Pickens County Chamber of Commerce, 2023-2024

President & CEO

Welcome to Pickens County

On behalf of Pickens County, I welcome you to our glorious mountain home. Whether you are seeking a location for your business, a wholesome community where you can raise your family, a weekend getaway, or a place to retire in the mountains, I invite you to consider Pickens County. We’re conveniently located less than one hour northwest of Atlanta and easily accessible via Interstate 575/Georgia State Route 515.

Our county is steeped in historical traditions associated with the Georgia marble industry. Known as the Marble Capital, Pickens County is strategically located atop a sea of the sought-after stone where the natural beauty of the Southern Appalachian foothills envelopes you at every turn. Here you will find charming places to shop, dine, and relax surrounded by an awe-inspiring backdrop of “them thar hills.” We boast about our numerous championship golf courses, equestrian venues, and artisan festivals that will nurture your innermost passions. Whatever your interests, Pickens County is right for you.

This guide offers you but a glimpse into the many ways you can immerse yourself in all things Pickens County. We welcome you and we look forward to having you visit, move here, and start your newest business here. We’ve been waiting for you!

Sincerely,

Godfrey, President

Marble Festival and Tourism Director

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Chattahoochee

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Community Bank

Dawsonville Distinctive

Denson Heating

DJ Dano

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Experience Realty

Fellowship Presbyterian Church

First Baptist Church

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Georgia Marble

Georgia Mountain Hospice

Georgia Mountain

Good Samaritan

Green Heating

Grizzle Insurance Agency,

Grow Pickens

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Jasper Drug

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Know Pickens

Lollidrops

MAB and Associates,

Mama Geraldine’s

Northside Hospital

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People come from miles around to experience the beauty and unmatched relaxation found in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

Nestled in the foothills, Pickens County was founded on the value of its natural resources and natural beauty. Today Pickens County’s residents and visitors enjoy mountain living with small-town charm beyond the urban sprawl of Atlanta, less than an hour away.

Still rich in natural resources, Pickens County’s soil, elevation, and climate make it an ideal region for growing grapevines, making it home to several award-winning vineyards and wineries. The area is also an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with trails for hiking and biking surrounded by natural beauty. Pickens County is not only the gateway to the North Georgia mountains, but also the gateway to community and hospitality.

JASPER

Marble, Mountains, and Vineyards

From its historic downtown to its worldrenowned marble quarry, Jasper embodies both of its nicknames: The First Mountain City and the Marble Capital of Georgia.

Especially unique is its pink Etowah marble used in the construction of the Tate House— an architectural landmark surrounded by gardens and centuries-old oaks.

As the county seat, Jasper is a thriving community and home to restaurants, retail shops, vineyards, golf courses, and the Pickens County Airport.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy the friendly small-town atmosphere and opportunities for activities and relaxation. Explore the area’s Cherokee heritage, savor the nectar of the vines at nearby wineries, or golf the pristine courses of Arrowhead, Big Canoe, and Bent Tree. For more tastes of Jasper, dine in local restaurants and visit craft breweries, tasting rooms, and a distillery that call Jasper home. (See page 27 for details.)

Photo: Big Canoe Golf Club

NELSON

Stone Cutters and a Split City

Shared with neighboring Cherokee County, Nelson is divided by both the county line and the Georgia Northeastern Railroad running through its historic downtown. Undivided though are Nelson’s residents who come together to preserve its rich history and reputation as Georgia’s First Marble City.

Nelson derives its name from landowner, farmer, and rifle maker John Nelson, one of its earliest settlers. The city’s heritage includes many Italian and Scottish immigrants who contributed their skilled craftsmanship to the early years of the marble industry. Marble mined by Nelson’s gifted stonecutters was used to construct numerous buildings including the New York Stock Exchange, New York’s Swan Building, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the iconic Lincoln Memorial. With year-round exhibits highlighting the history of marble mining and examples of fine Georgia marble, Nelson’s Marble Museum connects the past with the present in this small town of less than 1,500 residents.

TALKING ROCK

Small-Town Charm, Rich History

Talking Rock, the third smallest town in Georgia, was established in 1883 as a stop on the Marietta & North Georgia Railroad. Today’s residents take pride in its small-town charm and quiet way of life.

Nestled between Ellijay and Jasper, Talking Rock’s history is rich with stories of the Trail of Tears, the Civil War, the Great Depression, and the days when the railroad and train were the lifeline of the town. Notable historic sites include the Talking Rock Schoolhouse Teaching Museum dating back to 1877 and Talking Rock Brewery, established inside a restored 1923 train car and one of only two breweries in the United States to be based inside a rail-car.

Talking Rock’s usually quiet downtown springs to life the third full weekend of October for the Heritage Days Festival, a twoday festival with arts, crafts, antiques, food, and more. This celebration is an annual highlight for residents of Talking Rock.

Vineyards are abundant in this neck of the state. Pickens is ripe for the pickin’.

This is the busiest small airport in town. The more we build the more they come .

Talking Rock Creek is breathtaking from bottom to top. Explore at your own pace.

Photo: Josh Chumley, JChumleyPhotos.org

Unique boutiques, retail shops, restaurants, and businesses mingle in the heart of Jasper.

Vineyards have become a place to sit back, relax, and enjoy music and friends.

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Materials, specializing in chemical manufacturing. Marble Hill is also home to locally-owned businesses who welcome visitors to stop in on their way to nearby destinations like Amicalola Falls, Gibbs Gardens, and the Historic Tate House.

BENT TREE COMMUNITY

Outdoor Beauty and Cozy Indoor Amenities

For nearly fifty years, Lake Tamarack and its surrounding lush mountain landscapes have been home to Bent Tree, a vibrant 3,500-acre gated community offering unparalleled scenery and luxurious amenities.

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Visitors to Talking Rock are encouraged to explore its unique shops, stroll along the creek in beautiful Talking Rock Park, sample locally-made craft brews, and experience the calming pace of small-town life.

TATE

Marble Makes History, Buildings

Home to the Tate Historic District and the Georgia Marble Company, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, unincorporated Tate is steeped in history and natural resources. Tate was first named Marble Works before being renamed Harnageville in homage to Ambrose Harnage whose home was the site of county court meetings under the authorization of the Georgia General Assembly.

In 1880 the town became Tate in honor of Pickens County State Senator Samuel Tate, grandfather of marble industrialist Colonel Samuel Tate whose lavish estate built between 1923 and 1928 is still a celebrated landmark. The neoclassical style mansion, sometimes called the Pink Palace, is now a premiere wedding venue named one of the top must-see places in Georgia and one of Georgia’s Most Gorgeous Wedding Venues. Georgia’s Etowah, Pearl Grey, Solar Grey, and White Cherokee marbles are still mined at the site of the original Georgia Marble Company by Polycor, the world’s leading natural stone quarrier.

MARBLE HILL

Quarry Life

Located at the northeastern end of the marble quarry area amid several mountains at the head of Long Swamp Valley is Marble Hill, an unincorporated town named for the nearby marble quarry. The U.S. Postal Service established a post office here in 1889.

The first Catholic church of Pickens County was established in Marble Hill between 1895 and 1897 but fell into disrepair. While no evidence of the church remains, Marble Hill is recognized by the Archdiocese of Atlanta as the site of Pickens County’s first Catholic church.

Today Marble Hill is a sought-after location for leaders in manufacturing, including Imerys, a world leader in mineralbased industrial specialties, and J. M. Huber Engineered

Residents can explore the great outdoors with access to scenic Lake Tamarack and nearby Pendley Creek for fishing and boating as well as four maintained trails for hiking ranging from easy to strenuous. Bent Tree Golf Course beckons golfers to play one of the most alluring and challenging courses in North Georgia before relaxing at The Tavern at the 19th Hole— a pub-style restaurant with a bar, dining area, cozy fireplace, and inviting veranda. Additional activities for residents include tennis, swimming, pickleball, horseback riding, yoga, and more.

At the heart of Bent Tree is Club Tamarack, a hub for community events featuring a dining room, recreation room, and fireside lounge. Residents also gather at the Cottage, a pleasant library and meeting space, and enjoy time with their canine companions at the dog park.

To discover Bent Tree is to discover North Georgia’s best kept secret.

BIG CANOE COMMUNITY

Part-time or Full-time Residents Have Year-Round Fun

Whether you’re seeking a secluded mountain retreat or active community living, Big Canoe offers eight thousand acres of land in the North Georgia foothills to call home. Big Canoe encompasses over twenty miles of hiking trails, three lakes, three waterfalls, three golf courses, and acres upon acres of natural beauty. Once home to Native Americans who referred to the space as “The Enchanted Land,” Big Canoe seeks to preserve the enchantment with nearly one-third of the total property having been set aside as wildlife preserves and parks.

Residents of Big Canoe enjoy Canoe Life with resort-style amenities, active social clubs, and a welcoming community. The family-friendly environment offers activities for little ones as well, including ample space for youth tennis and golf lessons, clinics, and summer camps. Families gather for annual events including Easter egg hunts, Fourth of July fireworks, and Trunk or Treat events for Halloween.

Within its gates, Big Canoe residents can find upscale dining with a view of Lake Sconti at Mountains Grill in the Clubhouse, casual dining at Black Bear Pub and Sunset Veranda, and convenient quick bites at Duffer’s by the golf course. The surrounding communities of Jasper and Marble Hill also offer a variety of both locally-owned and chain restaurants to satisfy any craving.

Though just an hour away from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta, Big Canoe feels worlds away as you breathe in the mountain air and immerse yourself in the warm community atmosphere.

Lake Tamarack, inside the Bent Tree community, offers residents endless hours of recreation.

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TALKING ROCK

Barn at Dunn Manor, The

Offering southern charm with a touch of country glamour, The Barn at Dunn Manor is perfectly positioned to highlight your special day with sweeping mountain backdrops. Choose from several ceremony sites, use the available décor inventory, and rely on the professional staff to make your event stress-free. Ideal for guest lists of up to 125 people.

9934 Highway 53 West (770) 656-1182

TheBarnAtDunnManor.com

Ivy & Oak

Awarded the Best of Weddings by TheKnot.com in 2021 and 2022, Ivy & Oak boasts an intimate setting with warm, inviting surroundings. This sophisticated venue is best suited for up to one hundred guests and is available as an all-inclusive custom package or as a simple venue rental.

70 Antioch Church Road, (404) 554-7465

IvyAndOakWeddings.com

Talking Rock Hall Event Venue

Talking Rock Hall Event Venue welcomes events of all kinds for up to 119 guests. Its large, bright event room makes a classic backdrop for baby showers, birthday parties, weddings, reunions, and corporate events. Whether the event is one hour or all day, this venue is perfect. Enjoy a large event room, stage, warming kitchen, and much more.

3500 Talking Rock Road

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TalkingRockHall@gmail.com

JASPER

Conservancy, The

The Conservancy is the newest gathering place in the historic city of Jasper. The industrial-influenced space is a chic location for events up to one hundred guests. The wood ceilings, natural stone floors, and inviting fireplace are topped only by the many windows, natural light, and resplendent views.

80 South Main Street

ConservancyJasper.org

Lodge at Old Mill, The

(770) 617-0662

Upon arrival at The Lodge at Old Mill, guests are met with a stunning 10,000-square-foot log lodge situated on more than six lush acres with a creek. The main building boasts a whitewashed interior and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. With space for 250+ guests, this exceptional venue also offers smaller spaces for parties, reunions, business functions, and rehearsal dinners.

230 Old Mill White Extension (770) 547-2947

LodgeAtOldMill.com

Venue at Sharp Mountain, The

Events that require a luxury experience in the mountains need look no further. The Venue at Sharp Mountain is poised to welcome up to 395 guests in a climate-controlled 8,000-square-foot venue featuring a thirty-eight-foothigh glass wall with unmatched views of Sharp Mountain. Professional planning services are available.

350 Mountain Venue Pass (706) 222-8368

TheVenueAtSharpMountain.com

BALL GROUND

The Pickens County area is bursting with beautiful places to hold your next celebration, wedding, reunion, or corporate event. Event Venues

Corner District, The

Natural light overflows The Corner District, a minimal, modern, industrial wedding venue in the heart of Historic Ball Ground’s Main Street. Located only forty-six minutes from Atlanta, The Corner District hosts both intimate gatherings and larger events for up to two hundred guests. Ask about the petite, elopement, and pop-up wedding options.

330 Gilmer Ferry Road........(770) 862-3537

TheCornerDistrict.com

Greystone Estate, The

The Greystone Estate is one of the most elegant and affordable outdoor wedding venues in North Georgia and is suited for guest lists of up to two hundred. This all-inclusive location offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony options and includes upscale décor. A professional wedding coordinator assists you in fulfilling every detail of your big day.

200 Greystone Estate (770) 735-3777

TheGreystoneEstate.com

Wheeler House, The

Hidden treasures of the past make The Wheeler House one of the most sought-after venues in North Georgia. The white 6,000-square-foot historic home is famous for its stately two-story wraparound porch. The venue accommodates up to three hundred guests for weddings and corporate events and features space for up to thirty overnight guests.

510 Gilmer Ferry Road (770) 402-1686

TheWheelerHouse.net

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Fendley Farmstead

One of the most romantic venues in North Georgia, Fendley Farmstead is an award-winning venue with a touch of elegance and history. Full-service planners provide a host of services to make your event a memorable success. Fendley Farmstead is ready to host your next event and serves guest lists up to two hundred people.

1287 Sardis Road (404) 408-5561

FendleyFarmstead.com

Pleasant Union Farm

An elegant wedding venue offering all-inclusive packages, Pleasant Union Farms will far exceed your expectations. Woods, gardens, and lush lawns surround the outdoor space that also features a covered porch. The modern farm-style indoor space connects easily to the outdoors with four large sliding doors. Seating accommodates up to 160 people.

1994 Pleasant Union Road......................... (404) 277-7685 PleasantUnionFarm.com

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Lewallen Farms

In the heart of Waleska sits Lewallen Farms, a breathtaking four-hundred-acre farmstead with stunning views. It accommodates up to two hundred guests for weddings,

events, business retreats, and receptions. In addition, it offers onsite accommodations for up to eighteen overnight guests.

205 Sawyer Farm Road ............................. (770) 597-0026

LewallenFarms.com

ELLIJAY

Summit Farm Weddings

Featured on TheKnot.com, Summit Farm Weddings is steeped in rustic elegance and layered against the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains. With unmatched beauty the indoor and outdoor spaces provide for a guest list of up to 125. The table décor and more can be found in the Summit Storehouse, and it’s all included in the package price.

3440 Roy Road (706) 889-7948

SummitFarmWeddings.com

TATE

Tate House, The

The Tate House overlooking the North Georgia mountains is the perfect destination for a luxurious garden wedding ceremony with space to accommodate up to 220 adult guests. Enjoy the elegantly decorated mansion for a ballroom reception with acres of lush, landscaped grounds featuring centuries-old oaks. Every event held at The Tate House becomes part of Pickens County history.

61 Georgia Marble Road ............................ (770) 735-3122

TateHouse.com

MARBLE HILL

Willows Farm, The

A premier wedding and special event venue, The Willows Farm is a private three-hundred-acre farm unparalleled in its unique balance of southern charm and pastoral landscapes. Events held here range from intimate weddings to celebrations with up two hundred guests. All-inclusive wedding packages offer everything you need to create magical memories.

35 Swan Center Drive (404) 456-2212

TheWillowsFarm.com

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Pleasant Union Farm.

Thiscan be a wonderful season of life for people who no longer have to work full-time. Free to pursue new passions, enjoy friendships, do things they have always wanted to, and work on their own schedule, many are finding this time of their lives to be the most personally fulfilling.

The community you choose to live in will affect every aspect of your life as you age and establish a lifestyle beyond your career. It’s an opportunity for something simpler and something that fits the person you are becoming.

There are so many things to consider and questions to ask when deciding to relocate.

Picturesque Pickens County, a stone’s throw from the heart of Atlanta, is the answer for more and more people moving into a new stage of life and just might be the perfect setting for your next chapter. As the gateway

to the gorgeous rolling north Georgia mountains, the secret is getting out about this hidden treasure and all it has to offer.

Highlights of Pickens County include its natural beauty and temperate climate. Even during July, the warmest month, Pickens County is still one of the coolest places in Georgia thanks in part to its elevation, approximately 1,408 feet above sea level. The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index rating for Pickens County is 7.6 out of 10, making it one of the most comfortable climates in Georgia. With an average snowfall of two inches per year, you might even start dreaming of a white Christmas.

Looking for new friends in the same stage of life? Pickens County has a population of 34,024—much less densely populated than surrounding counties—and more than 22 percent of the county is over age sixty-five. A large senior population has led to a boom of social groups and activities geared towards a

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housing options in Pickens County. Mild winters, comfortable summers, and a variety of housing options make this community perfectly desirable—and fun!

People leaving their full-time careers aren’t just retiring, they are transitioning—moving from a time in their lives focused on others and building security to a new chapter more focused on satisfying their souls than their bank accounts.

Picnics at vineyards are a part of everyday activities when you retire in wine country.

maturing generation interested in keeping physically and mentally fit.

Concerned about giving up world-class healthcare in Atlanta for the opportunity to live away from the traffic and high costs? Those in their forties, fifties, and beyond understand that a lot of maintenance is necessary for staying healthy. The senior population of Pickens County has prompted a proliferation of primary care physicians and specialists as well as the establishment of Piedmont Mountainside, a fifty-twobed hospital located in Pickens County consistently ranked among the top five Atlanta hospitals for patient experience. While housing costs have risen considerably all over Georgia, affordable housing remains a major draw to Pickens County. For many embracing a new post-work lifestyle, downsizing to a manageable-sized home with less maintenance is a priority. But with sky-high building costs, downsizing has often meant taking on a larger mortgage—a move which any financial advisor would strongly discourage. In Pickens County the value of owner-occupied housing units is less than $200,000 and the median gross rent is $874 monthly. Explore Pickens County real estate online to see how far your housing dollar can go.

If you are looking for true carefree living in a retirement community, there are many local options to choose from, offering everything from independent

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living to comprehensive nursing care. Many of the facilities are new and offer state-of-the-art modern accommodations with a small-town feel. Some communities feature tranquil country settings with acres of land complete with horses and animals roaming about.

Other housing options are just minutes from downtown Jasper’s charming restaurants, shops, and fun activities, including workshops in gardening, quilting, photography, ceramics, and even the culinary arts. The emergence of trendy wineries such as Fainting Goat Vineyards, Canoe Vineyard and Winery, and Sharp Mountain Vineyards speaks to the new sophisticated palate for tastes and interests in the area. From quiet country living to an active downtown lifestyle, you choose your vibe. It’s time for you again! Consider Pickens County for the next stage in your adult life. Find yourself in Pickens.

GRANDVIEW AT GATEWAY

Imagine a retirement community that includes a resort-style pool, pickleball courts, yoga, a dog park, hiking trails, and much more. This is Grandview at Gateway in Jasper. (770) 366-3406 | GrandviewAtGateway.com

GRANDVIEW REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE

This reputable facility is dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals by providing an unprecedented level of care. Experienced, compassionate team members are committed to creating a supportive, home-like environment so residents enjoys daily life. (706) 692-5123 | GrandviewHC.com

LODGE AT STEPHENS LAKE

Upscale, luxurious living could not be more beautiful. Overlooking Stephens Lake, The Lodge at Stephens Lake offers comfortable independent living cottages as well as assisted living and memory care residences. (706) 307-4330 | TheLodgeAtStephensLake.com

PIEDMONT VILLAGE

Piedmont Village is a new 55+ Active Adult community offering quality-built homes with energy saving features and modern design. New home construction is available and starts in the upper $200’s.

(770) 883-2384 | PiedmontResidential.com

PRUITTHEALTH — JASPER

This nursing and rehabilitation center is part of the Southeast’s PruittHealth family of providers. The center offers therapy services and a home-like environment. Private and semiprivate rooms available.

(706) 253-2441 | PruittHealth.com

RETREAT AT JASPER

The Retreat offers an ideal living option for seniors desiring complete independence, some level of assistance, and those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

(706) 251-9985 | PhoenixSrLiving.com/ TheRetreatAtJasper

SERENITY MOUNTAIN MANOR

This family-owned community offers semiprivate and private rooms, an activities program, an onsite beauty shop, weekly shopping trips, bank runs, doctor visits, three meals per day, and more.

(706) 253-8200

Facebook: Serenity Mountain Manor

WILDWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER

Wildwood Health Care Center provides retirement living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services. It accepts private pay in addition to Medicare and Medicaid.

(706) 692-6014

MANOR HOUSE CAMPUS

Manor House is a full-service, senior living community built on a beautiful, conveniently-located ten-acre campus in southern Pickens County. Manor House consists of three senior living options each providing local transportation, housekeeping, and comfortable amenities. Pets are welcome!

 SONGBIRD MANOR

Songbird Manor offers luxurious independent living opportunities for people over the age of fifty-five. Beautiful living quarters with full kitchens and a full-service concierge. It’s Park Avenue living in the North Georgia Mountains. (678) 454-2600 | RockCreekJasper.com

 MANOR HOUSE IN THE MEADOW

Manor House in the Meadow offers full-service apartments for seniors who desire to live independently with supportive lifestyle services. Each apartment offers generous living spaces serviced by an onsite concierge. (678) 454-2600 | ManorHouseInTheMeadow.com

 ROCK CREEK MANOR

An assisted living community where residents and day visitors receive assistance with medication management, bathing, and other daily living needs. Rock Creek Manor boasts an onsite professional hair studio, social outings, wellness activities, and delicious home-cooked meals. Resident participation helps individuals sink into being a part of the community. (678) 454-2600 | RockCreekJasper.com

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JASPER

Georgia Marble Festival

The Georgia Marble Festival highlights Jasper’s history and heritage with a two-day celebration the first full weekend in October at Lee Newton Park. As host to a variety of arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, retail vendors, and a sponsorship showcase, the festival celebrates our marble, our heritage. With activities ranging from a parade down Main Street Jasper to a road race, live music and performances, Kids Zone, and marble quarry tours, there’s sure to be fun for the whole family found at the annual event.

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Sheriff’s JeepFest

The Sheriff’s JeepFest is packed full of Jeep obstacle courses, trail rides, mud bogging, concerts, children’s activities, food, and much more. All proceeds from JeepFest are put back into the community to benefit a variety of children’s charities and organizations including Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, the Joy House, Special Olympics for Pickens County, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Jasper Youth Sports Association. JeepFest is a threeday event held annually over Labor Day Weekend.

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variety of food vendors, arts and crafts, antiques, and demonstrations, plus live bluegrass and southern gospel performances. Additional activities include a Duck Race, silent auction, and raffle prizes with proceeds benefiting organizations within the community. Visitors can soak in the history of the restored 1877 Talking Rock Schoolhouse Teaching Museum or ride the rails in restored railcars. Visit the official event page on Facebook for more information.

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TATE Tate Day Festival

Hosted by Marble Valley Friends, the annual Tate Day Festival is a day to celebrate beautiful historic downtown Tate with a parade, tours of The Tate House and Tate Elementary School, live entertainment, and a barbecue lunch.

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JASPER

Ed B’s Studio 54

Renovated in 2021, Ed B’s Studio 54 is a quirky gallery and artist co-op studio filled with ceramics, photography, paintings, folk art, jewelry, soaps, candles, crochet pieces, and more. From whimsical welded sculptures to art and antiques, you’re sure to discover something new and fun with each visit.

54 D. B. Carroll Street (678) 848-4906 Facebook.com/edbstudio54

Get to the Pointe Dance Centre

With classes ranging from ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop to lyrical, theatre, and creative movement, the studio provides children with a space to discover the joys of dance. Classes begin in August and culminate in May’s Spring Recital, while dance camps are offered during the summer.

575 Noah Drive ............................... (706) 253-5981 GetToThePointeDance.com

Katie’s Baton, Dance, and Gymnastics

Located at Jasper Athletic Club, Katie’s Baton, Dance, and Gymnastics school offers children ages two and up the opportunity to experience the performing arts through both year-round classes and summer camps in baton twirling, gymnastics, tumbling, and more.

175 Pioneer Road (770) 894-2241 Facebook.com/Katies-Baton-Dance-and-Gymnastics

Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance

Established in 2007, the Pickens Arts and Cultural Alliance is dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts, culture, history, and natural heritage of Pickens County by partnering with existing arts and historic preservation organizations throughout the community. Visit Main Street to see their display located next to the Pickens Progress office.

Pickens County Administration Building................. (770) 893-7940 PickensArtsAndCulturalAlliance.org

Sassafras Literary Exchange

In their mission to promote creative writing, the Sassafras Literary Exchange is a nonprofit organization welcoming both seasoned writers and newcomers to join their monthly gatherings, held the second Monday of each

month at Bent Tree’s Club Tamarack Fireside Lounge. The organization has previously hosted Youth Writing Contests and Adult Writing Contests to recognize budding authors throughout Pickens County.

68 D. B. Carroll Street, Jasper (770) 355-6537

Tater Patch Players

Having performed over 130 stage productions, the Tater Patch Players community theater troupe has been bringing the stage to life and delighting audiences with quality live theater since 1977. With a focus on community spirit, the troupe also offers workshops, camps, activities for all ages, and a homeschool drama class.

95 Philadelphia Lane, Jasper (706) 253-2800 TaterPatchPlayers.org

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Talking Rock Pottery

With a staff knowledgeable in all things pottery, Talking Rock Pottery is a valuable resource for novice artists and experienced wheel throwers alike. They offer wheel and handbuilding classes for those who want to learn the art of pottery and offer more experienced potters the chance to rent studio space and use their kiln firing services. The shop features custom glazes, pottery tools, raw ingredients, and a selection of clays to choose from. Talking Rock Pottery’s shelves are also stocked with pottery by talented local artists.

4632 Highway 136 West ............. (706) 253-3520

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Funk Heritage Center

Located on Reinhardt University’s campus, Funk Heritage Center is Georgia’s Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center. With guided group tours, lecture series, and summertime youth workshops, the center offers educational opportunities for all ages through an immersive experience connecting local history to the culture of North Georgia.

7300 Reinhardt Circle ................ (770) 720-5970 Reinhardt.edu/FunkHeritage

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JASPER Angels on Horseback

Angels on Horseback is a nonprofit organization providing therapeutic equine-assisted activities for individuals with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities. The dedicated and knowledgeable staff and volunteers at Angels on Horseback focus on their riders’ abilities, not their disabilities, to facilitate positive change and personal growth.

1284 Pendley Circle........................ (706) 669-7272

AngelsOnHorseback.org

Bent Tree Stables

The full-service equestrian facilities at Bent Tree Stables include two large arenas with river sand footing, lighted arena, fifteen-stall barn, grooming areas and wash racks, and private boarded tack room. The stables offer boarding services with daily turnout, horse shows for experienced equestrians, and horseback lessons and summer camps for aspiring riders.

Little Mountain Road #1, (706) 692-6322 Stables.Bent-Tree.com

River Birch Farm

Located on twenty rolling acres, River Birch Farm provides full-service care for performance horses with their onsite trainer, owner, and caretaker. The multi-discipline facility specializes in eventing, dressage, and show jumping and offers horseback riding lessons, group clinics, training, and sale consignment services.

15285 Fincher Road .......................... 843-224-8710 RiverBirchFarmGA.com

Sacketts Country

A leading western wear outfitter in Jasper, locally-owned Sacketts Country carries a broad selection of apparel, boots and shoes, hats, jewelry, and accessories. The store’s feed department also offers livestock supplies, feed, seed, pet care supplies, pet food, and tack. From treating yourself to taking care of your animals, the staff at Sacketts Country encourages you to shop local and experience the customer service they’re known for.

100 Shelby Lane, Jasper ................ (678) 454-4677 SackettsCountry.com

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Seventy-Four Ranch

Rare antiques and artifacts tell a story at Seventy-Four Ranch, a bed and breakfast and working ranch in the North Georgia mountains. The ranch is home to four unique cabins and four guest rooms inside the historic Butler-Cape House available for lodging. Experience the rich history and rustic charm of Seventy-Four Ranch with daily frontier skills demonstrations, horseback riding, and roping lessons.

9205 Highway 53 West .................. (770) 547-8580

SeventyFourRanch.com

BALL GROUND Etowah Stables

Offering full-service American Saddlebred training, instruction, and sales, family-owned and operated Etowah Stables provides a family-friendly environment for training horses and riders alike. Their knowledgeable riding instructor specializes in partnering amateur riders with the mount that best fits their abilities and interests. The facility features thirty permanent stalls, tack and feed rooms, an

indoor wash rack, lighted and heated hallway, and a large outdoor arena.

564 Spriggs Trail (770) 893-3510

EtowahStables.com

Marble Hill Farm

Marble Hill Farm is a luxury full-service equestrian training and boarding facility on fifty-six acres of grassy pastures and wooded trails in Ball Ground. The team at Marble Hill is known for their individualized and quality treatment of the horses in their care. From full board and training to lessons for beginner and intermediate riders, Marble Hill Farm invites you to come and dream with your horse.

739 Harley Trail ............................... (678) 718-8286 MarbleHillFarm.com

Taylor Farms

The knowledgeable and nurturing equestrian team at Taylor Farms specializes in breeding,

training, and selling Gypsy Vanner horses in preparation for award-winning show careers.

Horses trained at Taylor Farms also travel to nearby therapeutic riding programs and horseback riding lesson centers to serve as patient and welltrained steeds to developing riders. Farm tours and private events including birthday parties are available by appointment.

480 Bishop Road ............................(678) 683-0909

TaylorFarmsGA.com

TALKING ROCK

Lunar Wolf Stables

Offering over 100 wooded acres of riding trails, Lunar Wolf Stables specializes in ground, halter, trail riding, and vaulting. The facility provides pasture boarding, day travel stops, trail riding, and riding lessons primarily featuring Andalusian, Azteca, and Paso Fino breeds.

2035 Swan Bridge Road (404) 454-9954

Lunar-Wolf-Stables.business.site

Photo: Keith Levit Photography

Sheriff Donnie Craig and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office launched JeepFest as an annual fundraiser to provide needy children with a place to live, clothing, supplies, healthy food, and above all else, love.

Crawl for the Kids

Labor Day weekend attracts Jeep owners and clubs from all over the country to Jasper for the annual Sheriff’s JeepFest event. This threeday family-friendly event is packed full of Jeep obstacles, trails, and mud plus live music, food vendors, and more. JeepFest 2021 saw over 2,000 registered Jeeps participating in the event with an estimated 20,000 spectators cheering on the action. Speaking of action, there’s plenty to be found as Jeep drivers navigate

obstacle courses, maneuver rugged forest trails, and engage in exhilarating challenges with special access to venues and trails that are typically closed to public wheeling and crawling. The Mud Pit Challenge dares owners to drive their Jeeps into a muddy path with water as deep as their tires while Karnage Klimb pits the Jeeps against a steep boulderstrewn hill, requiring an adventurous climb like no other.

In the wake of tornadoes that devastated the Pickens community in

2009, Sheriff Donnie Craig recognized the need within the community and took action to create the Sheriff’s Foundation of Pickens County in order to provide children in need with housing, food, and clothing. Through this initiative, JeepFest was born and has since grown into the foundation’s largest source of funding with 100 percent of the proceeds being distributed to a variety of children’s charities throughout Pickens County. In 2021, the foundation raised over $167,000 for local children in need.

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Things to Do

FARMERS MARKETS

JASPER

Jasper Farmers Market

On Saturday mornings, local farmers, growers, artisans, and vendors gather in Jasper with fresh produce, plants, handmade crafts, baked goods, and more to sell. Support these hardworking vendors and shop local by visiting the Jasper Farmers Market at the Park & Ride lot near Lee Newton Park. The market is open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until noon from April through October.

Park & Ride Lot .............................. (706) 253-8840

500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard

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Rooster’s Market

With a bounty of freshness, family-owned Rooster’s Market offers farm fresh eggs, fruits, vegetables,

locally sourced grass-fed beef and pork, jarred goods, and more daily. Rooster’s also regularly welcomes local vendors and live performers for special market events. Don’t miss their weekly Senior Discount Days for a chance to stock up on their garden-fresh produce at affordable prices. With Rooster’s online shopping option, customers can also pick up orders in-store or have their items shipped.

54 Roosters Way .......(706) 301-8176 RoostersMarkets.com

GOLF & TENNIS

JASPER

Arrowhead Country Club

Designed by Arthur L. Davis and opened in 1968, Arrowhead Country Club is a semiprivate course offering nine holes rated at 35.7 with a USGA slope rating of 118. The course measures 3,280 yards from the longest tees

for a par of 36. The well-groomed course features Bent grass greens and Bermuda grass fairways, ideal for year-round golfing.

260 Golf Course Road .................................... (706) 692-5634

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Bent Tree Golf Course

Bent Tree Golf features eighteen challenging holes with a par of 72 and multiple tee boxes welcoming all playing abilities. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this lush rolling course with Bent grass greens offers scenic views of 

Locally grown fruits and vegetables are available at weekly farmers markets and Rooster’s family-owned market.

Photo: Rooster’s

Photo: Facebook, Jasper Farmers Market

On the first full weekend in October, the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosts the annual Georgia Marble Festival, a celebration of the marble industry’s historic and intrinsic value to the community.

Festivalgoers come to Lee Newton Park in Jasper to tour the largest open-pit marble quarry in the world. Marble from this quarry has been used in the construction of the Lincoln Memorial, twenty-four columns on the east front of the U.S. Capitol, and our very own Tate Elementary School.

Visitors can watch demonstrations by artisans specializing in pottery, chainsaw carving, marble sculpting, and more, including the creation of a marble sculpture that will be presented to the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and proudly displayed.

Featuring a parade, arts and crafts, live performances, 5K and 1-mile Fun Run road race and fun run, Kids Zone, a delectable selection of festival foods, and more. The festival is an excellent chance for everyone to come learn about the history of Pickens County, have fun, and make some memories.

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This festival is an excellent chance for everyone to learn about the history of Pickens County, while having fun, and making new memories.

Things to Do

Georgia pines, waterfalls, mountain brooks, streams, and Sharp Top Mountain.

1885 Little Pine Mountain Road .... (770) 893-2626

Golf.Bent-Tree.com

Big Canoe Golf Club

Featuring Bent grass greens and Bermuda grass fairways, Big Canoe Golf Club offers three ninehole courses for players of all abilities to enjoy a championship course with views of picturesque valleys, streams, and mountain peaks. Individual and group lessons are available year-round in addition to clinics and schools for all skill levels. The club also features two putting areas, a chipping area, and a driving range for players to strengthen their golf game.

10586 Big Canoe

BigCanoePOA.org/Golf

(706) 268-3346

HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS

JASPER

Old Pickens County Jail

From 1906 to 1982, this two-story brick and marble building served as Pickens County’s third jail where conditions were often poor and overcrowded. Following its closure in 1982, the Marble Valley Historical Society raised money for restoration of the aging facility which was placed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

141 North Main Street

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Kirby-Quinton Cabin

Named for 1860s homeowner Stephen Kirby, founder of Jasper’s first school, and Tom Quinton, dedicated schoolteacher who oversaw the partial reconstruction of the cabin as an educational tool in 1975. This early nineteenth-century cabin is believed to have first been home to a Cherokee family prior to the Trail of Tears. Now under the care of the Pickens Historical Society, the cabin has been preserved to teach Pickens County heritage to future generations.

141 North Main Street (770) 744-1950

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NELSON

Nelson Marble Museum

Highlighting the rich cultural history and value of marble in Nelson and surrounding communities, the Nelson Marble Museum is a detailed historical exhibit located inside City Hall. Learn the history of marble, from how it forms to the foundation of the Georgia Marble Company and its impact on the region’s economy.

1985 Kennesaw Avenue .................. (770) 735-2211 NelsonGeorgia.com

TATE Tate Depot

(770) 744-1950

Built in 1916, historic Tate Depot was an active hub for passenger service until the 1940s when the L&N Railroad repurposed the depot for storage. Due to expansion in Tate, the depot was carefully relocated in 2015 to its present location.

5151 Highway 53

Tate House

Nearly a century since it served as home to the Tate family, the 19,000-square-foot Tate House, comprised of rare Etowah pink marble, is now a luxurious and romantic wedding venue. The home is opened to public annually for the Christmas Open House tours, allowing visitors to tour the mansion and learn the history of the elegantly preserved pink marble mansion which is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.

61 Georgia Marble Road (770) 735-3122

TateHouse.com

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

JASPER

Escape and Evade Adventure Zone

One of the largest laser tag arenas in the South, Escape and Evade is a family fun center offering exhilarating escape rooms, VR simulators, arcade, Rage Room, and more. Escape and Evade is an exciting destination for birthday parties, corporate team building events, and large group events. Visit their newest attractions—a bouncy trampoline area and Crazi Tiki Axe Throwing lanes—for even more fun for all ages.

934 East Church Street #201 ..........(678) 433-9199

EscapenEvade.com

Big Canoe

Big Canoe, an 8,000-acre gated community, is home to full-time residents and weekenders seeking the adventure and enchantment of Canoe Life. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including championship golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, familyfriendly pools, and a state-of-the-art fitness center

Photo: Kennesaw State University

boating, and

Canoe Life,

Wolfscratch Village

BigCanoe.com

WALESKA

Big Canoe’s three

893-2733

Garland Mountain Sporting Clays & Grill

A shotgun-only establishment, Garland Mountain Sporting Clays is open to everyone and offers recreational and competitive clay target shooting. From beginners to experienced marksmen, Garland Mountain creates a relaxed atmosphere for all skill levels to enjoy shooting sports. Located on 225 wooded acres, Garland Mountain Sporting Clays is also open to group events, corporate functions, charity events, and even wedding ceremonies with a breathtaking Blue Ridge backdrop.

2618 Garland Mountain Trail (770) 345-0303 GarlandMountain.com

BALL GROUND

Gibbs Gardens

Experience the captivating beauty of nature among the sixteen gardens expertly curated by leading Atlanta landscaper Jim Gibbs. As one of the nation’s largest residential estate gardens, Gibbs Gardens boasts 220 acres of landscaped gardens with hundreds of varieties of plants, floral displays, flowing streams and fountains, and lush rolling grounds surrounding the European-inspired architecture of the Manor House. Open seasonally from March through November, there’s always something in bloom at Gibbs Gardens.

1987 Gibbs Drive

GibbsGardens.com

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893-1880

Garland Mountain Sporting Clays & Grill is a shotgun-only establishment open to everyone. The course offers recreational and competitive clay target shooting.

Photo: Garland Mountain Sporting Clays

Grill

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PARKS & HIKING TRAILS

JASPER

Burnt Mountain Overlook

Along Highway 136 between Cracrow Trail and Highlands Parkway, the Burnt Mountain Overlook offers breathtaking views of Georgia’s Blue Ridge mountains including Sharp Top Mountain. On clear days visitors to the Overlook can see Atlanta’s towering skyline peeking above the trees from over seventy miles away.

Highway 136 ......................................(706) 692-5600

Burnt Mountain Preserve

Among 900 acres of preserved wilderness with abundant wildflowers, flowing creeks and streams, and wildlife, Burnt Mountain Preserve offers three hiking trails for hikers of all skill levels. The 0.3-mile Crest Trail is rated easy and is recommended for hikers to build stamina before embarking on the more difficult trails. The one-mile Preserve Trail is rated moderate and is ideal for birdwatching, hiking, and walking. For more experienced hikers, the two-mile Champion Trail is a challenging trail with a steep descent leading to a creek and cascading waterfall below followed by a steep ascent back to the loop’s origin.

2686 – 2964 Highway 136

Doris Wigington City Park

A certified Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, Doris Wigington City Park features three and a half miles of walking trails open each day from daylight to dusk. A cabana was added in 2019 thanks to a donation from nonprofit organization Keep Pickens Beautiful. New trails are planned to add a beginner-to-intermediate

trail system for developing mountain bike skills and green spaces for birdwatching and hiking.

Lumber Company Road (706) 692-5600

Jasper-GA.us/DorisWigingtonPark

Eagle’s Rest Park at Mount Oglethorpe

Experience the views at Eagle’s Rest Park at Mount Oglethorpe via their viewing decks and public hiking trails then enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park’s picnic areas. The half-mile Eagle’s Rest Trail is wellsuited for beginning hikers with minimal difficulty and minor elevation changes. The moderate-to-strenuous Oglethorpe Mountain Trail offers 500-foot elevation changes for more experienced hikers and the winding Grassy Knob Vista Trail includes a stop at the Grassy Knob Rock Meditation Garden.

7315 Monument Road (404) 444-2877

EaglesRestPark.org/hiking-trails

Jasper City Park

With two playgrounds, fenced and lighted tennis and pickleball courts, open grills, gazebos, walking trails, and a dog park, Jasper City Park offers activities for children, adults, and their canine companions to enjoy. Park hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Pioneer Road, Jasper (706) 692-5600

Jasper-GA.us/JasperCityPark

Lee Newton Park

Home to Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park, Lee Newton Park is a community gathering space with an event stage, small creek, walking trails, public restrooms, and a large grassy activity lawn. Since 2002, Keep Pickens Beautiful has maintained the park’s Memorial and Honorary Garden with picnic space,

benches, and a pergola. The organization began renovation of the garden space in 2022 including path reconstruction and improvements. Each October the park welcomes Pickens residents and visitors for the annual Georgia Marble Festival. Park hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. See festival details on page 23 of this publication.

599 Veterans Memorial Boulevard.. (706) 692-5600

Jasper-GA.us/LeeNewtonPark

Robert P. Jones Community Center

At Roper Park, the 30,000-square-foot Robert P. Jones Community Center features two full-size gymnasiums, indoor walking track, swimming pool, and an outdoor basketball court. A community room, three classrooms, and an outdoor pavilion furnished with picnic tables are available to rent for gatherings. Community Center hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.

1329 Camp Road

(706) 253-8862

PickRec.com/Pickens-County-Community-Center

Roper Park

Roper Park features a paved walking trail, playground, public pool, and a pavilion available for event rental. With baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, and soccer fields, the park is also home to the Recreation Department’s many youth sports teams. In 2018 the Rotary Club added a Children’s Music Park offering children a freestyle opportunity to explore their musical talents. This addition was made possible by generous local donors. Park is open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

1826 Refuge Road

PickRec.com

(706) 253-8862

Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park was dedicated in August 2018 as a gathering space to honor our armed forces and to educate future generations about the freedoms won through the heroic actions of our veterans.

Phase I of the park was highlighted by the Bricks of Honor surrounding the majestic memorial’s primary walkway. Phase II will see park expansion including relocation of the Pickens County veterans monument from the Courthouse to the park as well as the addition of marble memorial benches. See page 51 in this publication for additional information.

599 Veterans Memorial Boulevard.. (706) 253-0501

PickensVetMemorial.com

DAWSONVILLE

Amicalola Falls State Park

One of Georgia’s most popular parks, Amicalola Falls State Park is home to Georgia’s highest cascading waterfall and 829 acres of pristine wilderness along the southern tier of the Appalachian Mountains. Hike along ten diverse trails including the 8.5-mile Approach Trail leading to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the legendary Appalachian Trail. Hikers of all abilities can discover the scenic beauty of Amicalola Falls with the half-mile Handicap Access Trail. Adventurers can also zip line over the treetops, experience tomahawk throwing and archery, explore the terrain with a GPS scavenger hunt, and test their wilderness skills with survivalist training.

418 Amicalola Falls Road ................ (800) 573-9656

AmicalolaFallsLodge.com

TALKING ROCK

Talking Rock Nature Preserve

Among Talking Rock Nature Preserve’s 220 acres of wooded North Georgia land are nearly ten miles of well-maintained hiking and biking trails welcoming all skill levels. Cared for by the Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land since 2012, the preserve is a beloved destination for outdoor adventurers. Mountain bikers of all ages and abilities enjoy the smooth and flowing three-mile green trail loop, Jon’s Trail, while additional trails offer more challenges and technical elements for experienced cyclists. The Pickens and Grinning trails are favorites for hiking.

1668 Carnes Mill Road ..................... (678) 974-2609

STPAL.org/Our-Places/Talking-Rock-Nature-Park

Talking Rock Park

Along the banks of a flowing creek, Talking Rock Park is a family-friendly community space for recreation and relaxation. The park features a spacious playground, picnic tables, grills, clean public restrooms, walkways, and lots of room to run and play. The park pavilion and community building are available for rent. The park is closed and locked each day at dusk.

Highway 136 ..................................... (706) 253-5515

TalkingRockGA.com/TalkingRockPark

WALESKA

Reinhardt Biking & Hiking Trails

Among the woodlands of Reinhardt University’s sprawling 510-acre campus, the University has designed and established a seven-mile system of trails intended for experienced mountain bikers. The trails

Amicalola Falls is one of the state’s most cherished natural attractions and it’s right here in our backyard.

are open year-round for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public. The terrain features short but strenuous climbs, rocky sections, water crossings, and high-speed downhill sections. All trails are loop trails and return to the trailhead on Grady Street near the university’s James & Sis Brown Athletic Center.

7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska Reinhardt.edu/Student-Life/Student-Activities/ Student-Organizations-Involvement/Get-Active/ Biking-Hiking

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Camping

The Best Campsites ‘Round Pickens

Pickens County and its neighboring communities are home to a variety of camping destinations with spectacular views of North Georgia’s stunning mountains, sparkling lakes and creeks, native wildlife, and lush woodlands. Whether you prefer primitive tent camping or the luxury RV lifestyle, you’ll find accommodations to make everyone a happy camper.

DAWSONVILLE

Amicalola Falls Campground

With twenty-four campsites nestled among the North Georgia wilderness, this campground offers amenities for tents and RVs. Each site offers power, water, picnic table, grill, and fire ring. Laundry facilities, comfort station, and dump station are also available.

418 Amicalola Falls Road

EAST ELLIJAY

Talona Ridge RV Resort

(800) 573-9656

Doll Mountain Campground

With boating access to the sparkling waters of Carters Lake, this wooded campground offers sixty-eight sites for tents and RVs. Available amenities include electric hookups, children’s playground, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and dump station.

1362 Doll Mountain Road

Harris Branch Beach & Campground

(706) 276-4413

This family-friendly campsite offers group camping with ten tent pads, drinking water, two pit toilets, six tables, and a large grill. Stay overnight or make it a day trip and visit the public beach for sandy shores and lake swimming and fishing.

1300 Harris Branch Road

Plum Nelly Campground

Designed for accessibility, this gateway to the mountains offers luxurious RV sites with spectacular views and year-round availability. Amenities include wine bar, wine barrel fire pit, fitness center, hot tub and luxury pool, dog park and dog washing station, laundry facilities, event programming, and more.

Highland Parkway (706) 636-2267

ELLIJAY

Diamond Lure Campground & RV Resort

From primitive tent camping to spaces with complete hookups with cable and Wi-Fi, Diamond Lure offers accommodations for all camping experience levels. Visitors can swim or fish in the fifteen acre spring-fed lake or go hiking among the wildlife on the nearby trails.

514 Diamond Lure Road

(706) 273-3075

(706) 276-4545

Since 1970 this family-owned campground has been offering campers a scenic destination for kayaking, swimming, trout fishing, mountain biking, and easy access to downtown Ellijay. Cabins, RV sites, and tent sites with electricity and water are available for rates starting at $35 per night.

15828 GA-515

TALKING ROCK

Stone Mill Camping

(706) 698-7586

On the site of an old zoo is Stone Mill Camping, featuring six RV sites and five designated tent/overland sites. Enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming, and wildlife watching in the natural beauty surrounding Stone Mill Camping.

2325 Long Branch Road

Talona Creek Campground

(770) 769-5299

With its rustic charm and horses grazing in the field, Talona Creek Campground offers tent and RV camping sites in a quiet country setting.

47 Carnes Mill Road

(706) 253-6143

Photo: Karleen Ferguson, Talona Ridge RV Resort.

The Best Spirits of Pickens County

JASPER

Cairn View Winery at Bent Tree Lodge

Hikers build cairns out of rocks and stones to alert other hikers on the trail of potential resources or danger. Thus, family-owned and operated Cairn View Winery pays homage to the explorers and adventurers that have crossed over the trails at Bent Tree Lodge along the ridge line of Mount Oglethorpe, once the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

blue façade welcomes you to enjoy FMTR’s tasting events and join the First Mountain Wine Club for exclusive discounts and benefits.

69 North Main Street

FirstMountainTasting.com

Pendley Creek Brewing Company

(706) 301-3929

Using simple ingredients and employing both traditional and innovative techniques, Pendley Creek Brewing Company is dedicated to the process of brewing authentic craft beers. The idea for the locally–owned brewery was first sparked by a true passion for the art of brewing and owners Daniel and Pam Briordy maintain their commitment to creating fresh and unique brews.

57 North Main Street

299 Happy Trails Way

(706) 669-7802 CairnViewWinery.com

Fainting Goat Vineyards and Winery

From picnics in the vines to a concert series highlighting local artists, Fainting Goat Vineyards and Winery is an enchanting space to unwind and is nestled along the southeast slopes of Burnt Mountain. The family-run boutique vineyard is home to a tribe of real fainting goats who welcome guests to pet them. Come for the handcrafted wines grown from certified French vines, stay for the stunning mountain views.

201 Vineyard Way (706) 692-9463 FaintingGoatVineyardsAndWinery.com

First Mountain Tasting Room

Since opening its doors in early 2022, First Mountain Tasting Room has delighted guests with its hand-curated selection of wines, craft beers, and cigars. FMTR spotlights locally-sourced products in an effort to celebrate the charm of downtown Jasper and North Georgia. The inviting

(706) 253-2739 PendleyCreekBrewingCo.com

Sharp Mountain Vineyards

Since 1995 Sharp Mountain Vineyards has been home to fine wines made from handpicked Vinifera grapes. Guided by the principle that “the finest wines come from the finest fruits,” the Rathgeb family personally attends to every detail of the wine-making process, resulting in twelve varieties of wines for guests to savor while admiring Sharp Mountain and the bluegreen rolling hills surrounding the venue.

110 Rathgeb Trail

SharpMountainVineyards.com

Sharptop Distilling Company

(770) 735-1210

Founded in 2021 with the mission of creating a unique and personal craft distillery experience with locally-sourced products and ingredients, Sharptop Distilling Company is Jasper’s first legal distillery. Sharptop’s team combines years of experience to deliver high-quality (and highproof) spirits from downtown Jasper’s historic Edge Building to North Georgia and beyond.

104 North Main Street, Suite A2.................................... (404) 448-4811

SharptopDistilling.com

Drinks

Spirits

Waldmet Cellars: Mead, Cider, and Wine

Specializing in meads, ciders, and wines, Waldmet Cellars strives to use only the best ingredients that nature has to offer. The meadery blends these ingredients to create traditional, pyment, melomel, barrel-aged, cocktail-inspired, and sour meads sure to create a memorable journey across your palate—beginning, mid-palate, and finish. The pet- and family-friendly venue also hosts live music and meadmaking courses led by expert meadmaker Mike.

Ralph Hicks Circle,

ELLIJAY

Cartecay River Brewing Co.

Inspired by the wild beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and the Cartecay River, this four-barrel craft brewery has developed a collection of brews capturing the style, flavor, and character of North Georgia.

With the goal of providing a space for friends and families to gather

hang out, Cartecay River Brewing Co. is a pet- and kid-friendly

River Terrace

Cartecay Vineyards

395-8935

In 2007 the team behind Cartecay Vineyards revitalized an abandoned farm dating back to 1890 and transformed the land into a bustling vineyard full of life, events, and music. The refurbished Tasting Barn features a Black Walnut Bar, Cherry wood handrails harvested from the farm, and varietals of wines made from 100 percent Cartecay Vineyards grapes.

Clear Creek Road

698-9463

Engelheim Vineyards

Honored as 2018 Georgia Winery of the Year, veteran-owned Engelheim Vineyards is steeped in Appalachian influence and the German heritage of owners Gary and Jan Engel. Since harvesting their first vintage in 2011, the Engels have grown to offer more than a dozen varieties of awardwinning whites, reds, and more sure to please every palate.

127 Lakeview Road

(706) 635-WINE Engelheim.com

Ott Farms and Vineyard

With acres of French-American hybrids and Vinifera grapes growing amid twenty sprawling acres of lush North Georgia land, family-owned and operated Ott Farms and Vineyard is a dream come true for owners Michael and Lee. The vineyard offers award-winning wines, 180-degree full mountain views, live music, weekend yoga sessions, and even space to host weddings and private events among the vines.

230 Henry Evans Road (706) 273-1891 OttFarmsAndVineyard.com

TALKING ROCK

Canoe Vineyard and Winery

The tasting room and vineyard is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of North Georgia but you’ll feel like you’re watching the sun set over the Tuscan landscape. All wines are handmade and bottled with care and craftsmanship.

1198 Inland Drive

CanoeVineyard.com

(706) 253-WINE

Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery

The Chateau Meichtry story begins in 1920s Switzerland where Stephan Meichtry collected the root stock from his vineyard and immigrated to New York, bringing with him the source of his lifelong wine-making. A stock from these vines is now present here in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains where his descendants own and operate Chateau Meichtry, an inviting venue for wine tastings and live music.

1862 Orchard Lane

ChateauMeichtry.com

Talking Rock Brewery

(706) 502-1608

Drinks

Inside a restored railcar dating back to 1923, Talking Rock Brewery is a staple of historic downtown Talking Rock. With cold craft beers, an outdoor activity space, live music, bingo, food trucks, cornhole, and Brew Run 5K events, Talking Rock Brewery is a kid- and dog-friendly destination sure to delight the whole family.

4500 Highway 136 West (706) ALE-BEER

TalkingRockBrewery.com

BALL GROUND

Feather’s Edge Vineyards

Artists David and Julie Boone pair fine wines with fine arts at Feather’s Edge Vineyards in nearby Ball Ground. With locally-sourced wine selections, spellbinding works of art from their gallery Wildcat on a Wing, and live performances by musicians hailing from both near and far, Feather’s Edge blends small town flavors with downtown tastes.

10061 Ball Ground Highway ...........................................(770) 735-6923 FeathersEdgeVineyards.com

RockSolid Brewing Co.

With lagers, IPAs, stouts, altbiers, sours, porters, and even gluten-free hard seltzers all brewed in the heart of downtown Ball Ground, RockSolid Brewing Co. is a family-friendly brewery offering tastes for every palate and a quality brew experience. In addition to taproom hours and regular food truck visits, RockSolid hosts live music, watch parties, cornhole leagues, music bingo, comedy shows, and more.

345 Gilmer Ferry Road

617-913-0002 RockSolidBrewingCo.com

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Restaurant GuidePickens County

JASPER

61 Main, 49 South Main Street (706) 253-7289

Ably Asian Cuisine, 744 Noah Drive, Suite 101 (706) 253-1155

Annie’s Restaurant, 888 Old Philadelphia Road

Bandera Mountain Tavern, 27 Burnt Mountain Road

(706) 253-5726

Biscuit Maker, 1056 East Church Street (706) 253-0180

Bojangles, 1811 Highway 53 West (706) 253-2442

Bub-Ba-Q, 1976 Highway 53 West (706) 692-7929

Buffalo Luke’s, 61 Melissa Parkway (706) 692-0890

Burger King, 34 Sammy McGhee Boulevard (706) 400-6356

Captain D’s, 77 Interstate Drive North

Carriage House, 34 North Main Street

(706) 253-0606

(706) 253-7383

Carrington Coffee, 675 Noah Drive (706) 301-3811

Coach’s Cuts Hoagies, 140 Mark Whitfield Street, Suite B (706) 253-2000

Culver’s, 955 Noah Drive (706) 692-0111

Dairy Queen Grillin & Chillin of Jasper, 106 Bill Wigington Parkway (706) 253-6111

Deb’s Bakery, 88 Burnt Mountain Road, Suite A (706) 692-5877

Domino’s Pizza, 88 Burnt Mountain Road (706) 301-9030

Dos Margaritas, 28 Bill Wigington Parkway, Suite 111 (706) 692-3800

Dunkin, 751 Noah Drive (706) 253-6688

El Asador Taqueria

El Roble, 660 West Church Street

(706) 253-2040

Fatz Southern Kitchen, 800 Noah Drive (706) 692-0003

Fuel Good Nutrition, 684 West Church Street (706) 692-1536

Golden Bowl Chinese Buffet, 14 Sammy McGhee Boulevard (706) 299-2825

Hardee’s, 100 Hazel Mosley Road (706) 253-1224

I Love NY Pizza, 50 Depot Street (706) 253-3030

JAX Coffee Company, 55 Mountainside Village Parkway, Suite 103/104 (706) 253-0364

Jersey Mike’s Subs, 28 Bill Wigington Parkway, Suite 102 (762) 722-0054

Johnny’s New York Style Pizza, 744 Noah Drive, Suite 116 (706) 253-0800

Kloe’s Country Cooking, 1317 Old Philadelphia Road ...................... (706) 253-5563

LC Tacos & Margaritas, 61 North Main Street (706) 253-6050

Last Catch, The, 487 East Church Street (706) 692-0032

Lollidrops Sweet Shoppe, 17 South Main Street (706) 253-0465

Lunch Box, The, 345 North Main Street (706) 253-3553

Marco’s Pizza, 706 West Church Street, Suite 300 (678) 666-2666

Mary Ann’s Country Cooking, 408 East Church Street (706) 253-2225

McDonald’s, 1493 West Church Street (706) 692-3553

Old Mulehouse, The, 2 North Main Street

(706) 253-3440

Papa Johns Pizza, 28 Bill Wigington Parkway, Suite A-110 (706) 253-7272

Peking Garden, 28 Bill Wigington Parkway, Suite 103

(706) 253-6828

Pizza Hut, 1529 West Church Street (706) 692-0051

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, 1860 Highway 53 West

(470) 865-4377

Pueblo Cantina, 25 Luke Carver Drive (706) 692-3566

Quick Burger, 3411 Highway 53 East

(770) 735-3993

Red Bean Harvest Coffee Roaster, 1 South Main Street (706) 407-4566

Rocco’s Pub, 47 Mountainside Village Parkway, Suite 107

(706) 253-1900

Sharp Top Catering, 140 Mark Whitfield Street, Suite D (706) 253-0335

Speedburger Drive-In, 562 East Church Street.................................. (706) 692-5136

Subway, 106B Travelers Rest Road (706) 692-9566

Taco Bell, 170 Bill Wigington Parkway

(706) 253-8226

Tavern at the 19th Hole Restaurant, The, 1885 Little Pine Mountain Road (770) 893-2621

Waffle House, 239 Interstate Drive South............................................ (678) 454-4488

Waffle House, 56 Travelers Rest Road (706) 692-6657

Wendy’s, 1853 Highway 53 West

(706) 253-3738

Whipple Dawgs, 295 North Main Street (706) 253-3294

Woodbridge Tavern, 44 Chambers Street (706) 253-8500

Zaxby’s of Jasper, 132 Bill Wigington Parkway (706) 253-9294

TALKING ROCK

Bigun’s Barbeque, 362 Carnes Mill Road................................( 706) 253-PORK (7675)

ELLIJAY

Chick-Fil-A, 475 Howard Simmons Road (706) 553-1339

MARBLE HILL

C’est La Vie, 218 Foothills Parkway (770) 893-4222

Fuego Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar, 260 Foothills Parkway (770) 893-3399

Home Restaurant, 3909 Steve Tate Highway (770) 893-3389

Huddle House, 35 Foothills Parkway (770) 894-4684

Mary’s Bread Basket, 171 Foothills Parkway (770) 893-1034

Polar Bear Ice Cream & Coffee, 88 North Gate Station Drive (770) 893-2721

Sourwood, 60 North Gate Station Drive (470) 695-3600

TATE

Mimi’s Eats and Treats, 4875 Highway 53 East (678) 454-2300

Side Burners Barbeque, 4753 Highway 53 East (678) 858-5201

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BELL’S FAMILY PHARMACY (see ad on page 4)

More than just a familyowned pharmacy, Bell’s is an old-fashioned soda fountain, sandwich shoppe, and coffee bar attracting diners from miles around. Come for the food, shop for gifts, and leave with a sweet treat. There’s something for everyone at Bell’s!

4875 Highway 53 East, Tate (678) 454-2300 BellsFamilyPharmacy.com

MAMA GERALDINE’S, D.B.A. BODACIOUS FOOD CO

(see ad on page 63)

Stirred and baked in Pickens County, Mama Geraldine’s traditional southern cheese straws and gourmet cookies are amazing snacks that take you back. Sold around the world, these savory and sweet favorites can also be found in grocery stores and specialty shops right here at home in Pickens County.

339 Gennett Drive, Jasper (800) 391-1979 MamaGeraldines.com

BENT TREE LODGE AND VINEYARD

(see ad on page 22)

Nestled in the mountains just minutes from the start of the Appalachian Trail, visitors to Pickens County need look no further than Bent Tree Lodge and Vineyard Bed and Breakfast for a luxurious place to relax and dine on a three-course breakfast. Wine tastings are available at the new Cairn View Winery, an onsite boutique winery experience.

253 Happy Trails Way, Jasper (941) 348-0562 BentTreeLodge.com

FOOTHILLS IGA

(see ad on page 24)

Much more than groceries, Foothills IGA brings you made-toorder Hissho Sushi and fresh deli sandwiches plus a selection of Hot & Ready meals. Pick up a bottle of wine from their selection of over 2,500 wines, add some chips, and you’ll be ready for a picnic.

70 Foothills Parkway, Marble Hill (770) 893-1000 FoothillsIGA.com

LOLLIDROPS SWEET SHOPPE

(see ad on page 32)

Nearly two dozen flavors of Bassett’s famous ice cream are served in this charming 1920s-themed ice cream parlor. Children and adults swoon over the nostalgic candy, homemade waffle cones, and cotton candy.

17 South Main Street, Jasper (706) 253-0465 LollidropsCandy.com

BUFFALO LUKE’S

(see ad below)

Looking for juicy burgers, outrageous salads, freshly grilled Philly cheesesteaks, and crispy wings? Buffalo Luke’s has it all, plus ice-cold beer and big screens for the big games. Catering is available.

61 Melissa Parkway, Jasper (706) 692-0890 BuffaloLukes.com

PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Pickens County School District [PCSD] welcomes approximately 4,200 students each year and serves prekindergarten [Pre-K] through grade twelve. There are six schools— three elementary, one middle, one junior high, and one high school. Pre-K classes are available at one elementary school. The district focuses on four primary areas that encompass its goals:

Maintain high-performing, accountable, and engaging school environments for all learners

Grow and strengthen community partnerships

Efficiently

PCSD recognizes the important role that community stakeholders—families, businesses, higher education institutions, and residentsat-large—have when it comes to providing quality learning experiences for children. The district operates with a continuous improvement mindset by envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating its work in the pursuit of educational excellence.

 HARMONY ELEMENTARY

Harmony Elementary School [HES] is a kindergarten through fourth grade school serving just over 500 students. HES places a strong emphasis on academics while also focusing on fostering the development of relationships with others, self-identity, emotional skills, and the overall well-being of its learners.

Academic engagement is visible throughout the school community with students demonstrating excitement and interest in a

Maintaining high-performing, accountable, and engaging school environments for all learners is one of four established focuses for the school district.

Photo: Pickens County School District

The Pickens County School District is bursting with innovative ways of educating. New growth in the community has provided opportunities to expand programs and strengthen community involvement.

variety of different learning activities. Students are afforded opportunities to participate in the HES Broadcast Team, Safety Patrol, Music Makers, and to SOAR as one of Harmony’s Heroes!

Harmony Elementary students have access to an extensive level of resources and support. Additionally, the campus offers an outdoor classroom and beautiful wellness garden for spring and summertime learning opportunities.

Harmony Elementary School, home of the proud Eagles!

 HILL CITY ELEMENTARY

Hill City Elementary School [HCES] serves just under 600 students in grades prekindergarten through fourth grade. HCES is one of the few schools in Georgia to offer young students an Elementary Agriculture Program. Participation in the agriculture class happens weekly for students along with attending computer, art, music, and physical education classes.

Teachers and parents at Hill City place a strong emphasis on the development of relationships to help children reach their highest potential. Through this trusted relationship, the school can better address the needs of students and their families, even those needs that may

extend beyond the school building.

Hill City Elementary was selected as one of two schools to represent the state of Georgia as a 2021 National ESEA Distinguished Title I School. Additionally, HCES is a Georgia Title I Distinguished School performing in the top 5 percent of all Title I schools across the state. HCES is home to the HAWKS—High Achievement, Within a Kind and Safe Environment.

Hill City Elementary students

and learn about our world every day.

 TATE ELEMENTARY

Tate Elementary School [TES] serves nearly 500 students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. TES was built in 1928 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The grand building is constructed of white Georgia marble mined from nearby quarries.

Teachers and families partner together to help provide students with the best learning experiences possible. TES offers

countless opportunities for students to grow academically and emotionally and encourages students to stretch their minds and persevere toward excellence. Students have a chance to learn chess in the after-school program as well as to grow beautiful plants in a spectacular flower garden. Students at TES also have an indoor/outdoor herb and vegetable garden that supplies the lunchroom with tasty items to use in meal preparation. For students, staff, and families, supporting the community in various ways includes participating in canned food drives, raising money for Cystic Fibrosis research, collecting goods for local animal shelters, and hosting a heartfelt White Christmas program to collect toys for needy families throughout the community.

School Contacts At-a-Glance

Pickens County School District

Hill City Elementary School

Chattahoochee Technical College

Harmony Elementary School

Tate Elementary School

Kennesaw State University

Jasper Middle School

Pickens Junior High School

Reinhardt University

Pickens High School

County School District

Those who have been afforded an opportunity to become a part of the TES Bulldog family fully understand the saying, “Once a Tater, always a Tater.” Tate Elementary School is not a place you go, but an experience you have—and one you will not soon forget.

 JASPER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jasper Middle School [JMS] is home to nearly 600 fifth and sixth grade students and serves as a bridge between elementary school and junior high school. JMS is committed to equipping students with the tools necessary to achieve academic excellence as well as supporting students in their emotional and social growth.

Families and teachers work together to provide students with a strong support system filled with encouragement and high expectations. In addition to classroom studies, students also participate in special interest clubs throughout the year.

JMS holds strong to the belief that goals are an essential part of learning for its students. Together with their teachers, students work to develop meaningful, realistic goals and monitor them throughout the year. Student academic competitions in the region have significantly decreased; however, JMS students are still able to compete in a school-level spelling bee along with the Noetic Learning Math Contest.

Jasper Middle School provides a Parent Resource Center filled with games, books, and more that parents can use at home to help their children reach their learning goals. JMS offers beforeand after-school care for parents who may need those services.

 PICKENS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Pickens Junior High School [PJHS] is home to almost 700 students in grades seven and eight. The junior high came into existence in 2018 when the former Pickens County Middle School and Jasper Middle School were consolidated. Since then, PJHS has evolved into a school where students have an opportunity to earn four high school credits, participate in a high ropes course and class, and twelve different sports as well as numerous club offerings.

PJHS is a four-time Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch for its dedication to middle grade educational programs and practices. The school believes that teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission of preparing students for graduation and future success by inspiring them to become responsible learners and productive members of society.

Pickens Junior High is home to some of the best young athletes in north Georgia and holds several regional titles in sports such as softball, football, tennis, and wrestling. Students are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of learning which includes extracurricular activities. At PJHS, everyone plays an important role in building a strong, outstanding community of Dragons! #doyourjobdragons

 PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL

Pickens High School [PHS] is home to approximately 1,200 students in grades nine through twelve. The beautiful 135-acre campus offers a host of activities to the Dragon Nation including eleven Career, Technical, & Agricultural Education Pathways, thirteen Advanced Placement [AP] Courses, eighteen Georgia High School Association [GHSA] Varsity Sports, and a variety of fine arts including band, drama, chorus, art, and dance.

PHS has a 94.9 percent graduation rate and is designated as an AP STEM Honor School. The school provides many opportunities for students to experience hands-on learning in lab-type settings including agricultural mechanics, a fully-functional greenhouse, sports medicine, engineering, culinary arts, computer science/business, healthcare, and Practical Assessment Exploration System Program life skills. Additionally, dual enrollment affords students the ability to move at a more rapid pace toward achieving their goals while work-based learning allows students to gain real-life work experience while earning high school credit.

Students at Pickens High perform well inside and outside of the classroom. PHS athletic teams hold countless region championships and state rankings. For the fall of 2021-22,

• PHS Boys Cross Country = Region 7AAAA Champions and a final ranking of fourth in the state AAAA

• PHS Girls Cross Country = Final ranking of tenth in state AAAA

• PHS Volleyball = fourth place finish in Region 7AAAA and the team made it to the Elite 8 in state AAAA competition

• Esports made it to the Final Four in AAAA competition

• Competition Cheer team finished with a ninth place ranking in State AAAA competition

Dragon Nation has two notable alumni

NASCAR Driver Chandler Smith and Nashville Country Music Recording Artist

Bryant.

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As the largest technical college in Georgia, Chattahoochee Technical College awards associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in programs of study that are linked to the state’s fastest-growing high-demand career fields. The college provides a high-quality, easily accessible education at a fraction of the cost of other area colleges and universities with eight campus locations serving the counties of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding, and Pickens.

In Pickens County, the Chattahoochee Tech Appalachian Campus is conveniently located in downtown Jasper. Programs of study available at the Appalachian Campus include Welding, Medical Assisting, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Automotive Collision Repair, and Automotive Technology. Students can easily transition from local high schools into Chattahoochee Tech and then on to four-year colleges if desired. Chattahoochee Tech also partners with Pickens County secondary schools for students to flow directly into Dual Enrollment college classes while still earning their high school diplomas.

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, the college also provides citizens and local businesses with learning opportunities including customized workforce training and adult education programs such as free GED and HiSET preparation classes.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With eleven colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia.

The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the United States and the world. As a Carnegiedesignated doctoral research institution (R2), Kennesaw State is part of an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status.

When students enroll at KSU, they enter an educational environment that caters to their every need, offering outstanding academic support, world-class facilities, and a vibrant and welcoming campus community within the thriving Atlanta metropolitan area.

Kennesaw State students make an impact on their fields of study by bringing together thought-provoking coursework with practical applications. They graduate with a multitude of realworld experiences that make them highly sought by employers.

KSU students respond to their educational environment with vigor. They are a diverse group from a variety of backgrounds who are fearlessly determined, uniquely prepared for the future, and passionately engaged in their studies.

Dedicated to civic engagement, KSU’s Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books teamed with the Pickens Historical Society on a community project to develop exhibits exploring the county’s rich history surrounding the Old Pickens County Jail and historic Kirby-Quinton Cabin in Jasper.

Just a few miles from the Pickens County line, Reinhardt University welcomes students of all ages who seek a degree in one of more than forty undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. With small class sizes and a dedicated faculty and staff who want all students to thrive, Reinhardt offers programs in business, education, nursing, science, math, film, and more. Reinhardt also boasts twenty-four athletic teams, including its newest sport; women’s flag football. Visitors may also enjoy beautiful music from a Colby Pipe Organ, extraordinary performances at Falany Performing Arts Center, miles of hiking trails, a new disc golf course and scenic views for a walk around one of the most beautiful places in Georgia.

Whether students are starting college right out of high school, finishing a program they started years earlier, or entering college for the first time as an adult, Reinhardt’s supportive atmosphere encourages success for all. Jasper is the home of Reinhardt University’s Cauble School of Nursing and Health Sciences, extending educational opportunities in Pickens County. Reinhardt awards more than $13.5 million in institutional aid each year including scholarships specifically for students in Pickens County. Pickens Scholars, formed in 2017, has provided almost $127,000 in scholarships to Pickens County students. Scholarship funds are raised through flourishing community partnerships as well as proceeds from the annual Shamrock Stroll 5K in downtown Jasper on Saint Patrick’s Day weekend.

Photo: Reinhardt University

Photo: Chattahoochee Tech

Photo: Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University is Georgia’s third largest university. The main campus is located about forty minutes south of Jasper and is home to nearly 300 student-led organizations.

 CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is dedicated to making Georgia’s kids better today and healthier tomorrow. As the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the nation’s largest pediatric clinical care providers, parents can trust the expert care provided by CHOA. It provides access to more than 2,700 pediatric providers representing more than sixty pediatric specialties. With three hospitals, the Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, and eighteen neighborhood locations, including eight Urgent Care Centers, CHOA is committed to making pediatric healthcare accessible to families throughout the metro-Atlanta region. A new

facility, the Arthur M. Blank Hospital, is slated to open in Brookhaven in 2025 and will focus on delivering innovative healthcare with CHOA’s signature kid-focused care.

Pickens County families can find both sports physical therapy and pediatric orthopedic sports medicine services at Children’s at Cherokee in Canton. The pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine specialists from this nationally-ranked program treat a variety of orthopedic conditions and sports injuries.

Sports physical therapists help teen athletes return to sports as quickly and safely as possible. Children’s Urgent Care Centers help treat minor illnesses and injuries when a trip to the pediatrician’s office isn’t possible, including evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is a 58-bed facility just off Highway 515 in Jasper. The hospital provides unsurpassed medical care and one of the best staffs in the nation.

Photo: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital

Pickens County residents have a number of healthcare options at their fingertips—two state-of-the-art hospitals, an outpatient Veterans Administration Medical Center, and access to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta services.

 NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE

Northside Hospital is committed to advancing healthcare in Pickens County and beyond with an expanding network of medical experts, facilities, and services.

Northside/Jasper Imaging offers convenient and high-quality radiology and imaging services including digital screen mammography, multi-slice CT services, bone density studies, ultrasounds, and X-rays, as well as MRI and low-dose CT scans for lung cancer screenings.

All Northside imaging centers providing mammography services offer the most advanced digital breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography.

In addition to a shorter compression time and a more comfortable flex paddle, the technology uses less radiation and aims to improve the patient experience. Physicians receive sharp, high-resolution images needed to find and diagnose subtle and early-stage breast cancers.

Next-door to Northside/Jasper Imaging, Georgia Cancer Specialists, affiliated with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, offers accessible cancer care and infusion services close to home.

In nearby Canton, the 211-bed, stateof-the-art Northside Hospital Cherokee offers renowned physicians and a broad range of multidisciplinary services. Specialties available include maternity and women’s services, cancer care and radiation therapy, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, cardiovascular

services, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, imaging, and sleep medicine.

Look for additional Northside outpatient imaging centers, cancer centers, and specialty services in Ball Ground, Dawsonville, and Ellijay.

For more information, follow @NorthsideHosp on social media and visit Northside.com.

Northside Hospital Cherokee offers 211 beds and is fourteen miles south of Jasper.

Jasper is honored to have a Veterans Administration Medical Center in the heart of town.

State-of-the-art equipment is only as good as the doctors that operate it. Pickens’s doctors are among the very best.

Photo: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Photo: Northside Hospital Cherokee

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta serves people up to 21 years of age.

PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL

Piedmont Mountainside consistently ranks in the top five Atlanta-area hospitals in patient experience. Additionally, the facility has received top Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for commitment to patient safety for eight consecutive terms.

As a 2019 Top 100 Hospitals Winner recognized by IBM Watson Health, the leadership team, medical staff, and employees set national benchmarks for the highest-balanced performance in the United States.

The hospital has been honored with the Press Ganey Partner of Choice Award and Best Place to Practice Award as well as being named 2011 Small Hospital of the Year. Piedmont Mountainside was voted The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Top Workplace in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The facility was also recognized as the Women’s Choice Award for Best in Obstetrics and Best in Patient Safety.

 PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES AT ELLIJAY

Piedmont Mountainside Emergency Services at Ellijay is a freestanding extension of the emergency department of Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. The facility provides round-the-clock access to emergency physicians, nurses, labs, and radiology technicians.

At-a-Glance

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Cherokee Urgent Care

1558 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 100, Canton, GA 30114 (404) 785-KIDS (5437) | choa.org

Northside Hospital Cherokee

450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, GA 30115 (770) 224-1000 | Northside.com/Cherokee

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Underway for over five years, the Jasper Veterans Administration Medical Center officially opened its doors on August 31, 2020.

The clinic offers primary care, mental health care, telehealth visits, and audiology services.

934 East Church Street Jasper, Georgia 30143 (706) 301-5720 VA.gov/find-locations

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Pickens County Health Department 60 Health Way, Jasper, GA 30143 | (706) 253-2821 NGHD.org/Locations/Health-Depts/Pickens-Health.html

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital

1266 Highway 515 South, Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-2441 | Piedmont.org/Locations/Piedmont-Mountainside

Piedmont Mountainside Emergency Services at Ellijay

1360 South Main Street, Ellijay, Georgia 30540 (706) 515-4000 | Piedmont.org/Locations/Piedmont-Mountainside

Pickens County Health Department

Pickens County Health Department offers public health services for the community, including affordable immunizations and free COVID-19 vaccinations.

Many services are provided on a sliding-fee scale based on family size and income, including:

Family Planning Services

Provides exams and birth control methods

Presumptive Eligibility

Provides Medicaid coverage to income-eligible pregnant women during the Medicaid application processing period

Babies Can’t Wait Child Tracking Program

Identifies and follows high-risk infants and children to provide coordinated healthcare

Well Baby Checks

Provides complete physical examinations to children from infancy to age six

Health Checks

Provides screening of medical and/or developmental problems for Medicaid-eligible children from infancy to age twenty

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings

Provides screening and follow-up services to low-income, uninsured, or under-insured women throughout Georgia who meet eligibility requirements

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

Provides nutrition education, food supplements, and referrals to healthcare providers for eligible infants and children up to age five, as well as pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women

Children’s Medical Services

Serves children from birth to age twenty-one by providing various medical needs

Reproductive Wellness

Provides access to physical examinations, lab tests, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS testing, counseling services, and follow-up for identified cases

History

Long before Pickens County formed, it was a small portion of what people called the Land of the Cherokees. The Land of the Cherokees included all land west of the Chattahoochee River and north of Carroll County.

In 1805 the federal government paid the Cherokee nation $500 when Native Americans and the federal government signed the Treaty of Tellico, which allowed the construction of an “open and free road for the use of the citizens of the United States.” The federal road followed and included a trail called the Middle Cherokee Trading path. This road connected trading posts between Augusta, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee, and served as a direct link to the navigable Tennessee River. The road was a critical link for trade. General Andrew Jackson, “Old Hickory” himself, gets credit for building much of the road. Taverns served as rest stops along the federal road and Native Americans, white people, and interracial families staffed them.

In 1817 Georgia Presbyterians came to the area to build mission schools. In 1819 they established the Taloney Mission along

Talking Rock Creek to reach Cherokee children. The Presbyterians continued to build mission schools throughout this area and the state for more than fifteen years. In 1829 word spread that there was gold in the mountains of Georgia, including Pickens County. A year later Henry Fitzsimmons, an itinerant Scotsman, stumbled upon an outcrop of a different type of valuable natural commodity—marble. More than fifty years would pass, however, before the marble industry felt a surge of growth. Until then, gold was king.

In 1831 the Land of the Cherokees was officially named Cherokee County by the Georgia legislature. Although Pickens County was not yet formed from that territory, what is now Pickens County became rooted on a little more than thirty miles of that critical trade route.

Discovery of gold in the late 1820s led to

The Tate House is listed as the Pink Palace in the National Register of Historic Places. Built as a private home by Colonel Sam Tate in 1926, it is now known and loved as a wedding venue.

speculation and demand for land in the Cherokee nation. In 1832 Georgia instituted a land lottery in which the Cherokee lands were distributed to white men. This act led to Congress passing the Indian Removal Act, which President Jackson signed into law because he knew he could not protect the Cherokee people from expansion of the new nation of America. The removal of the Cherokee people westward later became known as the 1838 Trail of Tears.

That same year, the state split Cherokee into multiple counties: Forsyth, Lumpkin, Union, Cobb, Gilmer, Murray, Cass (now Bartow), Floyd, and Paulding. The legislators carved out pieces of Gilmer to the north and Cherokee to the south to form Pickens County in 1853. It took about eighteen years for the dust to settle between Cherokee, Gilmer, and Pickens counties as land was peacefully transferred back and forth. The final county borders were established in 1870. Pickens County was named after Andrew Pickens, a brigadier general during the American Revolution who also served in the South Carolina legislature and Congress.

War divides people. Pickens County is no exception. Prior to the start of the American Civil War in 1861, community leaders voted against secession from the Union. Protest of Georgia’s secession was strong in the county, and citizens voluntarily guarded the U.S. flag flying over the courthouse as long as possible until a thunderstorm shredded the flag and it was lowered, causing citizens from Pickens County to become divided. Some of the men joined the Confederate army and others the Union. Brothers fought against brothers. During the war Jasper was occupied by both armies at different times, often ending in gruesome battles. As the war came to a close, Pickens County once again raised the Stars and Stripes above the courthouse where it still waves today.

The fortunes of Pickens County changed with the coming of the Marietta & Georgia Railroad in 1883. On May 1, 1884, Yankee investors formed the Georgia Marble Company. With a total of a $1.5 million investment, the Georgia Marble Company built a rail line to meet the Marietta & Georgia. The Tate estate leased much of the quarry land to other companies. Colonel Sam Tate became president and general manager of the Georgia Marble Company in 1905. From this beginning, Pickens County marble made its mark in local schools and in sixty percent of the monuments in Washington, D.C. Marble buyers the world over still favor quarries in Pickens County for countertops, monuments, and other building uses.

The Old Pickens County Jail (1906-1982) was once considered “escape proof.”

In the early 1970s, luxury mountain community developments began emerging in Pickens County. Bent Tree and Big Canoe became places for summer homes and retreats for wealthy Atlantans. Today these areas have grown to include affordable full-time residences, multiple golf courses, and countless other amenities while preserving the natural beauty of the land.

In 1979 Georgia State Route 515 began construction and later became the lifeline of Pickens County. This major corridor was completed in 1987 and continues to serve as a direct connector to Atlanta. No longer isolated in the mountains of North Georgia, Pickens County is a pleasant, small-town community with all the conveniences of a big city just a few miles down the road. Pickens County is a wonderful place to call home. Our heritage runs deep, and our foundation is solid. We’re well positioned to continue to thrive in both business and industry, and most of all, we are happy to be living where business meets the great outdoors.

A special Thank You to Bill Cagle for writing this article.

Cagle is the author of the popular book

The Road to Georgia Marble. His book is available for purchase at local retailers and on Amazon.com.

Stephen Kirby, from Spartanburg, South Carolina, moved to Pickens County in 1862 and purchased this cabin from a Cherokee man by the name of Dunbean. Kirby established the first school in Jasper—Kirby Academy.

Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park

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TheCity of Jasper, Pickens County, and local veterans dedicated the Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park in August 2018.

Veterans Memorial Park recognizes and honors veterans, particularly those from Pickens County.

The park is donned with flags, statues, memorial items, and bricks of honor and remembrance, providing a place for residents and visitors to honor our veterans. Veterans Memorial Park promotes educational opportunities, patriotism, and a glimpse into our history. The park is also home to many annual community events, including Memorial and Veterans Days, Wreaths Across America ceremony, National Vietnam Veterans Day, Fourth of July, and a September 11 Remembrance.

The mission of Veterans Memorial Park is to inspire a greater sense of patriotism in those that visit and develop a deep appreciation of our Veterans—heroes we remember through the engraved bricks of honor donated by loved ones.

Designed to be implemented in stages, Phase I of the park is complete. The vision to build Phase II includes a plan to relocate the monument

of the fifty-five Pickens County veterans who gave their lives for freedom (currently located at the Pickens County Courthouse) to Veterans Memorial Park. Phase II will also include etchings in finished black granite of uniformed veterans of various wars, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the War on Terror. When complete, Veterans Memorial Park will represent all our veterans and provide a single location to honor our servicemembers.

A special Thank You to Frank Leist for providing this article. Leist is a resident of Pickens County, holds the positions of treasurer and project manager for Phase II of the Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park, and is a retired sergeant-major from the United States Army.

COUNTY

Where Business Meets the Great Outdoors

Progressive development coupled with respect for a unique history makes Pickens County an exceptional choice.

With a strong local government and solid infrastructure, the leaders of Pickens County ensure that the community is always moving forward and finding ways to make the area even better than it is today. Thanks to Chattahoochee Technical College and other local higher education institutions, Pickens County is fortunate to have a population of educated residents ready to join the workforce and grow local, state, and national businesses.

The Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to education reform, community advancement, and economic development, as well as providing resources and support to all community and business endeavors. Pickens County is a significant community in Georgia. While proud of its heritage in the marble industry, the county and its surrounding region continue to make a demonstrated effort to remain progressive. That effort has resulted in strong economic growth.

Pickens County is a vital part of Georgia’s Northwest Region. This fifteen-county region is home to the state’s first inland terminal, and a powerful logistics rail gateway to and from the Port of Savannah. Operated by CSX and the Georgia Ports Authority, it serves as an economic development boon for the state

and entire southeast U.S. while removing an estimated 50,000 trucks from local highways each year.

Jasper, the county seat, is a thriving place for small businesses to grow roots and is ideal for office-based, retail, and restaurant opportunities. At its core, this community has a diverse economic foundation built on a firm base of the healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and tourism industries.

LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

Since its inception, Pickens County has stood apart by the significance of its strategic location, and that importance has continued to grow. The county has an excellent transportation network that includes the availability of interstate highway, rail, and air transport. Being about forty miles from the Georgia Ports Authroity’s Appalachian Regional Port in Crandall, Georgia makes Pickens county affordable and well-positioned for success.

 HIGHWAY

Interstate 575 directly connects Pickens County to Atlanta. Seven state highways, one business route, and one connector run through the county.

Jasper, the county seat of Pickens County, is a bustling city on the top of a mountain in the foothills of the Appalachian range—the perfect location to establish, or expand, a thriving business.

Photo: Anthony Russell

Easy access to rail, highway, air, and shipping transportation makes Pickens County an easy choice.

 RAIL

Did you realize that those who convert long-haul freight from road to rail can save up to forty percent in cost? According to the Association of American Railroads, freight railroads can move one ton of freight an average of 479 miles on a single gallon of fuel and lower greenhouse emissions by seventy-five percent.

Recognizing the need for choosing the most environmentally-friendly mode of transportation, Pickens County is served directly by Georgia Northeast Railroad with a CSX interconnect and is forty-two miles from the Georgia Ports Authority Appalachian Regional intermodal container port. This inland port eliminates hundreds of trucking miles from the nearest ocean port.

 WATER

Three of the country’s top ten deep-water ports are within 375 miles from Jasper requiring less than one gallon of fuel per ton on the railway. All ports have CSX rail on terminal, making it seamless for access to Pickens County.

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Georgia Ports Authority’s Appalachian Regional intermodal container port is only forty-two miles from Jasper.

One of the state’s most important municipal airports is right here in Pickens County.

Photo: Pickens County Airport, JZP

Photo: Georgia Ports Authority

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PICKENS COUNTY AIRPORT (JZP)

Pickens County Airport provides both general and corporate aviation services. It sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet and has one paved runway (16/34) that measures 5,000 x 100 feet. Some of the features found at JZP include AWOS, 100 LL & Jet A fuel (24/7), GPS approaches, on-demand lighting, sixty-four hangars, plus numerous tie-downs.

HARTSFIELD–JACKSON ATLANTA INT’L AIRPORT (ATL)

Approximately sixty-five miles south of Jasper sits Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest passenger airport. ATL is the world headquarters for Delta Air Lines and is a regional hub for Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines. Access to Hartsfield-Jackson and Atlanta is eased by the Northwest Corridor Express Lane on I-575 and I-75 into Atlanta.

WORKFORCE EDUCATION

Chattahoochee Technical College’s campus in Jasper provides strong candidates in several areas, such as medical assisting, welding, automotive technology, automotive collision repair, cosmetology, business technology, and carpentry. In addition, Chattahoochee Tech has partnered with local schools in Pickens County so students can flow directly into dual-enrollment classes available at Chattahoochee Tech.

MINING IN PICKENS

It’s estimated that more than three hundred responsible neighbors work in the county’s marble mines. The companies employing these hardworking people are dedicated to safety, diversity, and fairness.

Arguably, the most pristine crystalline in the world is respectfully unearthed from these lands daily. The Cherokee people first began marble work, and some of those pieces are still in existence today.

Read more about the history of marble in Pickens County on page sixty-one of this publication.

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PICKENS COUNTY AIRPORT (JZP)

Pickens County Airport is undergoing $6.5 million worth of expansion and upgrade projects—some of which are complete, some underway, and some funded with plans to begin soon. Upgrades include runway crack seal and paint, new windsock, new Automated Weather Observing System, refurbished beacon, and upgraded LED runway lights. Expansion projects include newly completed T-hangars, box hangars, expanded ramp space, and a new state-of-the-art terminal building to be completed in 2023.

“You will see military and civilian aircraft of all classes, including small business jets, thanks to its 5,000-foot long, 100-foot-wide runway,” says Airport Manager Randy Thomason.

Bank presidents, real estate executives, aerial surveyors, and corporate executives use the airport. Contractors who maintain power line rights of way fly in and out of here as well.

The Georgia Forestry Fire Service moved its flight operations here from Macon to get closer to search the North Georgia mountains in fire season.

Pilots either reserve space in one of the airport’s hangars or use tie-downs outside. There is a waiting list for future open hangar space. “I truly believe if I had 100 hangars, I’d have them filled within three years,” Thomason said. Also, the Airport Authority is entertaining offers for land lease and private hangar space.

Flight schools at Pickens County Airport include Get Inspired Flight (GetInspiredFlight.com), and Planes World (PlanesWorld.net).

Thomason said the airport’s five-year plan for capital improvement projects includes extending the runway to 5,505 feet so jets will be able to take off with full fuel loads. He anticipates this will soon be submitted to the Georgia Department of Transportation and the FAA. A longer runway would increase traffic and jet fuel sales. Self-service pumps enable the airport to stay open 24/7 for fuel sales.

Aircraft hangar space leases and fuel sales generate sales taxes, including SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax). The airport must be financially self-sustaining by FFA requirement. No local tax dollars are used to fund JZP improvements or operations.

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Self-service fuel pumps enable the airport to stay open 24/7/365

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The History of in Pickens County

You’ll find marble

from Pickens County in the statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial and more than sixty percent of the monuments in Washington, D.C. Even the governor of Georgia has a piece of local marble on his desk—the nameplate.

While historians report that Native Americans used marble found in Pickens County as early as 1400, it wasn’t until the 1830s that the first marble quarries and the first marble mill opened.

In 1835 Henry Fitzsimmons, a Scottish stonemason, stumbled upon an outcrop of the world’s richest deposit of white crystalline marble. The marble deposit runs five to seven miles long, half a mile wide, and up to two thousand feet deep. Fitzsimmons found this deposit on what the Cherokee people called Long Swamp Valley.

The following year, 1836, Fitzsimmons opened the first quarry and finishing mill in Georgia—it focused on manufacturing tombstones. Over the next fifty years, more marble companies opened operations, including Tate, Adkinson & Company in 1847. Fitzsimmons operated his quarries and mill until he was murdered on December 24, 1844, in a knife fight at a tavern. In 1845 Samuel Tate leased some land to James Gideon, James Holmes, and Gideon Roberts, all from Alabama, to open a finishing mill on Long Swamp Creek. Sumney & Hurlick reopened the Perseverance Quarry east of Jasper in 1857. The company was successful until the Civil War, when the sheriff dissolved it in 1867 to pay company debts.

In 1883, with the opening of the Marietta & North Georgia Railroad line, shipping the marble outside of the region became convenient. A year later, in May 1884, a group of Yankee investors chartered the Georgia Marble Company and capitalized it with a million dollars with an option of an additional $500,000. The company spent $800,000 on land, finishing mills, and adding branch rail lines to the Marietta & North Georgia Railroad.

In 1885 the Southern Marble Company, a Massachusetts company with quarries in Marble Hill, opened for business. In 1897 the ninemile Amicalola Railroad was completed to Marble Hill, finishing the loop the Georgia Marble Company built. Polycor now owns the Dimension Stone division of Georgia Marble and uses Georgia marble in new architecture as well as restorations around the country, including Louis Vuitton Fifth Avenue in New York, Washington Monument Plaza, the Rhode Island State House, and the Minnesota State Capitol, to name but a few.

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

Pickens County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

1-800 Packouts of GA

616 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-9075 1800packouts.com

1st Franklin Financial

744 Noah Drive, Suite 114 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-3402 1ffc.com

268 Hair Salon and Spa

268 Old Federal Road, Suite E Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 262-3980

365 Degree Total Marketing

153 Follins Lane

St. Simons Island, GA 31522 (912) 638-0780 365degreetotalmarketing.com

515 Life Real Estate Company—Betty Lohman

1651 Lumber Company Road

Talking Rock, GA 30175 (770) 314-1395 bent-treerealestate.com

515 Life Real Estate Company—Julie DeGalleford

2011 Upper Salem Church Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 655-3934 julie.515lifere.com

61 Main 49 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7289 61main.com

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A & T Towing and Service Center

40 Autopark Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8697 atautoandtow.com

Abrams Security Group, LLC Jasper, GA 30143 (251) 223-1495 abrams360.com

ACES Youth Home

133 Cares Drive

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2375 acesyouthhome.org

ACM Investigations, LLC

7 Caring Way, Suite 209 Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 692-6989 acminvestigations.com

Advance Electrical Services

345 Lake Charles Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1102

Advance Rehabilitation

620 J.L. White Drive, Suite 110 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9080 advancerehab.com

Affinity Hospice

138 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 102 Canton, GA 30115 (706) 403-4033 affinityhospice.com

Aflac

103 Avery Drive Talking Rock, GA 30175 (678) 687-7455 aflac.com/agents/k_ benes.aspx

Ag-Pro Companies—Jasper 280 Shelby Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-3100 agprocompanies.com/loca tions/location/jasper-ga

Alan Horne Insurance Agency, Inc.

95 Whitfield Drive, Suite F Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-2888 alanhorneinsurance.com

Alfa Insurance 744 Noah Drive, Suite 104 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-2436 alfainsurance.com/ billlawrence

Alliance Spine's Pain Centers

1020 JL White, Suite 110 Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 929-9033 spinepains.com

American Legion Post 149, Pickens County, GA, Inc. P.O. Box 477 Jasper, GA 30143 (407) 314-2928

AMI Roofing

1274 Lower Dowda Mill Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 345-3000 amiroof.com

Amicalola Electric Membership Corp

544 Highway 515 South Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-5200 amicalolaemc.com

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 (706) 344-1541 amicalolafallslodge.com

Angels on Horseback, Inc. 1284 Pendley Circle Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 669-7272 angelsonhorseback.org

Anytime Fitness of Jasper 1101 Old Philadelphia Road, Suite B Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-5555 anytimefitness.com/ gyms/4219/jasper-ga-30143

Appalachian Children's Center

293 Progress Road

East Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 273-2225 appalachianchildrens center.com

Appalachian Country Living Magazine

P.O. Box 1250 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 492-5070 aclivingmagazine.com

Appalachian Grading & Excavation, LLC

2094 Highway 53 East Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 826-2758

Appalachian Gun Range, Inc. 140 Shelby Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1911 appalachiangunrange.com

Appalachian Home Furnishings, Inc.

25 H. Mullins Court Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-3283 appalachianhome furnishings.com

Appalachian Monuments, LLC 2939 Highway 53 East Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9452 appalachianmonuments.com

Aqua Solutions

8 Old Burnt Mountain Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9200 Aquaa.com

Armor Plumbing 58 Canton Road Tate, GA 30177 (678) 454-2080 armorplumbing.net

Arrowhead Country Club

260 Golf Course Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5634 arrowheadgolf.org

Atlantic Coast Conservancy 80 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 273-9173 atlanticcoastconservancy.org

Automated Creations, Inc.

1901 Appalachian Highway, Suite 103 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 258-4418 automatedcreations.net

Automated Solutions Consulting Group, Inc. 9876 Main Street, Suite 145 Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 924-9833 ascgrp.com

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B&B Lawn Service and Landscaping P.O. Box 814 Tate, GA 30177 (770) 894-3090 bandblawn.com

Bad Donkey Makers Market and Studio 75 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 481-2111 baddonkeystudio.com

Bankers Factoring LLC 1912 Tiffany Lane Dalton, GA 30720 (706) 229-6675 bankersfactoring.com

Barrett Homes, LLC 9 Hood Park Court Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 315-6626

Bates Home Inspections, LLC 100 Bessie Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 756-2490 batesinspection.com

Bear Creek Boarding Kennels 1202 Fitts Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 894-4094

Becky Denney 525 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 easterncommissioner.com

Bell's Family Pharmacy 4875 GA Highway 53 East Tate, GA 30177 (678) 454-2300 bellsfamilypharmacy.com

Bent Tree Community, Inc.

40 Little Pine Mtn. Road #20202

Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 893-2629 bent-tree.com

Bent Tree Lodge & Vineyard

253 Happy Trails Way

Jasper, GA 30143 (941) 348-0562 benttreelodge.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Georgia Properties

100 Mansell Court East, Suite 600 Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 720-1400 cherokee.bhhsga.com

BeverlySpeaks

Jasper, GA 30143 (850) 819-6189 BeverlySpeaks.com

Big Canoe Chapel

Wolfscratch Village Circle Jasper, GA 30143 (470) 273-6768 bigcanoechapel.com

Big Canoe Property Owners Association, Inc.

12 Wolfscratch Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 268-3346 bigcanoepoa.org

Bigun's Barbeque

362 Carnes Mill Road

Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 253-PORK (7675) bigunsbbq.com

Bledsoe Home Inspections

2 Tamarack Drive, #20765 Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 363-4138 Facebook: BLEDSOE HomeInspections

Blinds by Design, LLC

24 East Park Court, #4167 Ellijay, GA 30536 (706) 635-7656 blindsbydesignllc.com

Blue Iron Sourcing, LLC

d/b/a Silverbird Media 1670 Petit Ridge Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 855-5806

Blue Ridge Marble & Granite 325 Blue Ridge Avenue Nelson, GA 30151 (678) 454-3133 blueridgemarble.net

Bodacious Food Company, Inc.

339 Gennett Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1153 bodaciousfoods.com

Bojangles'

1811 Highway 53 West Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2442 bojangles.com/ga/jas per/1811-hwy-53-west.html

Boothman Enterprises

744 Noah Drive, Suite 133-102 Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 318-8401 spraybooth.com

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia 101 Freedom Way Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2582 bgcng.org

Broken Road Farms

5813 Park Central Avenue

Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (770) 853-9979

Brown Haven Homes

587 Highland Crossing Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 970-2456 brownhavenhomes.com

Bruce & Burkett, LLC

7 Whisper Place

Marble Hill, GA 30148 (210) 601-9400 BruceAndBurkett.com

Buckingham Consulting Services, LLC

655 Frontier Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 894-7628

Budget Inn/Nayan, Inc.

1125 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2533 budgetinn.com

Buffalo Luke's (c)

61 Melissa Parkway Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0890 buffalolukes.com

Buhl Orthodontics

9 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-7989 orthodonticsbybuhl.net

Burnt Mountain Center, Inc. 515 Pioneer Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6016 burntmountaincenter.com

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Cagle Funeral Home & Sunrise Memorial Gardens & Chapel Mausoleum 364 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6615 caglefuneralhome.com

Cairn View Winery

299 Happy Trails Way Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 669-7802 cairnviewwinery.com

Canoe Vineyard & Winery, LLC

119 Inland Drive Talking Rock, GA 30175 (404) 314-6041 canoevineyard.com

CARES (Food Pantry, Educational & Financial Assistance)

89 Cares Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-4777 pickenscares.org

Carl Black Commercial & Fleet 1260 Auto Park Drive NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 424-0167 carlblackkennesaw.com

Carriage House Coffee Shop—Jasper Soup To Nuts

34 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7383

Carters Lake Marina & Resort

575 Marina Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 (706) 276-4891 carterslake.com

CASA of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit

1 Broad Street, Suite 201 Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 276-2272 appalachiancasa.com

Century 21, Lindsey & Pauley, Inc.

25 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-3533 lindseyandpauley.com

CF Printing & Promotion

138 Shelby Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 807-6101 cfpandp.com

Charles Schwab

12 Dawson Market Way, Suite 240 Dawsonville, GA 30534 (706) 525-7204 schwab.com/dawsonville

Charson Realty Group, LLC 171 Foothills Parkway, Suite 104 Marble Hill, GA 30143 (770) 424-0888 charsonrealty.com

Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery 1862 Orchard Lane Talking Rock, GA 30175 (678) 794-1487 chateaumeichtry.co

Chattahoochee Technical College— Appalachian Campus 100 Campus Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-4500 chattahoocheetech.edu

Cherokee Lanes

1149 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-2866 cherokeelanes.net

Cheshire Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc. 136 Liberty Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 735-2724 cheshirehvac.com

Chick-Fil-A

475 Howard Simmons Road Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 636-0475 ellijaychick-fil-a.com

Chief Judge Brenda S. Weaver, Appalachian Judicial Circuit

50 N Main Street # 201-1 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8729 cscj.org/circuits/appalachian

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

1558 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 100 Canton, GA 30114 (404) 317-7443 choa.org

Chirp Local Digital Marketing Solutions 180 North Station Street Tate, GA 30177 (770) 356-1229 chirplocal.com

Chris DeMaio

475 South Main Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (847) 644-5744

Citrusolution Services

452 Highway 53 E, Unit 1056

Dawsonville, GA 30534 (404) 312-5123 citrusenvirogamountains.com

City of Jasper

200 Burnt Mountain Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9100 jasper-ga.us

City of Nelson

1985 Kennesaw Ave Nelson, GA 30151 (770) 735-2211 nelsongeorgia.com

Clairmont Inn 100 Whitfield Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3297

Clark & Clark, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

84 River Street Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 635-1010

Clyde Gilleland Contractor, Inc.

521 Harmony School Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-6026 clydegilleland.com

Comfort Keepers

110 Samaritan Drive, Suite 208 Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 887-0499 comfortkeepers. com/office-413

Commercial Interiors Manufacturing 158 Holly Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-4755 cimgbiz.com

Community Bank of Pickens County

15 Sammy McGhee Boulevard, 65 Cove Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-9600 cbopc.com

Community Thrift Store

110 Samaritan Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7770 pickenscommuni tythriftstore.org

Complete Exterior Wash Services, LLC Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 315-7404 completeexteriorwash.com

CORE Collaboration on River's Edge 142 River Terrace Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 635-2673 excelatcore.com

Country Kids, Inc. 1106 Talking Rock Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-7386

Craft, Inc., Real Estate

858 Bent Tree Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 893-2186 craftrealestate.com

Culver's 955 Noah Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0111 culvers.com

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D. Charles Fulcher, Attorney at Law, LLC 95 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-2000 lawdcf.com

D&S Land Surveying, LLC

313 Red Fox Drive Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-4443 dslandga.com

Dairy Queen Grillin & Chillin of Jasper

106 Bill Wigington Parkway Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-6111 dairyqueen.com

Daisy Boutique

35 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-6996 daisyboutique.com

Dalton State College 103 Dalton Street Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 635-1260 daltonstate.edu

Dalton Wholesale Floors

70 B.H. Lee Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 671-2082 daltonwholesalefloors.com

Dave Garner WoodmenLife/ Woodmen of the World 644 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 273-9347 woodmenlife.org/ reps/davegarner

David Lindsey, Probate Court Judge

50 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8755 pickensgacourts.org/ probate-court-judges

Day's Chevrolet Jasper, LLC

375 Highway 515 South Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-3441 dayschevroletjasper.com

Daystar Apparel, Inc. 124 Confederate Avenue Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 479-2811 daystarapparel.com

Deb's Bakery

88 Burnt Mountain Road, Suite A Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5877 debsbakery.com

DelPhi Communications, Inc.

125 New Light Lane Canton, GA 30115 (678) 878-3376 delphicommunicationsinc.com

Denson Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc.

700 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3554 densonhvac.com

Denton Family Clinic, LLC

12 Sammy McGhee

Boulevard, Suite 204

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3000

Designs on Main

19 North Main Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-4433 designsonmainjasper.com

Devereaux Designs, Inc.

152 Don Westbrook Avenue South Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0349 dev-designs.com

Don Martin, 515 Life Real Estate Company, LLC

1651 Lumber Company Road

Talking Rock, GA 30175 (404) 316-1501 donmartinsells.com

Dos Margaritas

Mexican Restaurant

28 Bill Wigington Parkway, Suite 111 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-3800 dosmargaritas.net

Duplicating Products, Inc.

2305 Centennial Drive Gainesville, GA 30503 (770) 532-9932 duplicatingproducts.com

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Earl Evans Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a EVCO

581 Stivers Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-7881

Easy Ride Golf Cars

365 Gilmer Ferry Road Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 737-2221 easyridegolfcars.com

Eclipse Networks

100 Ashford Center North, Suite 110 Atlanta, GA 30338 (770) 399-9099 Ext. 512 eclipsenetworks.com

Ed B's Studio 54

54 D.B. Carroll Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 392-8753

Element Funding

275 Gilmer Ferry Road, Suite 2&3 Ball Ground, GA 30107 (706) 530-5853 elementfunding.com/swofford

Elevation Apothecary

1052 East Church Street, Suite G Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 455-3172

Elite European, LLC

455 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0004 eliteeuropean.net

Employ NOW

106 Travelers Rest Road, Suite D Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 953-6054 employpartners.com

Engelheim Vineyards

127 Lakeview Road Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 635-9463 engelheim.com

Environmental Management Services

1772 Canton Road

Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 735-2778 emsincga.com

Environmental Research & Mapping Facility (ERMF)

4805 Highway 53 East Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 584-1619 ermf.org

Episcopal Church of the Holy Family

202 Griffith Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 893-4525 holyfamilyepiscopalchurch.net

ETC Communications, LLC 224 Dalton Street Ellijay, GA 30540 (800) 660-6826 northganow.com

Everything Embroidery

325 Bobcat Ridge Drive Big Canoe, GA 30143 (706) 579-2438 everythingembroidery.net

Experience Realty Group

29 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1963 experiencerealtygroup.net

Extra Life

112 Overlook Court

Marble Hill, GA 30148 (404) 483-7000 extralife.optavia.com

Ezchem, Inc.

92 Don Westbrook Avenue North Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-5055 ezchemusa.com

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Fainting Goat

Vineyards & Winery

201 Vineyard Way Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9463 faintinggoatvineyards.com

Faith Pest Control

365 Jay Dee Place

Talking Rock, GA 30175 (770) 823-9202 faithpestcontrol.com

Farm Fresh Beef & Produce

696 Hightower Trail Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 781-4563 farmfreshbeef.net

Fatz Southern Kitchen 800 Noah Avenue Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0003 fatz.com

Fellowship Presbyterian Church (ECO)

389 Bent Tree Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 893-2555 fellowshippc-jasper.com

Ferst Readers of Pickens County Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9755 ferstfoundation.org

Fetching Styles

Spa & Boutique

120 Foothills Parkway, Suite C-205 Marble Hill, GA 30148 (770) 893-2111 fetchingstyles.com

Filters For Industry, Inc.

186 Upper Salem Church Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7222 filtersforindustry.com

Findlay Roofing

4181 JVL Industrial Park Drive Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 516-5806 findlayroofing.com

First Baptist Church

198 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-5015 fbcjasper.com

First Citizens Bank 100 Mark Whitfield Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7070 firstcitizens.com

First Mountain Tasting Room 69 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 301-3929 firstmountaintasting.com

Foot & Ankle Reconstruction of North Georgia 49 Gordon Road, Suite 104 Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 999-0804 footandanklerecon structionga.com

Foothills Community Church 13724 Highway 53 Marble Hill, GA 30148 (770) 892-6312 foothillscommunitychurch.org

Foothills IGA Market 70 Foothills Parkway Marble Hill, GA 30148 (770) 893-1000 Ext. 208 foothillsiga.com

Foothills Legal

104 North Main Street, Suite 4 Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 954-5100 foothillslegalng.com

Force Field Roofing, LLC 285 Ambrose Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 301-8630 forcefieldroofing.com

Forming & Shoring Solutions

753 Highway 515 S Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1819 formingandshoring solutions.com

Foundation Business Enterprises, LLC 744 Noah Drive, Suite 113 Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 919-1991 fbellc.net

Friends of the NRA 40 Eastwood Circle Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 299-0139

Frontline Capital Mortgage, Inc.

91 Sammy McGhee, Suite 110 Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-5600 frontlinecapitalmortgage.com

Fuel Good Nutrition

684 West Church Street, Suite 400 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-1536

Full Circle Shuttle, LLC 780 Wilkie Road Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 364-3211 fullcircleshuttle.com

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Garner Ace Hardware 693 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5929 acehardware.com

GenSpring Power, Inc. 3847 Monument Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 845-7461 genspringpower.com

Georgia Department of Economic Development

75 5th Street NW, Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30308 (404) 831-0944 georgia.org

Georgia Department of Labor—Blue Ridge Career Center

946 Appalachian Highway Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2033 dol.state.ga.us

Georgia Mountain Ophthalmology

150 Interstate South Drive, Suite 200 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2267 gmojasper.com

Georgia Mountains

Hospice, Inc.

70 Caring Way

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-4100 georgiamountainshospice.org

Georgia Northeastern Railroad

10060 Skinner Lake Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32246 (904) 423-2540

Georgia Power Company

1289 Abutment Road

Dalton, GA 30720 (706) 370-5501 georgiapower.com

Georgia Restoration and Construction Pros

4077 Camp Road, Suite D Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-6040 GeorgiaRestorationand ConstructionPros.com

Georgianna Place

438 East Church Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-4245

Facebook: Georgianna-Place

Gibbs Gardens

1987 Gibbs Drive

Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 893-1881 gibbsgardens.com

Global Restorations

1632 Canton Road

Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 735-3040 globalrestoration.us

Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center

175 Samaritan Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-4673 goodsamhwc.org

Graceful Rose Adventures

56 Doe Ridge Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 480-0711 thegracefulrosead ventures.com

Green Heating & Cooling, Inc.

2568 Marietta Highway

Canton, GA 30114 (770) 479-2844 greenheatingandcooling.com

Grizzle Insurance Agency, Inc.

143 Glyness Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5885 grizzleinsurance.com

Guaranty Mortgage Services, LLC

5072 Bristol Industrial Way, Suite F Buford, GA 30518 (678) 318-3324 henryhamiltonloans.com

Gunnin Land Surveying, LLC

141 Railroad Street, Suite 116 Canton, GA 30114 (678) 880-7502 gunninlandsurveying.com

Gypsy Roots, LLC

744 Noah Drive, #106 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1717

Facebook: GypsyRoots

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H & H Insurance

736 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-4646

Facebook: HH-Insurance

H & R Block

675 Noah Drive, Suite 104 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-3178 hrblock.com

Habitat for Humanity Pickens County, Inc.

135 Cares Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2393 pickenshfh.org

Haley & Haley Law Group, LLC

141 Elizabeth Street

Canton, GA 30114 (678) 866-4277 haleyandhaley.com

Harmony Elementary School

550 Harmony School Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1840 harmonyele.pickens.k12.ga.us

Harry Norman Realtors—

Bill Nickerson

200 Foothills Parkway Marble Hill, GA 30148 (706) 669-3590

Hartmanlaw, LLC

744 Noah Drive, Suite 110 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7700 hartmanlawfirm.com

Heavenly Treasures, LLC

735 Martin Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 301-9451

Hemlock's Landscape Management

P. O. Box 190 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9064 hemlocks1.com

Hermann & Co., LLC

368 White Tail Ridge Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 712-7832

Highland Rivers

Behavioral Health

323 Roland Road Jasper, GA 30143 (800) 729-5700 highlandrivershealth.com

Hilburn Solutions, Inc.

446 Lakeview Road Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 698-4745 hilburn.net

Hill City Elementary School

600 Hill Circle Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1880 hillcityele.pickens.k12.ga.us

Hillcrest Orchards

9696 Highway 52 East Ellijay, GA 30536 (706) 273-3838 hillcrestorchards.net

Holiday Market & Expo Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 986-0621 Facebook: holidaymarketexpo

Holly Hill Manor

3185 Talking Rock Road Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 973-8922

Home Depot

205 Bill Wigington Parkway Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 301-5615 homedepot.com

Homestar Financial Corporation

305 North Main Street, Suite 203 A Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2827 homestarfc.com

Honey Dove Home

47 Mountainside Village Parkway Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 983-1501 honeydovehome.com

Hook One Contracting, Inc. 7744 Ellijay Road Talking Rock, GA 30175 (770) 893-7150

Hope House of North Georgia, Inc.

P. O. Box 651 Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 994-7970 hopehouseofnorth georgia.com

Hope Lutheran Church 3295 Old Highway 5 South Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 636-4673 hopeonthehill.com

Housing Authority of Jasper 164 Landrum Circle, #147 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5514 affordablehousingonline.com/ housing-authority/Georgia/ Housing-Authority-of-theCity-of-Jasper/GA201

HRTG Atlanta, Inc., 5170 South Trimble Road Atlanta, GA 30342 (404) 808-8475 HRTGAtlanta.com

HVAC Consulting & Design 855 Orchard Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 669-5374 HVACConsultingDesign.com

I Imerys

9986 Highway 53 East Marble Hill, GA 30148 (770) 894-8077 imerys.com

In Their Honor of Jasper Funeral and Cremation 481 Noah Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-5060 intheirhonorofjasper.com

Inspired 2 Design, LLC 500 Stegall Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 781-3452 inspired2design.com

Integrity Air

1052 East Church Street, Suite E Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 889-6092 integrityairpros.com

iThink Financial

124 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 569-1607 ithinkfi.org

Ivy & Oak, Inc.

70 Antioch Church Road

Talking Rock, GA 30175 (404) 554-7465 ivyandoakweddings.com

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J.M. Huber Corp

Engineered Materials

10322 Highway 53 East Marble Hill, GA 30148 (770) 893-4428 hubermaterials.com

Jane Neighbors, United Country—Talking Rock Realty

280 Gilmer Ferry Road Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 893-7653 talkingrockrealty.com

Jasper Beverage

1109 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-7955

Facebook: Jasper-Beverage

Jasper City Council

200 Burnt Mountain Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9100

Jasper Coca-Cola 365 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-8526 cocacolaunited.com

Jasper Drug Store

1 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6427 jasperdrugs.com

Jasper Eye Associates 800 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-7510 visionsource-jaspereye.com

Jasper Fitness, LLC 10 Interstate N Parkway, Suite 104 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0275

Facebook: Jasper-Fitness

Jasper Merchants Association 38 Wall Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 426-1968 jasperjma.com

Jasper Middle School 158 Stegall Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1760 jaspermid.pickens.k12.ga.us

Jasper T. V. & Appliance 935 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5611 jaspertvandappliance.com

Jasper Tire Co. 235 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2032

Facebook: Jas per-Tire-Company

Jasper United Methodist Church 85 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2100 jasperumc.org

JAX Coffee Company

55 Mountainside Village Parkway, Suite 103/104 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-0364 JAXcoffeecompany.com

Jersey Mike's Subs 28 Bill Wigington Parkway, Suite 102 Jasper, GA 30143 (762) 722-0054 jerseymikes.com

Jesse Logan—United Country Talking Rock Realty

111 Seneca Way, Unit 5724 Ellijay, GA 30540 (678) 294-0244 jesselogansells. com/index.html

Jewish Congregation of Blue Ridge

P.O. Box 1413 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 413-2015 jcbrgeorgia.org

John L. Hunter Construction Company, Inc.

10 Interstate Drive North, Suite 108 Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 792-3600

Johnny's New York Style Pizza

744 Noah Drive, Suite 116 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-0800 johnnyspizza.com

JOLO's Pet Grooming and Mini Schnauzers, LLC

10 Interstate Drive North Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-5565 joloschnauzers.com

Joy House, Inc. 24 Virtue Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7569 thejoyhouse.org

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Kaleidoscope Kinetics

1609 Sunrise Ridge Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 538-4741

Kara Conrey with Remax Town & Country 93 North Avenue Ellijay, GA 30540 (770) 713-8082 KaraConrey.com

Keep Pickens Beautiful 56 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3600 keeppickensbeautiful.com

Kevin Panter Insurance 95 Progress Circle Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (770) 893-3476 kevinpanterinsurance.com

Kiker Wealth Management

788 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7285 kikerwealth.com

King of Kings

Lutheran Church

45 Appalachian Circle

Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 301-9191 kingofkingslcmsga.org

Kitchen Tune-up

Canton Woodstock

224 Brown Industrial Parkway, #103B Canton, GA 30114 (470) 808-9905 kitchentuneupcanton woodstock.com

Kloe's Country Cooking

1317 Old Philadelphia Road, Suite B Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-5563

Knight Time Storage

13372 Highway 53 Marble Hill, GA 30148 (404) 662-9098 knighttimestorage.com

KnowPickens.com

199 Wright Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-1164 knowpickens.com

Kona Ice of Ellijay

22 Deer Run Drive SE White, GA 30184 (770) 547-0325 konaice.com

Kris Stancil

P.O. Box 121 Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 536-5035

LeaAnne's Family Hair Salon

744 Noah Drive, Suite 115 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7777

Lead Edge Design Group, Inc.

300 Parkbrooke Place, Suite 100 Woodstock, GA 30189 (770) 845-7657 leadedgedesign.com

Leah's Cut N Up Salon

295 North Main Street, Suite A Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 365-5878

Facebook: LeahsCut-N-Up-Salon

Life Packs by Any Path to Recovery

744 Noah Drive, Suite 113-198 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 669-4148

Lollidrops Sweet Shoppe

17 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-0465 lollidropscandy.com

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MAB And Associates, LLC d/b/a Insurance Options

91 Sammy McGhee Boulevard, Suite 102 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1350 mabinsuranceoptions.com

Magnum Contracting, LLC

Marger Stuart Law

44 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3060 margerstuartlaw.com

Mari Mari Treats

30 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 862-0843 marimaritreats.com

MarketPlace Promotions, LLC 208 Parks Avenue Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 276-2211 marketplacepromos.com

Marty Callahan State

Farm Insurace

14 Sammy McGhee Boulevard, Suite 105 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6443 martycallahan.com

Mary Kay Cosmetics— LaMona Albertson 105 Marysville Court Jasper, GA 30143 (309) 212-1501 marykay.com/lwagner3

Mary's Monogramming & More

675 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-MARY (6279) Facebook: marys monogramming

Max Caylor

Moose and Annie Mercantile

4551 Highway 136 West Talking Rock, GA 30175 (770) 364-4780

Facebook: mooseandannie

Mountain City Auto Parts, Inc.

521 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3448 napaonline.com

Mountain City Church 1329 Camp Road Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 729-0084 mccjasper.com

Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia

104 N. Main Street, Suite B3 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-4077 mctga.org

Mountain Education Charter High School—Pickens

339 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1750 mymec.org

Mountain Laurel Academy

929 Cove Road, Suite D Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 893-1064 mountainlaurelacademy.com

Mountainside Plumbing, Inc.

68 McKenzie Boulevard Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-4277 Facebook: Mountainside -Plumbing-Inc

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Nail Dynasty

61 Bill Wigington Parkway Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2799

Nature's Farmacy

111 Hugh Mullins Court Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 284-8969 naturesfarmacy.com

Nelson Tractor Company

292 Interstate South Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-2900 nelsontractorco.com

New Life Apostolic U.P.C. 1997 Camp Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 301-8750 nlaoj.com

Nivek Services, Inc.

616 North Main Street, Suite D Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-3791 nivek247.com

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Lampien Mechanical Services, Inc. d/b/a LMSI 59 Liberty Parkway Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0391

Landrum & Landrum 95 Stegall Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6464

Lateral Drift

4615 Highway 136 West Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 253-3040 lateral-drift.com

Laurel Ridge Innovation

229 Fox Run Place Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6690

2 Mountain Park Drive West Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 421-6300 magnumcontracting.net

MainStreet Family Care

1245 Noah Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1954 mainstreetfamilycare.com

Marble Hill Ace Hardware 26 McCain Pass Marble Hill, GA 30148 (770) 893-4111 acehardware.com

Marco's Pizza

706 W Church Street, Suite 300 Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 666-2666 marcos.com

1046 Upper Grandview Road Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 994-7970

MedCorp EMS and Medical Billing

660 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 224-7081 medcorpems billing.com

Microtel Inn & Suites

171 Hugh Mullins Court Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 299-5500 microtelinn.com

Mockingbird Studios

12036 Big Canoe Jasper, GA 30143 (916) 705-5397 mockingbirdstudios.com

Mountain View Alliance Church 470 Bent Tree Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 893-9009 mountainviewjasper.com

Mountainside Compounding

4875 Highway 53 E, Suite B Tate, GA 30177 (678) 454-2323 mountainsidepharmacy.com

Mountainside Manor Apartments

264 Bill Hasty Boulevard Jasper, Ga 30143 (678) 454-4050

Mountainside Medscreens at Jasper, LLC

295 North Main Street, Suite J Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1020 mountainsidemedscreens.com

North Georgia Community Action, Inc.

1344 Talking Rock Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5644 ngcainc.com

North Georgia Family Partners

7 Caring Way, Suite 219 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-6488 ngfpartners.org

North Georgia Grading, Inc.

77 Winners Circle Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-1260 northgeorgiagrading.com

North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network, Inc.

3640 East First Street, Suite 203 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-8400 ngmcn.com

North Georgia Mountains

Detachment, Marine Corps League

Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 316-9616 northgamcl.com

North Georgia

Personal Care, LLC

501 North Main Street, Suite B

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-0131 northgeorgiaperson alcare.tripod.com

North Georgia Respi-Care (AdaptHealth Company)

934 East Church Street, Suite 102 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 515-4545

North Georgia Staffing

1059 East Church Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0638 ngastaffing.com

North Georgia Vacation Spots

3893 Highway 52 East Ellijay, GA 30536 (706) 669-9803 northgeorgiavaca tionspots.com

Northside Church of Christ 464 North Main Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6050 jaspergacoc.com

Northside Curiosity

55 Burnt Mountain Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 851-4919

Northside Hospital-Cherokee

450 Northside Hospital Boulevard Canton, GA 30115 (770) 224-1000 northside.com/cherokee

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 272-2300 Ext. 119

Norton Mountain Insurance (Denson Insurance Agency, Inc.)

150 North Main Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6451 nortoninsurance.com/ norton-mountain

NovaLight Telecom Supply (Georgia)

359 Hood Road, Suite 100 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 301-9046 novalight.com

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OC Roofing Systems, LLC

216 Sailors Drive, Suite 101 Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 276-7663 ocroofingsystems.com

Odigos

1850 Pinhook Road Ranger, GA 30734 (678) 618-0803 odigos.llc

Office of Governor

240 State Capitol

Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 290-5550

Office of Governor Brian Kemp

203 State Capital Atlanta, GA 30334

Optimist Club of Jasper

P.O. Box 22 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9755 jasperoptimist.blogspot.com

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Pampered Chef—

Donna McDonald

236 Heart Pine Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 617-0662 pamperedchef.biz/ donnaskitchen

Paradyme Entertainment

210 Sweetbriar Lane Canton, GA 30115 (770) 722-4360

Parker Electric

33 Arbor Hills Road North Talking Rock, GA 30175 (770) 778-3992 parkerelectricalcompany.com

Party Time Sales & Rental

541 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-9777 partytimerents.com

PCM Electrical Contractors, Inc.

955 Shallowford Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 795-8800

Pendley Creek Brewing Company

57 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2739 pendleycreekbrewingco.com

Pepsi Beverages Company

101 Sailors Drive Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 635-8900 pepsi.com/en-us

Pickens Arts & Cultural Alliance

1266 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6690 pickensartsandcul turalalliance.org

Pickens County Board of Education

100 D.B. Carroll Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1700 pickens.k12.ga.us

Pickens County Board of Realtors

5784 Lake Forrest Drive Atlanta, GA 30328 (404) 732-0663 pickensrealtors.com

Pickens County Chamber of Commerce

500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5600 pickenschamber.com

Pickens County CLCP, Inc.

15 Sammy McGhee Boulevard Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 314-4077 pickensclcp.com

Pickens County Diamond Club

500 Dragon Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 230-2893

Pickens County Extension 4-H

502 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8840 extension.uga.edu

Pickens County Family Connection, Inc.

1222-C East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2319 pickens.gafcp.org

Pickens County Farm Bureau

201 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6457 gfbinsurance.com

Pickens County Government 1266 East Church Street, Suite 188 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8809 pickenscountyga.gov

Pickens County Head Start/Pre-K 529 Head Start Road Tate, GA 30177 (770) 735-3434 ndo.org/web/pickens.html

Pickens County Health Department

60 Health Way Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2821 nghd.org

Pickens County Library 100 Library Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5411 sequoyahregionallibrary.org

Pickens County Progress 94 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2457 pickensprogress.com

Pickens County Republicans 1266 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 751-9965 pickensgop.com

Pickens County Sheriff's Office 2985 Camp Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8900 pickensgasheriff.com

Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park, Inc. 599 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-0501 pickensvetmemorial.com

Pickens High School 500 Dragon Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1800 pickenshigh.pickens.k12.ga.us

Pickens Historical Society, Inc. Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8084 marblevalley.org

Pickens Urgent Care

744 Noah Drive, Suite 108-109 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-0119 pickenscare.com

Piedmont Heart Institute

220 J.L. White Drive, Suite 100 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8001 piedmontheart.org

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital 1266 Highway 515 South Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-2441 piedmont.org/locations/ piedmont-mountain side/pmh-home

Piedmont OBGYN 220 J.L. White Drive, Suite 120 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-3539 piedmont.org/locations

Piedmont Physicians Group—Mountainside 1020 J.L. White Drive, Suite 170 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-2437

Piedmont Physicians Mountainside Internal Medicine 220 J.L. White Drive, Suite 110 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 299-2200 piedmontphysicians.org

Piedmont Residential 285 Parkway 575 Woodstock, GA 30188 (770) 883-2384 piedmontresidential.com

Pisconeri Studio P. O. Box 339 Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 610-4298 pisconeri.com

PointeNorth Insurance 137 Pleasant Hill Road Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 302-5087 pointenorthins.com Polycor—Georgia Architectural Stone, Inc. 200 Georgia Marble Lane Tate, GA 30177 (770) 735-2611 polycor.com

Power Solutions Unlimited, Inc. 111 Confederate Avenue Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7737 psu24-7.com

Preferred Outdoors, LLC Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 669-8072

Preferred Waste Disposal & Junk Removal Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 669-8072

Pregnancy Center 7 Caring Way Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-6303 babyontheway.org

Premier Indoor Comfort Systems, LLC 391 Marietta Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 345-9707 premierindoor.com

Prestige Medical Group 51 Gordon Road, Suite 201 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-9768 prestigemedicalgroup.org

Providence Insurance Advisors, LLC Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 824-8000 providenceprotects.com

Pruitt Health of Jasper

1350 East Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2441 pruitthealth.com

Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc.

1265 Minhinette Drive, Suite 150 Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 579-1214 purchasingalliance.com

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QSR, Inc.

1076 Ridgewood Road Jasper, GA 30143-1366 (706) 692-2417 qsr-inc.com

Quick Burger Jasper 3411 Highway 53 East Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 735-3993 Facebook: QuickBurgerJasper

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R & M Industrial Solutions, LLC 134 Liberty Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-3030 rmindustrialsolutions.com

R & R Body Shop

3255 Refuge Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-2088 rrbodyshop.com

R & R Storage

461 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7867

R & R Trikes & Outdoors

291 Burnt Mountain Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-2382 rtrikes.com

Re/Max Town & Country—

Alicia Edwards 96 Craig Street Ellijay, GA 30540 (678) 622-0302 aliciaedwardsrealtor.com

Rebel Rose Home Care, LLC

1157 Rampley Trail Canton, GA 30114 (706) 299-6918 rebelrose@gmail.com

Red Bean Harvest Coffee

1 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 407-4566 redbeanharvest.com

Red Dirt Graders, LLC

101 South Mountain Brook Drive Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 527-3848

Refrigerated Warehousing, Inc.

38 High Trail Vista Circle Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 894-4012 rwizero.com

Reinhardt Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 441-3508 reinhardtfca.org

Reinhardt University

7300 Reinhardt Circle Waleska, GA 30183-2981 (770) 720-5600 reinhardt.edu

Renasant Bank

251 Highway 515 South Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-2250 renasantbank.com

Revolution Church

125 Union Hill Trail

Canton, GA 30115 (770) 345-2737 revolution.church

Riddle Family Farms

4101 Waleska Highway 108 Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 891-7251

RL Jennings & Associates, PC

14224 Highway 515 N, Suite 700 Ellijay, GA 30536 (706) 273-1945 ellijaycpa.com

Robinson Painting Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 692-2670 robinsonpaintingnga.com

Rocco's Pub

47 Mountainside Village Parkway, Suite 107 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1900 Facebook: roccospub

Rock Creek Manor Assisted Living & Senior Daycare

50 Cagle Mill Road South Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-2600 rockcreekjasper.com

Roland Tire

820 South Main Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5900 rolandtire.net

Ronnie Thompson Ford

130 Coosawattee Drive

East Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 276-2777 ronniethompsonford.com

Rooster's Market

54 Rooster Way Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 301-8176 roostersmarkets.com

Roper Funeral Home

206 Holly Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 roperfuneralhome.com

Rotary Club of Jasper

P.O. Box 39 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 268-1077 jaspergarotary.org

Royston, LLC

1 Pickroy Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 735-3456 roystonllc.com

Rugh CPA Group, LLC 91 Sammy McGhee Boulevard, Suite 108 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6536 rughcpa.com

Ruth House Ministries, Inc.

9 Hill Crest Drive Ranger, GA 30734 (706) 334-8888 ruthhouseministries.org

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Sacketts, Inc. d/b/a Sacketts Western Wear, Tack & Feed 100 Shelby Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-4677 sackettscountry.com

Sally Stenger 135 Lower Grandview Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5290

Salon 84 84 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-9876 salon84jasper.com

Salon Katie Elle

35 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 316-3717 katieellesalon.com

Satterwhite Log Homes

14378 Highway 515 North Ellijay, GA 30536 (706) 636-6881 slh.net

SBDC

901 North Broad Street, Suite 320 Rome, GA 30161 (706) 622-2006 georgiasbdc.org/rome-office

Schachle Benefit Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 309 Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 719-2247 harmonyplans.com

Scott Lehmann, Inc.

771 McElroy Mountain Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (470) 485-0675 scottlehmann.com

Security Finance Corp.

706 West Church Street, Suite 100 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2566 security-finance.com

Senator David Perdue 191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 3250 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 865-0087

Shade Tree BBQ 53 Autumn Cove Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 894-9950

Shadow Creek Antiques 4525 Highway 136 West Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 253-0404 shadowcreekantiques.com

Shake Bone Flowers 295 North Main Street, Suite K Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3362

Sharp Mountain Graphics 111 Airport Business Court Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3230 smgapparel.com

Sharp Mountain Vineyards 110 Rathgeb Trail Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 735-1210 sharpmountainvineyards.com

Sharp Top Catering 140 Mark Whitfield Street, Suite D Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-0335

Sharptop Distilling Company

104 North Main Street, Suite A2 Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 448-4811 sharptopdistilling.com

Sheryl Messner CPA, P.C.

158 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-1040 messnercpas.com

Shottenkirk Ford

868 Georgia 515 South Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6467 shottenkirkfordjasper.com

Showtime Performance 3336 Refuge Road Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 402-1761

Side Burners BBQ

4817 Highway 53 East Tate, GA 30177 (678) 858-5201 sideburnersbbq.com

Sign Your Deed Realty

504 Riverside Parkway NE Rome, GA 30161 (678) 487-9992 signyourdeedrealty.com

Simple, LLC

102 Split Rail Trail Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 401-3040 simple.us

Simply Decorated

475 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (847) 736-7909 simplydecoratedhome.com

Smith Tool & Design

215 Crossbow Lane Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 253-7610 stdmfg.net

Smoke Signals Community Services, Inc. 11293 Big Canoe Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 669-7095 bigcanoenews.com

Smokey Mountain Signs

65 Droptine Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 299-1561 smokeymountainsign.com

SoJourney Travel by

Allyson Chitwood

200 Philadelphia Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 655-3197 sojourneytravel.com/allyson

Southeast Outdoors Solutions

64 Confederate Way Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 704-5066 southeastoutdoors solutions.com

Southern Glass and Metal

60 Liberty Parkway, Unit B Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 353-1324 southerngm.com

Southern Pain and Spine— Jordan L. Tate MD, MPH

1101 Old Philadelphia Road, Suite G100 Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 971-4167 southernpainandspine.com

Southern Paint & Body Works 50 Liberty Parkway Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-6388

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Stallings Industries, Inc. 869 Pioneer Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-0440 stallingsindustries.com

Standridge Color Corp.

1196 East Hightower Trail Social Circle, GA 30025 (770) 464-3362 standridgecolor.com

State Farm—Parish Lowrie, CPCU 360 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6920 parishlowrie.com

State Representative Rick Jasperse

89 Apple Valley Farm Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 893-2039 rickjasperse.org

Steve Brooks Construction Rome, GA (706) 346-2021

Sunrise Veterinary Hospital 295 Shelby Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-5500 sunrisevethospital.com

Swag

257 Confederate Ave

Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 292-9097 swagcustoms.com

Synovus Bank (C)

2 South Main Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6421 synovus.com

T

Talking Rock Brewery

4500 GA-136 West

Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 253-2337 talkingrockbrewery.com

Talona Ridge RV Resort

723 Highland Parkway

East Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 636-2267 talonaridgervresort.com

Tate Elementary School

5360 Highway 53 East

Tate, GA 30177 (706) 253-1860 tateele.pickens.k12.ga.us

Tate House

61 Marble Mansion Lane Tate, GA 30177 (770) 735-3122 tatehouse.com

Tate Medical Associates, LLC 88 Clinic Road Tate, GA 30177 (678) 454-3331 tatemedicalassociates.com

Tater Patch Players

95 Philadelphia Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2800 taterpatchplayers.org

Taylor Service Company, Inc.

784 Worley Crossroads Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 735-2110 taylorservice.net

Teena Coogle Photography

101 Creekside Way

Ball Ground, GA 30107 (678) 982-2719 teenacooglephotography.com

Terry Commercial Realty, LLC

16037 Manor Club Drive Milton, GA 30004 (678) 592-6453 terrycommercialrealty.com

The Barn at Dunn Manor

9934 Highway 53

Talking Rock, GA 30175 (770) 656-1182 thebarnatdunnmanor.com

The Conservancy

80 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 617-0662 conservancyjasper.org

The Lodge at Old Mill

230 Old Mill White Extension Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 375-2270 lodgeatoldmill.com

The Lodge at Stephens Lake

201 Mountain Blvd South Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 307-4330 thelodgeatstephenslake.com

The Lunch Box

345 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3553 lunchboxjasper.com

The Norton Agency

75 Elliott Road Gainesville, GA 30501 (770) 887-0053 nortoncommercial.com

The Oaks at Ellijay

114 Penland Street Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 515-4100 oaksseniorliving.com

The Old Mulehouse

2 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3440 oldmulehouse.com

The Refined Goat 3726 Waleska Highway 108 Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 999-4500 therefinedgoat.com

The Retreat at Jasper 190 Sammy McGhee Blvd Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7400 phoenixsrliving.com

The UPS Store of Jasper 744 Noah Drive, Suite 113 Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-4238 theupsstore.com

The Venue at Sharp Mountain, LLC

350 Mountain Venue Pass Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 222-8368 the-vsm.com

Thomas C. Harrison

836 Hunters Ridge Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-5425

Three Rivers Junk Removal 230 Old Orchard Square East Ellijay, GA 30539 (706) 972-1161 trjunkremoval.com

Town of Talking Rock

P.O. Box 893 Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 253-5515 talkingrockga.com

Travis Herndon—United Country Talking Rock Realty 280 Gilmer Ferry Road Ball Ground, GA 30107 (770) 826-2758

Trinity Custom Homes 15230 Highway 515 South Ellijay, GA 30536 (706) 273-7139 trinitycustom.com

Trophy's & T's 245 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2200

Trouts Beverage 1759 Highway 53 West Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-2900

True Loo Waste Services 257 Castleberry Industrial Drive Cumming, GA 30040 (678) 771-8645 true-loo.com

Tutton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jasper 1050 Highway 515 South Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-3434 tuttoncdjr.com

U

United Community Bank 118 Whitfield Drive Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-9393 ucbi.com

Universal Impact Technologies, Inc. 56 Confederate Avenue Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 273-4553 powersledge.com

US Congressman Tom Graves

432 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (770) 535-2592 tomgraves.house.gov

V

Victor Nails & Tan 29 North Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6526

Victoria T. Miller

4633 Waleska Highway, 108 Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 826-8425

W

Waldmet Cellars

62 Ralph Hicks Circle Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 743-1773 waldmet.com

Waste Pro of Georgia 3317 Camp Road Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 720-2000 wasteprousa.com

Wayside Animal Hospital 99 Cove Road Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-2210 waysideah.com

WB Sitework, LLC 340 Richard Trail Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 569-0928

Welch, Walker & Associates, PC, CPAs 540 North Main Street, Suite A Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-3700

Wholesale Sugar Flowers 123 Philadelphia Lane Jasper, GA 30143 (407) 340-8931 wholesalesugarflowers.com

Wigington Contractors, Inc.

1204 West Church Street Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-3400

Windstream Communications, Inc.

190 South Church Street Canton, GA 30114 (770) 721-7488 windstream.com

WLJA 101.1 FM

134 South Main Street Jasper, GA 30143 (678) 454-9552 wljaradio.com

Woodbridge Inn

44 Chambers Street

Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-8500 woodbridgeinnjasper.com

Woodstock Church Jasper

5335 Highway 53 West Jasper, GA 30143 (770) 778-1117 woodstockchurch.tv

Y

Your CBD Store—Jasper

88 Burnt Mountain Road, Suite D Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 716-2536 yourcbdstorejasper.com

Z

Z Best Painting

2950 Grandview Road Jasper, GA 30143 (404) 328-8798 wepaintatl.com

Zinney Facial Aesthetics & Anti Aging Center

88 North Gate Station Drive Marble Hill, GA 30148 (678) 717-4969 zinneyantiagingcenter.com

CATEGORICAL LISTING

Pickens County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Accounting & Tax Services

H & R Block (706) 692-3178

Hilburn Solutions, Inc. (706) 698-4745

MedCorp EMS & Medical Billing (770) 224-7081

RL Jennings & Associates, PC (706) 273-1945

Rugh CPA Group, LLC (706) 692-6536

Sheryl Messner CPA, P.C. (706) 253-1040

Welch, Walker & Associates, PC, CPAs (706) 253-3700

Advertising/Promotions

Blue Iron Sourcing, LLC d/b/a Silverbird Media (770) 855-5806

CF Printing & Promotion (678) 807-6101

KnowPickens.com (706) 692-1164

MarketPlace Promotions, LLC (706) 276-2211

Agritourism

Bent Tree Lodge & Vineyard (941) 348-0562

Broken Road Farms (770) 853-9979

Ed B's Studio 54 (404) 392-8753

Farm Fresh Beef & Produce (770) 781-4563

Gibbs Gardens (770) 893-1881

Hillcrest Orchards (706) 273-3838

Pickens County Extension 4-H (706) 253-8840

Riddle Family Farms (770) 891-7251

Sharp Mountain Vineyards (770) 735-1210

Alarm/Security Systems & Equipment

Abrams Security Group (251) 223-1495

ETC Communications, LLC (800) 660-6826

Antiques

Northside Curiosity (706) 851-4919

Shadow Creek Antiques (706) 253-0404

Apartments/Housing

Mountainside Manor

Apartments (678) 454-4050

Arts-Original Crafts

Ed B's Studio 54 (404) 392-8753

Assisted Living

Rock Creek Manor

Assisted Living & Senior Daycare (678) 454-2600

The Lodge at Stephens Lake (706) 307-4330

The Oaks at Ellijay (706) 515-4100

The Retreat at Jasper (706) 253-7400

Attorneys

Clark & Clark, Attorneys at Law, P.C. (706) 635-1010

D. Charles Fulcher, Attorney at Law, LLC (706) 692-2000

Foothills Legal (770) 954-5100

Haley & Haley Law Group, LLC (678) 866-4277

Hartmanlaw, LLC (706) 253-7700

Landrum & Landrum (706) 692-6464

Marger Stuart Law (706) 253-3060

Auto Body Shops

R & R Body Shop (706) 692-2088

Showtime Performance (770) 402-1761

Southern Paint & Body Works (706) 253-6388

Auto Dealership

Carl Black Commercial & Fleet (770) 424-0167

Day's Chevrolet Jasper, LLC (706) 692-3441

Easy Ride Golf Cars (770) 737-2221

Ronnie Thompson Ford (706) 276-2777

Shottenkirk Ford (706) 692-6467

Tutton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jasper (706) 692-3434

Auto Parts & Supplies

Mountain City Auto Parts, Inc. (706) 253-3448

Auto Repair & Service

Elite European, LLC (706) 692-0004

Shottenkirk Ford (706) 692-6467

Bakery

Mari Mari Treats (404) 862-0843

Faith Pest Control (770) 823-9202

Banks Community Bank of Pickens County (706) 253-9600

First Citizens Bank (706) 253-7070

iThink Financial (678) 569-1607

Renasant Bank (678) 454-2250

Synovus Bank (C) (706) 692-6421

United Community Bank (706) 253-9393

Beauty Services

Mary Kay Cosmetics— LaMona Albertson (309) 212-1501

Nail Dynasty (706) 253-2799

Victor Nails & Tan (706) 692-6526

Zinney Facial Aesthetics & Anti Aging Center (678) 717-4969

Blinds

Blinds by Design, LLC (706) 635-7656

Building Contractors/ Subcontractors

AMI Roofing (770) 345-3000

Brown Haven Homes (706) 970-2456

Bruce & Burkett, LLC (210) 601-9400

Findlay Roofing (770) 516-5806

Force Field Roofing, LLC (706) 301-8630

HVAC Consulting & Design (706) 669-5374

Lampien Mechanical Services, Inc. d/b/a LMSI (706) 692-0391

OC Roofing Systems, LLC (706) 276-7663

Parker Electric (770) 778-3992

PCM Electrical Contractors, Inc. (770) 795-8800

Preferred Outdoors, LLC (706) 669-8072

Steve Brooks Construction (706) 346-2021

Swag (770) 292-9097

Taylor Service Company, Inc. (770) 735-2110

Trinity Custom Homes (706) 273-7139

Universal Impact Technologies, Inc. (706) 273-4553

Wigington Contractors, Inc. (706) 692-3400

Building Materials, Supplies & Sales

Home Depot (706) 301-5615

Business Coach BeverlySpeaks (850) 819-6189

Business Consultant & Training

Laurel Ridge Innovation (706) 692-6690

Business Services/ Consulting

ACM Investigations, LLC (404) 692-6989

Buckingham Consulting Services, LLC (770) 894-7628

CORE Collaboration on River's Edge (706) 635-2673

HRTG Atlanta, Inc. (404) 808-8475

Odigos (678) 618-0803

Schachle Benefit Services, Inc. (770) 719-2247

Campground/ Cabin Rentals

Carters Lake Marina & Resort (706) 276-4891

Talona Ridge RV Resort (706) 636-2267

Carpet/Tile/Flooring

Dalton Wholesale Floors (706) 671-2082

Catering/Event Planning

Bojangles' (706) 253-2442

Shade Tree BBQ (770) 894-9950

Sharp Top Catering (706) 253-0335 Churches/Ministries

Big Canoe Chapel (470) 273-6768

Episcopal Church of the Holy Family (770) 893-4525

Fellowship Presbyterian Church (ECO) (770) 893-2555

First Baptist Church (706) 253-5015

Foothills Community Church (770) 892-6312

Hope Lutheran Church (706) 636-4673

Jasper United Methodist Church (706) 253-2100

Jewish Congregation of Blue Ridge (706) 413-2015

King of Kings Lutheran Church (706) 301-9191

Mountain City Church (404) 729-0084

Mountain View Alliance Church (770) 893-9009

New Life Apostolic U.P.C. (706) 301-8750

Northside Church of Christ (706) 692-6050

Revolution Church (770) 345-2737

Woodstock Church Jasper (770) 778-1117

Civic/Community Organizations

ACES Youth Home (706) 253-2375

American Legion Post 149, Pickens County, GA, Inc. (407) 314-2928

Angels on Horseback, Inc. (706) 669-7272

Appalachian Children's Center (706) 273-2225

Atlantic Coast Conservancy (706) 273-9173

Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia (706) 253-2582

Burnt Mountain Center, Inc. (706) 692-6016

CARES (Food Pantry, Educational & Financial Assistance) (706) 253-4777

CASA of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit (706) 276-2272

Ferst Readers of Pickens County (706) 692-9755

Habitat for Humanity Pickens County, Inc. (706) 253-2393

Hope House of North Georgia, Inc. (678) 994-7970

Jasper Merchants Association (706) 426-1968

Joy House, Inc. (706) 253-7569

Keep Pickens Beautiful (706) 253-3600

Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia (706) 253-4077

North Georgia Community Action, Inc. (706) 692-5644

North Georgia Family Partners (706) 253-6488

North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network, Inc. (706) 632-8400

North Georgia Mountains Detachment, Marine Corps League (770) 316-9616

Optimist Club of Jasper (706) 692-9755

Pickens Arts & Cultural Alliance (706) 692-6690

Pickens County Board of Realtors (404) 732-0663

Pickens County CLCP, Inc. (678) 314-4077

Pickens County Diamond Club (678) 230-2893

Pickens County Family Connection, Inc. (706) 253-2319

Pickens County Republicans (706) 751-9965

Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park, Inc. (706) 253-0501

Pickens Historical Society (706) 253-8084

Pregnancy Center (706) 253-6303

Rotary Club of Jasper (706) 268-1077

Ruth House Ministries, Inc. (706) 334-8888

Colleges/Universities

Chattahoochee Technical College— Appalachian Campus (706) 253-4500

Dalton State College (706) 635-1260

Pickens County Extension 4-H (706) 253-8840

Reinhardt University (770) 720-5600

Commercial Real Estate

Terry Commercial Realty (678) 592-6453

Computer/Website Services

Automated Solutions Consulting Group, Inc. (770) 924-9833

DelPhi Communications (678) 878-3376

Eclipse Networks (770) 399-9099 Ext. 512 ETC Communications, LLC (800) 660-6826

Conservation

Environmental Research & Mapping Facility (ERMF) (770) 584-1619

Construction & Consulting

Advance Electrical Services (706) 253-1102

Clyde Gilleland Contractor (706) 253-6026

Foundation Business Enterprises, LLC (678) 919-1991

Georgia Restoration and Construction Pros (706) 253-6040

Hook One Contracting, Inc. (770) 893-7150

John L. Hunter Construction Co. (404) 792-3600

Magnum Contracting, LLC (770) 421-6300

North Georgia Grading (678) 454-1260

Red Dirt Graders, LLC (770) 527-3848

Satterwhite Log Homes (706) 636-6881

Southern Glass and Metal (678) 353-1324

Categorical

Construction Equipment

Swag (770) 292-9097

Cycle Sales, Services & Accessories

R & R Trikes & Outdoors (706) 692-2382

Day Care

Country Kids, Inc. (706) 692-7386

Dentists/Orthodontists

Buhl Orthodontics (706) 692-7989

Desserts

Lollidrops Sweet Shoppe (706) 253-0465

DJ/Karaoke

Paradyme Entertainment (770) 722-4360

Elected Officials & County Offices

City of Nelson (770) 735-2211

Pickens County Government (706) 253-8809

Pickens County Sheriff's Office (706) 253-8900

State Representative Rick Jasperse (770) 893-2039

Town of Talking Rock (706) 253-5515

Electronics/Appliances

Jasper T. V. & Appliance (706) 692-5611

Embroidered/ Imprinted Apparel

Everything Embroidery (706) 579-2438

Mary's Monogramming & More (706) 253-MARY (6279) Sharp Mountain Graphics (706) 253-3230 Swag (770) 292-9097

Employment Services

Employ NOW (770) 953-6054

North Georgia Staffing (706) 692-0638

Engineering

Lead Edge Design Group (770) 845-7657

Equestrian

Bent Tree Community, Inc. (770) 893-2629

Sacketts Western Wear, Tack & Feed (678) 454-4677

Factoring Company

Bankers Factoring LLC (706) 229-6675

Family Entertainment

Cherokee Lanes (770) 345-2866 Gibbs Gardens (770) 893-1881

Hillcrest Orchards (706) 273-3838

Farm Equipment & Supplies

Ag-Pro Companies–Jasper (678) 454-3100

Nelson Tractor Company (678) 454-2900

Fashion Daisy Boutique (706) 253-6996

Finance Companies

1st Franklin Financial (706) 692-3402

Security Finance Corp. (706) 253-2566

Financial Services/ Advisor/Management

Charles Schwab (706) 525-7204

Kiker Wealth Management (706) 253-7285

MedCorp EMS and Medical Billing (770) 224-7081

Fire & Water Damage

Restoration

1-800 Packouts of GA (706) 253-9075

Global Restorations (770) 735-3040

Nivek Services, Inc. (678) 454-3791

Fitness Centers

Anytime Fitness of Jasper (706) 253-5555

Jasper Fitness, LLC (706) 692-0275

Florist

Shake Bone Flowers (706) 253-3362

Food Truck

Kona Ice of Ellijay (770) 547-0325

Funeral Services

Cagle Funeral Home & Sunrise Memorial Gardens & Chapel Mausoleum (706) 692-6615

In Their Honor of Jasper Funeral and Cremation (706) 253-5060

Roper Funeral Home (706) 253-7500

Furniture & Home Decor

Appalachian Home Furnishings, Inc. (706) 692-3283

Simply Decorated (847) 736-7909

Bent Tree Community, Inc. (770) 893-2629

Gates

Automated Creations, Inc. (706) 258-4418

Generators

GenSpring Power, Inc. (770) 845-7461

Power Solutions Unlimited (706) 253-7737

Golf Course/Retail

Arrowhead Country Club (706) 692-5634

Bent Tree Community, Inc. (770) 893-2629

Government Agency

Georgia Department of Economic Development (404) 831-0944

Georgia Department of Labor—Blue Ridge Career Center (706) 632-2033

Housing Authority of Jasper (706) 692-5514

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (706) 272-2300 Ext. 119

Pickens County Health Department (706) 253-2821

SBDC (706) 622-2006

Government Officials/Agencies

Jasper City Council (706) 692-9100

Office of Governor (404) 290-5550

Office of Governor Brian Kemp Senator David Perdue (404) 865-0087

US Congressman Tom Graves (770) 535-2592

Grocery

Farm Fresh Beef & Produce (770) 781-4563

Foothills IGA Market (770) 893-1000 Ext. 208

Rooster's Market (706) 301-8176

Hair Salons

268 Hair Salon and Spa (770) 262-3980

LeaAnne's Family Hair Salon (706) 253-7777

Leah's Cut N Up Salon (770) 365-5878

Salon 84 (706) 253-9876

Salon Katie Elle (404) 316-3717

Hardware

Garner Ace Hardware (706) 692-5929

Marble Hill Ace Hardware (770) 893-4111

Health & Wellness Management

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (800) 729-5700

PruittHealth of Jasper (706) 253-2441

Health & Wellness

Retail/Consultation

Elevation Apothecary (706) 455-3172

Extra Life (404) 483-7000

Fuel Good Nutrition (706) 692-1536

Kaleidoscope Kinetics (706) 538-4741

The Refined Goat (678) 999-4500

Your CBD Store—Jasper (706) 716-2536

Health Services/ Organizations

Affinity Hospice (706) 403-4033

Comfort Keepers (770) 887-0499

Georgia Mountains Hospice, Inc. (706) 253-4100

Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center (706) 253-4673

Life Packs by Any Path to Recovery (706) 669-4148

Mountainside Medscreens at Jasper, LLC (706) 253-1020

North Georgia Personal Care, LLC (706) 253-0131

Heating/Air Conditioning

Cheshire Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc. (770) 735-2724

Denson Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc. (706) 253-3554

Green Heating & Cooling (770) 479-2844

Integrity Air (706) 889-6092

Premier Indoor Comfort Systems, LLC (770) 345-9707

Home Inspections

Bates Home Inspections (678) 756-2490

Bledsoe Home Inspections (770) 363-4138

Hospitals

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (404) 317-7443

Northside HospitalCherokee (770) 224-1000

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital (706) 692-2441

Individual

David Lindsey, Probate Court Judge (706) 253-8755

Kris Stancil (404) 536-5035

Sally Stenger (706) 692-5290

Victoria T. Miller (770) 826-8425

Industry

Boothman Enterprises (770) 318-8401

Ezchem, Inc. (706) 253-5055

R & M Industrial Solutions (678) 454-3030

Information KnowPickens.com (706) 692-1164

Insurance Aflac (678) 687-7455

Alan Horne Insurance Agency, Inc. (706) 692-2888

Alfa Insurance (706) 692-2436

Dave Garner WoodmenLife/ Woodmen of the World (706) 273-9347

Grizzle Insurance Agency (706) 692-5885

H & H Insurance (706) 253-4646

Kevin Panter Insurance (770) 893-3476

MAB And Associates, LLC d/b/a Insurance Options (706) 253-1350

Marty Callahan State Farm Insurace (706) 692-6443

Norton Mountain Insurance (Denson Insurance Agency, Inc. ) (706) 692-6451

Pickens County Farm Bureau (706) 692-6457

PointeNorth Insurance (678) 302-5087

Providence Insurance Advisors LLC (770) 824-8000

Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc. (770) 579-1214

Simple, LLC (404) 401-3040

State Farm—Parish Lowrie, CPCU (706) 692-6920

Internet/Phone Services

Windstream Communications, Inc. (770) 721-7488

Judges

Chief Judge Brenda S. Weaver, Appalachian Judicial Circuit (706) 253-8729

David Lindsey, Probate Court Judge (706) 253-8755

Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen Tune-up Canton Woodstock (470) 808-9905

Land Development Appalachian Grading & Excavation, LLC (770) 826-2758

Land Surveyors

D&S Land Surveying, LLC (770) 720-4443

Gunnin Land Surveying, LLC (678) 880-7502

Landfill & Garbage Services

Preferred Waste Disposal & Junk Removal (706) 669-8072

Three Rivers Junk Removal (706) 972-1161

Waste Pro of Georgia (678) 720-2000

Landscape/Lawn Care

B&B Lawn Service and Landscaping (770) 894-3090

Hemlock's Landscape Management (706) 692-9064

Library

Pickens County Library (706) 692-5411

Life Coach Scott Lehmann, Inc. (470) 485-0675

Lodging/Bed & Breakfast

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge (706) 344-1541

Budget Inn/Nayan, Inc. (706) 253-2533

Clairmont Inn (706) 253-3297

Microtel Inn & Suites (706) 299-5500

North Georgia Vacation Spots (706) 669-9803

Woodbridge Inn (706) 253-8500

Manufacturers/ Processors/Distributors

Blue Ridge Marble & Granite (678) 454-3133

Bodacious Food Company (706) 253-1153

Commercial Interiors Manufacturing (706) 253-4755

Daystar Apparel, Inc. (770) 479-2811

Devereaux Designs, Inc. (706) 692-0349

Filters For Industry, Inc. (706) 253-7222

Forming & Shoring Solutions (706) 253-1819

Imerys (770) 894-8077

J.M. Huber Corp Engineered Materials (770) 893-4428

Jasper Coca-Cola (706) 692-8526

NovaLight Telecom Supply (Georgia) (706) 301-9046

Pendley Creek Brewing Company (706) 253-2739

Pepsi Beverages Company (706) 635-8900

Polycor—Georgia Architectural Stone, Inc. (770) 735-2611

QSR, Inc. (706) 692-2417

Royston, LLC (770) 735-3456

Smith Tool & Design (706) 253-7610

Stallings Industries, Inc. (706) 253-0440

Standridge Color Corp. (770) 464-3362

Wholesale Sugar Flowers (407) 340-8931

Marketing

Chirp Local Digital Marketing Solutions (770) 356-1229

Medical Equipment

North Georgia Respi-Care (AdaptHealth Company) (706) 515-4545

Military/Veteran Services

American Legion Post 149, Pickens County, GA, Inc. (407) 314-2928

North Georgia Mountains Detachment, Marine Corps League (770) 316-9616

Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park, Inc. (706) 253-0501

Mold Remediation

Citrusolution Services (404) 312-5123

Monuments & Stone Engraving

Appalachian Monuments (706) 692-9452

Mortgage Services

Community Bank of Pickens County (706) 253-9600

Element Funding (706) 530-5853

Frontline Capital Mortgage, Inc. (678) 454-5600

Guaranty Mortgage Svcs. (678) 318-3324

Homestar Financial Corporation (706) 253-2827

Renasant Bank

(678) 454-2250

United Community Bank (706) 253-9393

Optometrists/ Ophthalmology

Jasper Eye Associates (706) 692-7510

Package Store

Jasper Beverage (706) 692-7955

Trouts Beverage (706) 253-2900

Packaging & Shipping

The UPS Store of Jasper (706) 253-4238

Painting Contractor

Robinson Painting (706) 692-2670

Z Best Painting (404) 328-8798

Party Supplies & Rental

Party Time Sales & Rental (706) 253-9777

Performing Arts

Tater Patch Players (706) 253-2800

Personal Care Home

Rebel Rose Home Care, LLC (706) 299-6918

Pest Control & Wildlife Removal

Faith Pest Control (770) 823-9202

Pet Supplies/ Animal Care

Bear Creek Boarding Kennels (770) 894-4094

JOLO's Pet Grooming and Mini Schnauzers, LLC (706) 253-5565

Pharmacies

Bell's Family Pharmacy (678) 454-2300

Jasper Drug Store (706) 692-6427

Pharmacy Compounding Mountainside Compounding (678) 454-2323

Photography

Pisconeri Studio (404) 610-4298

Teena Coogle Photography (678) 982-2719

Physical Therapists

Advance Rehabilitation (706) 692-9080

Physicians/Surgeons

Alliance Spine's Pain Centers (770) 929-9033

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (404) 317-7443

Denton Family Clinic, LLC (706) 253-3000

Foot & Ankle Reconstruction of North Georgia (770) 999-0804

Georgia Mountain Ophthalmology (706) 253-2267

MainStreet Family Care (706) 253-1954

Pickens Urgent Care (706) 692-0119

Piedmont Heart Institute (706) 253-8001

Piedmont OBGYN (706) 692-3539

Piedmont Physicians Group—Mountainside (706) 692-2437

Piedmont Physicians Mountainside

Internal Medicine (706) 299-2200

Prestige Medical Group (706) 692-9768

Southern Pain and Spine— Jordan L. Tate MD, MPH (678) 971-4167

Tate Medical Associates, LLC (678) 454-3331

Plumbing

Armor Plumbing (678) 454-2080

Mountainside Plumbing (706) 692-4277

Portable Restrooms

True Loo Waste Services (678) 771-8645

Printer Equipment, Supplies & Support

Duplicating Products, Inc. (770) 532-9932

Printing/Graphic Design

Inspired 2 Design, LLC (770) 781-3452

The UPS Store of Jasper (706) 253-4238

Property/Homeowners Associations

Big Canoe Property Owners Association, Inc. (706) 268-3346

Smoke Signals Community Services, Inc. (706) 669-7095

Publishing/Magazines

365 Degree Total Marketing (Great Southern Pub) (912) 638-0780

Appalachian Country Living Magazine (706) 492-5070

Pickens County Progress (706) 253-2457

Radio Stations

WLJA 101.1 FM (678) 454-9552

Real Estate Agents/ Brokers

515 Life Real Estate Company—Betty Lohman (770) 314-1395

515 Life Real Estate Company—Julie DeGalleford (770) 655-3934

Barrett Homes, LLC (678) 315-6626

Berkshire Hathaway

Home Services/

Georgia Properties (770) 720-1400

Century 21, Lindsey & Pauley, Inc. (706) 692-3533

Charson Realty Group, LLC (770) 424-0888

Craft, Inc., Real Estate (770) 893-2186

Don Martin, 515 Life Real Estate Company, LLC (404) 316-1501

Experience Realty Group (706) 253-1963

Harry Norman Realtors— Bill Nickerson (706) 669-3590

Hermann & Co., LLC (770) 712-7832

Jane Neighbors, United Country—Talking Rock Realty (770) 893-7653

Jesse Logan—United Country Talking Rock Realty (678) 294-0244

Kara Conrey with Remax Town & Country (770) 713-8082

Piedmont Residential (770) 883-2384

Re/Max Town & Country— Alicia Edwards (678) 622-0302

Sign Your Deed Realty (678) 487-9992

The Norton Agency (770) 887-0053

Travis Herndon—United Country Talking Rock Realty (770) 826-2758

Refrigeration

Construction

Refrigerated Warehousing, Inc. (770) 894-4012

Restaurants

61 Main (706) 253-7289

Bigun's Barbeque (706) 253-PORK (7675)

Bojangles' (706) 253-2442

Buffalo Luke's (c) (706) 692-0890

Carriage House Coffee Shop—Jasper Soup To Nuts (706) 253-7383

Chick-Fil-A (706) 636-0475

Culver's (706) 692-0111

Dairy Queen Grillin & Chillin of Jasper (706) 253-6111

Deb's Bakery (706) 692-5877

Dos Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (706) 692-3800

Fatz Southern Kitchen (706) 692-0003

JAX Coffee Company (706) 253-0364

Jersey Mike's Subs

(762) 722-0054

Johnny's New York

Style Pizza (706) 253-0800

Kloe's Country Cooking (706) 253-5563

Lollidrops Sweet Shoppe (706) 253-0465

Marco's Pizza (678) 666-2666

Quick Burger Jasper (770) 735-3993

Red Bean Harvest Coffee (706) 407-4566

Rocco's Pub (706) 253-1900

Side Burners BBQ (678) 858-5201

The Lunch Box (706) 253-3553

The Old Mulehouse (706) 253-3440

Retail Specialty

Bad Donkey Makers Market and Studio (770) 481-2111

Designs on Main (706) 253-4433

First Mountain Tasting Room (706) 301-3929

Georgianna Place (706) 692-4245

Gypsy Roots, LLC (706) 253-1717

Heavenly Treasures, LLC (706) 301-9451

Holiday Market & Expo (678) 986-0621

Honey Dove Home (404) 983-1501

Lateral Drift (706) 253-3040

Lollidrops Sweet Shoppe (706) 253-0465

Moose and Annie Mercantile (770) 364-4780

Pampered Chef— Donna McDonald (770) 617-0662

Sharptop Distilling Company (404) 448-4811

Trophy's & T's (706) 253-2200

Retiree

Chris DeMaio (847) 644-5744

Max Caylor (678) 994-7970

Thomas C. Harrison (706) 692-5425

Schools

Harmony Elementary School (706) 253-1840

Hill City Elementary School (706) 253-1880

Jasper Middle School (706) 253-1760

Mountain Education Charter High School-Pickens (706) 253-1750

Mountain Laurel Academy (770) 893-1064

Pickens County Board of Education (706) 253-1700

Pickens County Diamond Club (678) 230-2893

Pickens County Head Start/Pre-K (770) 735-3434

Pickens High School (706) 253-1800

Reinhardt Fellowship of Christian Athletes (404) 441-3508

Tate Elementary School (706) 253-1860

Septic, Grading, & Clearing

WB Sitework, LLC (404) 569-0928

Signs/Displays/Banners

Earl Evans Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a EVCO (706) 692-7881

Smokey Mountain Signs (706) 299-1561

The UPS Store of Jasper (706) 253-4238

Special Events Facility

Holly Hill Manor (706) 973-8922

Ivy & Oak, Inc. (404) 554-7465

Tate House (770) 735-3122

The Barn at Dunn Manor (770) 656-1182

The Conservancy (770) 617-0662

The Lodge at Old Mill (404) 375-2270

The Venue at Sharp Mountain, LLC (706) 222-8368

Sports & Recreation

Appalachian Gun Range (706) 253-1911

Friends of the NRA (706) 299-0139

Southeast Outdoors Solutions (770) 704-5066

Storage

Knight Time Storage (404) 662-9098

R & R Storage (706) 253-7867

Television/Cable/ Satellite Services

ETC Communications, LLC (800) 660-6826

Thrift Store

Community Thrift Store (706) 253-7770

Tires & Auto Service

Jasper Tire Co. (706) 253-2032

Roland Tire (706) 692-5900

Towing & Recovery/ Roadside Service

A&T Towing & Service Ctr. (706) 253-8697

Transportation

Full Circle Shuttle, LLC (770) 364-3211

Georgia Northeastern Railroad (904) 423-2540

Travel Agencies

Graceful Rose Adventures (770) 480-0711

SoJourney Travel by Allyson Chitwood (770) 655-3197

Utilities

Amicalola Electric Membership Corp (706) 253-5200

Georgia Power Company (706) 370-5501

Veterinarians/Animal Care & Products

Fetching Styles

Spa & Boutique (770) 893-2111

Nature's Farmacy (770) 284-8969

Sunrise Veterinary Hospital, LLC (678) 454-5500

Wayside Animal Hospital (706) 692-2210

Vineyard/Winery

Cairn View Winery (706) 669-7802

Canoe Vineyard & Winery (404) 314-6041

Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery (678) 794-1487

Engelheim Vineyards (706) 635-9463

Fainting Goat Vineyards & Winery (706) 692-9463

Sharp Mountain Vineyards (770) 735-1210

Talking Rock Brewery (706) 253-2337

Waldmet Cellars (678) 743-1773

Voice Over Talent

Mockingbird Studios (916) 705-5397

Water & Well Services

Aqua Solutions (706) 692-9200

Environmental Management Services (770) 735-2778

Web Design

Inspired 2 Design, LLC (770) 781-3452

Window Cleaning/ Pressure Washing

Complete Exterior Wash Services, LLC (770) 315-7404

Important

GENERAL INFORMATION

Pickens County Chamber of Commerce

Visitor Center of Pickens

GOVERNMENT

CITIES/TOWNS

Jasper, City of

Nelson, City of

Talking Rock, Town of

LICENSES, PERMITS, AND REGISTRATIONS

Building

Voter

License

(706) 692-5600

(706) 692-5600

UTILITY HOOKUPS

ELECTRIC

(706) 692-9100

(706) 253-5515

(706) 253-5515

(706) 253-8855

(706) 253-8850

Tags (706) 253-8882

(706) 253-8781

PUBLIC SERVICE

Ambulance

(706) 253-8964

Department of Family and Children Services (706) 692-4701

Fire, City of Jasper

Fire, Pickens County

Health Department

Pickens County Commissioner’s Office

(706) 692-0911

(706) 253-8951

(706) 253-2821

(706) 253-8813

GAS

253-5200

(800) 427-5463

(706) 370-5501

(800) 427-5463

(770) 386-6268

(770) 735-4836

PROPANE

RECYCLING/WASTE

TELEPHONE/INTERNET

Police, City of Jasper (706) 692-9110 Sheriff, Pickens County

SERVICES

(706) 253-8900

Animal Control and Shelter............................................... (706) 253-8988

Library

Recreation

Senior Center

WATER/SEWER

(706) 692-5411

(706) 253-8862

(706) 692-6133