Travonda and I are so fortunate to have such a great group of people in our company family, whether they are in Texas, Utah or Georgia!

Family Matters! ACLM

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Apples. Cheese. Yum. We certainly are lucky to live here in north Georgia this time of year where there are more varieties of apples grown than you can count– including rare, heirloom varieties that are on a welcome rebound.

Autumn is also a great season for cheese: aged wheels made with the sweet, grassy milk of summertime are just now coming into their own. Here at Appalachian Country Living magazine, we’re big fans of pairing cheese with apples (and apple cider), so as the weather gets crisp, it's time to get creative with some of our local artists and get cooking!

Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Turnovers

For breakfast or dessert, these fabulous turnovers are sure to be a big hit.

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups peeled, cored, chopped apples (use a good cooking apple such as Jonagold, Pippin, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Gravenstein, Macintosh) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled) 2 Tbsp honey 2 7-ounce prepared puff pastry sheets (total 14 ounces) 1 egg, beaten Preparation Microwave chopped apples for two minutes on high just to remove a bit of the excess water.

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Once cooled, combine apples with walnuts, Gorgonzola, thyme and honey.

Roll out the puff pastry - it will be in three long sections. Make 9 equal squares and brush the edges with the egg. Put a dollop of the apple mixture in the middle of each pastry square and fold over to make a triangle. Use a fork to crimp the edges. Brush egg over top of each pastry. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400 until they are puffed up nicely and golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes and serve.

These pastries freeze very well. We serve ours with a maple syrup dip laced with a hint of jalapeno. Enjoy!

Recipe & Photo by Ande Cook. Ande Cook is a local artist and aspiring farmer.

Check out her annual open studio November 8,9 and 10. For details on the open studio and to see more art please visit andecookstudio.com

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No time like the fall to enjoy some hot apple cider out on the deck, especially when served in a beautiful Neriage mug by Sheryl Holstein

Apple Mac And Cheese

In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the apples and sauté until they’re just beginning to become tender (4 to 5 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.

Ingredients 12 ounces Penne pasta 15 ounces apple (10 ounces diced and 5 ounces grated), Fuji, Braeburn, or Granny Smith 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup apple cider 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon 1 1/4 ounces (by weight) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated 3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, grated 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated

In a separate saucepan, heat the milk and apple cider just until boiling, remove from heat, and set aside.

This recipe by Alton Brown first appeared in MacWorld magazine in 2004 as part of a year long celebration of "the other" Apple.

Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil over high heat, add pasta, and cook until al-dente.

Drain, rinse, and set aside.

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In the pan you used for the apples, melt the remaining butter over low heat.

Add the flour and whisk for 5 minutes.

Add the milk gradually and whisk to ensure that there are no lumps. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.

Gradually add the Cheddar and Gorgonzola cheese and stir to combine.

Stir in the apples and penne pasta.

Transfer to a buttered 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.

Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling.

If the dish isn’t brown on top, turn on the broiler and brown for 2 to 3

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minutes. Top with fresh parsley and cheese flakes or your favorite garnish.

Serves 8 to 10 as a side dish.

Neriage bowl and mugs by local Ellijay potter, Sheryl Holstein & Mountain Oak Pottery. The Neriage technique is achieved by wedging colored clays together before throwing. Ms. Holstein’s work can be found at North Georgia Diamond, Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association, Jumping Mouse Beads and ChamberHouse gifts. To view more of Sheryl’s work or to contact her directly go to her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ mountainoakpottery.

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Apple [and whatever] Grilled Cheese

There really is no way to go wrong with this simple twist on a fall favorite. Use any bread, any cheese and any add-ins.

If you’re winging it on your own for lunch, use what’s on hand. If you’re making a special meal, dress it up with your favorites. Here, I’ve made two variations, both served with a cup of apple curry soup.

Ingredients for One Basic Sandwich 2 Slices of rustic bread 2 oz sliced or shredded cheese ¼ - ½ apple thinly sliced 2 tbps butter Preparation Sauté apple slices in butter until slightly soft, remove from pan. Place bread in same buttered pan and layer with cheese and apple slices. Grill sandwiches until lightly crisped and golden brown on each side. Serve immediately.

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1/8 teaspoon salt Dash cayenne pepper Dash ground cloves 3 medium McIntosh Apples, peeled and sliced 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Granny Smith apple BBQ Onion = slice ¼ sweet onion per sandwich or per taste. Caramelize in butter then ad a dash of your favorite BBQ sauce. Stir lightly until BBQ sauce is absorbed.

Variation No. 2 Sourdough bread Swiss/ Emmental cheese McIntosh apple Baby spinach

Apple Curry Soup

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Preparation In a small saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender. Add the curry, cinnamon, salt, cayenne and cloves; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add apples and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until apples are tender.

In a blender, puree soup until smooth.

Return to the pan. Stir in lemon juice & heat through. Garnish with a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream. ACLM Fabulous fun tabletop plate and tray by local artist Betty Wassmer of FishBone Studios. Located at 723 E. First Street, Downtown Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

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Exquisite new neighborhoods, Woodlands & Highlands Vista, are now available and showcase a New Phase of ranch-style homes from the high $200’s - $400’s.

Enjoy single level living with open floor plans, stylish interior appointments and private, heavily wooded, outdoor living areas. Market-ready homes are available for immediate move-in.

Sanctuary Cove offers luxury lakeside living and new homes from the $300’s $800’s. This 28 home site neighborhood features charming lakeside retreats with expansive majestic views and individual deep water docks. Limited opportunity.

Master on the Main Townhomes Coming Soon!

Luxury Lakeside Living This beautiful master planned Mountain, Lake, Golfing Community is just 40 minutes from Atlanta, convenient to nearby Canton, minutes from the new, state-of-the-art Northside Cherokee Hospital and the Premier Cultural Arts Center at renowned Reinhardt University.

The vast list of amenities is much too long to list here and includes miles of walking/hiking trails, pickleball, championship golf and a crystal clear 540-acre lake surrounded by picturesque mountain views. For the full list of amenities and much more information, Visit www.lakearrowheadga.com

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Professionally furnished model homes are now open, showcasing state of the art kitchens, spacious open living areas, outdoor fireplaces and private outdoor covered rear patios where you’ll enjoy the mountainside views.

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Residents enjoy hiking along miles of neighborhood trails, an18-hole championship golf course tennis, pickleball, and all types of boating, paddling and other water sports.

Lake Arrowhead – Value Redefined

There is something really special about the lake and mountains. Serene. Peaceful. Transforming.

The mountains are expansive and mystical, the 540-acre lake is deep, clear, and pristine.

Together they make for the perfect mountain, lake and golfing community. Welcome to Lake Arrowhead.

Lake Arrowhead offers four different and incredible new neighborhoods. Woodlands features large, heavily wooded home sites with new ranch-style floor plans ranging in size from 1,800 - 2,500 square feet and priced from the high $200’s.

Highlands Vista offers ranch-style homes on slabs or basements, priced from the $300’s - $400’s. There are homes ready for immediate move-in offering beautiful golf course and mountain views, all in close proximity to Great Festival Park, resort-style pools and golf course and clubhouse/grill. The portfolio of plans range in size from 1800 - 2600 square feet. Designinspired features found in these plans truly redefine “VALUE”. The beautiful model homes and Design Studio at Highlands Vista are now supplied with all-new selections and colors.

Sanctuary Cove is Lake Arrowhead’s premier luxury lakeside neighborhood and showcases a limited number of lakefront homesites recently released for sale. Each home site maximizes the panoramic views of the lake and mountain side and offers individual deep water docks. The OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

inviting entry design for the neighborhood is underway and is close to completion. Sanctuary Cove’s portfolio of plans range from 2,000 3,200 square feet and are priced from the $300’s - $800’s.

Convenient, new, Master-Down Townhomes, located adjacent to the iconic Great Festival Park, are nearing completion. A first-time release of the plan offering, pricing and amenities for this neighborhood will be revealed to the “VIP By Invitation Only” list of homeowners prior to releasing to the public. These maintenance-free, master-down townhomes are tucked away among the towering hardwoods and provide the ultimate “lock and leave” opportunity for buyers that are on the go.

New buyers who visit are being offered a “SNEAK PEAK” for this limited offering.

The social aspects of the community are endless. Owners enjoy hiking along eight miles of neighborhood trails, outdoor concerts, drivein movies under the stars, golf tournaments, wine tastings and health and wellness classes, to name a few. Our Lifestyle Director’s monthly calendar of events and activities engages our owners’ sense of adventure and enriches their lives. No matter your interests, age, or abilities, there is something enjoyable for EVERYONE at Lake Arrowhead.

We invite you to visit our two professionallyfurnished model homes, open daily and showcasing commercial grade appliances, spacious, open floor plans and private, outdoor,

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covered rear patios with captivating mountain views. Come experience the serene natural beauty and feel the lakeside breezes as you explore the homes that are being built. We are confident you will agree that Lake Arrowhead is a community that has redefined home value and quality of life.

Johnson Development Corporation, who has more top-selling communities than any other developer in America, is at the helm of Lake Arrowhead, in conjunction with their Atlanta-based home building company, Majestic Lifestyle Builders. ACLM For more information visit the Community Sales and Information Center located across from the Lake at 2419 Lake Arrowhead Drive, Waleska, Georgia 30183. Open Monday thru Saturday, 10 am – 6pm and Sunday Noon to 6:00pm, or by appointment. You can also visit Lake Arrowhead on line at www.lakearrowheadga.com or call Lake Arrowhead’s New Home Specialists at 770-720- 2700. You’ll be glad you did.

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INSIDE ARTS

First & Third Thursdays Plein Air Painters of Hiawassee Meet at ArtWorks and leave at 2pm for a local scenic spot to spend a fun afternoon painting with other artists. All media welcome. . FREE! 2 – 5pm.

ArtWorks Gallery & Gifts, 232B Chatuge Way, Hiawassee, GA. www.artworksgalleryga.com First Fridays Murphy Art Walk Murphy, NC. Local chefs and individuals make their special dishes. Stroll through historic downtown Murphy for an exquisite visual, culinary, and performing arts experience.

Presented by The Valley River Arts Guild 5-8 pm. Visit http:// www.valleyriverarts.com or call Tim Ford (828) 360-3038 Second Fridays Writer’s Night Out Blairsville, GA. Featured readers (authors from NC and GA) and open mic. Free and open to the public. Sign up at the door to read for 3 minutes.

7pm – 9pm. Union County Community Center, Blairsville, GA. Info: ttps://netwestwriters. blogspot.com/ Second Saturdays Art Pickens: Artist Gathering Jasper, GA. An opportunity for local artists to gather and network with fellow artists as well as meet and talk with residents and art lovers.

Demonstrations are encouraged! FREE! 11am – 4pm.

Weather permitting. Peace Park, 141 North Main Street, Jasper, GA. 9/6 – 10/14 Plein Air International Paint-Out Show Blue Ridge, GA. A spectacular exhibit filled with images from local scenery painted during our Fall Plein Air International Paint Out. For info visit www. blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

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ARTS | DINING & DANCE | EVENTS & SHOWS | MUSIC | THEATER

9/15 – 10/25 GENESIS XXIV Juried Art Show Canton, GA. Art by members of Roswell Fine Arts Alliance. All art is original work and available for purchase. Tuesday Friday 11am - 5pm, Saturday 12pm - 5 pm Closed Sunday & MondayCherokee Arts Center, 94 North St. Canton, GA 30114. 770.704.6244 www.cherokeearts.org

11/14 Who Dunnit?

Blue Ridge, GA. Get amazing artworks from sought-after local and regional artists! Each $50 ticket guarantees you an original piece of art, the mystery is trying to figure out who your artist is. Limited tickets available for this event. For info visit www.blueridgearts. net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@ gmail.com, Or: 706-632-2144.

10/4 Cheryl Goldsleger and Larry Millard Young Harris, GA. Cheryl Goldsleger and Larry Millard bring their unique artistic styles together in their exhibition titled Enigma2. Opening Reception Thursday, October 4 at 6:30 PM. Campus Gate Art Gallery, Young Harris College. Info: http://www. yhc.edu

11/17- 1/4 Holiday Show & Sale Creative and unique holiday gifts. Hundreds of handmade items for sale. Jewelry, pottery, painting or anything in between, get your holiday shopping done. Gift Certificates are available.

Opening reception Nov 17, 6-9pm. For info visit www. blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

10/6 - 11/10 11th Annual Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show Blue Ridge, GA. A variety of artists from across the nation in a wide variety of mediums.

High caliber national and regional artists on display.

Opening reception will be October 6, 5-7pm. For info visit www.blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail. com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

10/6 - 1/4 4th Quarter Artist in Residence- Chris Albertson Blue Ridge, GA. Enjoy the beautiful watercolor and mixed media creations of artist, Chris Albertson. Opening reception will be held October 6, 5-7pm.For info visit www.blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail. com, Phone: 706-632-2144.

11/10 Meet Mark Warren Ellijay, GA. Mark has published several books and written extensively about nature for a varirty magazines. FREE! 11am. George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St., Ellijay, GA 30540. For tickets and info: 706-635-5605 or www.gilmerarts.com

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EVENTS Mondays Garden Tours Blairsville, GA. Come learn about how our ancestors and native Americans used plants for food, fiber and medicine.

Please do not bringNo pets of any kind. 9am – 1pm. The Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center is located 3 miles south of the Blairsville Square, on the east side of Hwy 19/129. Contact: Clare Johnston at 706-745-2655 First Thursdays Shop Late!

Blairsville, GA. Join us the first Thursday of the month for ‘Shop Late Thursday’s’ in Downtown Blairsville!

Participating businesses will be open from 5pm 8pm.Deals, discounts and other exciting offers. Just look for a red balloon!

Info: www.facebook.com/ events/1818223438471846/ First Fridays Block Party Historic Downtown Canton Loop Block Party, Car Show, Live Music, Food & Good Times! Downtown Canton, 6 p.m. Visit www.cherokeechamber.com

4th Fridays Classic Car Cruise-In Blue Ridge, Dairy Queen.

Cruise ins are always free to attend! 6-8pm. Contact Annette Long: georgiamountainclassics@hotmail.com, 706-838-4701 Saturdays The Barking Lot Downtown Blue Ridge, GA. The wonderful volunteers bring adoptable rescues and try to find them good homes.

Come and visit our rescues.

They would love to see you!

We are at The Barking Lot from 11am - 3pm (weather permitting). East 1st Street & Messer. 706-633-7282 4th Saturdays Jasper Cruise In Downtown Jasper, GA. 50/50 Raffle. Live DJ. 4 – 7pm. $5 Donation.

10/6 9th Annual Home Builders Showcase Blue Ridge, GA. Exhibitors from the building industry; Architects, Builders, Cabinet Makers, Developers, Flooring, Glassworks, Heating/Cooling, Home Furnishings, Insurers, Mortgage Lenders, Realtors, Security Systems, Stonework, Surveyors and more. Food vendors & prize drawings.

Fun for the whole family. FREE! 9am -5pm. Info: b.i.a.secretary@icloud.com, or 706-455-7528.

10/20 Good Neighbors Car Show Blairsville, GA. More than 200 cars and trucks (Old and New) “Show Off” at the Good Neighbors Auto Show.

Free! 8am – 4pm. United Community Bank Parking Lot Hwy 515E, Blairsville, GA. Info: 828-837-8539 or 706745-3985.

11/10 The Georgia Chapter of The Trail of Tears Association Speaking will be Eastern Band of Cherokee citizen, Anita Finger-Smith, about “Those Who Didn’t Go.” This will be the final presentation commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Cherokee

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removal from GA. Our meetings are free and open to the public. Saturday the 10th at 10:30 AM at the Funk Heritage Center, Waleska, GA.

FESTIVALS 10/4 - 14 Cumming Country Fair & Festival Cumming, GA. Free concerts, discount days and free-living history exhibits in the Heritage and Indian Villages. Parking $5. Admission $7- cash.

Cumming Fair Grounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming, GA 30040. Contact Information: 770-781-3491 or www.cummingfair.net 10/6 Foxfire Mountaineer Festival Clayton, GA. Celebration of the rich heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

Traditional music, demonstrations, and traditional games and puzzles. $5. Raybun County Civic Center, 201 West Savannah Street, Clayton, GA. Contact Information: 706-7465828 or www.foxfirefund.org 10/6 Annual Hay Day Festival Cumming, GA. Proceeds are used to purchase hay for the more than 130 horses and other animals. Activities for kids of all ages. 11am - 4pm.

Save the Horses Rescue Farm, 1768 Newt Green Road, Cumming, GA 30028. For more info call 770.886.5419 10/6 - 10/7 Cherokee County Mountain Crafters Festival Murphy, NC. Showcases Cherokee County’s talented artisans, craftsmen, musicians, dancers, storytellers, quilters, restaurants, food vendors, and small businesses. Sat. 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Sun. 10:00am - 3:00pm. Free!

Held at The Murphy Middle and Murphy High School Gymnasiums, Murphy, NC. Call (828)837-3589 or visit https:// www.facebook.com/

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AC LIVING CALENDAR 10/6 - 10/7 38th Annual Georgia Marble Festival Jasper, GA. Celebrate the history of Georgia Marble. Guided tours of the marble industry/ structures. Arts, crafts, demonstrations, marble carving, children’s activities, great food & entertainment. Lee Newton Memorial Park, 500 Stegall Drive, Jasper, Georgia 30143.

Visit: georgiamarblefestival. com. Call: 706-692-5600.

10/6 - 10/7 44th Annual John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival Brasstown, NC. Over 240 fine craft exhibitors tucked along the school’s winding wooded paths. Please bring cash, no ATM on site. John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC 28902.

1-800.FOLK.SCH (365.5724) or https://folkschool.org 10/6- 10/7 The Valley Above the Clouds Indian Summer Festival At Woody Gap School, Georgia’s smallest public school. Car show, crafts, music,dance, and family activities. Saturday, 10K & one-mile run 9 a.m. Country Square Dance with live band at 8 p.m. Advance dance tickets are $6; $8 at the door.

9am-5pm. Info: 706-7455789 or www.suches.com/ festivalinfo.htm 10/ 6 – 7 & 10/13 – 14 Cherry Log Fall Festival Cherry Log, GA. Serving homemade breakfast and lunch, offering arts and crafts, homemade cakes, pies and canned goods, bluegrass, gospel and country music. Free parking. 9am – 5pm. Cherry Log Community Clubhouse, 341 Cherry Log Street, Cherry Log, Georgia 30522.

10/21 - 10/20 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival Hiawassee, GA. Musical performances, Arts and Craft vendors, educational demonstrations, Pioneer Village, Old Ways demonstrations, flower show and Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention.

Wolves of the World- The only traveling wolf pack in the world, and a whole lot more.

Fall Festival: Daily 10am- 7pm, Sunday until 6pm. Admission: $12; 3-Day Pass $3; 9-Day Pass $90. Kids under 12- free.

Free parking. No pets. Georgia Mountain Fair Grounds,

Hiawassee, GA. Information: 706-896-4191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com 10/13 8th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Marching Band Festival Blue Ridge, GA. More than 2,000 marching band members from nearly 24 area high school bands are expected to participate. 1 pm - 9:30 pm.

Fannin County High School, 2346 East First St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513. For information call Band Director, Scott Barnstead 706-633-8595 or visit www. fannincountyband.org 10/13 - 10/14 2018 Annual Fall Arts in the Park Blue Ridge, GA. Nearly 100 fine art and fine craft artists, delicious food, and kid’s art zone. 10am-5pm. Admission: adults $5; children under 12 free. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge GA 30513. For info: (706) 6322144, BlueRidgeArts@gmail. com or www.blueridgearts.net 10/13 - 10/14 & 10/20 - 10/22 47th Annual Georgia Apple Festival Ellijay, GA. Two weekends, hundreds of vendors: food, art, crafts, and more. Apple Festival 5K & 1K, Apple Cake Contest & Apple Pie Contest, Apple Classic Auto Show at the Civic Center on Sat. Oct. 14. Apple Festival Parade Sat. Oct. 21 at 10 AM downtown Ellijay. Festival entrance fee is $5. Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540. Visit www.georgiaapplefestival.org or Phone: 706-636-4500 10/13 - 10/14 & 10/20 - 10/22 Blairsville Sorghum Festival Meeks Park, Blairsville, GA. Sorghum syrup demonstrations, country style contests.

Parade Saturday Oct 13 11am.

Benefits scholarships for local students. Both weekends: Sat. 9am -5pm. Square Dance at 8pm. Sun. 9am – 5pm.

Admission 13 and up $4. Free parking. Info visit: www.sorghumfestivalblairsville.org or call 706-745-4745.

10/19 - 10/20 Owl O’Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival Kennesaw State University Sports & Rec Park, Kennesaw, GA. Atlanta’s ONLY Hot Air

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Balloon Festival and LARGEST Costume Party! Friday 6pm – 11pm. Saturday: 4pm – 11pm.

KSU: 3200 George Busbee Parkway, NW, Kennesaw, GA 30188. Contact Information: http://owl-o-ween.com/ or 470-578-4849.

10/20 12th Annual Paws in the Park Blue Ridge, GA. Parade, pet education and demonstrations, rabies clinic, micro-chipping, contests, prizes, photos with your pet, and much more!!!

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Annual 5K Race! Registration starts at 7:30 am - race begins at 8:30 am. Parade starts at 10:00 am. Info: call 706.

633. 3103 or www.humanesocietyofblueridge.org 10/20 Crane Creek Annual Harvest Festival Young Harris, GA. Celebrate the harvest! Wine tastings, grape stomping, winery tours and live music! 11am-6pm.

Admission $20. Crane Creek Vineyards 916 Crane Creek Road Young Harris, GA 30582. http://www.cranecreekvineyards.com or 706-379-1236 10/20 Gibbs Gardens Brew Fest Ball Ground, GA. Music provided by Atlanta Dance Party.

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11am – 4pm. Gibbs Gardens, 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground, GA 30107. Info: 770-8931881, or visit www.gibbsgardens.com 10/20 - 10/21 24th Annual Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival Talking Rock, GA. Demonstrations, Blue Grass and Southern Gospel Music and good food. Visit the restored 1877 Talking Rock Schoolhouse Teaching Museum or join hobbyists from all over the country in “riding the rails” in restored railcars. 9am -5pm. FREE! Visit www.talkingrockga.com or call 706-253-5515.

10/20 - 10/21 Gold Rush Days Festival Dahlonega, GA. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the Public Square and Historic District. Voted one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeast Tourism Society. Contact: The Dahlonega Jaycees: info@ dahlonega.org, 706-864-3513 or visit: dahlonegajaycees. com/gold-rush-days/

10/26 - 10/28 51st Annual Moonshine Festival Dawsonville, GA. Parade Sat at 9:00am.Two stages with live entertainment in downtown Dawsonville. Car Show, Cruise-In and Swap Meet at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Formerly known as “Thunder Road USA.” Moonshine Run Fri,10:00 AM, registration at 9:00 AM. No pets allowed. Benefitting KARE for Kids, Inc. Visit www. kareforkids.org/mountainmoonshine-festival.html or (706) 216-KARE (5273).

10/27 3rd Annual Appalachian Craft Brew, Stew & Que Festival Hiawassee, GA. Featuring 20 breweries from Georgia & North Carolina. Live Americana, Folk, and Bluegrass music. Food vendors, regional arts & crafts vendors. 5:00 - 6:30: 2nd Annual Americana Jam Hosted

by Wyatt Espalin! Saturday 11am- 7pm. $40.00 at the Gate, $35.00 Online. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 1311 Music Rd.- Hiawassee, GA. Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com or 706-896-4191.

10/27 Fall Hoedown at Vogel State Park Blairsville, GA. Celebrate autumn’s arrival with a 2pm cakewalk, 4:30 pm hay rides, 5pm chili & drinks for sale, 6:30 pm campfire & dancing, at 8pm a professional storyteller around a bonfire.

12noon- 7pm. Parking $5, hayrides $3. Vogel State Park US Hwy 19/129S (11 miles south of) Blairsville, GA. Visit www.gastateparks.org or call Vogel State Park @ 706-7452628.

10/28 Fall Harvest Festival Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Blue Ridge, GA. The whole family will love the trip to the farmer’s field. Cotton candy, hot apple cider, kids activities Reservations are strongly encouraged. For tickets and info: Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad, www.brscenic.com or call 706-632-8724.

10/29 3rd Annual Oktoberfest October 29, 2018 Andrews, NC. Beer, beer, and even wine! The food will be the best you have ever tasted in your life! Music? Of course!

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4:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Hall Park on First Street, Andrews, NC 28901. For info visit www. andrewsnc.com or call Eric Carlson 828-321-2006. Or: www.cherokeecountychamber.com 11/2 - 11/4 14th Annual HemlockFest Dahlonega, GA. All-ages, eco-friendly event features live music, primitive camping, educational exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, a kid’s nature village, great food, and free canoeing. Proceeds go to saving our GA Hemlocks!

Starbridge Farm is located off Hwy 52E between Dahlonega and Cleveland. For info: Call The Lumpkin Coalition 706-864-9003, or visit www. hemlockfest.org.

11/3 Tate Day Festival Historic Downtown Tate, The Home of Georgia Marble. Old time parade at 10am. Tours of Marble Quarry, and the Marble School Building (only one in the world), Arts & Crafts in the refurbished Old Tate Depot, Cake Bake-Off, Live Entertainment, BBQ lunch in the Old Tate Gym and much more. For info or for BBQ tickets call: 770-735-3151 11/3 - 11/30 Japanese Maples Colorfest Ball Ground, GA. 100’s of Japanese Maples and Burning Bushes come alive in brilliant Fall color. For schedule visit Gibbs Gardens, 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground, GA 30107.

Info: 770-893-1881 or www. gibbsgardens.com 11/22 - 12/30 Mountain Country Christmas in Lights Hiawassee, GA. A magical holiday light show, with caroling, art & craft vendors, holiday food, visit and pictures with Santa, and hot chocolate & s’mores. Eudora Animal Farms petting zoo and animal rides. Thurs - Sat 6pm -9pm.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 1311 Music Rd.- Hiawassee, GA. www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com or 706-8964191.

11/23 Light Up Ellijay- Return to Whoville Historic Downtown Ellijay.

Return to Whoville and stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas! Live music, craft vendors, and food from local restaurants on the square beginning at 4 p.m. Lighted

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parade ushers in Santa Claus at 6 p.m. Lighting of the tree immediately afterward. For info: www.gilmerchamber.com or call 706-635-7400 11/24 Light Up Blue Ridge Blue Ridge, GA. An all day fun event for the family. Holiday music, Santa Clause arrives at 11:15 a.m. Photo with Santa 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Christmas Parade with Santa starts at 5:30 p.m followed by the Lighting of the Great Tree at 7:00 p.m. For info: email: cesarmart2@icloud.com or www.lightupblueridge.info 12/1 Light Up the Basin McCaysville, GA – Copperhill, TN. Bring the family out for the city of McCaysville Christmas Tree lighting. Music at 5:45 with tree lighting at 6 pm.

Contact: Tri Cities Business Association, Phone: 423-4431636, Email: TriCitiesBA@ gmail.com or visit: www. greatercopperbasin.com/ 11/23- 12/23 Santa Pavilion Night Train Blue Ridge, GA. The Santa Express: Featuring “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

Daytime fun-filled trip with Santa. Approximately 1 Hour Trip Time. Please check the TRAIN SCHEDULE for dates and times. Reservations strongly encouraged. Tickets and info: Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad, www.brscenic.com or call 706-632-8724.

HALLOWEEN 10/1 - 10/20 The Great Halloween Costume Swap!

Ellijay, GA. Instead of purchasing another new Halloween costume this year, how about a swap? Starting Oct 1st, participants of any age may drop off their used, but in otherwise GREAT condition costumes for infants through adults at the library circulation desk and get a ticket for a swap. Then you return to the library on Friday,Oct 19th between 3PM and 5PM with your ticket to pick out your new costume in our organized costume gallery. Saturday,Oct 20th is open and free to everyone who wishes to find a costume-- no ticket required. Gilmer County Library 268 Calvin Jackson Drive, Ellijay, GA 30540 For Info Call: 706-635-4528 or Visit www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org

10/18 – 10/27 Union County Ghost Tour Blairsville, GA. Journey deep into the local history, legend, and evidence of paranormal events that have taken place in our area on this new walking tour of historic BlairsvilleUnion County. This is not a “haunted house jump scare event,” but an unforgettable experience. 6 – 8pm. Info: (706) 745-5493 or www. facebook.com/pg/unioncountyhauntedhistorytour 10/18 – 10/27 3rd Annual Fright Nights At The Fairgrounds Haunted House Blue Ridge, GA. Kiwanis Fairgrounds. Get ready for a mind-altering experience at our Fright Nights at the Fairgrounds. Thursdays – Saturdays 7pm. $9 at the door.

Info: www.facebook.com/ blueridgekiwanis 10/19 & 10/26 Ooky Spooky Light Show Young Harris, GA. Classic Halloween tunes such as “Monster Mash,” “Ghostbusters,” “Thriller,” amazing full-dome graphics and light show. Great for families, visuals are fun, a little spooky, and will leave you smiling $5. 7pm & 8pm.

Young Harris College, Rollins Planetarium. (800) 241-3754 www.yhc.edu/academics/ math-science/rollins-planetarium/public-shows 10/25 An Evening of Appalachian Ghost Stories Blue Ridge, GA. Haunts & Harvest. Rosann Kent, southern storyteller and professor of UNG’s Appalachian Studies Center performs an evening of Appalachian Ghost Stories.

7pm – 9pm. Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Info: www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com 10/31 Halloween Safe Zone Blue Ridge, GA. Hundreds of costumed kids and grownup kids. Bring your pets in costume as well. Downtown merchants will be passing out candy. Fun begins at 5:30 pm.

KIDS OF All AGES 10/26 – 11/4 Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Musical Blue Ridge, GA. Production by the Sunny D Children’s

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Theater. Musical adaption of the classic beloved children’s novel.The show will run two weeks, Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s 2 p.m. Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East 1st St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Tickets & Info: (706) 632-9223. Visit: www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com 10/27 & 11/24 Tri-State Model Railroaders Open House Mineral Bluff, GA. Come learn how railroads played an important role in the development of the Tri-State area.

10am -2pm. Tri-State Model Railroaders Mineral Bluff Historic Depot 150 Railroad Avenue, Mineral Bluff, GA 30559. For information call 828-361-2210 or visit www. tsmri.org.

MUSIC Every Evening Bell Music from the Tower 7:00pm – 7:30pm. At the Historic Courthouse on the Square in Downtown Blairsville, GA. Free! Contact (706) 745-5493 or www. unioncountyhistory.org Fridays & Saturdays Andrews Brewing Company Great music, craft beer and a good time. Andrews Brewing Company, 14 Miles for Harrah’s Casino, 565 Aquone Road, Andrews, NC 28901. For info: 828-321-2006 or www. andrewsbrewing.com Sundays WYYZ’s Live Music at Rocco’s Rocco’s Pub, 47 Mountainside Village Parkway, Jasper, GA. Contact 706.253.1900 or visit http://roccosjasper.com Thursdays - Saturdays Live Music at Blue Ridge Brewery Blue Ridge Brewery, 187 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA .

706. 632. 6611 or www. blueridgebrewery.com Thursdays Thru Oct Pickin’ in the Park Mineral Bluff, GA. Live music jams & pickin’ on the banks of the Toccoa River Bring your chairs & blankets. FREE! 6pm to dusk. Horseshoe Bend Park, 1156 River Rd, Mineral Bluff, GA 30559

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Fridays Concert Series at the Old Courthouse Blairsville, GA. Free! 7pm. Old Historic Courthouse, 1 Town Square, Blairsville GA. For info: Union County Historical Society 706-745-5493 or http://www.unioncountyhistory.org/ 3rd Friday Every Month Live Music Acoustic Blends Listen to a Variety of Quality Music Acts- or Join the Jam! Bring your own libations and munchies. 7 pm. Free & Public Invited. For info contact Gilmer Arts 207 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540. 706-635-5605. Visit www.gilmerarts.org Weekends LIve Music at Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635-WINE (9463) or www.engelheim. com.

Weekends Fannin Brewing Company Live Music in the Bier Garden Fannin Brewing: 3758 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. www.fanninbrewingcompany.com or 706.258.2762 Weekends Cartecay Vineyards Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30535. Call 706. 698. 9463 (WINE) or visit www.cartecayvineyards.com Weekends Chateau Meichtry Vineyards Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Info: (706) 5021608 or www. chateaumeichtry.com.

Weekends Live Music at Chevelles 66 Murphy, NC. Check the website for performers. 9pm.

66 Hiwassee St Murphy, NC 28906. Info: 828835-7001 or www.chevellerestaurants.com Saturdays Saturday at the Legion on the River!

Ellijay, GA. From live bands to jam sessions on the porch.

The community is always welcome! For the love of Veterans, Family, Community.

FREE! 4pm – 10pm. 297 Legion Rd, Ellijay, GA. https:// www.facebook.

10/11 Philosophy and Jazz Blue Ridge, GA. With Dr. Bruce Ellis Benson. “While there are different ways of thinking about jazz, in my work, I’ve used the metaphor of conversation. What makes all of this particularly interesting is that, as I will argue, jazz can easily be seen as a metaphor for life itself....” Dr. Bruce Ellis Benson, Senior Research Fellow at the Logos Institute, University of St. Andrews.

7 – 10pm. Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East 1st St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Tickets & Info: (706) 6329223. Visit: www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com 10/20 Michelle Malone Blue Ridge, GA. Michelle is back by popular demand!!!

Armed with a bottleneck slide, harmonica, and her signature soul-filled vocals; Michelle Malone will be rocking the theater. $35. 7:30pm. Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East 1st St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Tickets & Info: (706) 632-9223. Visit: www. blueridgecommunitytheater. com 11/3 Carolyn Aiken Ellijay, GA. Named “The Best Acoustic Act”in her birth town of Atlanta, GA, C ​ aroline’s​history includes recording and performing with Bonnie Raitt and the Indigo Girls, opening for Arlo Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Doc Watson, Randy Newman, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, 38 Special, Beach Boys, Janis Ian, and Richie Havens.

7pm. George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St., Ellijay, GA 30540. Tickets and info: 706-635-5605 or www.gilmerarts.com 11/10 Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk Blue Ridge, GA. This energetic 10 piece band with full horn section, will keep you up and dancing performing R&B, Jazz & Soul songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s along with today’s top 40 favorites. $35. 7:30pm. Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East 1st St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

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George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St., Ellijay, GA 30540. For tickets and info: 706-635-5605 or www.gilmerarts.com 11/16 Dwight Yoakam Hiawassee, GA. Anderson Music Hall. Tickets On Sale September 28, 2018 Level 1: $45.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees. Level 2: $35.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, P.O. Box 444 Hiawassee, GA 30546. Tickets: www. georgiamountainfairgrounds. com or 706-896-4191.

11/17 Blue Oyster Cult Hiawassee, GA. Anderson Music Hall. Tickets On Sale September 28, 2018 Level 1: $45.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees. Level 2: $35.00 + Handling & Credit Card Fees Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, P.O. Box 444 Hiawassee, GA 30546. Tickets: www. georgiamountainfairgrounds. com or 706-896-4191.

OUTDOORS 10/3 Benton MacKaye Trail Association Sponsored Hikes Talking Rock, GA. Talking Rock Nature Preserve 4 miles, easy. Contact hike leader Sara Bland at jsbland @windstream.net.

10/6 Benton MacKaye Trail Association Sponsored Hikes Highway 515 to Weaver Creek and return. 5 miles, easy.

Mostly dirt roads. Contact Hike Leader Tom Sewell at SewellTom @ yahoo.com or text to (706)669-6406 10/6 Benton MacKaye Trail Association Sponsored Hikes Big Frog Mtn. via Big Frog Mtn. Trail and BMT trail and return.

11-12 miles total. Moderate to strenuous difficulty; 1300’ elevation change. Hiking time about 7 hours. Contact Hike Leader Tom Sewell at SewellTom @ yahoo.com or text to (706)669-6406

THEATER 9/20 thru 10/7 Hot Bed Hotel Blue Ridge, GA. Terri and Brian Cody are hoping to sell their “One Star Hotel” in the Florida Keys, to the only man who has expressed any interest, a Mr. Sam Lewis from New York. You can see where this is leading…it is a farce after all! Thursdays thru Saturdays, 7:30 pm; Sundays, 2:00pm.

Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East 1st St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Tickets & Info: (706) 632-9223. Visit: www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com 10/5 thru 10/21 Greater Tuna Ellijay, GA. Back by popular demand! Don’t miss this hilariously funny small town satire about Tuna, Texas -where

the Lion’s Club is too Liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.

Friday & Saturdays at 7:00pm, Sundays at 2pm. George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St., Ellijay, GA 30540.

For tickets and info: 706-6355605 or www.gilmerarts.com

WINE & BEER TASTINGS Open Every Day Copperhill Brewery Copperhill, TN. Your New Favorite Place Serving Craft Beer You’ll Dig! Pints, Flights & Growlers of Exceptional Tasting Beer! Mon - Sat 128pm. Sun 12-8pm. 105 Main Street, Copperhiil, TN 37313.

Call 423-548-3030 or visit copperhillbrewery.com Open Every Day Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635-WINE (9463) or visit www.engelheim.com.

Open Every Day Bear Claw Vineyards Blue Ridge, GA. Sunday Thursday 12-6pm, Friday & Saturday 12-8pm. 2281 Tennis Court Rd., Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Visit bearclawvineyards.com.

Ongoing Cartecay Vineyards Wine Tastings on the Chimney Patio or the Nealey Barn Loft.

Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30535. Call 706. 698. 9463 (WINE) or visit www.cartecayvineyards.com

Ongoing Buck Bald Brewing A small family owned brewery.

160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317 Call 706.431.7141 or visit buckbaldbrewing.com Ongoing Wed - Sun Blue Ridge Brewery Dog friendly outdoor patio.

Open Wednesday through Sunday. Blue Ridge Brewery, 187 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA . 706. 632. 6611 or www. blueridgebrewery.com Ongoing Thurs - Sun Fannin Brewing Company 3758 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

706.258.2762 or www.fanninbrewingcompany.com Ongoing Thurs - Sat Grumpy Old Men Brewing Dog & kid friendly. 1315 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA. 770-331-8870/404-9662665, grumpyoldmenbrewing. com Ongoing Mon- Sun Valley River Brewery & Eatery Located in Historic Downtown Murphy, NC at 71 Tennessee Street. 828-837-BEER or www.valleyriverbrewery.com Open Daily Chateau Meichtry Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175.

Info: (706) 502-1608 or www. chateaumeichtry.com.

Wednesdays Bistro 29’s Wine Wednesdays Murphy, NC. Wine Special: $5 off any bottle purchase or a

discount of $1 off any glass of wine. Bistro 29, 29 Tennessee St, Murphy NC 28906. For info: 828-837-9022 or visit www. mybistro29.com Saturdays Out Of The Blue Wine Tasting Blue Ridge, GA. Drinking alcohol is just drinking. Wine is a lifestyle. Gourmet Living.

We sell fine wine, cheeses, and beer along with specialty kitchen items. Wine tastings Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Out of the Blue, 647 E. Main Street, Blue Ridge, 706-258-2750.

Visit www.outofzbleu.com Ongoing Thurs - Sun Reformation Brewery Tour & Tasting Hours Thurs 5:30-8pm, Fri 5:30-9pm, Sat 1-9pm, Sunday 2-4pm500 Arnold Mill Way, Woodstock, GA 30188. info@reformationbrewery.com, (678) 341-0828 or www.reformationbrewery. com Ongoing Sat & Sun Montaluce Wine Hikes ‘Wine Hikers’ are guided by trained outdoor staff along nature trails, to the headwaters of the Etowah River, and through the vineyard. 1.8 mile hike and a ‘mixed flight’ of 5 wines. Price: $45 Per Person.

Time: 10am – 1pm. To schedule contact matthew@montaluce.com, 706.867.4060. Or www.montaluce.com While every attempt has been made to provide accurate event listings, we urge you to confirm the information provided before making travel plans.

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History Editor Leslie Barker Thomas Digs Deep Into Our Rich Cultural Past with This Ongoing Series About Our Native Ancestors

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Christian Gottlieb Priber 1697-1744 is said to have been a German immigrant to the British Colonies, Georgia Territory in particular.

Apparently, he was too liberal for his home country and was determined to develop a Utopian Commonwealth among the Native Americans in the Southern states. He supposedly had a legal degree, although many contend he had never completed it.

History says Priber came from Zittau Germany and if you look that information up, you’ll find he has an artist community and museum named for him. He wrote his dissertation concerning the Roman Law and Germany’s ignorance to this information. He ventured to America about 1735 and began immediately living with the Cherokee. It wasn’t long before they began calling him a “beloved man” of the tribe. He sought out the Cherokee because he felt they were the ideal people to help him realize dream of a Utopia.

Several writers said he was a missionary, some wrote he was a Jesuit priest; however history states he was Presbyterian, a legalist, and trader.

Several historical authors contended he was a French Jesuit missionary.

Priber liked the idea that the Cherokee held all their lands in common and that they provided sanctuary for runaway slaves. This premise found no favor with the British and he found himself needing to surrender to the government in 1739.

It took until 1743 to capture him on his way to New Orleans to free a slave. The allied Creeks had captured him and he was handed over to a British authority.

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languages of the tribes, German, The British imprisoned French and Latin, but spoke in Priber at Fort Frederica broken English. on coastal Georgia. James Legend has it that he had a Oglethorpe, a British daughter named Creat Priber soldier credited as the who was married to Chief founder and Governor Doublehead. Their baby had of Georgia, wrote that been taken up into the sky by he thought Priber “a very a huge eagle, while they were odd person indeed.” He in a field picking a harvest. suspected that Priber had Doublehead had felt this was been conspiring with the the fault of the white intruders French and Spanish to and promptly killed two men, overthrow the British. wearing their scalps on his belt.

He had suspiciously He was then given the name of traveled at great length Doublehead. The story continues through North and South that Doublehead had several Carolina, Georgia and wives and because of the loss of Tennessee. It was reported the child he then killed Creat. he wanted to set up his Some writers contend that Creat “Kingdom of Paradise” in was the granddaughter Chief the county of Franklin in Moytoy.

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Priber died in prison while he His ideas about was being held in confinement paradise were to mix the in 1744. tribes, slaves, and anybody Grandma always said, “believe who wanted to join to only half of what you see and do so. The basic idea none of what you read.” being that there would be That too is said to be a quote no marriage, you could either by Edgar Allan Poe or Ben have relations with any Franklin. ACLM one you wanted, and the resulting children would Leslie Barker Thomas is a resident be wards of the state. His of Ellijay and the President of the central capital would be Gilmer County Historical Society; the Coosawattee faction Former President, Georgia Chapter of Cherokee located today Trail of Tears Association and at the confluence of Hwy Board Member of the National 136 and Old 411.

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Rumors had it that he had married a Cherokee, Visit the Gilmer County however records indicate Historical Society he was married to a Historic Tabor House & Civil Christiane Hoffman, the War Museum daughter of a Georgia 138 Spring Street, Ellijay, merchant and that they Georgia 30540 had five children.

From Top: Christian Priber, 706. 276. 1861.

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