The Best Little Restaurant in Ellijay, GA - 07/24/08 07:35 PM
Probably my favorite restaurant in the North Georgia Mountains is Cantaberry's. Located at 51 River Street in Ellijay, Cantaberry's is open only for lunch--or as the sign on the front door says: 11 to 3-ish. The tiny cafe, which only seats about 30, offers up the most delicious soups, sandwiches … (12 comments)
Woman Kills Self for Foreclosure - 07/24/08 09:06 AM
A 53-year old Massachussetts wife and mother used her husband's high-powered rifle to kill herself on Tuesday, just hours before the house she and her husband owned was slated to be auctioned off.
The mortgage company alerted the authorities after they received a fax from Carlene Balderrama stating, "By the time you foreclose on my house, I'll … (16 comments)
Mercier Orchard -- The Apple of Blue Ridge's Eye - 07/22/08 11:28 PM
No trip to Blue Ridge is complete without a visit to Mercier Orchards. It is a full-working orchard, but it is so much more. In addition to fresh-picked fruits in season, Mercier's (pronounced Mer-seers) has several shops--Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company, Mountain Blooms, Buck's Fancy Meats-an extensive gift department, various fresh … (6 comments)
41 Red Oak Court, Blue Ridge, GA~~Southern Country Cottage~~ - 07/21/08 01:42 PM
41 Red Oak Court--Your "Prescription" for Gracious Southern Living!!Location: Blue Ridge, GA This charming three-bedroom, two-bath southern country cottage features a unique split-floor plan. The heart of the home is an open Great Room with soaring wood vaulted ceilings, wood floors, and fireplace. The living room, dining room and kitchen are … (10 comments)
Georgia Mountain Fair--Where Fun, Music & Mountain Culture Meet - 07/19/08 10:25 AM
One of the premier events in North Georgia is the annual Georgia Mountain Fair, which is now in full swing through July 27. The fair is held at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in the picturesque town of Hiawassee on the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge.
Hiawassee held its first fair in … (8 comments)
Are the Clouds Parting? A Market Analysis for Blue Ridge, GA - 07/16/08 08:52 AM
Mid-year 2008 finds the real estate industry in the North Georgia Mountains in a state of uncertainty. Agents--many of them with considerable experience--are dropping out of real estate to pursue "real" jobs. Most others are hunkering down to try to ride out the worst of the storm. Cutting out all but … (4 comments)
Fannie, Freddie and You...Oh, My! - 07/16/08 08:21 AM
It is looking more and more likely that the taxpayer will pick up the tab for the all-but-inevitable bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Is that a bad thing? And, just how much blame do these two institutional giants bear for the current crisis in the lending industry?
New … (2 comments)
675 Riverfront Drive, E. Ellijay, GA ~~CARTECAY RIVER FRONT~~ - 07/12/08 08:59 PM
675 Riverfront Drive~~Cartecay River Lodge~~Location: Horseshoe~~CARTECAY ENCHANTRESS~~Beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath cabin on a point on the noisy and shimmering Cartecay River----giving you river frontage on TWO sides!! No creature-comfort has been overlooked in this spectacularly appointed cabin. Chock full of builder's options: Gourmet kitchen with granite surfaces, a large island with seating, … (4 comments)
Have a "Hot" Time on the Old Town! Blue Ridge Chili Cook-Off Benefit - 07/11/08 08:52 AM
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary is hosting its first chili cook off to benefit the animals in its care. There will be hay rides, music, face painting and hot dogs for the kids. The cook off and tasting will be held at the Equestrian Center at Cadence Community rain or shine, … (3 comments)
Atlanta Issuing Tickets to Listing Agents for Run-Down Properties - 07/10/08 05:28 AM
"We don't know how to get hold of out-of-state asset managers. We know how to get hold of you."
So said a City of Atlanta code enforcement officer to real estate agent Wayne Flanagan after issuing Flanagan a ticket for code violations on a foreclosed property that he had listed.
According to … (10 comments)
218 Mattie Mitchell Road, Blue Ridge, GA~~TWO OAKS LODGE ON PRETTY POND~~ - 07/06/08 09:07 PM
~~TWO OAKS LODGE~~Location: PRETTY POND~~TWO OAKS LODGE: RUSTIC ELEGANCE DEFINED~~Enter a rarified world where natural and man-made beauty achieves the perfect balance. A hand-crafted, nearly 4,000 sq. ft. home down a private road sits majestically on 3.8 lushly forested acres overlooking pastoral and pristine Pretty Pond. The unique post-and-beam style lodge … (0 comments)
Cherokee Fish Trap -- Ancient Relic in a Modern World - 07/06/08 02:39 PM
One of the things that I find most fascinating about living in the North Georgia mountains is the deep connection with the not-too-distant past, when the southern Appalachians were the domain of the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee had lived in these mountains for hundreds of years by the time the … (6 comments)
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