Greetings To All,My name is Debby McCluskey and I moved to the North Georgia Mountains about 10 years ago. My determination to have a life here out weighed my funds for a long time, but selling Real Estate gave me an opportunity to meet people from all outlooks on life plus see the beautiful places and homes this area has to offer. I had spent 11 years in Law Enforcement where the building contained the Sheriff's Office along with the Jail facility and Courtroom for First Appearance. It was enclosed with Razorwire and cameras. So after the kids left the nest, my husband Bill and I moved to Towns County and became Caretakers for a 30 acre Mountain Retreat for a Florida Couple that only came up two weeks out of the year. It was complete with a pond and lots of wildlife. That was a wonderf... 01/26/2008

The Mountain Arts Association and many dedicated volunteers are presenting the Fourth Annual Hiawassee Festival of Arts located in the North Georgia Mountains.  One hundred local and national artists will market their wares specializing in watercolor, jewelry making, paintings, glass art and much more.Visit Hiawassee Festival onlie or call 706-896-9739 for more information.  Also, they've expanded the children's pavillion where kids can make tote bags, paint and decorate tiara's with jewelry.  Live entertainment will be provided by The World Jazz and Music Society.  The festival is August 25 and 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Afterwards, on Saturday, August 26, head on over for a concert on the Hiawassee square from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Enjoy a wonderful performance by the talented... 08/18/2007

Whenever I tell people about the beauty, peace and tranquility I have found in the North Georgia mountains, I'm frequently asked "Why did you choose here?". Let me start by saying we have traveled throughout the Rockies, in both the West and in Canada. Our family trips to the White Mountains have provided us incredible memories. Even our many seashore vacations are some of our most enjoyable times. However, when we began to visit North Georgia, almost 10 years ago, we felt something different.We fell in love with the Northeast Georgia mountains and couldn't stop dreaming of the day we could spend all our time there. The large gorgeous lakes in the Union, Towns and Fannin Counties provided me, a water sign, the element I knew I had to be around. And my husband, a mountain lover, felt rig... 07/15/2007

Georgia Mountain Fair - 7/18 - 7/29/2007 - Mon-Fri: 10 am – 8 pm & Sat: 9 AM – 8 PM & Sunday 9 AM – 6 PM First class musical performances, fun carnival rides and more. Pioneer Village is a replica of how the ole mountain towns used to be.  An old, one room schoolhouse, a log home with furnishings just like it was in the 1800's, a mercantile store, smoke house, barn and corn crib are just like it was then. It takes you back. "Old Ways" Demonstrations will take you back as local folks show how "moonshine" was made, corn milling, shake making, cider squeezing, pork skin frying, quilting, black smithing, soap and hominy making, and more. Cost: $8 (Children under 10 years free) 3-Day Weekend Pass: $16. Parking fee: $2 per car Phone: 706-896-4191 - Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311... 06/13/2007

For the first time, the rich traditions and the distinctive sounds of the north Georgia mountains are coming together for an unforgettable event, the Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival. The Festival will take place June 8 - June 10 at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Tickets for the musical performances in Anderson Music Hall are on sale now for only $18 on Friday, $26 on Saturday and $12 on Sunday. A special Friday and Saturday two-day pass is also available for just $39. Children under 10 are admitted for free, and parking is free for the Festival. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 706) 896-4191 or online at www.GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com. The 2007 Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival will feature both traditional and contemporary bluegrass performers, as well as Amer... 05/26/2007