The secret is out and The Magical World of Sleepy Hollow in Blairsville, GA  was featured in the Fall 2014 issue of the Northeast Georgia Living Magazine. Whimsical fairy houses, playhouses, and hobbit homes are built to enchant children as well as adults by Art Millican Jr., a former Disney artisan. If you haven't had a chance to visit, this is the perfect time to take the family during this magical time of the year. Stroll about the grounds, peek in the woodworking studio, and watch the wood-elves toiling away.To read the entire article in Northeast Georgia Living Fall 2014 issue, click here to view PDF.              They are located at 5279 Hwy. 515 East in Blairsville, GA.   Free Admission!   The studio, enchanted gardens and gift shop is open to the public from Monday thru Sat... 12/14/2014

  Located in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains in Union County, Southern Tree Plantation is an active plantation growing thousands of Christmas trees. The Plantation is loaded with fun activities and things to do during the Christmas season. They are open to the general public with tree sales available during open hours. December 1st – December 23rd Hours: Mon – Fri 1:00 – 6:00 (no activities) Saturday 10:00 – 6:00 (activities available) Sunday 1:00 – 6:00 (activities available)   Southern Tree Plantation can help you find the Perfect Tree with choices like Colorado Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir & Norway Spruce. They have lots of precut trees to choose from or you can start a family tradition of cutting your own. Located just south of Blairsville, GA        Southern Tree Pl... 12/04/2014

Copperhead Lodge in Blairsville, GA was nominated and is in the quarter-finals to receive the Indie Award of 2015!   If you haven't been there yet, Copperhead Lodge is a forty acre destination resort, about 8 miles west of Blairsville, offering lodging, casual fine dining, full service bar, cabin rentals & sales, special events, entertainment and other amenities.     They have also been recognized in the local and regional communities for their community service. Supporting local events & needs as well as raising thousands of dollars annually for causes ranging from Military appreciation and honor, fund raising to assist local families stricken by cancer, and an annual Toy Run distributing toys to needy children in their surrounding communities.     Michelle Evans from Copperhead Lodge... 11/24/2014

Knitter's Knitch Class in Blairsville, GA   A fun way to learn to knit or crochet or get some help on your latest project!   Weekly classes available!    Date: November 3, 2014          Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST          Event Description: Classes are held every week for anyone who wants to learn to knit or crochet or needs help ...on a project. You can come to classes on an as needed basis. No sign up necessary! Classes are $10 for two hours.             Location: 64 Bracketts Way, Suite 6 Blairsville, Georgia 30512 Date/Time Information: Mondays 1pm - 3pm Contact Information: (706) 835-1078 http://www.knittersknitch.com/ http://www.knittersknitch.com/index.html             Fees/Admission: $10     11/03/2014

  Black & White Antiques..... A little Antique, A little Vintage and a whole lotta Cool! Located at 23 Dyer Ridge Rd, just a couple miles north of Blairsville, GA off of Hwy 19/129N If you love antiques, furniture, vintage jewerly or just want some design inspiration, I encourage you to stop in and take a look around. The staff is super friendly, the prices are great and the choices are endless! Check them out on facebook https://www.facebook.com/blackandwhiteantiques In person at 23 Dyer Ridge Rd; Blairsville, GA 10AM-5PM By phone 706-400-7091 or Online http://www.blackandwhiteantique.com/         10/30/2014

Name: Halloween On The Square Date: October 31, 2014 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT Website: http://www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com Event Description: Ghosts and Goblins will be lurking downtown on the square. Games, costume contests and lots of trick or treating. This old-fashioned community gathering features free candy, children’s games, decorations, photo opportunities, and plenty of fun. Many of the nearby restaurants stay open to serve hot chocolate, coffee, and apple cider. Businesses get your booths ready starting at 5:30pm. Treat or Treat event 6:00pm - 8:00pm - See more info at: http://www.downtownblairsville.com/hometown-halloween-blairsville/ For more information: 706-745-5789     For Hometown Halloween, the square is closed to automobile traffic. (Please see map of detours.) It’s o... 10/28/2014

Kidzart Club         Do you have a budding artist at home? Or a kid who enjoys being creative? Check out the Kidzart Club offered by Inspire Art Studio in Blairsville, GA! It's an after school exciting art club that meets on Tuesdays and includes all art supplies for only $15! If your kid(s) is/are between the ages of 6-10, they meet the criteria to make new friends, develop their individual style and get creative! Date: Tuesdays       Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EDT          Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspire-Art-Studio/220119848002550                       Location: Inspire Art Studio 51 Earnest St. Blairsville Date/Time Information: Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm Contact Information: Ellie 706-881-7771            Fees/Admission: $15 with supplies included!       10/27/2014

  Lake Nottely Boat Parade Nottely Marina in Blairsville, GA Bring your boat decorated in any theme you choose. Boats line up at Nottely Marina at 11AM There is no charge to participate. Trophies are awarded in several catagories around 11:30 AM Visitors can view the parade from areas around Nottely Marina For more info: 706-745-3638   Fireworks at Meeks Park Blairsville, GA Pick your spot around Hwy 515 and Meeks Park and watch a great firewaorks show. Free Admission - just pick your spot around Meeks Park off of Hwy 515 in Blairsville & enjoy the show Fireworks will start around 9:30 PM       06/24/2014

Summer Horse Camp has started at Trackrock Stable in Blairsville GA! Summer Horse Camp has started at TrackRock. Camp will be held each week through the week of August 11th, excluding the week of July 4th.  While many campers already have their slot, some space remains for most weeks.   If you have kids or grandkids who want to attend horse camp at Trackrock Stables this Summer, make your arrangements soon as Camp Weeks do fill up quickly!  Don't forget that you have to make separate reservations for horse camp, and for cabins or campsites. Make your camping reservations by calling Trackrock Campground at 706-745-2402.  See the horse camp website for specific dates and experience requirements. Cost is $425 for each week.  Other fees, registration instruction and forms are available on t... 06/24/2014

106 River Lake West, Blairsville Georgia is For Sale   Virtual Tour      Extraordinary custom, handcrafted Montana Log Lake Front Chalet nestled on the shores of desireable Lake Nottely.  Great boating and fishing lake over 3200 acres.  When lake is down for normal winter level, home has nice Nottely River frontage, so year round water frontage, mountain and pasture views.         Most cabins in this price range typically  have only one of the outdoor features mentioned above, this one has it all!!!  This beautiful, fully furnished North Georgia mountain retreat makes a great private get-away or has excellent vacation rental potential for investors. Some of the best North Georgia Mountain views are found in Blairsville, Georgia.        Lake Front Phenomenal Lake, River and Year Round Mo... 06/20/2014

          The Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games happens this weekend!  Mark your calendar for June 13-15 for music, dancing, demonstrations, animals, vendors, athletics, and food.  If you haven't participated in the Kilted Golf Classic or partied at the Ceilidh on the Square, now is the perfect time to make plans to attend. For more information read below and go to www.BlairsvilleScottishFestival.org.    Make plans with your family and friends to spend time at this little piece of Scotland here in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains.           Scottish Festival & Highland Games       Saturday & Sunday June 14 & 15 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Gates open at 8am) The Blairsville Scottish Festival is a unique and fun event for the entire family. The weekend will feature pipe and ... 06/10/2014

It's that time of year again! The Blairsville, GA Kiwanis Mountain Fair starts tomorrow! April 23rd - April 27. Fair opens at: Wednesday - Friday 5pm, Saturday - 12 noon, Sunday - 1pm. Unlimited Ride ticket $15. Individual tickets available - Under 12 FREE Admission - Over 12 Admission $2 - FREE Parking - Airport Industrial Road, Blairsville, GA, just off of Hwy 515! To see what's in store at this year's fair: http://www.drewexpo.com/   04/22/2014

 ​Here is your North GA mountains and Murphy NC MLS Real Estate Market Report for 2014.  We’ve also included the previous month and previous year stats for your comparison.   Our local real estate market continues to improve as we are seeing fewer foreclosures and more multiple offers. The biggest challenge we face - we are still in need of fresh and priced right homes to fill the inventory needs of buyers! If you’re thinking of listing or maybe putting your house back on the market, we’d welcome the opportunity to share our Mountain Living Team Marketing Plan with you.  If you’re looking to purchase a home or land in Murphy or Hayesville NCor Hiawassee, Blairsville or Blue Ridge GA or Copperhill TN, contactLee & Carol Barbour at www.MountainLivingTeam.com We’ll get started right away o... 04/17/2014

    The Blairsville-Union County Chamber's Annual Buy Local Extravaganza is a powerful and cost effective opportunity to showcase your business, expand relationships, and build customers. The event will be held at the Union County Community Center in Blairsville, GA and is  FREE to the public! Registration is filling up fast, reserve your booth today!Contact the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce to register. www.blairsvillechamber.com             04/15/2014

Check out Odom Springs Vineyards, a gorgeous family owned & operated winery in the quaint mountains of North Georiga. The vineyards forming Odom Springs Vineyards are located less than two hours north of Atlanta, on the western end of Union County near Blairsville, Georgia in an area known locally as the Young Cane community. Traveling east on Hwy 515 from Blue Ridge towards Blairsville, the vineyards are located approximately one mile inside Union County just past Sharp Top Mountain. For more than a century, the Odom family has owned land in the Young Cane valley. The vineyards and winery are situated on 16 acres of Odom land, most recently owned by the late Earl Odom and his wife, Gwen. The Creekside, New Ground, and Hillside vineyards are located on the nearby 60-acre farm of Gordon ... 03/17/2014

Who doesn't love new furnture and decor?? One day last week while shopping for a closing gift for some very sweet clients, I stopped in at Rountree's located at 79 Rountree Circle on 19/129, about 5 miles north of Blairsville. The owners, John & Laurel Boisonault are old friends of mine and actually purchased the business with my assistance years ago. I knew they had great stuff and thought it would be fun to stop in and say "hi" as well.  Y'all..... I was blown away with all of the cool stuff that they have!!! Not only did I find the perfect gift, but I bought some awesome items for my own home. Not only to they have decor, but they have the ability to completely furnish & decorate a home from top to bottom!..... and make it completely custom....... and they deliver!! Love it!! Truly o... 02/24/2014

My friend Cindy Cohen was recently featured on a Blairsville Union County Chamber of Commerce Podcast - Click Here to listen - http://www.blairsvillechamber.com/cindy-cohen-complete-home-services-1258   Cindy is the owner of Complete Home Services in Blairsville, GA. They offer a long list of services in the North Georgia area, including house cleaning, landscaping, home monitoring, gutter cleaning, concierge desk & much more. Cindy and her staff at Complete Home Services are absolutely wonderful to work with, reliable and reasonably priced. If you have a second home or even a full time home in North Georgia, give Cindy and her team a call 678-439-9125. She will make your life much more relaxing! Find Complete Home Services on Facebook   01/21/2014

Looking to find your inner artistic abilities or enhance your creativity? Check out the weekly art classes offered at the Ugly Mug Cafe in Blairsville, GA! Ellie Cowen, Savannah portrait artist, is offering a weekly painting class for beginner to accomplished artists. Ellie will tak you from "I can't draw a straight line" to "I can't believe I did that!" If you are already more experienced, she will help you gain the confidence and expertise to move beyond where you have been to new expressions of creativity.... all of this while havign a fun, relaxing time and making new friends!   Call ahead if you would like to attend so that supplies will be waiting for you!   Location: Ugly Mug Cafe 3196 Hwy 515E; Victoria's Center Blairsville, GA 30512   Date/Time: Every Monday from 6-7:30PM   Con... 01/06/2014

Are you looking for a cool little spot for lunch in Blairsville, GA?? Stop by The Aviator Cafe located at 417F Blue Ridge Street in Blairsville, next to Radio Shack & Bi-Lo.   The Aviator Cafe is a casual, order at the counter kinda place with super friendly service and awesome food!       As soon as you walk in the door, you are greeted with a vibrant colorful atmosphere that shows a passion for aviation that meets a passion for making the best soups, salads & sandwiches in Blairsville GA. Owners, James & Katherine Woods offer extremely friendly service and are always bright and cheeful!    Click Here to see The Aviator Menu   Some of my personal favorites at The Aviator Cafe are Will's Prime Rib Sandwhich, tomato bisque (the best ever!), and Captain T's Mustang Wrap.   They take call ... 12/10/2013

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