I love to run across local people in the Blue Ridge area of the North Georgia mountains and discover their unique gifts and talents. I think it's so important to promote local businesses, where you can find "gems" almost anywhere you go. These wonderful, undiscovered stars are not looking for attention, and are usually a little embarrassed when the focus is on them. I think I caught Alta off guard... The other day, on the spur of the moment, I decided to have lunch at the local Pizza Hut on East Main Street in Blue Ridge. The … (0 comments)
crafts: North Georgia Fall Festivals Events Calendar for 2007 Edited
- 08/21/07 12:32 PM
Please not the post date of this blog - August 2007 --= the dates have obviously changed for 2008. The blog is still appearing because of important links that may be helpful in obtaining more information about events of interest to you. Thank you for visiting. Donna
Ok, we are getting excited in the North Georgia Mountains! We will soon be entering the fall months and after this latest heatwave, none too soon! The Blue Ridge mountains is the place to be when looking to cool off from the hot summer heat but even we had temperatures above 100 degrees in the … (0 comments)
crafts: Everybody's Talking about Talking Rock, North Georgia Mountains
- 07/04/07 11:48 AM
The small mountain town of Talking Rock is tucked away in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in North Georgia. It is the third smallest town in the state. Talking Rock is full of charm and rich with history of the Trail of Tears and the Civil War. This town is located in Pickens county but used to be a part of Gilmer county. The Heritage Day Festival is an annual event, held during the third weekend of October. Festivities include woodcarvers, blacksmiths and live music all day. Watch the artisans create their crafts before your eyes. And October is an ideal time to visit … (0 comments)
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