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A Look at HIAWASSEE & YOUNG HARRIS

It’s often said that once you’ve discovered paradise that you never want to leave. That can certainly be said for the residents living around beautiful Lake Chatuge Hiawassee is a Cherokee word meaning that is located between the neighboring towns “meadow” and the Chattohochee National of Hiawassee, GA and Hayesville, NC. Forest covers over 57,000 acres in the county.

Once upon a time, the Creek and Cherokee Indian Nations lived in these beautiful mountains and valleys with abundant wildlife that roamed free until the Trail of Tears forced their relocation in 1830. As early English settlers moved northward from the colony of Savannah, many decedents of Scots-Irish moved southward from Virginia’s Shenandoah into the North Carolina Mountains. These early settlers faced many hardships from bitter cold winters and had a very difficult life. Although the rugged mountains were isolated, these settlers had great determination and steadfast faith to homestead farms in this great land.

Hayesville, North Carolina is seated in Clay County and was formed in1861 from nearby Macon & Cherokee Counties. It was named in honor of Kentucky statesman Henry Clay.

The town of Hayesville was the former site of the Cherokee town of Quanassee, which lay along the Trading Path to Murphy, N.C. also known as the “Unicoi Turnpike”

The town of Hayesville was incorporated in 1913 and named after Mr. George Hayes who represented them in the North Carolina General Assembly to form Clay County.

Much of the county is preserved from the Nantahala, Tusquitti, & Fires Creek National Hiawassee, Georgia is seated in Towns County Wildlife National Forest Land that covers over and was formed in 1856 from parts of nearby 110,000 acres.The Town of Hayesville features Rabun & Union Counties. It was named historical attractions including the downtown for George Washington Towns, who was the Hayesville Courthouse, The Old Jail built in governor of Georgia from 1847 to 1851.

1912, and the Cherokee Homestead Exhibit.

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With the outbreak of World War II, this brought an emergency demand for electricity, mainly to power aluminum production in East Tennessee, and the Tennessee Valley Authority offered to meet this demand by building a series of dams.

The Chatuge Dam project was authorized in 1941, originally called the Hayesville project and required over 11,000 acres to be purchased to form the reservoir. Chatuge Dam was named for an 18th-century Cherokee village once situated near the dam site. Unfortunately, hundreds of families, gravesites, and over 40 miles of roads had to be relocated in order to complete the project.

It was the area’s richest and best farmland from which the residents had gleaned their livelihoods. The TVA dams brought badly needed jobs for local folks in the lingering post-depression years, but gone forever was 3,700 acres in Clay County, NC and 3,500 acres in Towns County, Georgia.

Lake Chatuge is a 7,500-acre man-made reservoir that was created in 1942, by TVA which cost of over nine million dollars after construction was completed on Chatuge Dam, and blocked the Hiawassee River in Tennessee in order to institute a system of flood control. It is one of 29 TVA hydroelectric dams throughout the Tennessee River system used to provide hydroelectric power.

When water from Chatuge Dam was released and diverted, it filled up naturally variegated terrain and created Lake Chatuge’s numerous peninsulas and private coves with magnificent locations for swimming, boating and other water sports. The unsurpassed beauty of the lake created by Chatuge Dam inspired people to name it the “Enchanted Valley.”

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National Forest. Lake Chatuge is situated in the center of the Enchanted Valley with 132 miles of lake shoreline.

The entire region surrounding Lake Chatuge is famous for year round trout fishing in numerous streams and rivers. Although Bass, Catfish, Bluegill, Bream, Carp, and Crappie are plentiful, Lake Chatuge with fishing depths of over 25 feet has produced several state record fish, including the hybrid striped bass and smallmouth bass. Many fishing boats can be seen during the season as well as people fishing offshore enjoying the afternoon.

Another great way to have fun exploring Lake Chatuge is to enjoy a leisurely cruise on a pontoon boat or rent a jet ski, canoe, kayak, or paddle boats. Many accommodations can guide visitors to spend time at one of the many golf courses, horseback riding stables, white water rafting adventures and surrounding hiking, biking trails & waterfalls in our surrounding National Forest Land.

Both Clay & Towns counties offer public parks, picnic areas and beaches for outdoor enjoyment.

The region surrounding Lake Chatuge is an antique shopper’s dream including many intriguing stores that display the work of many well-known painters, potters and sculptors along with a colorful array of Appalachian folk art. Restaurants feature everything from fine cuisine to country cooking, deli treats, and bakery sweets. Many surrounding wineries also offer tasting and tours for an afternoon of activities.

Let the beautiful Lake Chatuge scenic area of Hiawassee & Hayesville inspire you to return again and again for that perfect mountain vacation.

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Antique Mall Downtown Hiawassee 518 N Main Street Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-5

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Hiawassee • Gifts • Flags • Pottery • Candles • Cabin Décor • Wind Chimes • T-Shirts • Outdoor Furniture • Jewelry • Local Handmade Items • And So Much More!

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Steaks • BBQ Fresh Seafood Sandwiches Country Dinners Homemade Desserts 6223 US Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA 30582 1466 Andrews Rd, Murphy, NC Banquet facility available for large groups, rehearsal dinners, holiday gatherings, or any special function.

NORTH GEORGIA’S PREMIER DESTINATION VENUE

Cabin Rentals • Destination Weddings Family & Corporate Events + Barn Chapel, Clubhouse, and Reception Space that can host any event up to 150 guests

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Beer & Wine Dine In v Take Out v Catering Monday - Thursday 11:00am-8:30pm Friday & Saturday 11:00am-9:30pm Closed Sunday

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Tallulah Falls From Atlanta, GA From Chattanooga, TN From Asheville, NC From Greenville, SC

Rated as one of America’s 20 Best State Parks by Adventure Journal and one of Georgia’s seven wonders, Tallulah Gorge draws admirers as one of the most breathtaking sites.

The Niagara Falls of the Southeast is a 1,000-foot gash in Tallulah Dome that drops the Tallulah River over six waterfalls in one mile. Mountain biking and hiking are popular here, as well as some serious multipitch rock climbing. But the real deal here is boating, rafting and kayaking the Tallulah when the upstream Georgia Power Company opens its dam, a few times a year.

Said to be one of the oldest geological features in North America, Tallulah Gorge has been forming for thousands of years. Prehistoric Indians discovered the canyon and hunted both along its rim and in its deep bottom. When the first European settlers arrived in the region during the 1820s, the word of the magnificence of the canyon and falls spread. The Tallulah Hotel opened in 1840 and with the completion of the railroad in 1882, connecting Atlanta to Tallulah Falls, people flooded to see the remarkable natural scenes and it became a major tourist attraction.

At the peak, there were seventeen hotels and boarding houses in and around the town that rented riding horses, offered billiards, tennis, and music for dancing in the major hotels. In 1883, tightrope walker Professor Leon crossed the gorge as part of a publicity stunt for one hotel. Then in July 18, 1970, Karl Wallenda became the second man to walk across the gorge on a tightrope; a feat that may soon be recreated by his great grandson in an upcoming event.

Just as the tourism boom reached its height, however, Georgia Power wanted to dam the Tallulah River to produce electricity and opposition of the natural setting was led

by Helen Dortch Longstreet, the widow of Confederate general James Longstreet, in which the park’s trail system is named after. In 1992 Governor Zell Miller joined with officials of Georgia Power Company to announce a remarkable joint partnership to create Tallulah Gorge State Park. Visitors can now enjoy the spectacular 1,739 acres of wilderness with recreational opportunities and guides from Georgia’s State Parks.

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Highlights of Tallulah Falls include: The Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center that highlights the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area.

Additionally, an award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge.

Tallulah Falls School Founded in 1909 by the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs, providing comprehensive college preparatory education.

Arts & Crafts Galleries which feature local fine Southern art, folk art, original paintings and prints, pottery, photography, woodcraft, jewelry and hand blown glass.

Shop for unique Native American Crafts, chainsaw art, gems, and many inspirational scenic paintings from the area.

Stay for the weekend in Cabin Lodging, or one of the many camping sites in the area. Enjoy this peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can hear the crickets chirp at night. Just bring your lawn chair and listen to Music on Bluegrass Square; located at the outdoor Tallulah Falls Opry House on Main Street. Bonfire, marshmallow roasting, and grilled hot dogs provided!

Recreation abounds with picnic areas, campgrounds, overlooks, 6 Hiking trails, stairs leading down into the gorge and even a suspension bridge that crosses the canyon 80 feet above its bottom. There is shore and boat fishing on all 3 lakes: Tallulah, Tugalo, & Yonah. Spend the afternoon picnicking at Terrora Beach, or play on the tennis courts. There is a public beach for swimming on Tallulah Lake & public playground located at the day use area of Tallulah Gorge State Park.

Tallulah Gorge State Park is open daily from 8 a.m. until dark. There is a $5 parking fee. The entrance is on U.S. 441 in Tallulah Falls, GA. Access to the canyon bottom is by permit only. Permits are free and can be obtained at the interpretive center, but note that ONLY 100 permits are issued per day. The park is extremely popular and the quota of permits is often filled first thing in the morning.

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Clayton Cottages & Inn Motel Rooms & Cottages

18 Motel Drive Clayton, GA 30525

5 Star Rated

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The Gem of the Mountains

706-782-9568 • 706-490-2844 STAY 2 NIGHTS GET 10% OFF 3rd NIGHT Cottages have full kitchens, washers, dryers, nice views, some w/jacuzzi’s, fireplaces, & decks.

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An eclectic blend of renewed ladies’ clothing!

Best Inn Way, Suite 2, Dillard, GA 30537

Tallulah Gorgeous has the two cutest shops in Rabun County! With one location in downtown Dillard and one in downtown Clayton, our goal is to provide ladies with a shopping experience that is not only easy on the pocketbook but great for the environment too!

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LA CABAÑA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Located in beautiful Rabun Gap, GA • Historic operating grist mill (in operation since 1840)

• 85’ cascading waterfall • Four guest rooms • Gourmet 3-course breakfast (featuring milled products)

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La Cabaña Express 8520 S Main St Helen, GA 30545 706-878-8412

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• Local Jams & Jellies • Walking Sticks • Trail Maps • Collegiate Gifts • Bird Houses • Corinthian Chimes

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Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Great selection of beer and wine. Best restaurant in the area, locals love to eat here, and we’re famous for our desserts.

7099 Highway 441, Dillard, GA 30537 Open: Mon - Fri: 6 AM - 9 PM Sat: 7 AM - 9 PM, Sun: 7 AM to 8 PM

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Spring/Summer calendar of Events Blairsville

June 6

May 10

Downtown Blairsville

Kiwanis Golf Tournament Butternut Creek Golfcourse

May 11, 18, 25

Live Music at Paradise Hills Paradise Hills Resort & Spa

May 11

FOCUS Festival 2019

Union County Farmers Market

May 11

Downtown Blairsville Outdoor Movie Night Historic Downtown Square

May 17

North Georgia Chamber Symphony Historic Courthouse

May 18

Cruise-In On The Square Blairsville Cruisers

Downtown Courthouse Square

May 15, 22, 29

BINGO NIGHT - Castoff Pet Rescue Blairsville Civic Center

May 24

Union County Golf Tournament Butternut Creek Golfcourse

May 24

Memorial Day CelebrationFriday Night Movie ~ Forrest Gump Paradise Hills Resort & Spa

May 25

Memorial Day Parade

Downtown Courthouse Square

May 25

Shop Late Thursday

June 7

Free Seminar & Garden Tour: The Importance of Pollinators

Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center

June 7-9

Northeast Georgia Art Tour at LW Studio Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm

June 8

Colin Grant Adams & Robert Valentine

July 4 Shop Late Thursday Downtown Blairsville

July 4 Independence Day Fireworks 2019 Meeks Park

July 6 Union County Farmers Market Opening Day Union County Farmers Market

July 6 Bill Graff & Jay Golden

Historic Downtown Square

Historic Downtown Square

June 8

BLUE RIDGE

16th Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games Meeks Park

June 14

Kilted Golf Classic - Blairsville Scottish Festival

April 18-June 29 Margo Locke Exhibit at BRMAA Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

April 18-Oct. 13 Ocoee River Rafting Season Starts

Butternut Creek Golfcourse

Blue Ridge/Ocoee River

June 15

May 11

WAYMORE’S OUTLAWS ‘Runnin’ with Ol’ Waylon’ Tour UCS Fine Arts Center

June 15

Wendell Patterson

Historic Downtown Square

June 21

2019 Blairsville Pro Rodeo

Union County Saddle Club Arena

June 22-23

The Tunnel Rats Band

Historic Downtown Square

June 22-23

Georgia Mtn. Classic Car Show Downtown Blue Ridge

May 11 North Georgia Master Gardeners Plant Sale United Community Bank Pavilion

May 11 Rusty Trucks Folkart Style~ Art w/ Becca Cohutta Country Store

May 11 SAAG Spring Member Show The Art Center

13th Annual Mountain Fling

May 11 - June 8

May 25

June 29

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

Historic Courthouse

Historic Downtown Square

2019 Spring Arts, Crafts, & Music Festival Downtown Courthouse Square

North GA Technical College

Celebration of Artisians Exhibition at BRMAA

Bushfire Concert

Don Byers

May 26

June 29

Boeing Boeing (Theatre Play)

Paradise Hills Resort & Spa

May 16 - June 2 Blue Ridge Community Theater

Memorial Day Celebration - Live Music

Lake Nottely Boat Parade US Hwy. 19/129

May 17 - 18

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

July 3

Union County Farmers Market Opening Day

BINGO NIGHT - Castoff Pet Rescue

22nd Annual Blue Ridge Adventure Race

Blairsville Civic Center

Blue Ridge

June 1

July 4

May 25-26

Independence Day at Vogel State Park

44th Annual Spring Arts in the Park

Vogel State Park

Blue Ridge Dowtown City Park

July 4-6

June 1

Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm

Downtown Blue Ridge

Union County Farmers Market

Without Pearls

Historic Downtown Square

June 5, 12, 19, 26

BINGO NIGHT - Castoff Pet Rescue Blairsville Civic Center

Alpaca Farm Independance Day Celebration

Opening Day 2019 ~ Downtown Market Blue Ridge

June 7-8

An American Story & Bergonzi String Quartet

Blue Ridge Community Theater

June 7

July 5

Fireworks on Lake Rabun Lake Rabun Dam

An Evening with Shawn Mullins (Grammy Nominated Americana!)

Painted Fern Festival

May 11

July 13

Seniors Fishing Rodeo

Rabun Co. Civic Center

June 8-August 31

Downtown Market Blue Ridge

JULY WILDCRAFT KITCHEN CAMP at Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center

Downtown Blue Ridge

Foxfire Museum

June 8

Cleveland

Chattahoochee Fish Hatchery

May 10

June 15-18

North Georgia Zoo & Farm

Chattahoochee Fish Hatchery

Kids Fishing Rodeo

Community Quilt and Fiber Arts Exhibit Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

July 15-19

Celebrating Mothers Day at the Zoo!

May 19

June 18-28

Behind the Scenes Tour

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

May 24-2

Summer Youth Art Camp at BRMAA

North Georgia Zoo & Farm

July 4

Memorial Day Weekend at the Zoo!

Downtown Blue Ridge on East & West Main Streets

May 25

July 4

Downtown Cleveland

Downtown Blue Ridge City Park

The Crusher Vineyard and Trail Race

Old Timers 4th of July Parade

North Georgia Zoo & Farm

Rockin’ Around The Square

Blue Ridge Freedom 5k and 10k

May 25

July 5

Yonah Mountain Vineyard

Firecracker Special ~ Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

June 8

July 11-28

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Blue Ridge Community Theater

North Georgia Zoo & Farm

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

A Funny Little Thing Called Love

Cabbage Patch Kids Tea Party Babyland General Hospital

Celebrating Fathers Day at the Zoo!

Clarkesville

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May 11

I Do, I Do - Theatre Play

Habersham Community Theater

May 10

Inaugural Cornelia Cornhole Tournament

July 19

Common Ground

Pitts Park

Aaron Tippin Concert

The Crimson Moon

Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED University of North Georgia

May 11

Savoring the Square Food Tour Dahlonega Walking Tours

May 11

Raelyn Nelson (Country Folk Granddaughter of Willie Nelson) The Crimson Moon

May 12

Mother’s Day High Tea

Mtn. Laurel Creek Inn and Spa

May 18

Boos and Brews Pub Crawl Dahlonega Walking Tours

May 18-19

Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival Downtown Dahlonega

May 19

Guided Historic Tour

Dahlonega Walking Tours

June 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Historic Dahlonega Ghost Walk Dahlonega Walking Tours

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Dahlonega Appalachian Jam Historic Public Square

June 1

Southern Accent Hancock Park

June 1

Free Fallin’- The Music of Tom Petty at The Historic Holly Theater

VFL 8th Annual Rubber Duck Race

May 18

Historic Holly Theater

July 19

Main Street

Boos and Brews Pub Crawl

Red, White, and Tunes Pitts Park

Clayton May 16

Dahlonega May 4, 11, 18, 25

Dahlonega Appalachian Jam Historic Public Square

June 1

Dahlonega Walking Tours

June 8

FREEBIRD - The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute at The Historic Holly Theater

Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center Plant Walk

May 10

Historic Holly Theater

Dahlonega Farmers Market

Fourth of July Family Day Celebration

June 1

May 10-19

Foxfire Museum

Community Market Opening Day Rabun County Pavilions

June 20

Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center Plant Walk Foxfire Museum

Dahlonega Farmers Market

July 4

UNG Drill Field

Mamma Mia at the Historic Holly Theater

July 5, 6, 11, 12

May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31

July 6

Dahlonega Walking Tours

Hancock Park

Historic Holly Theater

Historic Dahlonega Ghost Walk

Historic Dahlonega Ghost Walk Dahlonega Walking Tours

Radford Windham + Step Back Cadillac

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May 11

July 12-13

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Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Smithgall Woods State Park

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Hiawassee

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Smithgall Woods State Park

May 18

Dahlonega Appalachian Jam

4th of July Glorious Celebration Downtown Demorest

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Second Saturday Guided Hikes

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Georgia Mountain Eggfest

Unicoi Lodge

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Saturday Evening Music Concert Series

May 11

May 18

North Georgia Community Players

Smithgall Woods State Park

Trouble at the Tropicana - Theatre Play

Eco-Kids Pollinators

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May 25

Anagama Kiln Firing Workshop The Hambidge Center

June 14-16

Northeast Mountain Film Festival Dillard House

June 12-21

Gilligan’s Island - Theatre Play North Georgia Community Players

Opening of Beach

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Helen’s 5th Celebration - Bavarianfest Festhalle

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Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Courtney Renee Stanley Concert

George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse

May 17 - 18

Live Artist Demonstrations Gilmer Arts

May 23 - 26

Dixie Swim Club - Live Theatre

George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse

June 7, 8, 9

Plein Air, Art in the Mountains Gilmer Arts

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Live Music - Acoustic Blends

George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse

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Jr. Ranger Day

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First-Visit Tour

Smithgall Woods State Park

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Saturday Evening Music Concert Series Unicoi Lodge

June 3, 10, 17, 24

Georgia Master Naturalist Smithgall Woods State Park

June 6

Art Exhibit Oopening

Helen Arts & Heritage Center

June 3 & 10

Georgias Mountain Fairgrounds

Outlaws and Renegades Tour with Travis Tritt, Cadillac Three, and Scooter Brown Band Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

May 25

Run for the Rhodies, 5k Walk/Run Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge

June 1, 6

Music Concert

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

June 6

Plein Air Painters of Hiawassee ArtWorks Gallery & Gifts

June 8

Towns County Touchdown Club 8th Annual Bass Tournament

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Boat Ramp

June 8

Group Concert

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

June 21

The Temptations & The Tams Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

July 4

Georgia Mountain Fair July 4th Firework Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

July 11-13

Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruzin Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Junior Ranger Camp

Unicoi State Park & Lodge

Sautee-Nacoochee

4th of July Festival, Barbeque, and Fireworks 10am-7pm

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May 11

Second Saturday Guided Hikes

Annual Spring Concert

Smithgall Woods State Park

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

July 5

July 4

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Fireworks

Farm Animal Fun Day

George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse

Downtown Helen

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

July 13

July 5-6

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Ellijay’s Got Talent Auditions

Blank 281 - A Blink 182 Tribute Band

Sunflowers & Selfies

Into the Woods JR.

George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse

Smithgall Woods State Park

Sautee Nacoochee Center, Center Theatre

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Helen’s 50th Celebration - Spring Bierfest Festhalle

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series

Community Contra Dance

Unicoi Lodge

Sautee Nacoochee Center, Historic Gym

July 6

May 25

Smithgall Woods State Park

Sautee Nacoochee Center

First-Visit Tour

Pig Out & Pickin’

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Blacksmithing Demonstration Sautee Nacoochee Center

June 1

National Trails Day on the Helen to Hardman Heritage Trail Hardman Farm State Historic Site

June 8

Farm Animal Fun Day

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

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Summer Theatre Arts Camp Sautee Nacoochee Center

June 14-16

SNIFF (Sautee Nacoochee Infinitesimal Film Fest)

Sautee Nacoochee Center, Center Theatre

July 9 Anna Ruby Tuesday Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Sky Valley May 1 Wildflower and Early Birders Walk at Sky Valley Mud Creek Park

July 3-4

June 22

Community Contra Dance

Sautee Nacoochee Center, Historic Gym

June 23

Farm Camp

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

June 29

Tallulah Falls May 18 Tallulah Gorge State Park

Gorge Floor Hike Tallulah Gorge State Park

June 1-2 Women’s Wilderness Weekend

Brasstown Valley Resort

May 14, 28

Mountain Area Storytelling

May 17 - July 19 Rollins Planetarium

May 18

Crane Creek Vineyards Winery Tour Crane Creek Vineyards

May 31-June 2

North Georgia Highlands Seafood Festival Mayors Park

June 8-9

Home & Garden Show 2019

Towns County Recreation & Conference Center

June 17

June 25

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike Tallulah Gorge State Park

July 6

U-Pick Corn Harvest Day

July 6

July 16

Sautee Nacoochee Center

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Blacksmithing Demonstration

YHC Clay Dotson Open Golf Tournament

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Gorge Floor Hike

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

May 13

Planet Nine

May 25

Sautee Nacoochee Center, Center Stage

Crane Creek Vineyards

Sky Valley

Hardman Farm State Historic Site

Cheri Luhn in Concert

Friday Evening Tapas & Acoustic

Mountain Regional Library

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike

June 22

May 10, 17, 24, 31

Sky Valley Annual Independence Day Celebration

June 15

Dairy Day

Young Harris

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike

Mountain Area Storytelling Mountain Regional Library

June 29-30

Made in Georgia Festival Towns County Rec Center

July 4

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa July 4th Fireworks Brasstown Valley Resort

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HELEN and the

Chattahoochee River runs through it

Many people know the Chattahoochee River as one of the most important U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impoundments in the nation. This river’s basin is the smallest in the nation and serves as 485 a source of drinking water for metro Atlanta, and continues along the Georgia – Alabama border, and into Florida. This important source not only provides drinking water supply to more than half of all Georgian residents, but also provides hydroelectric power, commercial navigation, flood control, and recreation in three states to over 25 million Americans.

It begins as a spring; “Chattahoochee Gap,” just a little more than a trickle of water where Jack’s Knob Trail dead-ends into the Appalachian Trail at about 3,600 ft. and lies 200 ft. south. Several streams flow from Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union and White counties to broaden its shoulders.

Origin of the name “Chattahoochee” is believed to be derived from ‘Chatto,’ a stone, and ‘hoche,’ marked or flowered; there being rocks of that description in the river above Hoithletigua - an old town that historians place near the present town of Franklin, Ga. in Heard County. The river, “Chota,” was named by the Cherokee Indians at the headwaters and when the river flowed into Creek territory, it became the “Chattahoochee.” and was used by the tribes as a border between their Nations, then between 486 themselves and early settlers.

Excavations suggest that Spanish searched for gold in the valley as early as the sixteenth century. The first American gold rush began in 1828 through streambeds of the Chattahoochee headwaters, and the first dam was built to power a grist and lumber mill in 1876.

The present Nora Mill still operates a water-powered mill and grinds cornmeal, grits, wheat, rye, and flours.

The Chattahoochee River and Wildlife Management Area are located within the 750,000-acre Chattahoochee National Forest with lush forests. More than 500 species of birds, mammals, fish, and reptiles live in this protected headwaters portion, as it provides wildlife access to drinking water, sites for nests and dens, 520 and berry-producing shrubs along its banks as a source of food.

Helen is a perfect start, as this river runs through this Alpine Village town of themed German- festivals and businesses. Then the Chattahoochee picks up flow from creeks such as Smith, Low Gap, Henson, Dukes, and Sautee. Two beautiful waterfalls that merge into these creeks are the twin falls of Anna Ruby and Horse Trough Falls, just north of Helen. From Helen, the river flows east through Sautee Nacoochee Valley, which pass agriculturalresidential areas throughout White and Habersham Counties. The river then flows into Buck Shoals State Park, a wildlife preserve not yet opened to the public and Mossy Creek State Park just north of Clermont. The river flows through the newly planned State Park (Don Carter) on the northern tip of Lake Lanier.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy recreation such as fishing, tubing, canoeing, boating, hiking and camping on the Chattahoochee River banks, shores, and it’s watershed to make 521 your vacation a “COOL EXPERIENCE”!

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Visitor’s delight in “The Arts Tour” that will begin for the Summer Season on June 7, 8, and 9th.

This event also includes Lodging & Dining facilities to visit in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

This is a special event for the Northeast Georgia area to see galleries & working studios in a six county area with live demonstrating artists.

Discover the work of local artists … painters, potters, folk art, jewelry makers, fiber, glass, wood, mixed media, metal artists and more. Watch the craftsmanship, love, and care put into unique pieces made originally by the artist.

Featured artists in Habersham start in Demorest/Clarkesville and follow the Scenic Hwy. 197. Visit wineries in Rabun and view artists in downtown Clayton and Tiger, GA. Travel the scenic created by SherGale Creations vistas of Hwy. 76 to Hiawassee & Hayesville and visit Lake Chatuge. Explore Young Harris/Blairsville’s artists, including the Trackrock area for inspirational beauty. Lively Helen & Sautee features picturesque scenes and accomodations.

Follow Arts Tour Signs in Habersham, Rabun, Towns, Union, White Counties, GA & Clay County NC to wind down roads of beautiful scenery and discovering Art at every turn. You can receive your personal driving tour map by picking one up at Chambers of Commerce, Visitor Centers or downloading online at ArtsTour.org

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Experience a bit of Bavaria for Memorial Day weekend celebration! Import and domestic beer and wines, wursts on a bun, sauerkraut, hot dogs, pretzels, snaks, and desserts will be available for sale. All active and retired veterans plus a guest get in free. All other adults only $8.00 each.

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Amicalola Falls The highest waterfall in Georgia, falling 729 feet in seven cascades. At the base of the falls, there is a parking area, a reflection pool, and 3/10-mile paved trail leading to an observation deck at the top of the falls.

Directions: from Dahlonega, Amicalola State Park’s entrance is on GA Highway 52, east of Ellijay or west of Dahlonega.

Anna Ruby Falls Curtis Creek falls 153 feet and York Creek drops 50 feet down the slopes of Tray Mountain in twin waterfalls.

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and has benches along the trail for sitting or resting while enjoying the beauty of the area.

Directions: from Helen, take GA 75 North one mile.

Right on GA 356 for 1.5 miles, left on the entrance road to the falls.

Becky Branch Falls The 20 foot Becky Branch Falls is easily observed from a wooden bridge which crosses the stream. Becky Branch Falls is accessed via the Bartram Trail.

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branch for about 200 yards to a bridge at the base of the falls.

Cowrock Creek Falls Cowrock Creek Falls is ab out 30 feet high.

Directions: From the junction of Hwy 19 and 129, travel 1.4 miles on Hwy 19/129 North to FR 443 and turn right. Travel 2.3 miles on FR 443. Park & walk on the old logging road for 0.6 miles.

DeSoto Falls Three falls along a 3 mile section of the DeSoto Falls Trail are maintained for the hiker’s viewing convenience, and are designated as the lower (cascading 20 feet), the middle (falls about 80 feet) and the upper (about 200 feet) DeSoto Falls.

Directions: From Dahlonega travel north on US 19 for 13.5 miles to Turners Corner. At this intersection, turn left and proceed on US 129 for 4.2 miles. Shortly after the Walasi-yi Center is a left turn for the park.

Dukes Creek Falls A well-designed trail winds its way into Dukes Creek Gorge, ending at the base of the falls which drop about 150 feet down sheer granite canyon into Dukes Creek.

Directions: Take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.5 miles.

Turn left on GA 356 (75 Alternate) for 2.3 miles to the Richard Russell Scenic Highway. Turn right, go 2 miles to Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area.

Mill Creek Falls The first waterfall drops about 150 feet into Mill Creek.

The second plunges another 150 feet, into a series of rapids through the Mill Creek Gorge.

Directions: from Hiawassee, take U.S. 76 east, go right on Hwy. 75 for 3.5 miles, left on Mill Creek Rd (FSR 26) for 2.5 miles.

Minnehaha Falls Reported to be one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the region, Minnehaha Falls is 100 feet high.

Directions: Travel along 441 toward Clayton Georgia, after crossing the Tallulah Falls Bridge travel 1.7 miles and turn left onto Old Hwy 441. Continue along Old 441 for 2.5 miles to Lake Rabun Road. Turn left onto Lake Rabun Road and travel 5 miles to the Rabun Beach Campground. From the Area 2 campground entrance travel west on Lake Rabun Road for 1.6 miles to Low Gap Road. Turn left onto Low Gap Road and travel 0.2 miles to Bear Gap Road. Turn left onto Bear Gap Road and continue for 1.6 miles to Minnehaha Trail.

Raven Cliff Falls The first fall drops 60 feet, then rushes through a split in the face of a solid rock outcropping and drops 20 feet into a deep pool, and then falls another 20 feet to Dodd Creek. 3 other waterfalls can be found on Dodd Creek.

Directions: from Helen, take GA 75 north for 1.5 miles.

Turn left onto GA 356(75 Alternate) and travel 2.3 miles to the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway. Turn right and travel 2.8 miles to the trailhead and parking area.

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Sea Creek Falls In the Cooper Creek Scenic Area, Sea Creek Falls are an easy walk of less than .1 miles. Two steeply cascading falls flow into a large, shallow pool at the base which is popular as a wading pool.

Directions: (Four wheel drive vehicle recommended) From Hwy 515 just past Blue Ridge, take Highway 60 south toward Morganton. At Cooper Creek Store turn left on Cooper Creek Rd. After 3.3 miles the road makes a dramatic turn back on itself and FS 264 is to the left.

Travel .3 miles to a campground, park and walk .1 miles further up the creek.

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706-258-3737 866-4Cabins (422-2467)

240 West Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513

SouthernComfortCabinRentals.com

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Clarkesville Bowling, pool tables, shuffle board, Darts, arcade, Full service bar, great food!

Great, Fun Atmosphere!

706-839-7467 583 Grant Street Clarkesville, GA

Check Out Grant St. Music Room: Live Music, Full Service Restaurant & Bar. Karaoke every Friday!

Inside the Old Clarkesville Mill

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• LARGEST IN NE GEORGIA •

583 GRANT STREET CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523

OF ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, & FURNITURE

OPEN EVERYDAY! 11AM - 6PM

706-839-7500

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Clarkesville Readers’ Choice Award 2018

Best Fine Dining

“On the Square” A Gallery with Unique Art from the Hills & Mountains of Northeast Georgia

in Habersham County

1440 Washington Street Clarkesville, GA 706.754.2449 gallery@SoqueArtWorks.com SoqueArtWorks.com 532

Patio Dining - Private Dining - Banquet Room

Open 7 Days a Week!

706.839.1811

1344A Washington St. Clarkesville, GA 30523 theatticrestaurant.us

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Look for us on the Web! Our website features unique naviagational tools that lets users find and interact with your business.

Features include: Interactive Event Calendar Google Map Links to YOUR website Interactive online magazine

706.896.2412 1.888.896.2412

info@mtnlakepub.com www.mountainlakeguide.com

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Clarkesville

Hickory Flat Pottery

Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber and wood art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia

13664 Hwy 197 N Clarkesville, GA 30523

706.947.0030

HickoryFlatPottery.com 265

Memory Lane Studio Located in Batesville, GA Call or Email for an appointment

706.809.0309 489 artgirltoo@hotmail.com @vanderbunt.artist on Instagram

BATESVILLE / SCENIC 197 Laurel Lodge Road Burton Dam Road

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Cornelia

Custom piece... without the custom price!

This aged farmhouse bed is one of our newest custom designs... its inlaid Victorian pressed tin panels add stunning, authentic detail. Our showroom is a rich palette of classic style groupings, and each design is exclusvely ours: stained, painted, layered, or aged.

Choose yours today... or ask us to build a variation that can grace your home before the new year! Why settle for off-the-shelf? Tell us the style YOU want: the height, the hardware, the patina, and the paint - doors or drawers?

To solve a space problem or bring your beautiful dream to life is our joy.

Let’s build something beautiful... together.

Anderson Village Shopping Center, Alto, GA - 50min N of ATL on GA 365

Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Sun by appt • 877-223-0008 • 706-778-3449 BROWSE OUR COLLECTIONS: www.HartfordHouseFurniture.com

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Blue Ridge Art for the Seasons of Friends, Home, and Life!

Multitudes Gallery

Art Glass, Fine Art and Gift Gallery

See Page ## For Coupon!

723 East Main St. • Blue Ridge, GA 30513

706.632.1718

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www.MultitudesGallery.com 060 /MultitudesGalleryBlueRidgeGA If you are lucky enough to be in the mountains, then you are lucky enough!

800-844-4939

Luxury, Pet-Friendly Cabin Rentals with Satelite TV and FREE Wi-Fi

Mascot Molly Welcomes You

3945 Old Loving Road

536

Morganton, GA 30560 info@1mymountain.com www.1mymountain.com

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Blue Ridge

Now offering Segway & Pedego Electric Bike Tours

18 Holes of

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Electric Bikes & Segway store with Tours, Rentals & Sales Open Daily 10AM - 5PM 257 East Main St • Blue Ridge, GA 30513 535

(706) 632-0020 blueridgeelectricfun.com info@pedegobr.com

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CARROLL’S BARBEQUE

39 Lance Street, Suite 1, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

(706) 946-1126 PRIME RIB SATURDAY

WILL DELIVER

DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE

Starting at 5:00pm RIBS & BRISKET PULLED PORK & CHICKEN SMOKED WINGS & TURKEY

for Catered Events

550

Smoked Quality Meats!

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Unique Furnishings & Décor High quality furnishings & décor to beautify your life – affordably.

652 East Main Street in Historical Downtown Blue Ridge

706-258-2700 Like us on Facebook

New items arriving weekly – come back often to browse our inventory.

Designing Blue Ridge Since 2005

Elegant Outdoor Living

W! O N EN OP Outdoor Furniture and Décor for your Porch, Patio, Deck, & Dock.

Castelle - Biltmore Lloyd Flanders - Low Country

Castelle - Biltmore

Summer Classics - Rustic

The Best Room is a Room With a View 6082 Appalachian Hwy 706-946-0123 Like us on Facebook Spring / Summer 2019 | www.mountainlakeguide.com

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Blue Ridge For good company, great music, wonderful food and unsurpassed fun!

Book Now for the Summer and Save

Join us for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

706-946-8620 mistymtnhops.com 3300 East 1st Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513

It’s a great time to visit the North Georgia Mountains!

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From the City to the Mountains Driving Traffic to Your Business...

Distribution & Benefits 2019 The ONLY Local Visitor’s Guide Distributed in 500 Regional Locations, 200 Atlanta Locations and all Georgia State Visitor Centers

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Find us on

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Wednesday - Sunday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday Dinner Until 9:30 pm Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

706.632.7891

8055 Aska Road Blue Ridge, GA ToccoaRiversideRestaurant.com

Closed Monday Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11am to 8pm Friday & Saturday 11am to 9:30pm

706-900-1909

45 Bypass Rd, Morganton, GA MorgantonGrill.com

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Blue Ridge

Fun on the lake. . . day & night!

Full Service Marina

Boat Dock Bar & Grill!

Serving:

Authorized Dealer

Rentals: Pontoon Canoe Kayak Paddleboard

Beer, Wine, & Cocktails Appetizers Salads Hamburgers Seafood 30513 Chicken

706.632.2618 335 Marina Dr, Blue Ridge, GA

info@lakeblueridgemarina.com

lakeblueridgemarina.com

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A boutique 1890’s Victorian Inn

All Rooms have Private Bath, WiFi, and Flat Screen TVs Open Year-Round • Full Country Breakfast

(706) 661-7575 477 West First Street, Downtown Blue Ridge, GA 30513 www.BlueRidgeInnBandB.com | info@blueridgeinnbandb.com

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McCaysville

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There has been quite the buzz of late regarding the revitalization happening in the twin cities of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. Word is there is an investor that has been helping to spur along the progress where the state lines meet. So, we decided to go check it out. And Wow! What a turnaround! Things are definitely changing for the better in these two little towns, but our favorite stop of the trip was this obscure little shop, right on the corner as you come into McCaysville called Weird Oh! Weird Oh! is not a product of the fancy investor.

Weird Oh! is the brainchild of a very special lady with a gigantic heart. Once upon a time, proprietor Erin Hawley, earned a living as a comedian on the coast of North Carolina. Her favorite destination to vacation was in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia.

As her life progressed and her three children grew in age, she decided it was time for a change and she relocated to her vacation spot.

MCCAYSVILLE, GA Since there were no comedy clubs in Blue Ridge, she thought maybe that would be a great business venture. However, space in downtown Blue Ridge is hard to come by. One day Erin and her eight-year-old

son were walking around the McCaysville area and she thought “what do children do here for fun?” So, for the next few days, they walked the area, mother and son, back and forth, thinking and talking. Then one day on their regular walk, a for sale signed appeared in the window of the ugliest building you have ever seen. It was red and orange and just an eye sore.

As a creative artist, Erin saw a diamond in the rough and contacted the owner. For weeks she single handedly, with only the help of her youngest child, worked tirelessly to give a major facelift to this corner building. There may have been some gawking of townsfolk as Erin worked. You see, Ms. Hawley does not look like your typical business owner. Tall and gorgeous? Yes! Conservative and formal? No! Erin loves her makeup, her fashion, and it is very unlikely to catch her in any shoe other than high heels. And since she is an artist, you should expect that her body has been used as a canvas so don’t be surprised by her colorful expressions.

THE DEETS So, what exactly is Weird Oh!? Well, it’s a magical emporium of fun! Better known as an unusual place for unusual people, inside you will find peculiar treasures and trinkets. It’s a place where kids can be kids and adults can be kids too! Everything can be touched, moved, and you can even write on the walls and not get in trouble! The only rule that you will encounter is that laughter is a must! No matter what.

Laugh, have fun, pick up a toy, purchase a gag gift that will make someone laugh. Giggle a little, chuckle a lot, let out a guffaw if something strikes your funny bone. You won’t be judged, because Weird Oh is all about fun!

Like we told you in the beginning, Erin has a very big heart. Her whole purpose in opening Weird Oh! was to have a place for kids to come in and be kids. She gives gifts to almost every little one that opens the “Alice in Wonderland” door. Additionally, she supports Shop with a Cop, little league teams, and every opportunity for a child to get a toy that makes them happy. Being called a weirdo her whole life, Erin embraces her uniqueness and uses it in a way to positively impact the youth of the area.

Stop in next time you ride the Blue Ridge train or when you just find yourself exploring the twin cities of Georgia and Tennessee. Bonus tip: If you yell out “Dang, You’re Beautiful!” you get 10% off your whole order!

by Tobie Chandler, escapetoblueridge.com

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Blue Ridge

Mountain Getaway Cabins

866-862-2246 | www.mtngetawaycabinsbr.com office@mtngetawaycabins.com

11 Overview Dr, Suite 101 • Blue Ridge, GA 30513

386

Custom Home Builders Matt Butler, Owner

11 Overview Drive • Suite 101 Blue Ridge, GA 30513

(706) 455-0577

Want to see more?

Visit our website:

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Ellijay Located in the North Georgia Mountains in Ellijay

Enjoy the Peaceful Settings of Living in Nature

• 1 - 6 Bedroom Cabins • Secluded Cabins • Mountain Views • River Views • Hot Tubs • Internet / WI-FI Connection • Pool Table / Air Hockey

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We also offer cabins located in the Coosawattee River Resort offering: olympic-sized indoorheated pool, exercise gym, and recreation center.

Visit www.coosawattee.net for information.

PET-FRIENDLY

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www.MountainResortCabinRentals.com

706.635.7427

289 Highland Crossing, East Ellijay, GA 30540

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(With coupon only.)

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Blairsville Stop in and see our expansive collections of Domestic and Imported wines from all around the world!

Cheers!

Todd & Larissa Littler

267

Local Craft Beer available by package and Growler Fill’s!!

Located on the Square in Downtown Blairsville | www.745wine.com | 706-745-WINE (9463)

Steak • Seafood • Pasta •Salad

G&G

www.monetsitaliangrill.com

706-745-0748

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Online Ordering

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Outdoor Seating & Billiards

20+ different draft beers & fine wine Call for Details!

Pat Haralson Mem. Dr.

One block off the Square in Blairsville, GA

T-F 6a-4p | Sat. 7a - 2p

FREE WI-FI

Salads • Sandwiches Breads Made Fresh Daily Donuts • Daily Specials Wide Selection of Coffees

ITALIAN GRILL & PIZZERIA

130 Blue Ridge St

Bakery & Cafe

(grinds & glazes)

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Blairsville Come Celebrate 21st Annual Butternut Creek Festival

1200 Sq. Ft. Polynesian themed living room equipped with games, couches, ottomans, and tiki bar.

Come Enjoy the Zen Den!

July 20 & 21, 2019

KAVA & KRATOM • CBD COFFEE & LOOSE LEAF TEAS ESPRESSO, MED, DARK, DECAF • HANDMADE JEWELRY ROCK & GEMSTONE NECKLACES INCENSE STICKS & BURNERS • KAMINI SOAPS SMUDGE SAGE & ESSENTIAL OILS HANDCARVED WOOD BOXES K9 CRYSTAL LOTUS FLOWERS

Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10am-4pm

FREE Admission, Parking & Shuttle

Exceptional Fine Crafts & Art MEEKS PARK - Blairsville, GA

11 Years in

a Row!

(on South side of Hwy 76/515 0.7 miles West of Hwy 19/129 traffic light)

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Live Demonstrations • Live Music Great Food • No Pets, Please

www.ButternutCreekFestival.com

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3196E Hwy 515 • Blairsville, GA 30512 • (706) 781-1499 Tuesday-Saturday 12:00pm-8:00pm

Blairsville

Pickers Barn

25,000 sq. ft. Mall Antiques - Collectibles - Quilts Furniture - Coins ~ Jewelry Glassware - Pottery & More Adirondack Furniture Factory

Buy - Sell - Trade Blairsville, GA 30512

531

1.75 miles South of the Square

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Blairsville North Georgia’s #1 Family Dining Destination

267

Full Liquor Bar, Live Entertainment See Page 63 For Coupon!

706-745-8000

flyingtroutrestaurant.com

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171 Copperhead Parkway, Blairsville, GA 30512

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Blairsville Sundance Gallery Gifts 4397 Town Creek School Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512 (Located across from Alexander’s Store)

VACATION RENTALS

706-379-9929

www.MajesticMountainGetaways.com Offering quality, unique & interesting gifts made by American craftsmen & artisans, including handcrafted jewelry, a HUGE selection of pottery & more! Open 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday.

706-781-3938 • sundancegallerygifts.com 307 sundancegallerygifts@yahoo.com

Now Accepting Homes in Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Murphy, & Hayesville

Logan Turnpike Mill

Antique Mill Producing

Fresh Ground Grains

1-800-844-7487

Store Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am-5pm 255 Beasley Street, Blairsville, GA 30512

GET AWAY TO THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH GEORGIA & WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

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Visit Our State of the Art Website.

Calendars are 100% Up-to-Date.

Search Homes, Get Price Quotes, Reserve & Pay Securely Online.

Blairsville’s Farm to Table Destination

CABIN COFFEE • BLAIRSVILLE Fresh Roasted Coffee Everyday

Okra & Tomatoes Grilled Corn Cakes Fried Squash Red Skin Potatoes Fried Okra Peach Cobbler Squash Casserole

Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwiches, Pastries, Cinnamon Rolls, Bagels, Lunch - Soup, Salad, Sandwiches Drinks - Coffee, Mocha, Latte, Cappuccino, Frappe, Fruit Smoothies

Butterbeans Pink Eye Peas Fried Green Tomatoes Sorghum Sweet Potato Casserole Apple Cake

Now Open The Sawmill Market Fresh Farm Produce, Artisan Goods & Local Gifts 1150 Pat Haralson Drive www.thesawmillplace.com

Breakfast Mon-Sat 6:30-11:00am Lunch Mon-Fri -11:00-2:00pm

44A Town Square Blairsville, GA 30512

706-745-0073

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Free Wi-Fi Cabincoffeecompany.com Like us on FB / CabinCoffeeBlairsville 456 www.mountainlakeguide.com | Spring / Summer 2019

Blairsville 513A Murphy Hwy in Blairsville

Call ahead for takeout

Monday-Saturday

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as follows:

GRILL HOURS: Lunch 11 am - 2 pm Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm MARKET HOURS: 10 am - 9 pm Closed Sunday

OPEN YEAR ROUND RV Sites Tent Sites Cabins Fishing Swimming Walking Trails Playgrounds Hayrides Horseback Riding Kids’ Horse Camps Riding Lessons

706.745.5252

www.trackrock.com

706.745.2420

141 Trackrock Campground Rd Blairsville, Georgia 328

Michaelee’s Italian Life Caffe 6C Town Square Blairsville, Ga. 30512

(706) 400-5603

Monday thru Thursday 11:00 to 8:00 Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 9:00 Closed on Sunday

ItalianLifeCaffe.com

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Attractions Helen

Charlemagne’s Kingdom 8808 North Main Street

706-878-2200

Folk Pottery Museum 283 Georgia 255

Builder 706-878-3300 Blue Ridge MC Butler Construction 3900 East First Street

This exhibit is really a marvelous Alpine Model Railroad depicting a modern Germany from “The The only museum in the Southeast exclusively North sea to the Alps.” Murals, Gingerbread dedicated to pottery.

Houses & German Dancers georgiamodelrailroad.com

See pg 26 snca.org

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706-455-0578

Premier home builders of mountain luxury homes in this North Georgia Mountain region.

See pg 24 mcbutlerconstruction.com

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AREA DIRECTORY Dining

Blairsville

Cabin Coffee Co. 44A Town Square

Clarkesville

The Old Heidelberg Restaurant 706-878-0061 The Attic Restaurant 706-839-1811 8660 N. Main St (White Horse Square) 1344 Washington Street 706-745-0073 Reader’s choice Award 2014, BEST FINE DINING Great Selection of German beer - Authentic

Just be Happy & enjoy Fresh Roasted Coffee daily. Breakfast - pastries, rolls, bagels, Lunch –soup,salad, sandwiches. cabincoffeecompany.com

G & G Bakery & Cafe 262 HWY 515 E

See pg 58

706-745-0748

in Habersham County! A casual, friendly atmosphere, excellent service, & healthy portions of wonderful food.

German Food - Serving Lunch and Dinner Families Welcome

Clayton

Hiawassee

theatticrestaurant.com

See pg 35

theheidelberghelen.com

See pg 27

Asiano Restaurant 706-896-0508 La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant 1382 Highway 76 West 706-212-2834 128 Duvall Street Salads - Breads Made Fresh Daily - Sandwiches Thai, Chinese, Sushi Bar, Mongolian Grill, and - Donuts - Daily Specials - Wide Selection of Coffees - Free WI-FI

Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s cuisine & a touch of California/Texas style

See pg 54 dishes. lacabana-restaurant.com

See pg 14

Italian Life Caffe 6C Town Square

706-400-5603

italianlifecaffe.com

See pg 59 Inside dining or casual dining on the porch.

See pg 22 706-781-1499 restaurantsclevelandga.com

We are committed to providing the freshest, highest quality food and beverages.

MaiKai Tea Living Room 3196E Hwy 515

Cleveland

Creekside Deli 16 Old Nacoochee Road

Dillard

706-745-9519 lacabana-restaurant.com Fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, lobster tails, crab, Valley Cafe alligator, oysters, clams, crawfish, salmon, 7099 Hwy 441 North frog legs, Mike’s fish spread. Special orders Monet’s Café 130 Blue Ridge Street

706-745-5305 ValleyCafeDillard.com

Italian-American cuisine: steaks, seafood, pasta & pizza.

Ellijay

Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza See pg 54 2 River Street

monetsitaliangrill.com

See pg 10

Moondance Bar & Grill 3295 Dogwood Lane wraps, daily specials!

Young Harris

Brother’s at Willow Ranch 6223 US Highway 76

See page 8

706-379-1272

We offer award-winning foods at affordable and family-friendly prices. Catering also available. brothersatwillowranch.com

See pg 14 Enrico’s Restaurant

706-746-3321 687 Main Street #5

See pg 10

706-379-1950

A taste of Italy in the Mountains.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days See pg 59 a week as well as beer, wine and our famous desserts.

welcome!

asianorestaurant.com

706-865-3666 Full bar, happy hour, famous burgers, wings, and

Mai Kai is the first location in the state of Georgia La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant to serve Kava tea. We have a living room style 7052 Hwy 441, Suite 104 706-746-0058 location where we welcome folks to be social.

Like us on Facebook see pg 56 Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s cuisine & a touch of California/Texas style Mike’s Seafood Market & Grill dishes.

513 A Murphy Highway

Japanese Steakhouse. Dine-in or carry-out.

See pg 15

enricositalianrestaurant.com

See pg 11

Lodging Blairsville

Majestic Mountain Getaways 706-379-9929 590 Main Street 877-379-9929 (706) 707-4992 Get away to the mountains of North Georgia and

Located in the historic downtown business

Western North Carolina!

See pg 58 706-745-1250 district, serving authentic Neapolitan style pizza MajesticMountainGetaways.com and Italian food.

Trackrock Campground & Cabins A destination for all hungry mountain travelers. ellijaywoodfired.com See pg 53 706-745-2420 Cooked-to-order breakfast and country-style Shane’s Rib Shack 706-635-7427 141 Trackrock Campground Rd. meats and vegetables.

Open Year Round. Fully Furnished Cabins.

Like us on Facebook See pg 58 289 Highland Crossing

Sawmill Place Restaurant 1150 Pat Haralson Drive

The Flying Trout 171 Copperhead Parkway

We’re the place to go for the best BBQ, ribs,

706-745-8000 chicken and more. See our ad for coupons! shanesribshack.com

Seasonal “soul satisfying” southern favorites featuring only the finest ingredients. Always fresh, always new, always comfort food with attitude made just for you. flyingtroutrestaurant.com

Blue Ridge

Carroll’s Barbeque 39 Lance St, Suite 1

see pg 57

Helen

carrollsbarbeque.com

See pg 59

Blue Ridge

Hofer’s of Helen 8758 N Main St

706-878-8200 Blue Ridge Inn Bed & Breakfast 477 W First Street 706-661-7575 Authentic Bavarian Bakery and Cafe. European

cakes, pastries, and Old World breads. Simply the best bakery ever. Breakfast & Lunch daily.

706-946-1126 Biergarten. hofers.com

Creating and serving excellent food. Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Chicken, Wings, Turkey, and More!

Delivery for catered events. Dine in or carry out.

Private parties available.

Campsites with Water/Electric. Full Hookup & Pull-thru Sites.

See pg 51 trackrock.com

La Cabaña Express 8520 South Main St

See pg 29 blueridgeinnbandb.com

706-878-8412 Mountain Getaway Cabins 3900 East First Street

Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s cuisine & a touch of CA/TX style dishes.

see pg 40 lacabana-restaurant.com

Unique 1890’s Victorian Inn. All rooms have private bath, cable TV and WIFI. Open year round. Full country breakfast.

See pg 46

866-862-2246

Privately-owned luxury vacation cabin rentals in the North GA Mountains of Blue Ridge, GA

See pg 14 MountainGetawayCabinRentalsOfBlueRidge.com See pg 50

Misty Mountain Hops Vinyl Pub La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant 706-946-8620 8160 South Main St 3300 East 1st Street 706-878-3456 Mountain Top Cabin Rental 866-402-2246 Join us for lunch and dinner Wed-Sat from Offering you a wide variety of central Mexico’s 44 Boardtown Road, Blue Ridge 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy good music, cold drinks, tasty food and lots of fun! mistymtnhops.com

See pg 42

cuisine & a touch of California/Texas style dishes.. lacabana-restaurant.com

Toccoa Riverside Restaurant 706-632-7891 Paul’s Steakhouse 8055 Aska Road 8537 South Main Street Dine on the River. Fine dining at its best in Blue Ridge. toccoariversiderestaurant.com

See pg 14

MountainTopCabinRentals.com

See pg 47

706-878-2468 Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals 240 W. Main Street 866-4CABINS

Eat, drink, dance! Casual Fine Dining & Lounge overlooking the ‘Hooch’ in Downtown Helen.

See pg 44 paulssteakhouse.com

Where upscale meets down to earth.

Find Quality Time With Us in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

See pg 3 southerncomfortcabinrentals.com

See pg 43

Wyndham Vacation Rentals 800-467-3529 Heidi Motel & Windmill Suites Trackrock Campground & Cabins There is no better time to save on a Blue Ridge 8820 North Main Street 706-878-2689 706-745-2420 mountain vacation than right now! Book your Our family will make every effort to ensure that 141 Trackrock Campground Rd. stay today, and be in the Blue Ridge mountains in no time!

your stay here is memorable. Located just steps Horseback Riding - Hiking/Walking Trails Fishing - Swimming - Summer Horse Camps from downtown shopping and dining.

See pg 26 - Hayrides

Clayton

Hiawassee

wyndhamvacationrentals.com

America’s Best Value Inn 698 Hwy 441S

See pg 42 heidimotel.com

trackrock.com

706-782-4702 Holiday Inn Express Hiawassee 300 Big Sky Drive 706-896-8884 The largest and most diverse selection of boats

Free continental breakfast, high-speed internet, picnic areas, and barbeque grills AmericasBestValueInn.com

Days Inn 54 Hwy 441N

Whether you’re just arriving off the road or off the Appalachian Trail, we have everything you See page 14 need to relax and recharge

706-782-4258

Pool, HBO, AARP, AAA, Free continental breakfast, restaurant, and high-speed internet DaysInn.com

Lake Chatuge Lodge 653 Hwy 76

See pg 57

800-613-4349 Blue Ridge

Located on beautiful Lake Chatuge in the See page 14 heart of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains in Hiawassee, GA

North Georgia’s Premier Destination Venue with Cabin Rentals • Destination Weddings • Family See pg 13 & Corporate Events + Barn Chapel, Clubhouse, and Reception Space that can host any event up to 150 guests

decorated and themed. All carefully crafted and maintained to your High Standards.

Ellijay

and jet skis in North Georgia and a BRAND NEW marina center with 35 slips! Offering boat rentals, boat sales & service, and marina needs.

See pg 9 NorthGeorgiaWatersports.com

hiexpress.com/hiawasseega

Mountain Aire Cottages & Inn lakechatugelodge.com See pg 11 18 Motel Drive 706-782-9568 Upscale, Affordable, Casual, Comfortable Charm. The Retreat at Hiawassee River 15 Cabin Drive 706-896-7400 Centrally located to everything! All beautifully MountainAireCottages.com

See pg 59

North Georgia Watersports 706-835-1222 2132 Murphy Hwy.

hiawasseecabins.com

See pg 10

2nd Story Entertainment 706-633-0466 733 East Main Street Suite C

Unique indoor 18 hole mini-golf concept features a variety of themes throughout 9 rooms. Giant tic-tac-toe, darts, and checkers, to larger than life Connect Four plus an arcade, drinks, and ice cream.

2ndstoryentertainment.com

See pg 40

Blue Ridge Mtns. Art Center 706-632-2144 420 West Main Street We are devoted to bringing new exhibits, new events, and new programs to our community through art and culture.

blueridgearts.net See pg 39 Mountain Oasis 706-276-4343 14224 Hwy. 515 N. Suite 200 Morgantown Blue Ridge Electric Bikes 706-632-0020 Accommodations you can count on, from the My Mountain Cabin Rentals 800-844-4939 757 East Main Street cleanliness to the quality, we strive to “Wow” our 3945 Old Loving Rd Electric bicycle sales, rentals, accessories and

guests each and every time!

mountainoasiscabinrentals.com

The comfort of the city doesn’t have to be

See pg 2 exchanged for the benefits of nature. #1 My

service. Open Daily 10am-5pm. pedegobr.com

See pg 40

Mountain Cabin Rentals provides folks with Mountain Resort Cabin Rentals Blue Ridge Freedom Run 5k-10k luxurious, yet rustic inspired escapes.

224 W Main Street 50 Tivoli Ct. #9858 706-276-2116 1mymountain.com See pg 39 Enjoy the peaceful settings of living in nature. mountainresortcabinrentals.com

See pg 51

Rabun Gap

3rd Annual Blue Ridge Freedom 5K and 10K hosted by Georgia Multisports. Stay after & enjoy all downtown Blue Ridge has to offer.

The Villas at Coosawattee 634 Beaver Lake Drive

706-276-1022 Sylvan Falls Mill B&B ext. 252 156 Taylors Chapel Road

706-746-7138 GAMultisports.com/BlueRidgeFreedomRun Pg 38

Hayesville, NC

Stovall House 828-389-3241 1526 Highway 255N

706-229-4434

Lake Blue Ridge Marina 706-632-2618 RV Lot & Vacation Rentals, Tubing, Nature/Walk- Your stay at Sylvan Falls Mill Bed and Breakfast 335 Marina Drive will be an unforgettable and romantic experience. ing Trails, Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Tennis, Boat, Kayak, Paddleboard, Canoe rentals, Wet sylvanfallsmill.com See pg 14 Basketball Court, Game Room & Dry storage, Bennington pontoons, Yamaha MtnLiving.net See pg 64 water craft.

Restaurant on the Water.

Sautee Nachoochee Sundowner RV Village 42 Sundowner Circle

This 13 acre, quaint RV/Park Model Village is nestled under a grove of majestic oaks catering to the adult camper (55+) as a haven for peace, quiet and tranquility. sundownerrvvillage.net

Helen

Baymont by Wyndham 8220 S. Main St, Helen

See pg 8

Historic B & B and Event Venue. Est. 1837.

Spectacular 360 ° Views! Epic Events are Created Here! stovallhouse.com

Gabby’s Country Cabins 3083 Helen Highway

Gem Mining, Mini golf, and fishing. A family attraction that is fun for all ages.

See pg 45

Toccoa Valley Campground & Tubing 11481 Aska Rd 706-838-4317

Recreation Blairsville

Tube, Raft, or Kayak down the Toccoa River. Life

Clarkesville

See pg 5

Clarkesville Lanes 583 Grant St

706-839-7467

clarkesvillelanes.com

See pg 34

A great place for serious bowlers or the whole family. Featuring Cosmic Bowling on Fri & Sat Butternut Creek Festival 706-781-1221 nights and dining anytime at the Grant Street Grill.

(High Country Artisans, Inc. )

706-878-9000 galaxybowling.net

Meeks Park, Blairsville

See pg 28 (on south side of Hwy 76/515)

Saturday & Sunday, July 20, 2019, 10am-5pm

706-865-6772 & July 21 2019, 10am-4pm. Fine Craft & Art,

Home of the Heart-Shaped Jacuzzi! Often imitated, never duplicated. gabbyscabins.com

See pg 46

706-534-1317

Blairsville Galaxy Bowling 706-745-4444 Vests & Shuttle Service included.

ToccoaValleyCampground.com 706-878-2111 104 Backyard Lane

Heated Indoor Pool - Fitness Center - HighSpeed Internet - Suites - Complimentary Breakfast Buffet countryinns.com/helen-hotel-ga

The Lilly Pad Village 24 Adelaide Drive

see pg 24 lillypadvillage.com

Book your next party with us! Food, bar, gameroom, pool tables. Youth league is scholoarship Get 15% Discount when you mention this ad! helen-georgia-hotels.com See pg 27 based & we partner with KidsBowlFree.com in summer. Call or follow us on Facebook.

Country Inn & Suites 877 Edelweiss Strasse

lakeblueridgemarina.com

Woodwork, Basketry, Fabric Art, Stained Glass, Jewelry, Pottery, Live Demonstrations, Live Entertainment. Free Admission and Parking.

See pg 27 butternutcreekfestival.com

Cleveland

Gold ‘N Gem Grubbin 75 Gold Nugget Lane

706-865-5454

Mining Adventure as you cool off by our tranquil river setting. Prospect for gold and gemstones at this historic mine from the 1800’s.

See pg 56 goldngem.com

See pg 23

AREA DIRECTORY North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm 2912 Paradise Valley Road 706-348-7279

Shopping

northgeorgiazoo.com

Hartford House Furniture 1-877-223-0008 Furniture Showroom. Furniture, Fire Pits, Art, 126 Anderson Circle Lighting, Rugs, Decor and More!

Come see the baby animals!

Wildwood Outfitters 26 Megan Drive

Wrapsody Outdoor Living 706-946-0123 6082 Appalachian Highway

Alto

The Best Room Is A Room With A View! Outdoor

706-839-7467 We make custom affordable furniture. Let’s build Like us on Facebook something beautiful together!

Whether you require a leisure float down the riv- hartfordhousefurniture.com er in a raft while you get some sun, or a workout running the rapids, our knowledgeable staff can Batesville help you select a trip that is right for you.

Hickory Flat Pottery See pg 22 13664 Hwy 197 North

See pg 37

Antique Mall at Old Clarkesville Mill 583 Grant Street, Suite A 706-839-7500 706-947-0030 An assortment of Arts, Antiques, Books,

and More!

See pg 34 Functional pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber and wood ClarkesvilleMillAntiquesAuctionAndFleaMarket.com art made by hand in the hills of North Georgia.

wildwoodoutfitters.com

Dahlonega

Crisson Gold Mine 706-864-6363 hickoryflatpottery.com 2736 Morrison Moore Parkway East Memory Lane There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills! Come and 11937 Hwy. 197 North

See pg 36 Soque Artworks 706-947-0848 1440 Washington Street

crissongoldmine.com

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706-635-1609 Blairsville Bird Song Beads 8579 Murphy Hwy From May - October, we feature tubing rides Coosawattee River Tubing 25 Eagle Mountain Drive

SoqueArtWorks.com

706-400-5516 Clayton Largest selection of beads in Tri State Area, find- Tallulah Gorgeous ings, natural stones, delicas, superduos & duets, 29 N. Main Street

down the Coosawattee River which is a sweet alternative to river rafting. Call ahead to confirm two hole beads, tilas, lentils, bricks and rullas, location. swarovski crystals! Classes & gift certificates.

MtnLiving.net

Cool River Adventures 112 Poplar Stump Rd

See pg 64 birdsongbeads.com

coolriveradventures.com

blairsvillepickersbarn.com

Logan Turnpike Mill

See pg 56

Mt. Yonah Book Exchange 3779 Helen Highway

GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com

selection of local art.

mtyonahbookexchange.com

Southern Fried Vinyl 3779 Helen Hwy. Unit 4

See pg 22

706-219-7689

See pg 58

Dillard

706-745-9463 Country Junction General Store Highway 441 North 888-702-0642

See pg 9 Domestic and imported wines from around

the world!

Local Jams & Jellies - Walking Sticks - Trail Maps - Stained Glass - Country Gifts - Quilts -

See pg 54 Bird Houses - Corinthian Chimes

706-632-1718 Helen Charlemagne’s Kingdom 8808 N. Main St See pg 9 Featuring the art of hand blown glass and the

See pg 15

706-878-2200

work of regional artists in jewelry, ceramic pottery, iron work, photography, wood working and oil/acrylic/watercolor painting.

This exhibit is really a marvelous Alpine Model Railroad depicting a modern Germany from “The North sea to the Alps.” Murals, Gingerbread See pg 39 Houses & German Dancers.

706-633-6072 multitudesgallery.com

The ultimate heavy equipment playground and the #1 thing to do in Blue Ridge, GA. Drive a military tank, military trucks or construction equipment.

706-632-6036 georgiamodelrailroad.com Discount Spirits Neither painter nor sculptor can surpass nature’s 50 Yonah St. Pezrok 524 E. Main Street

artistry. More than just an upscale “rock shop.”

See pg 44 We celebrate Earth’s terrestrial treasures in a

setting as exceptional as nature itself. pezrok.com

Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mine Wrapsody in Blue 8808 North Main Street 706-878-2625 652 E Main St

See pg 44

706-258-2700

come back often to browse our inventory.

See pg 26 Like us on Facebook

See pg 26

706-878-7050

Discount Spirits of Helen, located in scenic Helen, Georgia, offers the largest variety of beers, wines and spirits throughout North Georgia.

Like us on Facebook

Hansel & Gretel Strike it Rich in Helen, Georgia! The Dukes Creek High quality furnishings & décor to beautify your 8651 Main Street 8078 South Main Street Gold and Ruby Mines is a family attraction that life – affordably New items arriving weekly – dukescreek.com

706-219-1565

800-84-GRITS Buy or Trade. Over 35,000 books in stock. Comfy (47487) reading room. Kids reading nook. Extensive

GA Mountain Moonshine / 662-587-9572 745wine.com FlipFlop Promotions Blue Ridge Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Multitudes Gallery Live Mountain Music Shows, Hot Rods, Folk Show Exhibits, Pioneer Village, Mountain Crafts. 723 E Main St

is fun for all ages.

See pg 13

Record Store off Helen Highway by the train engine. Vinyl Records, Turntables, Vintage Pottery, Jewelry, Candles, Woodenware, Clocks, Concert T’s, Art Wind Chimes, Bird Feeders, Stained Glass, Metal discogs.com/seller/SouthernFriedVinyl See pg 22 Art, Basketry, Soaps & Fine American Crafts.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds sundancegallerygifts.com Music Hall Road 706-896-4191 Offering a wide-variety of unique venues and The Wine Shoppe beautiful year-round camping facilities.

6 Town Square Unit A

Sautee Nachoochee

Cleveland

See pg 26 4397 Town Creek Road

Hiawassee

tanktownusa.com

An eclectic blend of renewed ladies’ clothing!

Located on 441 South in Dillard 1.5 miles north Clayton.

Antiques, Collectibles Furniture, Coins, Jewelry, Glassware, Pottery, & Lots More! Buy-Sell-Trade

See pg 25 4494 Gainesville Highway

outpostgoldandgem.com

Tank Town USA 10408 Appalachian Hwy.

706-970-1701

See pg 57 of Osage & at 29 N. Main Street in downtown

Quality STONE-GROUND whole-grain products Outpost Gold & Gem Panning Co.7901 from the mountains of North Georgia. Fresh South Main Street 706-878-5065 baked goods. Open Tuesday - Saturday.

Gold & Gem Mining, Group Parties, Fossils, loganturnpikemill.com See pg 58 Fun. Get hands on lessons from our trained and Sundance Gallery 706-781-3938 helpful staff.

Morganton

See pg 35

Blairsville Pickers Barn (Georgia Pickers) tallulahgorgeous.com 706-745-0097 706-878-9471 27 Orbit Drive

Experience the excitement of our AERIAL BRIDGES and take in the beauty as you zip across the Chattahoochee River.

gammoonshinecruizin.com

706-754-2449

Offering the work of over 100 artists in over 25 different media ranging from pottery, folk art, Local artists and antiques, hand-made gifts. Call wood carvings, painting and photography ... to See pg 20 for Appointment Facebook.com/MemoryLaneBatesville See pg 36 jewelry, gourd work, fiber art, turned and flat wood works, and metal crafts.

Get Some!

Helen

See pg 41

Clarkesville

See pg 30

800-524-3008 706-878-2443 706-878-7704

Visit our other location- 8078 S. Main St in Helen

See pg 41 HanselandGretelCandyKitchen.com

See pg 29

706-878-2357 McCaysville Imports from Europe, Scandanavia, and around Weird Oh! 146 Blue Ridge Dr. the world.

Lindenhaus Imports 8669 North Main Street

Ellijay 706-964-2888 Green Willow Day Spa 58 North Main Street

See pg 29 An Unusual Place for Unusual People! Weird

lindenhausimports.com

Oh! is a fun interactive shop filled with thing’s

706-273-7721

We believe your experience in our Spa will be the

Tim’s Wooden Toys 706-878-1842 best because of our exceptional products, made 8635 Main St, Unit 8, Swiss German Plaza you didn’t know you needed and where laughing or sourced at Green Willow Soap.

is a must!

We play all the time.

See pg 29 weirdohshop.com

timswoodentoyshop.com

Wildewood General Store 52 River Street

706-878-5373 Sautee-Nacoochee Stroll down the alley to experience Wildewood. Old Sautee Store Shopping w/benches on the porch for those who 2315 GA Highway 17

See pg 49 thewillowsofellijay.com

706-878-2281

See pg 52

Tourism Blairsville

want to sit a spell or play a game of checkers.

Blairsville-Union Co Chamber of Commerce

Hiawassee

Georgia’s #1 Outdoor Destination. Call or go online for a free Visitor’s Guide!

Like us on Facebook

Creekside General Store 2955 Hwy 76 East

Visit for a glimpse back in time. Experience a See pg 27 thriving general store operating for 144 years.

Eat in our market, explore our museum, and enjoy shopping with us.

706-896-9448

sauteestore.com

See pg 24

VisitBlairsvilleGA.com

See pg 55

Gifts, Flags, Pottery, Candles, Cabin Decor, Wind The Lavender Cottage & Garden Blairsville Downtown Development Auth.

Chimes, Outdoor Furniture, T-Shirts, Jewelry, 53 Hwy 255 N 706-878-0100 62 Blue Ridge Street Local Handmade Items, and so much more!

CreeksideGeneralStore.com See pg 10 Aromatherapy, bath, body home and culinary.

Proudly sponsoring festivals, shows, concerts, See pg 24 parties and events in Blairsville, Georgia!

Hiawassee Antique Mall 706-896-0587 thelavendercottageandgarden.com

518 N. Main Street

Over 8000 sq. ft. of antiques, furniture, glassware, pottery and porcelain. hiawasseeantiquemall.com

See pg 20

Spas

visitdowntownblairsville.com

Dahlonega

Helen

See pg 55

Jolie Day Spa 706-864-2772 Helen Chamber of Commerce The Shoppes at Tater Ridge 706-896-3559 10 S Chestatee Street 1074 Edelweiss Dr 706-878-1908 715 North Main Street Hair services, body treatments, nail therapy Your one stop destination for a unique shopping & enhancements, waxing, massage, eyelash experience! Always Christmas, Insparations extensions, facials, and cosmetics.

Book Store, Hen’s Nest, & Classy Chick alwayschristmas.com

See pg 11 jolie-dayspa.com

A re-creation of an alpine village complete with cobblestone alleys and old-world towers.

See pg 21 helenchamber.com

See pg 29

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