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blue ridge area attractions: PICKING FUN THINGS TO DO IN BLUE RIDGE GEORIGA! - 09/15/09 02:28 PM
If you’re looking for a new way to get out and enjoy the beauty of the North Georgia mountains, look no further than Merciers Apple Orchards in Blue Ridge, Georgia. September is the month when, every year, Merciers opens their groves to the public. Every weekend for the entire month you can board the tram and venture out to the vast fields of apple trees and pick the fruits of your own labors.
Once you board the wagon and journey out to the fields of apple trees, you will find yourself surrounded by the most diverse selection of apple … (0 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: COUNTRY'S NOT SO FAR FROM THE CITY - 06/08/09 10:53 AM
One of the things I absolutely love about living in Blue Ridge Georgia is that even though we are far removed from the hustle and bustle of the modern world in many ways, in just over an hour, we can be in one of the largest cities in the United States: Atlanta. Yesterday, we took the whole family to see “The Jersey Boys” a Broadway musical at the fabulous Fox Theater. This is not a review of the show, though it was fantastic…I’d recommend it to anyone, especially if you know anyone from Jersey. It’s just so great to be able … (4 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: HUNGRY FOR COMMUNITY CARING: “FEED FANNIN” IS BORN! - 05/22/09 05:09 PM
I love being part of a small town community because the members of this township are not so great in number and so extremely busy that they don’t know or notice their neighbors. The way this community cares for those less fortunate is what really stands out in this dog-eat-dog busy world we so often find ourselves living in. This season ground was broken for the first component of a new program being developed here in Blue Ridge. "Feed Fannin" is a volunteer group with the mission to eliminate hunger and help feed the less fortunate in our area with fresh … (3 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: L & L BEANERY, COFFEE & MORE! - 04/28/09 04:35 PM
When you come to Blue Ridge Georgia, you won't find a lot of franchises crowding the streets. For coffee drinkers, this means NO Starbucks, but that isn't to say we don't have a fine coffee shop. L & L Beanery, located in historic downtown Blue Ridge, offers gourmet coffee drinks and a whole lot more.
Built in the town's historic bank building, it's no surprise that in the original bank's walk-in safe you find an ample supply of their valuables: coffee. With a huge stone fireplace and hearth, high pressed tin ceilings and an eclectic mix of antique seating, L … (4 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: TOURING TOURISM IN BLUE RIDGE GEORGIA - 04/27/09 05:39 PM
In the Leadership Fannin seminar I am currently participating in, our jolly group spent the day learning about tourism in the Fannin County area. Blue Ridge Georgia has a lot to offer, beyond the beautiful rivers, mountains and lakes that grace the surrounding landscape. The day began with area arts organizations giving lectures at the Blue Ridge Community Theater. We heard speakers from the Theater itself, as well as various arts organizations throughout the county. There are a lot of groups in this area, from the Sustainable Arts Society that houses artists with grant monies to encourage the development of artists … (0 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: BOWL ME OVER - 04/27/09 02:17 PM
For those that may have read my blog last month,you'll remeber that I sold a large historic homestead in Brasstown, North Carolina. Not only was it a large sale, but the seller was also a dear friend, and a renowned woodturning artist. Many of her works can be seen in galleries from Blue Ridge to Chattanooga. She is best known for the grand size of her bowls, which also command a sizable price. I own one of her small pieces, a silver maple vase, and I cherish it because it is probably the only Oland piece I would ever afford to … (0 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: BLUE RIDGE GEORGIA AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MAY 2009 - 04/23/09 09:52 PM
May 1 – Oct. 30 / Pickin’ in the Park
Downtown Ellijay/Horseshoe Bend park in McCaysville. Local Musician jam gathering. Bluegrass, country, Gospel and rock-n-Roll 6pm – dark. Free Family Fun! All are Welcome! (706) 635-5961 wilmar225@yahoo.com May 1 / Culinary Art Celebration
The Martyn House. 912 Flat Branch Rd. Fri. Night culinary event featuring refreshments, appetizers and silent auction of registered and visiting artists. 7pm – 9pm (706) 635 – 4759 www.themartynhouse.com May 8 – 31 / “Harvey” Blue Ridge Community Theater
An eccentric comedy by Mary Chase involving a polite, cheerful main character, a hilarious cast … (2 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: IL FORNO: A PIECE OF ITALY IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS - 04/05/09 01:03 PM
I love good, brick-oven baked pizza. For me, there's nothing like it. There are several great pizzerias in Atlanta, but that's almost 2 hours from where we live up here in the North Georgia mountains, so I have been "jonesing" for a great pizza joint to come to this area.
The Blue Ridge area has several franchise pizza joints, but if you are a "pizza snob", which I have found out recently, I AM, there is a taste of Italy right here in our own back yard. In Ellijay, Georgia, in a strip mall across from a Dominos Pizza, is … (3 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: POURING INTO THE CITY - 04/03/09 01:56 PM
The City of Blue Ridge, Georgia took it's first steps towards wetting it's whistle, when the city council of Blue Ridge, in a 3 to 2 vote, elected to enact an ordinance to offer pouring licenses within the city limits. Last fall, Fannin County passed the liquor license law, changing our county from high and dry to wet n' wild. Now, the same seems to be occurring in the city limits, and most would say, "it's long overdue." This is really great news for local restaurants who desperately need a boost to survive in this economy. The addition of liquor to … (0 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: COCKY RESIDENTS - 02/25/09 03:33 PM
Why did the Chicken cross the road? (And how does he know to use the crosswalk?) The answer to this age-old question, and many others can be found in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Not to be too cocky, but Blue Ridge is a town like no other that exists in this day and age, and residents like it that way. Though many city downtown areas are foul, only in Blue Ridge will you find such pride in the downtown area’s “fowl”ness. Sometimes, you just gotta “crow” about what makes you special, silly as it may be. When you visit the Blue … (2 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: THE NOT-SO-SIMPLE LIFE - 02/20/09 02:02 PM
Blue Ridge, Georgia draws people to it, like a magnet. It’s a special place, almost like stepping back into a simpler time, to when life was slower paced and people waved to you as you passed by. But, the transition to the simple life’s not so simple for many transplants who come from more contemporary urban cultures. I see so many people who move to Blue Ridge from more modern settings struggle with the cultural differences they encounter once theyt live here. The very things that first attract folks to the area, later appear to be obstacles to be overcome. … (2 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: REPAZ ON MAIN - 02/19/09 01:23 PM
I never cease to marvel at the talented array of people who are drawn to our little hometown community of Blue Ridge Georgia. Take, for instance, Ann Blonder, the owner of one of downtown Blue Ridge’s premier dining facilities, REPAZ ON MAIN. Originally from Buckhead, Ann owned a home on Lake Blue Ridge for years before she finally opened REPAZ, at the urging of her children. After years of watching their mother host events and cook amazing meals, it seemed to them the logical next step. In fact, it was the names of her 3 children, REbecca, PAige & Zachary, … (1 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: FALLING IN LOVE WITH BLUE RIDGE - 02/08/09 12:30 PM
It never ceases to amaze me how many visitors to Blue Ridge have an experience akin to the one my wife and I had when we first visited this area. There’s a peace that fills your soul as you drive towards town. You just feel right here: calm, centered. It’s as though you’ve journeyed back to a simpler time: far away from the frantic hustle and bustle of modern life. It’s as though this place casts a spell over you that causes you to fall madly in love with … (0 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: THE ART OF REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY - 02/07/09 02:36 PM
As a real estate agent in the tri-state area (GA, TN, NC) I put a lot of mileage all over the countryside. In my travels throughout these beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, I run across a lot of old barns smattered across the countryside. They vary in shape and size, color and level of decrepidation, but all of them are beautiful to me. Whenever I'm on my way out on a listing call, or sometimes, even showing property, I will stop to grab a shot of an old gray ghost. I just love the look of them...the history... the mystery. I love … (2 comments)
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blue ridge area attractions: BOOK IT TO BLUE RIDGE! - 02/02/09 01:12 AM
Several months ago, I noticed someone opened a little bookstore in a tiny, white building down the street from where I live. Because it is located in a remote section of town, you wouldn't necessarily come across it, but I pass it daily, on my way to and from town. I don't know what took me so long to check it out, but last week I finally pulled in to the two empty grassy spaces under some Oak trees designated as the parking lot. This building was once a small, white, one room church set back from the main road in … (0 comments)
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