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North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains | Southern Appalachian Mountains | Eastern and Carolina Hemlocks Trees | Environment | Ecosystems
Georgia's Hemlock Trees - Our Graceful Giants are dying
Our native Eastern and Carolina Hemlocks are being attacked and killed by an invasive insect pest, the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a serious pest of hemlock trees in Georgia. It is an aphid like insect that feeds on eastern and Carolina hemlock trees. The result of this feeding is eventual tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA. It was accidentally introduced to the U.S. over fifty years ago and has been spreading up and down the entire Appalachian Mountain chain ever since. The infestation into Georgia has been steadily gaining momentum.
Hemlocks are found throughout north Georgia, and you may have them on your property. Almost all of these beautiful trees will die in the next few years unless action is taken soon.
BUT GOOD NEWS - HELP IS AVAILABLE !
Save Georgia's Hemlocks, a recently formed volunteer organization, is implementing a new Hemlock Help for Homeowners program with the goal of helping north Georgia property owners save as many of your Hemlocks as possible for the lowest possible cost. Launched first in Rabun County, the program is being deployed across north Georgia on a county by county basis.
Hemlock Clinics are free and open to the public unless specifically noted in the schedule below. They typically last about 90 minutes and include:
Slide presentation on the problem with the Hemlock woolly adelgid, the options for homeowners to save their Hemlocks at the lowest possible cost, and the services available through the Hemlock Help for Homeowners program for all of north Georgia
Hands-on demonstration on using a soil injector to treat Hemlocks
Educational hand-out materials that you are welcome to reproduce and share freely
Plenty of time for questions and answers
Save Georgia's Hemlocks will be glad to schedule special presentations for homeowner associations, conservation and recreation organizations, schools, churches, and other community groups. Call the Hemlock Help Line 706-429-8010 to set up a time.
Date
Activity
Thursday, 7 p.m. October 15
Hemlock Clinic -- free and open to the public. Location is County Courthouse, 48 River Street, Hiawassee in Towns County.
Saturday, 10 a.m. October 17
Hemlock Clinic -- free and open to the public. Location is Pearson Pond Llama Ranch, 242 Llama Lane (Charles Lane), Ellijay in Gilmer County. For driving directions, visit www.pearsonpond.com.
October/November
A Hemlock Clinic will be scheduled in Fannin County. Notice will be posted here and in the local newspapers.
November
Follow-up Hemlock Clinics will be scheduled in Rabun, Habersham, and White Counties. Notice will be posted here and in the local newspapers.
Why Care?
Aesthetically: These gorgeous trees are a major contributor to the enjoyment of all of us who live, work and play in the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains.
Environmentally: Hemlocks play a vital role in providing natural habitat and source of food for hundreds of species such as verterbrates and birds and they provide shade for native plants, cool temperatures for trout streams and protection for watersheds and water quality. See Trout Unlimited information on conservation and more regarding our treasured trout streams. See Science News on the affects of water dynamics for the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Economically: Mature Hemlocks may add 7 - 10% to a homeowner's property value, filters polluntants from the air, produces oxygen, and can have a net cooling affect of 10 room sized air conditioners.
(as of October 4, 2009) Source: Donna Shearer (with her permission to copy)
This is a very serious issue in North Georgia with broad environmental and economical implications. This infestation has the potential to affect every personal property owner and our beautiful National Forests. It's an issue that really warrants attention from anyone who loves the North Georgia Mountains. We cannot afford to lose these graceful giants. They are crucial to the ecology and hydrology of mountain ecosystems. By all reports, these beautiful trees are declining much faster than expected.
Hemlock Trees Dying Rapidly, Affecting Forest Carbon Cycle ScienceDaily (Mar. 10, 2009) - New research by U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS) scientists and partners suggests the hemlock woolly adelgid is killing hemlock trees faster than expected in the southern Appalachians and rapidly altering the carbon cycle of these forests. SRS researchers and cooperators from the University of Georgia published the findings in the most recent issue of the journal Ecosystems. Source: Science Daily
Whether you have property here or just come for a short visit to enjoy the natural beauty of the ancient Appalachian Mountains, this issue is important to everyone. Property owners can help by taking care of their own hemlocks, be alert to signs of infestation; help neighbors save their trees and join the fight. This is going to require a unified effort to solve the problem. For those nature lovers who do not own property here, you can still help by joining the fight, spread the word through your email contacts, friends and family, volunteer or even get training to treat trees professionally and/or make a donation. Contact Dr. Mark Shearer or Donna Shearer at 706-429-8010
More Information on Save Georgia's Hemlocks can be found by clicking the links below:
For information on professionally treating your Hemlocks call the Hemlock Help Line at 706-429-8010.
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor Coldwell Banker High Country Realty 706-633-0644 cell 706-632-7311 x252 office 274 West Main Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 www.move2northgeorgia.net donna@ellijay.com
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SEPTEMBER Market Report - as of October 8, 2009 (Fannin, Gilmer, Union and Towns)
TOTAL - all counties combined listed below - As of October 4, 2009 Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns; Polk TN, Cherokee; Clay NC
Total Closed: 181 (slightly down from August = 213) (All counties in NE GA MLS) Residential: 131 Land: 47 Commercial: 3 Foreclosures: 37
New Construction is outselling Existing (Re-sales)
Completed New Construction - Sold - List to Sales Price: 91.54% Under Construction - Sold - List to Sales Price: 94.62% Re-Sale - Sold - List to Sales Price: 89.95%
Key Notes:
Actual Sold to List Price Ratio as reported in Northeast Georgia MLS is ranging 80 - 85% of list price
June, July, August and September had the most buyer activity this year compared to same time last year
Hottest Price Point is $199,000 and below
Data source: Northeast Georgia Multiple Listing Service. All data is deemed accurate but is not guaranteed.
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Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains Real Estate Serving Pickens, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, and Towns Counties Cell Phone: 706-633-0644 Office: 706-632-7311 x252 Around the Mountains with Donna Move 2 North Georgia email: donna@ellijay.com
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty 274 West Main Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Coldwell Banker earns the prestigious J. D. Powers Award for 2009
North Georgia | Hiawassee, Towns County | Lake Chatuge | Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Leaves are already changing colors and with all the rain lately, we are on tap for a beautiful display of fall colors so are your ready for a Georgia Mountain Autumn Adventure? If you are
then put the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on your "must do" list. A beautiful park situated along the banks ofLake Chatuge in Hiawassee, Towns County is just two hours from Atlanta GA, Chattanooga TN, Greenville SC, and Asheville NC. Here you will enjoy a good time for the entire family with a wide variety of unique venues.
Hiawassee located in Towns County Georgia held its first mountain fair in 1950. It started out as a three-day agricultural expo in the local high school and was host to 2000 attendees. But it didn't take long for the event to outgrow their original location. The Towns County Lions Club along with great local support, secured a large tract of land along the banks of Lake Chatuge and in 1978, this site known as the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds hosted its first Georgia Mountain Fair with more than 100,000 visitors annually.
The Georgia Mountain Fair is the premier event for North Georgia offering a variety of entertainment venues such as art festivals, country gospel, world class bluegrass and rock'n'roll. Coming soon:
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains Real Estate Serving Pickens, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, and Towns Counties Cell Phone: 706-633-0644 Office: 706-632-7311 x252 Around the Mountains with Donna Move 2 North Georgia email: donna@ellijay.com
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty 274 West Main Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Coldwell Banker earns the prestigious J. D. Powers Award for 2009
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor Around the Mountains with Donna Serving Pickens, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, and Towns Counties Cell Phone: 706-633-0644 Office: 706-632-7311 x252 Move 2 North Georgia email: donna@ellijay.com
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty 274 West Main Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Coldwell Banker earns the prestigious J. D. Powers Award for 2009
North Georgia Mountains | North Georgia Metro Atlanta | Paulding, Cobb and Douglas Counties
I'm sure it's been on the national news about all of the rain and flooding in Georgia just a few days ago. I am a Georgia native and grew up in the area where most of the flooding took place, Austell, Hiram and Powder Springs. I've seen Sweetwater Creek flood over the years and at times, thought it could not possilby ever flood any worse than what I saw back then. But, I have been proven wrong with this latest deluge.
A friend's brother shot this video of the flooding in the area that was once old stomping grounds for me. (Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties) which are all about 1 to 1.5 hours away from the Blue Ridge Mountains. I still have family and friends there. Of course we've had our share of rain here in the mountains too. Eight straight days had creeks and rivers rolling. But our neighbors to the south and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains suffered the most. I can't even begin to imagine the damage and destruction left behind once the waters recede. And the most tragic part of all is the loss of life.
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Today, the sun came out and the skies were blue again after eight straight days of rain. Torrential downpours at times with Ellijay getting as much as 4 inches in just a few hours. The North Georgia Mountain creeks andrivers were rolling for sure but we were more fortunate than our neighbors to the south and west of us. Paulding County for example, got as much as 15 inches of rain on Sunday alone. Areas that have never flooded, areas designated as not being in a flood zone flooded. My son's house had a near miss but a long time friend's house wasn't as fortunate. Neither house is in a flood plain.
I took a short drive to revamp my spirit and headed to Blairsville for lunch at one of my favorite places, FATZ. I make this 20 mile trip from Blue Ridge about once a week for the sole purpose to have lunch at FATZ. The drive is beautiful and FATZ has great food, a wonderful menu selection, comfortable ambience and the service is great so it's a nice all around quick trip to enjoy a leisurely lunch.
I arrived and was greeted in their usual friendly manner. My server came over and said his name was Sam and he would be taking care of me. I didn't know Sam, had never seen Sam before. Talk about exceeding all expectations and providing excellent customer service! Sam was friendly but professional, attentive but not overbearing, and I could just tell it was as natural to him to be genuinely courteous and caring as it was to breathe. Sam had a large party to serve and several smaller parties but everyone in his section got his undivided attention. I complimented Sam for his excellent service and other diners sitting nearby echoed my praises.
Sam, should you see this blog, thank you again for your exceptional service today. You helped me slow down and appreciate a beautiful, sunshiny day and reminded me of my own personal goal to provide exceptional customer service. You inspired me and renewed my energy. It's easy to see why FATZ is so successful because employees like you are an integral part to their continued success.
So, anyone living or visiting in or around Blairsville, treat yourself to dining at FATZ and maybe you'll get really lucky to have Sam serve you.
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor Around the Mountains with Donna Serving Pickens, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, and Towns Counties Cell Phone: 706-633-0644 Office: 706-632-7311 x252 Move 2 North Georgia email: donna@ellijay.com
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty 274 West Main Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Coldwell Banker earns the prestigious J. D. Powers Award for 2009
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The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a serious pest of hemlock trees in Georgia. It is an aphid like insect that feeds on eastern and Carolina hemlock trees. The result of this feeding is eventual tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA. It was accidentally introduced to the U.S. over fifty years ago and has been spreading up and down the entire Appalachian Mountain chain ever since. The infestation into Georgia has been steadily gaining momentum.
for Homeowners program with the goal of helping north Georgia property owners save as many of your Hemlocks as possible for the lowest possible cost. Launched first in 
This is a very serious issue in North Georgia with broad environmental and economical implications. This infestation has the potential to affect every personal property owner and our beautiful National Forests. It's an issue that really warrants attention from anyone who loves the North Georgia Mountains. We cannot afford to lose these graceful giants. They are crucial to the ecology and hydrology of mountain ecosystems. By all reports, these beautiful trees are declining much faster than expected.
Coldwell Banker earns the prestigious J. D. Powers Award for 2009
downpours at times with Ellijay getting as much as 4 inches in just a few hours. The North Georgia Mountain creeks and rivers were rolling for sure but we were more fortunate than our neighbors to the south and west of us. 
Coldwell Banker earns the prestigious J. D. Powers Award for 2009
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