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September/October 2010
To The North Georgia Mountains Cabin & Vacation Rentals (Weekend or Long Term) Lodging, Attractions, Recreation, Restaurants, Shopping, Marinas, Golf
Mountain Top Cabin Rentals
Toll Free 866-40-CABIN www.MountainTopCabinRentals.com
w w w. N o r t h G e o r g i a M o u n t a i n s . c o m
Including: Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, Ellijay, Helen, Hiawassee, Suches, Young Harris and Surrounding Areas For Advertising Information, Contact Diane or Angela at (706) 276-7072
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To The North Georgia Mountains
Our next deadline for the November/December Holiday Issue will be October 12th. For advertising info for ESCAPE to the North Georgia Mountains please contact: Publisher/Editor Diane Scott at 706.276.7072 northgeorgiamountains@yahoo.com or Co-Editor Angela Hensley 706.889.3275 angelad@ellijay.com
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North Georgia’s Fall Festivals
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE FESTIVAL September 4 & 5, 2010 Blairsville, GA www.UnionCountyHistory.org BLUE RIDGE LABOR DAY BARBEQUE September 6, 2010 Blue Ridge, GA www.blueridgemountains.com
OKTOBERFEST September 9 thru October 31, 2010 Helen, GA www.helenchamber.com APPLE PICKIN JUBILEE AT HILLCREST ORCHARDS September 11 - October 31, 2010 Ellijay, GA www.hillcrestorchards.net VOGEL'S MOUNTAIN MUSIC, ARTS & CRAFT DAY FESTIVAL September 11, 2010 Blairsville, GA www.blairsvillechamber.com
11TH ANNUAL WILDLIFE & NATURE ART FESTIVAL & EXPO September 18 & 19, 2010 Blue Ridge, GA www.blueridgearts.net THE CREATIVE ARTS GUILD'S FESTIVAL September 18 & 19, 2010 Dalton, GA www.creativeartsguild.org
7TH ANNUAL RIDE THE RAILS FESTIVAL September 18 & 19, 2010 Mineral Bluff, GA www.tsmri.org RIVERFEST IN CANTON September 25 & 26, 2010 Canton, GA www.riverfest.org
SIX GAP CENTURY & THREE GAP FIFTY BIKE RIDGE September 26, 2010 Dahlonega, GA www.dahlonega.org
THE GEORGIA MARBLE FESTIVAL October 2 & 3, 2010 Jasper, GA www.pickenschamber.com INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL October 2 & 3, 2010 Suches, GA www.suches.com/festival.htm
CHERRY LOG FESTIVAL October 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 2010 Cherry Log, GA www.blueridgemountains.com THE GEORGIA MOUNTAINS FALL FESTIVAL October 8-16, 2010 Hiawassee, GA
www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
www.NorthGeorgiaMountains.com
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tlccabinrentals@yahoo.com
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EASTSIDE GRILL...................................706-636-4747 3842 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, Georgia 30513 “Best Burgers in Town” See Our Ad On Page 13 (Map Location #7)
CABIN RENTALS OF BLUE RIDGE.......877-229-8585 160 Tammen Drive, P.O. Box 429, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 www.cabinrentalsofblueridge.com See Our Ad On Page 11 (Map Location #6)
TLC CABIN RENTALS...........................706-636-1979 675 Matrrix Lane, #5237, Ellijay, GA 30540 www.tlccabins.com See Our Ad On Page 5 (Map Location #14)
THE CREATIVE ARTS GUILD...................706-278-0168 520 West Waugh Street, Dalton.Georgia.30720 www.creativeartsguild.org See Our Ad On Page 15 (Map Location #13)
THE ALLEY.............................................706-276-3130 Spring Plaza Shopping Center 449 Industrial Blvd, Suite 175, Ellijay, Georgia 30540 See Our Ad On Page 13 (Map Location #12)
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CABIN IN THE MOUNTAINS.................706-946-2007 44 Boardtown Road, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 www.cabininthemtns.com See Our Ad On Page 8 (Map Location #5)
NO WORRIES CLEANING SERVICE.......706-889-3275 Ellijay, GA 30540 See Our Ad On Page 15 (Map Location #11)
MOUNTAIN TOP CABIN RENTALS........706-258-6220 44 Boardtown Road, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 www.mountaintopcabinrentals.com See Our Ad On Page 9 (Map Location #10)
HILLCREST ORCHARDS..........................706-273-3838 9696 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, Georgia 30536 www.hillcrestorchards.net See Our Ad On Page 16 (Map Location #9)
GALE CARRIER - PSYCHIC & ASTROLOGER...(423) 496-1263 www.psychicofnashville.com See Our Ad On Page 11 (Map Location #8)
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BLUE RIDGE SCENIC RAILWAY..........877-413-TRAIN 241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 www.brscenic.com See Our Ad On Page 5 (Map Location #4)
BLACK OAK CABIN....................................706-280-4906 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 See Our Ad On Page 15 (Map Location #3)
BLACK BEAR CABIN RENTALS..............888-902-2246 21 High Place Drive, Suite 7, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 www.blackbearcabinrentals.com See Our Ad On Page 13 (Map Location #2)
BEAR FALLS LODGE.........................................941-812-5952 www.BearLodgeFalls.com Beside Fort Mountain State Park See Our Ad On Page 3 (Map Location #1)
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North Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Festivals GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL October 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 2010 Ellijay, GA www.georgiaapplefestival.org
MOONSHINE FESTIVAL October 23 & 24, 2010 Dawsonville, GA www.kareforkids.org
APPLE ARTS ON THE SQUARE October 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 2010 Ellijay, GA www.gilmerchamber.com
THE FUR BALL November 6 & 7, 2010 Jasper, GA www.pickensanimalrescue.com
SORGHUM FESTIVAL October 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 2010 Blairsville, GA www.blairsvillechamber.com
GOLD RUSH DAYS October 16 & 17, 2010 Dahlonega, GA www.dahlonega.org
DAHLONEGA ROCK & MINERAL SHOW October 16 & 17, 2010 Dahlonega, GA www.dahlonega.org HERITAGE DAYS AT TALKING ROCK October 16 & 17, 2010 Talking Rock, GA www.talkingrockga.com
PAWS IN THE PARK October 23, 2010 Blue Ridge, GA www.humanesocietyofblueridge.org
HEMLOCKFEST November 5-7, 2010 Dahlonega, GA www.dahlonega.org
34TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL October 6 & 7, 2010 Toccoa, Georgia www.mainstreettoccoa.com
BRMAA HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE November 25 - December 25, 2010 Blue Ridge, GA www.blueridgearts.net CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE December 4, 2010 Blairsville, GA www.unioncountyhistory.org LIGHT UP ELLIJAY November 27, 2010 Ellijay, GA www.gilmerchamber.com
If you have an event you would like for us to list in our next issue, please email us at northgeorgiamountains@yahoo.com
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Cabin Rentals of Blue Ridge
We are located in Blue Ridge Georgia only 90 minutes from Atlanta at the gateway of the North Georgia Mountains. Come and discover our hometown charm, breath taking scenery and our southern hospitality. 160 Tammen Drive
PO Box 429, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
1-706-632-6600 Toll Free: 1-877-229-8585
www.cabinrentalsofblueridge.com
For Advertising Information On www.NorthGeorgiaMountains.com Please Call 706-276-7072 or Email: northgeorgiamountains@yahoo.com
Blue Ridge Handy Lube & Detail Shop
Wash & Wax Card All Types of Oil & Filters
Gary Bearden, Owner 136 Josh Hall Road Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 632-8177
Psychic & Astrologer
Sometimes life throws us a curve which can leave us without direction in life. As a psychic with a life history of psychic development from an early age, I can help you find that direction in many areas including romantic involvements, relationships of any other kind, career matters, outcomes of any other personal issues and family matters. Contact me today to see for yourself what the future holds. Phone and email readings are available.
(423) 496-1263
Readings by Appointment Only
www.psychicofnashville.com
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Sorghum Festival
41st Annual Blairsville Jacyees October 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 2010 Blairsville, GA
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stside Grill a E “Best Burgers in Town”
(706) 636-4747
3842 Hwy 52 East • Ellijay, GA 30536
21 High Park Drive • Suite 7 Blue Ridge, GA 30513
blackbear@tds.net 888-902-2246 706-632-4794 Fax 706-258-2361 www.blackbearcabinrentals.com
For Advertising Information On www.NorthGeorgiaMountains.com Please Call 706-276-7072 or Email: northgeorgiamountains@yahoo.com
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39th Annual
Georgia Apple Festival
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October 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 2010 Ellijay, GA
29th Annual
Georgia Marble Festival October 3 & 4, 2010 Jasper, GA
23rd Annual
Moonshine Festival October 23 & 24, 2010 Dawsonville, GA
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Black Black Oak Oak Cabin Cabin
in the Aska Adventure Area, Blue Ridge, Ga
“For those who seek the
solitude and solace time
away in the mountains
can bring.“
Sleeps 8-12 Wild life abounds at our cozy fully equipped cabin. Fireplace & rustic furnishing throughout, 3 bedrooms + loft, 3 bath, wrap around covered porch, outside hot tub, swing & fire pit.
See VRBO Listing #287231 for calendar & rental info or call owner 706-280-4906.
No No Worries Worries
Cleaning Cleaning Service Service & & Property Managment Property Managment Serving most of North Ga
The Creative Arts Guild September 17 Patrons Party & Taste of Dalton $50 per person
An evening of Eclectic Culinary Offerings while Mingling with Artists and Patrons
Our goal is to develop long term relationships with our clients.
Father/Daughter Team providing honest & trustworthy housekeeping & property managment services for your resident, vacation/permanent rental or commercial business.
For quote or more info call: 706-889-3275 or 706-273-0823 W e va lu e th e t ru st y ou p la ce in u s !
noworriescleaningservice@rocketmail.com
FESTIVAL 2010 Kids Activities ~ Juried Art Exhibit Artist Open Air Market ~ Student 3D Exhibit 2GTHQTOCPEGU ` .QECN #WVJQTğU 5JQYECUG
September 18 - 10 till 6 September 19 - 11 till 5 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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The Snow Queen Performed by Ballet Dalton
November 11, 12, 13 at 7 p.m. November 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on Sale October 1 $8 and $12 520 West Waugh Street Dalton.Georgia.30720 706-278-0168 www.creativeartsguild.org
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APPLE PICKIN' JUBILEE September 11th & 12th, 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th AND each October weekend 9 am to 6 pm
N UR OW O Y K PIC S APPLE PIG RACE
MOONSHINE MUSEUM
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Separate $3.00 per person admission to Petting Farm
www.HillcrestOrchards.net 9696 Hwy 52 East • Ellijay, Georgia 30536
706-273-3838