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Lake Chatuge

Lake Chatuge

Join us in Hiawassee and Young Harris on the most beautiful lake in the North Georgia Mountains.

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Hot Nights - Cool Rides

Hot Nights - Cool Rides

Thousands of car lovers cruise into Forest City to fill downtown with their love of Cool Rides. Over 500 car entries line the streets in one of NC's largest car shows.

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Blue Ridge Highlander Photo Gallery

Highlander Gallery Photos

Select from a large selection of beautiful Gallery Quality Giclee Prints of the Highlander's favorite photos.

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Valentines Day in the Mountains...

Nothing is more romantic than spending Valentines Day in the mountains. If you are coming from out of town, and haven't already made plans, there are still a few good opportunities through our Lodging Partners.

All of our favorite Restaurants & Vineyard are having special Valentines events. The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association welcomes you to a special Valentine Wine and Cheese tasting event.

Don't wait until Spring to enjoy the mountains, enjoy the mountains every chance you can.

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Georgia’s Blue Ridge.

Relax in a mountain cabin overlooking peaceful ridges and valleys. Explore charming mountain towns. Ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Discover our rivers, streams, lakes and waterfalls. Hike, fish, shop or simply relax....read on....

Georgia's Blue Ridge Web Site

Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills

Lake Lure & The Blue Ridge Foothills

Welcoming as a front porch, with inviting destinations, Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills greets you warmly. Hike, bike and play outdoors, enjoy a Forest City Owls collegiate baseball game or expand your horizons at one of our many festivals. Come explore all we have to offer....read on

Lake Lure & The Blue Ridge Foothills Web Site

Ellijay, East Ellijay and Gilmer County Georgia

Ellijay • East Ellijay • Gilmer County Georgia

One hour north of the hustle and bustle of Atlanta via I-575, the communities of Ellijay and East Ellijay welcome visitors to relax and enjoy a place of quaint mountain towns, friendly folks and genuine southern mountain culture.

Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Web Site

Hiawassee & Young Harris Georgia

Our Mountain Top is serenely beautiful and adventure abounds. Choose from championship golf, hiking, horseback riding, spas, dining and boating & fishing on Lake Chatuge. Enjoy arts, crafts, antiquing, concerts, fairs and festivals and much more.

Hiawassee & Young Harris Georgia's Web Site

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Kristy Petrillo, Top Selling Realtor

Kristy Petrillo, Realtor

I am the Top Producing Realtor in the North Georgia Mountains. My passion for working with buyers to understand exactly what they are looking is the key to my success.

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Lavender Fields, All Natural Handmade Goat's Milk Soap made in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains.

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