Local Resources
Below is a directory of North Georgia mountian area resources that will assist you in gathering valuable information about Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Hiawassee, Young Harris, and surrounding areas. Scroll down at your leisure, or click the link below.
AREA INFORMATION / GEORGIA ON YOUR MIND / RELOCATION LINKS / STATE PARKS / NEWSPAPWERS / FUN STUFF / HIKING / HORSEBACK RIDING / MOTORCYCLING / WHITEWATER RAFTING / OUTDOOR RECREATION GUIDE / FISHING / LAKE INFORMATION / TOWNS COUNTY / NATIONAL FOREST / BLUE RIDGE GEORGIA / SCHOOLS / LOCAL WEATHER / MORE FUN STUFF / MAPS / FINE DINING / MEAT MARKET / RESTAURANTS / TAX INFORMATION / MORTGAGE / HOSPITAL / UTILITIES / LANDSCAPING
| AREA INFORMATION | |
| About North Georgia - Songs with Georgia in the title. | |
| Blairsville Chamber of Commerce - Research local area info, stats, and events | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Discover Our Town, Blairsville - City guide for Blairsville, GA | |
| Meeks Park in Blairsville - Meeks Park 1 mile west of Blairsville on Hwy 515 is open to the public. Walking club, swimming pool, softball. Butternut Creek & Nottely River run through the park for fishing and great family picnics. | |
Union County Development Authority - Serving as the Economic Development agency for Blairsville and the unincorporated community of Suches within Union County, GA in the North Georgia Mountains.
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| Newcomer Information - Information for local residents, week-enders, and vacationers who want to find out more about all of the wonderful things there are to enjoy here in Blairsville. | |
| GEORGIA ON YOUR MIND | |
Georgia Government Information - Online access to Georgia government.
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| RELOCATION LINKS | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - Find area info for Blairsville, Georgia | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
USPS' Movers Guide - Help for planning and executing your move
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| STATE PARKS | |
Amicalola Falls State Park - Amicalola. The Cherokee had a name for it. High in the watershed of a ridge known as Amicalola Mountain a body of water forms, enthusiastically called a river.
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Tallulah Gorge State Park - Along a lonely stretch of highway known as US 441, spanning the border between Habersham and Rabun counties sits Tallulah Gorge.
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Unicoi State Park - Near the park is the Alpine village of Helen (White County), the most popular tourist destination in the North Georgia mountains.
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Vogel State Park - Georgia's second oldest state park, Vogel is located in the shadow of Blood Mountain and is in the heart of Georgia's Chattahoochee National Forest.
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| NEWSPAPERS | |
| Blue Ridge Newspaper - The News Observer - Newspaper in Blue Ridge, Georgia (Fannin County) | |
| Georgia Monthly Magazine - Find out about great Georgia festivals. There are also a variety of places to visit and see to make your trip to Georgia memorable. | |
Newspapers in Georgia - This link will guide you to newspapers in Georgia. Be sure to check out Blue Ridge and Ellijay, Georgia
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| North Georgia News - The North Georgia News is Blairsville's information center. | |
| FUN STUFF | |
| Tubing - Kayak - Raft Rentals - TOCCOA RIVER ADVENTURES 340 Toccoa Avenue McCaysville, GA, 30555 (706) 492-5280 or 706-455-4502 James M. Brown Home of the $6.00 Tube Trip! 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge. Enjoy beautiful Horseshoe Bend Park. We also have Canoe - Kayak - Funyak and Raft rentals. Rental includes Paddles and Life Jacket. Transportation to and from headquarters. If you have your own Canoe or Kayak we have a Shuttle Service for your use. | |
Butternut Creek Golf Course - Blairsville, Georgia.....Surrounded by the majestic beauty of the North Georgia Mountains and featuring 6,536 yards of dramatic fairways, Butternut Creek Golf Course is one of the area¿s finest public golf courses. Experience the thrill of playing this mountainside course with 18 of the best holes in the northeast Georgia area. Our experienced staff stands ready to make your golf experience one you will always remember. We just made it a hole lot easier to make weekend tee-times!
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Golfing at Brasstown Valley Resort - Brasstown Valley Resort, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Young Harris, is Georgia's ultimate full-service, all-season family, golf, weddings and more !!
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Chatuge Shores Golf Course - Golfing in nearby Hayesville, North Carolina
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| Georgia Mountain Fair Grounds - Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds located along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge in the north Georgia mountain community of Hiawasseeis is host to popular annual events including the Georgia Mountain Fair, the Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival, the Hiawassee Festival of Arts, the Superstar Concert Series, the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival & Georgia¿s Official State Fiddler¿s Convention. | |
Georgia Aquarium - Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23rd as the Worlds Largest Aquarium. With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, youre sure to see things youve never seen before! Trixie and Alice, the new female whale sharks, have arrived! Located 99.3 miles South of Blairsville, GA (about 2 hours 24 mins)
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| Tennessee Aquarium on the Chattanooga Riverfront - Chattanooga, Tennessee.... Reserve your seat aboard the NEW Tennessee Aquarium River Gorge Explorer. This unique high-speed vessel will take you on a new learning adventure to a protected habitat just downstream from downtown Chattanooga. Make the most of your visit with the 2-Day Big Fish Pass. Explore the Chattanooga Riverfront! The place to play by boat, bikes or on foot. Plunge into the world of Dolphins and Whales 3D on the huge IMAX screen. | |
John C. Campbell Folk School - Discover, then learn, your creative spirit through music, dance, cooking, gardening and crafts rooted in the traditions of Southern Appalachia at John Campbell Folk School.
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| North Gegorgia's Great Outdoors - Your North Georgia guide to great places to visit, vacation, relocate or retire. Come spend a day, a week or the rest of your life. | |
| HIKING | |
Fun Hikes - Like to Hike? Find out where to go!!
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Georgia Trails - Walking, Hiking,
Backpacking and Driving
Trails of Georgia
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| HIKING - FISHING - BIRDING - BIKING - Northeast Georgia and Blue Ridge Mountains. Information center, whether hiking, mountain biking, watching birds, or fishing. Enjoy nature at its best. | |
| HORSEBACK RIDING | |
A Step Above Stables - A Step Above Stables is a full service horse facility located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains of Blairsville, Georgia.
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| Trackrock Stables - Over 250 acres bordering the Chattahoochee National Forest, Trackrock Stables offers an adventure you will long remember. Both the first time and skilled rider will find a well-trained horse to suit their level of experience. | |
| MOTORCYCLING | |
| Dragons Tail - The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, with 318 curves in 11 miles, is America s number one motorcycle and sports car road. The nearby Cherohala Skyway is quickly becoming number two with its remote 60 miles of scenic mountain highway. The area also has other roads less traveled, but just as exciting. Come and discover them all. | |
| T.W.O. - Two Wheels Only - T.W.O. is the 1st resort of its kind, opened in 1982. While many campgrounds frown on (and ban) all types of 2 wheeled vehicles, T.W.O. has made it their business to make you feel at home during your stay with them. They restrict guests to only those who are riding or towing motorcycles. Suches is off the beaten path, T.W.O. & remains one of Georgias best kept secrets. | |
| WHITEWATER RAFTING | |
| Nantahala Outdoor Center - Since 1972, NOC has shared the outdoors with millions of guests. Located in Western North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains, NOC is within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Charlotte, and Knoxville. Their world-class staff leads whitewater rafting trips on seven Southeastern rivers. Learn to paddle in their renowned canoe & kayak paddling school. They also offer adventure travel, mountain biking, group programs, ropes courses, kayak touring, flyfishing and hiking. | |
| OUTDOOR RECREATION GUIDE | |
Georgia's Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Guide - Discover Georgia's beautiful parks, wildlife, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, coast and islands, Civil War and historic sites, gardens, trails, festivals, and other fun places to visit. Whether you are going out for a day or vacationing in Georgia, this site is full of outdoor recreational ideas and maps at your fingertips. Relax, browse around and get ready for good times in Georgia.
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| FISHING | |
| Upper River Advertures - Guided fishing on trophy water in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains | |
| LAKE INFORMATION | |
| LAKES - Nottely - Chatuge & Blue Ridge - Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA operates the dams, locks, & reservoirs of the Tennessee River & its tributaries as one integrated system in order to provide multiple benefits for the region. These benefits include year-round navigation, flood damage reduction, affordable electricity, improved water quality and water supply, recreation, and economic growth. | |
| NATIONAL FOREST | |
| North Georgia National Forest - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Information. Your information for North Georgia Mountain adventures. Camping, hiking, fishing, horse back riding and much more. | |
| TOWNS COUNTY | |
| Hiawassee & Young Harris GA - Another mountain community. | |
| BLUE RIDGE GEORGIA | |
| FANNIN COUNTY - Blue Ridge GA - Just about everyting you want to find out about Fannin County | |
Gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains - Arts, entertainment, restaurants, shopping,where to stay and more!
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| SCHOOLS | |
| North Georgia Technical College - North GA Tech strives to make courses available in a variety of ways. Instruction takes place not only on the main campus in Clarkesville, but also at the Satellite Campus in Blairsville, and at an extension campus in Toccoa. Courses are delivered in classrooms, in the workplace, on the Internet, and through video conferencing. | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Union County Schools - Union County Schools is located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains in the upper NE section of the state. The school system consists of 6 schools. | |
| Young Harris College - Founded in 1886, Young Harris College is a private, Methodist-affiliated residential two-year liberal arts college located in the Appalachian mountains of northern Georgia. | |
| LOCAL WEATHER | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| MORE FUN STUFF !! | |
Birthday Reminders - FORGOT SOMEONE'S BIRTHDAY.....Find out someone's birthday and even set up reminders so you will never forget a birthday again.
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| MAPS | |
| Georgia Maps - Variety - MAPS - Highway, Physical, Political, Demographics, Historical, and much more. | |
| Historical Georgia Atlas - Georgia Map with selectable counties. | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| FINE DINING | |
| Mountain Cuisine - Brasstown Valley Resort 8 miles east of Blairsville at 6321 US Hwy 76, Young Harris, (706) 379-9900 (800) 201-3205 | |
The Ridges Resort & Club - Located 16 miles from Blairsville on the peaceful shores of Lake Chatuge in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Just two hours from Atlanta, their lakeside oasis is filled with recreational activities from boating to championship golf. Whether you're looking to recharge, spend some family time, or find the perfect corporate retreat.
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| - Enrico's Italian, 687 Main St., Young Harris, (706) 379-1950 | |
| MEAT MARKET | |
| Bitter Creek Meat Market - Custom Cut Meat, Angus Beef, Boars Head Meat & Cheese, Specialty Foods, Subs To Go, Party Trays | |
| RESTAURANTS | |
| Bliarsville Restaurant - Blairsville Restaurant, 229 Earnest Street, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-6921 | |
| Blimpie - Blimpie, Highway 515, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745-9092 | |
| Bubba's BBQ & Country Rock Cafe - Bubba's BBQ & Country Rock Cafe, Nottely Dam Road, Blairsville, (706) 745-5821 | |
| Burger King - Burger King, Highway 76, Blairsville, (706) 745-7206 | |
| Cobb Mill Restaurant - Cobb Mill Restaurant, 91 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, (706) 745-5305 | |
| Comfort Cafe - Comfort Cafe , 28 Town Square, Blairsville, (706) 781-1001 | |
| Cookie Jar Restaurant - Cookie Jar Restaurant, 199 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, (706) 745-3600 | |
| Crossroads - Crossroads, West US Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA (706) 896-1786 | |
FATZ Cafe - 42 Highway 515
Blairsvile, GA
(706)781-1643
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| Golden Gate - Golden Gate, Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, (706) 745-4834 | |
| Huddle House - Huddle House Inc., Highway 76 Bypass, Blairsville, (706) 745-7095 | |
| KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken, Highway 129, Blairsville, (706) 745-8332 | |
| McDonald's - McDonald's, Highway 76 By Passage & Hwy, Blairsville, (706) 745-3030 | |
| Monte Alban Mexican - Monte Alban Mexican 122 Murphy Hwy, Blairsville, (706) 745-5998 | |
| Muffy's Mountain Burgers - Muffy's Mountain Burgers, 364 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, (706) 835-2992 | |
| Nancy's Pizza & Subs - Nancy's Pizza & Subs 100 Town Square, Blairsville, (706) 745-5636 | |
| Rib Country - Rib Country, 373 Kousins Dr., Blairsville, (706) 781-3530 | |
| Riverside Restaurant - Riverside Restaurant at Pappy's Mkt, Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, (706) 745-9885 | |
| Sawmill Restaurant - SAWMILL Restaurant, breakfast & lunch only) 105 Pat Haralson Mmrl Dr., Blairsville, (706) 745-1332 | |
| Subway - Subway Subs & Salads 122 Murphy Hwy, Blairsville, (706) 745-6699 | |
| Zaxby's Chicken - 210 Highway 515 Blairsville, GA 706-745-0092 | |
| Wendy's - Wendy's 430 Young Harris Hwy. 706-781-3395 | |
| TAX INFORMATION | |
| 1031 Tax Exchange Information - Like-Kind Exchanges - Real Estate Tax Tips for a 1031 Tax Exchange | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| MORTGAGE | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| HOSPITAL | |
Union General Hospital - Union General Hospital provides a wide range of services rarely available in small communities.
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| UTILITIES | |
| Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corp. - | |
| Windstream (Phone & Internet) - | |
| LANDSCAPING | |
| Landscaping Service - RELIABLE and over 25 years experience in commercial and residential heavy construction and landscaping in the North GA Mountain area. They can help you create your dream mountain landscape. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
