Check out Lake Arrowhead in NW Cherokee County for awesome lake, mountain, and golf homes in the North GA Mountains.  The gated community is perfect for 1st or 2nd homes, with 8000+ acres of wooded wilderness, hiking trails and awesome amenities.  It is common to see wildlife and the lake is the largest private lake in GA, with beautiful blue, crystal clear water.  With interest rates low, prices low, and the selection great, it is a fantastic time to invest in real estate, whether for a 1st or 2nd home.