Around Town Introduction

Around Town

Lookin’ at Local! By Tracy McCoy

Anew feature in our magazine this Fall is Around could be said for other mountain towns around us. The city Town, a look at the businesses that are part of the of Clarkesville is a “walkabout kinda town”. There are unique Georgia Mountain Laurel. It may be news of a new eateries, boutiques, stores that celebrate adventure and art, store opening or professional service offered or it might be a home furnishings and fashions! Hiawassee, Young Harris and more in depth look at the history, current and future plans of Blairsville have many hidden treasures and Towns County is a local establishment. You are reading this magazine because home to Noblet’s, one of the state’s last true 5 & 10 cent stores. these business owners help to put it in your hands. It is a Hayesville and Franklin, North Carolina offer great downtown community effort to offer a free magazine and without these shopping, restaurants, art and framing galleries and some of men and women who open their doors to you it would not be [OLÄULZ[I\ZPULZZV^ULYZ`V\»SSL]LYTLL[ possible. So our hats are off to local! We love mom and pop, family owned and operated, small businesses and you should too. These entrepreneurial enterprises are the backbone of our country and have put meat on the tables since this country’s humble beginnings. I guess I want to encourage you to discover your town all over again. Whether it’s downtown or on the side roads, there are some really neat places to discover. No matter which county you are in there is something for everyone and much to celebrate. I can remember when my family would come “Going to town” is an occasion in the south, it’s something to visit my granny and papa, going to town was one of the you do and sometimes it isn’t a quick trip. It’s a let’s have lunch highlights of the trip. Back then all they had to say to get us and walk from shop to shop kinda adventure. It’s look for those in the car was “come on, we’re going to Harpers!” I can still \UPX\L[YLHZ\YLZ[OH[`V\^VU»[ÄUKPU[OLIPNIV_Z[VYLZ0[»Z smell the popcorn and taste the Coke Icee. Maybe, just maybe “boutiquing it up” with the girls or browsing the galleries I’d get to run to the back left hand corner of the store to look for that perfect piece of local art for the house. It could be at the toys! We thought it a great day to leave with a coloring breakfast in your favorite “biscuit and gravy” restaurant with book and small pack of crayons. On special occasions, if a your best friend or a business meeting over coffee in a quiet quarter was easily accessed, I might get to ride the horse out corner. Look around town and you’ll see what all the buzz on the sidewalk. is about. Our town of Clayton for instance, just when I think it’s the best town in the world, it gets even better. The same Oh the memories, and many more to be made! So, without further adieu let’s look at what’s happening Around Town.

Belle & Barn Company • Clayton Mural • Timpson Creek Gallery • Mountain Aire Co!ages Willow Valley RV Resort • Ogram Interior Design • Rusted Arrow Market • Erwin Heating & Air • Wood’s Mercantile