north ga: Sorghum Syrup--Sweet Enough to Have Its Own GA Festival - 10/07/08 10:40 AM
The annual Sorghum Festival held in Blairsville, Georgia each October always draws visitors from all over the country. But, not surprisingly, people unfamiliar with the festival may need to ask, "What is sorghum?"
Though the name may not be easily recognized, sorghum is sweet, dark syrup that has been made in Appalachian … (0 comments)
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north ga: It's North Georgia Fair Time! - 09/18/08 02:04 PM
Its that time again! I love the North Ga State Fair! Carnival rides, corndogs, concerts, freak shows, alligator wrestling and so much more. What can be more fun than that?
I have gone every year for the last 20 or so years and here are a few tips for you if … (0 comments)
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north ga: Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia - 09/12/08 07:56 AM
Oktoberfest (that's not a typo or ignorance, that's how "they" spell it) is going on in Helen, Georgia. It's in the North GA mountains, just an hour and a half north of Atlanta. Helen is a little Alpine Village and they do a German Oktoberfest every year. This year it's from … (1 comments)
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north ga: August 2008 market report Mountain Park subdivision Roswell GA - 08/16/08 01:12 PM
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August Market Report 2008 Mountain Park
Mountain Park is a city in southeastern Cherokee and northern Fulton Counties in Georgia. The city had a total population of 506. The houses are being torn down for the great lot views of the lake … (0 comments)
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north ga: Current Lake Chatuge Levels Hiawassee, GA and Hayesville, NC - 07/01/08 02:31 PM
Well it looks like the Lake Chatuge lake levels have peaked for this year. The lake peaked back in May right around the 1925 elevation. We are currently as of 7/1/08 at the 1922.7 elevation. We never did make it to the full pool elevation of 1926 this year. I … (0 comments)
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north ga: Blue Ridge Blog - 06/06/08 11:14 PM
In Blue Ridge GA, there is not a whole lot of night life to enjoy with the exception of going to the Swan Drive In Theater or riding through the mountains to view the wildlife after dark.
We decided to go to Cartersville BBQ Cook Off and it was great, I … (0 comments)
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north ga: North Georgia, National Forest - 05/31/08 09:15 PM
I had a revelation today! I live in a place that is surrounded by big woods and I live 1.5 hours from
Atlanta. Blue Ridge, GA is the county seat of Fannin County, GA, and it approximately 40% National
Forest. There are not that many places … (0 comments)
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north ga: Wii Bowling League at RE/MAX Around the Mountains ,Blue Ridge , GA - 05/31/08 07:46 PM
Yesterday one of my clients gave me a great idea. A Wii Bowling League, For those of you who do not
know Wii is a video game that is virtual reality. Last night we started with a practice night and we didn't
get done until about 1:00am. It was … (0 comments)
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north ga: 80/20 Rule in Blue Ridge, GA - 05/31/08 07:37 PM
In just about everyplace I have ever been, or worked at , had anything to do with it seems that 20 percent of the people do about 80 percent of the work. I am not just talking about my job as a Realtor in Blue Ridge,GA at RE/MAX Around the Mountains, … (1 comments)
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north ga: Making Leads count Blue Ridge GA - 05/31/08 07:29 PM
All the Realtors in the free world know that lead generation is very important,but we somehow forget to
follow through. I must confess that I am guilty of this offense! I have spent thousands of dollars on a
website, print ads ,billboards , and many other advertising methods only … (1 comments)
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north ga: Going Green in Blue Ridge Georgia - 05/31/08 11:37 AM
The last few clients that I have had seem to be really intrested in "going Green", so I have decided it
may be time for me to establish myself as a "Green Realtor". I know this sounds a little hokie but it is the
trend in the Mountains of … (0 comments)
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north ga: Blue Ridge Ga Realtors - 05/31/08 11:24 AM
I am very thankful that i live in Blue Ridge, Georgia! I am also very thankful that most all of the Realtors
here are in one accord. I feel like North Georgia is an awesome place to be in this business, because of
it's natural beauty and friendly people. … (0 comments)
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north ga: Points,Points and Points! - 05/30/08 06:23 AM
I really never thought about how many points I had until this morning while reading the BLOG on
another. I just crested the 30K mark, and I figured it take me about an hour to get 250 points. The fact
that I love reading post and Blogs makes me … (2 comments)
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north ga: Honor those who have died to protect - 05/26/08 07:58 AM
Here in America, We take a lot for granted. Food, Shelter, Warmth ,etc. without even thinking about the reason way we have it so good. I also know their are those who do not have as much as others and do suffer. The poorest American is considered rich by the largest … (6 comments)
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north ga: Million Dollar Club - 05/24/08 10:48 PM
Over the past few days, I have been doing a lot of thinking about the value of being a life member of the
million dollar club or just the million dollar club. I sometimes wonder if the general public really even
cares about it or evens understands the numbers. I wonder … (4 comments)
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north ga: Blue Ridge,Georgia Market Report - 05/24/08 10:39 PM
This is not an official report of any kind and there are no facts to back it up,but I am starting to feel
better about our market. I do not hear how bad it is as much, I am getting as many leads as I have ever
gotten from my web-site, … (0 comments)
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north ga: Real Estate Online/Blue Ridge,Georgia - 05/24/08 09:21 PM
This week a contract was a first for me! I started and finished a transaction online and have never seen the person,yet. I really do hope that I get to look them eye to eye, but the bank didn't seem to care when they cashed my commission check , today.
I … (0 comments)
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north ga: The Dangers of Showing Unlisted Properties - 05/20/08 02:34 AM
Yesterday, I got a call from a gentleman whom I had never met before wanting to look at my listing. I
didn't think the listing was what he was looking for, so I proceeded to start driving around showing him
some other properties. I could not get him to … (0 comments)
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north ga: Real Friends - 05/16/08 11:11 PM
Life really goes by fast. I have went through a whole bunch of people who I have considered friends at
one time or another. But tonight I noticed something a little different, My wife planned a Birthday Party
for my 7 year old son. Several couples came and brought … (1 comments)
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north ga: Free Things to do in Blue Ridge,GA - 05/15/08 09:13 PM
1.Visit Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Southern Living Magazine's favorite roadside apple
market and a lot more than that. Great place to people watch and if you decide to spend some money
you might want to consider a fried apple pie or some of the best apple cider you'll ever … (0 comments)
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north ga: Towns County (Young Harris & Hiawassee) Real Estate Market. - 05/08/08 10:08 AM
What is going on in the areas real estate market? That is a question I get asked all the time now. My standard response is it is a GREAT time to buy. Yes the Young Harris & Hiawassee markets are slower than it was back in 2005 and 2006 and there … (0 comments)
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north ga: Lake Chatuge Perfect Sunday Afternoon. - 05/05/08 10:01 AM
The Mountains of North Georgia and Western North Caroline are looking great. The Azaleas, Rhododendron and Dogwood Trees
are at full bloom. The bright oranges, reds, purple and white make the GA and NC Mountains look alive from the lake. It is my understanding that the bass are on … (0 comments)
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north ga: Sunday Is Fun day! - 05/04/08 07:22 PM
There are many different options one cans participate in on Sunday. The first that comes to mind is church and in Blue Ridge, Georgia there are no shortage of services that one can attend on any given Sunday. Today ; I did it a little different than the sane old same old. … (3 comments)
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north ga: Young Harris GA One Level Mountain Living at its best 3/2 Chuck Albury Mountain Reatly, Inc. - 04/29/08 02:35 PM
All One level living. Easy maintainer 3/2 home. Peace & Quite setting on 1.042 level acres. Privet yet not remote. About 3 miles outside of Young Harris. Mature landscape, white picket fence. Pantry, Car Port, Paved Drive, Tons of Storage, Gas Log Fire Place, Wood Floors, Carpet in the Bedrooms. His … (0 comments)
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north ga: Lake Chatuge Lots. - 04/22/08 01:39 PM
Lake Chatuge is recovering nicely from the drought of 07. The lake is almost full. Lake lots are looking good. The lake front lots on the upper Hiawassee River section are even looking good.
Based on the MLS data there is now 54 Lake Front Lots on Lake Chatuge on the … (0 comments)
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north ga: Spring's Here--Let's Go Fishing! - 04/17/08 01:00 PM
What better way to spend a spring day than out on pristine Lake Blue Ridge in the North Georgia Mountains? And now that warm weather is finally here to stay in Fannin County, the fish are biting and outdoors are beckoning you to don a tank top, pack a picnic, and … (5 comments)
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north ga: Charming 3/3 Home on huge gentle 2+acre lot. - 04/08/08 09:57 AM
Charming 3/3 Home on huge gentle 2+acre lot. Branch on one side. Big yard for the kids or kids at heart to play in. Could also make a huge great garden area. Lot of house for the money and priced to sell! Must see the inside of this home!. Want more … (0 comments)
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north ga: Lake Chatuge Level - 04/04/08 11:17 AM
Lake Chatuge is up!
Lake Chatuge current level as of 4/3/08 is 1922.29. That is less than 3 1/2 feet below full pool of 1926.00. The current reading of 1922.29 is higher than we ever got last year. TVA has really been trying to keep as much water as they can … (0 comments)
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north ga: Young Harris Real Estate Market Report. - 04/04/08 11:10 AM
It is not all bad news for the Real Estate market in Towns County. It a great time to buy in Towns County.(Grin) We had 26 sales in March versus 15 sales in February. 13 Pending in March versus 12 Pending in February. 137 New listings in March versus 96 New … (2 comments)
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north ga: Young Harris, GA Big Bold Mountain View Real 2/2 Log Cabin. - 04/01/08 10:28 AM
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