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Small Towns Nestled in the Nature of Habersham County

Habersham County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northeast Georgia. From it’s early days founding in 1818 boasts a rich history Named after Colonel Joseph Habersham, a Revolutionary War hero and former Postmaster General of the United States. From its early days as a frontier settlement to its emergence as a thriving agricultural hub, Habersham County offers a welcoming hospitality as it continues to grow.

Surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and waterways of the Soque, Tugaloo & Tallulah River Habersham County offers ample opportunities for outdoor adventure. Nature enthusiasts can explore the nearby Chattahoochee National Forest, home to scenic hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

Cornelia is known as the “Gateway to the Mountains,” and owes much of its early growth and prosperity to the railroad industry. The town’s historic downtown district still retains its vintage charm, with beautifully restored buildings and has entertainment, shopping, and a variety of dining with live music on weekends.

The “Big Red Apple” stands near the restored train depot and pays homage to Cornelia’s agricultural roots. The museum in the Depot is open to the public for Free to learn more about the Tallulah Railway. Visitors won’t want to miss the Annual Fall celebration in September for the Big Red Apple Festival that has arts, crafts, live music, and great food! In summer kids of all ages enjoy the Cornelia Splash Pad that is open from May – October and is great for family gatherings.

The Cornelia City Park offers a serene retreat with walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds for families to enjoy. The Community Center located in the park was

built in 1936 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Just 5 miles from the park, visitors can see magnificent views from Chenocetah Mountain overlooking Lake Russell from an elevation of 1,830 feet. The Chenocetah Fire Tower, is the last rock-constructed, working fire lookout tower in the east and stands 40 feet high. From this viewpoint, nature abounds with birds that soar above the countryside.

Mt. Airy is the home to Lake Russell Recreational Area that is a great spot for swimming, camping, biking, fishing and boating. Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of ways to connect with nature in this idyllic setting. Hiking trails are available year-round and a 4.6 mile loop goes around the shores of this beautiful 100acre lake. Lake Russell has a large grass-covered beach and makes a great picnicking area for the day.

One of the primary draws of Lake Russell is its exceptional fishing opportunities. Anglers flock to its waters year-round in pursuit of prized catches such as largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striped bass. Birdwatchers will also find plenty to admire, as the lake’s diverse ecosystem is home to a variety of avian species, including bald eagles, ospreys, and herons.

For overnight stays, Lake Russell offers a range of camping options, from primitive tent sites to fully equipped RV campgrounds. Fall asleep to the gentle lapping of waves against the shore and awaken to the melodious chorus of songbirds greeting the dawn. With its tranquil atmosphere and stunning natural beauty, Lake Russell provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable outdoor adventure.

Demorest is the home to Piedmont College, which has been a cornerstone of education in the region since its founding in 1897. The 266 acre campus welcomes the public to visit the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum and Johnny Mize Museum that commemorates the legendary baseball player. The Swanson Center for the Performing Arts holds periodical shows and events for entertainment.

Scenic Hwy. 197 is off the beaten path and winds from countryside to the pristine Soque River. From historic Shorts Mill on Hazel Creek you will pass many agricultural farms and beautiful unspoiled countryside as it winds into historic town of Clarkesville. As you continue north this remote area travels beside the river. Stop at Sam Pitts Park for easy walking trails, picnic, playground and nearby Artful Barn showcases handmade pottery, paintings & crafts.

Hwy. 197 continues winding into narrow roadway that is over 28 miles. Drivers are warned to drive slow and use caution as at one point there will be a dip in the road (marked by a sign) humorously known as “Low Bridge” where the river can flow over the road. Many trout fisherman love this watershed, as the Soque River’s cold temperatures are the secret to large Rainbow, Brook, & Brown trout that inhabit it.

Batesville has an old General Store, and many regional handmade artists & craftsman have galleries. Mark of The Potter is an old gristmill that made cornmeal and has a beautiful waterfall beside the pottery studio. Continuing down the road are other recreational day activities and art studios like Hickory Flat &No One Alike. Traveling further leads to nearby Rabun County to the

beautiful Lake Burton & Fish Hatchery plus Moccasin Creek State Park.

Clarkesville was once a resort to wealthy families escaping from the heat of the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia. It was chartered in 1823 and was named after John C. Clarke, who was an early governor of Georgia.

Today, Clarkesville retains much of its historic charm and character. Its downtown area features the Mauldin House, Gloaming Cottage , and the beautiful Grace Calvary Episcopal Church with the oldest working pipe organ. The Habersham County Courthouse, built in 1888, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The annual Mountain Laurel Festival in May greets visitors with activities for the whole family that include a parade, live music, food, plus arts & crafts. The downtown square is active year round with a wide variety of antiques, apparel, art galleries and gift stores for shopping. You will also find sweet treats, casual & fine dining that appeal to everyone’s taste.

The Habersham Theater located downtown also offers many events including musicals, drama, comedy and theater productions. Recreational bowling and arcades can be found at Clarkesville Lanes or Outfitters can help with many other adventures like kayaking, rafting, or guided trips.

Visitors often come back to enjoy the many events, festivals, and recreational activities during seasonal times although with the balance of our area State Parks, beautiful rivers and scenic drives, we welcome you to be nestled in nature.

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On the back roads of Dial & Suches

If you want to see North Georgia’s unspoiled nature and most scenic route; just travel the winding road along Hwy. 60. The two quaint towns of Suches, GA in Union County and unincorporated Dial, GA in Fannin County is a place that few visitors get to see on the back roads of Georgia.

Suches is also known as the “Valley above the Clouds”. Outside of Dahlonega, the road forks Left off Hwy. 19 going North over beautiful mountain vistas. From Woody Gap is where you enter this area as The Appalachian Trail crosses Hwy. 60 & where hikers started 20 miles to the south on Springer Mountain. Dockery Lake is halfway between mileposts 19 and 20 on the Lumpkin County (Dahlonega) side of Woody Gap. Well marked roads lead to overnight camping and the lake provides ideal area to fish.

Preacher’s Rock is where spectacular vistas of the incredible Appalachian Mountains can be seen from, a half-hour’s walk off the pavement. Just past milepost 21, park at Woody Gap, follow the trail to the right, towards Neil’s Gap & Blood Mountain. Look for trail markers, as beginning of hike is easy, although inexperienced hikers need to proceed with caution for steep inclines at the top of Preachers Rock that is solid granite.

Lake Winfield Scott is the spot for a cool getaway on a hot summer day and is a part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The 18 acre lake is quiet for camping or hiking and has a swimming & pavilion area. In Suches turn right onto Hwy.180, go 7 miles for signs on the right.

Sea Creek Falls is another side excursion off Coopers Creek Rd. This trail runs parallel to Coopers Creek and has a 10 minute walk to the waterfall. Take Cooper Creek Road for 2.9 miles. Turn left on forest highway 264. Continue until it ends in about 1/10 mile.

Woody Gap School was built in 1940 from the old Brown homestead. Joseph Brown was a State Senator 1849,

From Atlanta, GA 78 mi

From Chattanooga, TN 67mi

From Asheville, NC 152 mi

From Greenville, SC 158 mi

Governor in 1857, Chief Justice of GA’s Supreme Court in 1868 & served in the U.S. Senate until 1891. Ranger Arthur Woody served from 1911-1945 & was a key figure in promote conservation in the Chattahoochee National Forest. . Every October the Indian Summer Festival is held with crafts, antiques, folk art, food & entertainment.

The Swinging Bridge is a 265 foot long suspension bridge, the longest one east of the Mississippi. It was built to allow hikers on the Benton MacKaye trail to easily cross the rushing Toccoa River. From Suches on Hwy. 60 after entering Fannin County, go another 5.8 miles. Take the dirt road to the left with the trail marker and a rough 3.1 dirt road, (4-wheel drive recommended) then at the end of road, a trail leads you to the bridge, about 1/3 of a mile.

The Old Skeenah Mill, which was built in 1848 by Willis Woody, who brought his family to the Skeenah Valley (named after the Cherokee word for “black bear”) in 1839. The Mill is listed on the National Register. A waterpowered sawmill was also located on the creek. The Skeenah Mill was a popular place for neighbors as they waited for their wheat or corn to be ground.

Dial, Georgia is a picturesque farm community along the banks of the Toccoa River. Dial Road intersects with GA Highway 60 and the scenic beauty to this community has been unchanged for a century with small farms, modest homes, barns, and quaint Victorian farm house that dot the fields, countryside, and river banks.

The Aska Trails Area is a 17-mile hiking-mountain biking trail system in the National Forest near Deep Gap on Aska Road in Blue Ridge. Trails range from 1 to 5.5 miles & vary in difficulty. Trails climb to 3,200 feet with views of mountains and descend to Lake Blue Ridge.

So if you’re looking for peace and beauty for your next trip to the North Georgia Mountains, take the back roads instead of the highways to experience more adventure.

(706) 745-9519

Waterfalls of North GeorGia

Horse Trough Falls

A succession of five waterfalls graces this 170-acre scenic area. These falls have an estimated total vertical drop of 300 feet.

Helton Creek Falls

Two waterfalls, one small, and one large, are located on Helton Creek.

Directions: Go to Helton Creek Road and Forest Service Rd 118, just 1 1/2 miles north of Neel’s Gap off Highway 19/129. The road is on the right as you travel north. It is just south of Vogel State Park. You have only .2 mile trail leading from the parking area on Helton Creek Road, to the base of the larger upper falls.

DeSoto Falls

Three falls along a 3 mile section of the DeSoto Falls Trail are maintained for the hiker’s viewing convenience, and are designated as the lower (cascading 20 feet), the middle (falls about 80 feet) and the upper (about 200 feet) DeSoto Falls.

Directions: From Dahlonega travel north on US 19 for 13.5 miles to Turners Corner. At this intersection, turn left and proceed on US 129 for 4.2 miles. Shortly after the Walasi-yi Center is a left turn for the park.

Helen/Hiawassee Area: Take GA 75 north from Helen for 11.4 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 283 at the High Shoals sign. Go 1.5 miles on this road to the High Shoals Scenic Area.

Anna Ruby Falls

Curtis Creek falls 153 feet and York Creek drops 50 feet down the slopes of Tray Mountain in twin waterfalls. The very steep 4/10 mile Anna Ruby Falls Trail is paved and has benches along the trail for sitting or resting while enjoying the beauty of the area.

Directions: from Helen, take GA 75 North one mile. Right on GA 356 for 1.5 miles, left on the entrance road to the falls.

Dukes Creek Falls

A well-designed trail winds its way into Dukes Creek Gorge, ending at the base of the falls which drop about 150 feet down sheer granite canyon into Dukes Creek.

Directions: Take GA 75 north from Helen for 1.5 miles. Turn left on GA 356 (75 Alternate) for 2.3 miles to the Richard Russell Scenic Highway. Turn right, go 2 miles to Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area.

The Fort Mountain Mystery

Just outside Ellijay, traveling on State Road 52 to the Northwest, is a winding two lane road that ascends more than a thousand feet with sharp turns and pull-offs on both sides. Fort Mountain State Park’s entrance then takes you to the park office where you can get information about trails, camping, R.V. sites, and many activities, including hiking, backpacking, biking, picnicking, horse back riding, fishing, swimming, or geocoaching hidden treasures.

Fort Mountain takes its name from a peak that has remnants of a stone formation around part of that peak. These mysterious piles of non-native rock, many of them large, form a long discontinuous zig-zag wall that runs more than 928 feet and varies in height from two to six feet.

The original construction and function of the formation as a fort is less accepted today and its origin remains unknown.

Some scholars believe that the formation could be attributed to pre-Columbian native Americans from around 500 A.D. and that it held a ceremonial or religious purpose. The ancient wall runs east to west and the alignment illuminates one side of the wall at sunrise and the other side at sunset as ancient Native American cultures often worshiped the sun.

The myths of the culture who built it abound. Cherokee Indian culture speaks of a race of “moon-eyed” people who are said to have lived in Appalachia until the Cherokee expelled them.

Another myth revolves around the Welsh prince Madoc, who purportedly sailed to America in 1170. The story asserts that Madoc’s colonists had intermarried with local Native Americans. These “Welsh Indians” were credited with the construction of a number of landmarks throughout the United States.

For more information to Fort Mountain State Park call (706) 422-1932

Franklin

the GEM of North Carolina

The town of Franklin, is “Rich” in history and surrounded by the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Located in the southwestern corner of North Carolina, it is just 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The famous Appalachian Trail winds through Macon County with many campsites just off the trail, such as Standing Indian here in Macon County, just west of Franklin on highway 64W. Outdoor enthusiasts visit the forest regularly to take advantage of the Nantahala River and Nantahala Lake. Franklin is situated on the Little Tennessee River and Tassee Park provides good access to the river for peaceful walking, running, and biking trails.

Franklin is also known as the, “Gem Capitol of the World.” Mining for ruby and sapphire began in Macon County in 1870. Called corundum, the minerals were mined commercially for abrasives and gave work to many men. Corundum and other minerals, mica and kaolin, were hauled to the railroad by horse and wagon and shipped out of Macon County in large quantities. Today there are many gem mines in the area and museums open for visitors. Substantial amounts of mineral and other precious stones have been discovered a here such as amethyst, rubies, garnets, sapphires, and moonstones that continued to be found. Annual gem shows attract various mineralogists and gem enthusiasts to the region.

In downtown Franklin there are many museums that show visitors it’s unique history including the Ruby City Museum that have one of the largest collections of gems, minerals, Native American, & pre-Columbian collections. The Macon County Historical Museum which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Scottish Tartans Museum features original and replica kilts dating back over 200 years from the late sixteenth century. Other exhibits include Scottish weaponry, a weaving display, and information detailing the Scottish migration to North Carolina. Also while visiting Franklin, be sure to visit the Cowee West’s Mill Historic District that is located off Route 28 North where you’ll discover man-made structures dating back more than 1,400 years.

Visitors enjoy walking in downtown Franklin with galleries, restaurants, antiques and shopping, for seasonal festivals. Spring festivals include April Fools Trail Days and Airing of the Quilts in May. Summer brings the Taste of Scotland in June to celebrate authentic Scottish foods, music, dancers, games, crafts and the Parade of Clans & Tartans.

No matter what the season, visitors are welcome to rent cabins and stay in one of it’s many accommodations for the family to enjoy a variety of activities or to see a great show at the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts. Year round events and outdoor recreational activities make this “Gem of a Town” a cut above the rest!

THE TREEHOUSE

Private Hot Tub / Overlooks Waterfall

Grand Porch / Flat Top Grill / Gas Fire Logs

2 Queen / 1 Twin / Sleeps 5

RIVERVIEW CABIN

Private Hot Tub on Deck / River

Mountain View / Fire Pit / Flat Top Grill

Lofted / Spiral Staircase

1 King / 1 Queen & Twin / Sleeps 5

GOLD MINERS CABIN

Private Hot Tub

Mountainside w/Fire Pit

Flat Top Grill / Gas Fire Logs

1 King / 1 Queen / 5 Twins / Sleep s9

FISHERMAN’S CABIN

Private Hot Tub / Overlooks River

Deck / Flat Top Grill / Lofted A-Frame

1 King / 1 Queen / 2 Twin / Sleeps 6

THE LOG CABIN

Overlooks River / Flat Top Grill

Built in 1928 / Hand Hewn Beams

Gas Log Fireplace

1 King / 1 Full / Sleeps 4

THE LODGE

Hot Tub & Pool Table / Fire Pit

Grand Porch / Flat Top Grill

3,500 sq.ft. / Sleeps 13 / 5BR / 4BA

COZY COTTAGE

Priavet Hot Tub on Porch over Natural

Spring Creek / Walking Trail to Cabin

1 Queen / Sleeps 2

HILLTOP LOFT

Mountain View / Lofted A-Frame / Fire Pit

Flat Top Grill / Private Hot Tub on Deck

1 Queen / 3 Twins / Sleeps 5

HIDEAWAY CABIN

Private Hot Tub / Mountainside w/Fire Pit

Large Deck / Flat Top Grill

3 Kings / 2 Full BA’s / Sleeps 6

Helen

Wildewood

In the heart of downtown, just off the beaten path behind Main Street

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Chattahoochee River and the runs through it

Downtown on the Chattahoochee Riv

~ Easy walk to shops, restaurants, and attractions

~ Riverfront Rooms with Private Balconies

~ Fireplace / Whirlpool Suites

~ Heated pool ~ Meeting/Party rooms

706-878-2271

33 Munich Strasse • Helen, GA www.Helendorf.com

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It begins as a spring; “Chattahoochee Gap,” just a little more than a trickle of water where Jack’s Knob Trail dead-ends into the Appalachian Trail at about 3,600 ft. and lies 200 ft. south. Several streams flow from Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union and White counties to broaden its shoulders.

Excavations suggest that Spanish searched for gold in the valley as early as the sixteenth century. The first American gold rush began in 1828 through streambeds of the Chattahoochee headwaters, and the first dam was built to power a grist and lumber mill in 1876. The present Nora Mill still operates a water-powered mill and grinds cornmeal, grits, wheat, rye, and flours.

The Chattahoochee River and Wildlife Management Area are located within the 750,000acre Chattahoochee National Forest with lush forests. More than 500 species of birds, mammals, fish, and reptiles live in this protected headwaters portion, as it provides wildlife access to drinking water, sites for nests and dens, and berry-producing shrubs along its banks as a source of food.

Helen is a perfect start, as this river runs through this Alpine Village town of themed Germanfestivals and businesses. Then the Chattahoochee picks up flow from creeks such as Smith, Low Gap, Henson, Dukes, and Sautee. Two beautiful waterfalls that merge into these creeks are the twin falls of Anna Ruby and Horse Trough Falls, just north of Helen. From Helen, the river flows east through Sautee Nacoochee Valley, which pass agricultural-residential areas throughout White and Habersham Counties. The river then flows into Buck Shoals State Park, a wildlife preserve not yet opened to the public and Mossy Creek State Park just north of Clermont. The river flows through the newly planned State Park (Don Carter) on the northern tip of Lake Lanier.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy recreation such as fishing, tubing, canoeing, boating, hiking and camping on the Chattahoochee River banks, shores, and it’s watershed to make your vacation a “COOL EXPERIENCE”!

Burgers, Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts. Dine daily inside or on the porch.

16 Old Nacoochee Road Cleveland, GA 30528

706-865-3666

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Explore North Georgia State Parks

North Georgia State Parks include a variety of recreational activities besides camping and welcome travelers to explore “Our Neck of the Woods”. Enjoy your passion to see a waterfall, go horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, hiking, biking, or just have a picnic. The great State Parks of North Georgia are waiting for you to watch nature at it’s best!

MOCCASIN CREEK STATE PARK

(706) 947-3194

RESERVATIONS (800) 864-7275

Known as the park “where spring spends the summer,” Moccasin Creek is located on the shores of lovely 2,800-acre Lake Burton. Accessibility offers easy navigation for large RVs, children’s bicycles and wheelchairs. This also includes a fishing pier that sits above a trout-filled creek open only to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and children.

TALLULAH GORGE STATE PARK (706) 754-7970

CAMPING (706) 754-7979 / PICNIC (706) 782-4014

One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. A suspension bridge sways 80 ft above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a permit to hike down to the gorge floor. The Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlights the rich history of this Victorian resort town and is open daily.

SMITHGALL WOODS STATE PARK

(706) 878-3087

RESERVATIONS (800) 864-7275

Dukes Creek, one of North Georgia’s premier trout stream, runs through this spectacular mountain property and has become known for it’s catch-andrelease fishing. Eighteen miles of roads and five miles of trails allow hikers and bicyclists to explore hardwoods, streams and wildlife. Dukes Creek Falls has a direct trail for cottage guests to view.

VOGEL STATE PARK (706) 745-2628

RESERVATIONS (800) 864-7275

Vogel State Park is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Cottages, campsites and primitive backpacking sites provide a range of overnight accommodations. The park’s twenty-acre lake is open to non-motorized boats. During summer, visitors can cool off at the scenic lakeside beach. Hikers can choose from a variety of trails, including the popular four-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, an easy one-mile lake loop, and the challenging thirteenmile Coosa Backcountry Trail.

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he Stovall Mill Covered Bridge, the smallest covered bridge in Georgia at one span wide and 36.8 feet long with queen-post truss, was built in 1895 by Will Pardue to span the Chickamauga Creek.

An earlier covered bridge at this location, built by Fred Dover, who owned the water turbine powered grist mill, saw mill, shingle mill, and other businesses, was washed away after a storm in the early 1890’s.

In 1917, Fred Stovall, Sr. purchased Dover’s enterprise and the bridge became known as Stovall Bridge. The mills are gone now, washed away in 1964, and only the remains of the dam are evident a few feet from the bridge.

The Stovall Mill Covered Bridge was featured in the 1951 movie, “I’d Climb The Highest Mountain” starring Rory Calhoun, William Lundigan and Susan Haywood.

The bridge has a variety of names including the Helen Bridge, Sautee Bridge, Nacoochee Bridge and Chickamauga Bridge.

Only a short drive from the numerous attractions in the area and worth the trip, Stovall Mill Covered Bridge has a parking area, picnic area and historic marker.

Spring calendar of Events

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Blairsville

March 8, 15, 22, & 29

Karoke with DJ Jillian

Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina

March 17

March Wine Comedy Night

Paradise Hills Winery

April 13

Spring in the Mountains

Marketplace

Union County Schools

Agriscience Center

April 20th

Spring Downtown Market

Downtown Blairsville

April 27

April Wine Comedy Night

Paradise Hills Winery

Blue Ridge

March 7 – 24

April 11 – 28

Barefoot in the Park

Blue Ridge Community Theater

April 27

2024 Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival

Downtown Blue Ridge City Park

May 4

Michelle Malone - Live Music is Better

Blue Ridge Community Theater

Brasstown

March 30

Easter Egg Hunt

John C. Campbell Folk School

April 27

May Day Parade & Maypole

Dance

John C. Campbell Folk School

May 4

Friends & Family Day

John C. Campbell Folk School

Clarkesville

April 11 – 14 & 18 – 21

April 27 – 28

Sassafras Artisan Market

Rabun County Civic Center

May 4 – 25

Clayton Farmers Market

Clayton Farmers Market

Dahlonega

March 4 – 10

Dahlonega Chocolate Crawl

Dahlonega

March 8 & 9

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Event

Kaya Vineyards & Winery

The Great American Trailer

Park - Live Theater

Blue Ridge Community Theater

March 16

Blue Ridge St. Patrick’s

Day Parade

West Main Street

April 6

ZZ Top NotchLive Music is Better

Blue Ridge Community Theater

Disenchanted!

Habersham Community Theater

Clayton

March 16

Downtown Clayton

Block Party

Downtown Clayton

April 6 – 27

Clayton Farmers Market

Clayton Farmers Market

April 20 & 21

Bear on the Square

Mountain Festival

Dahlonega

Demorest

March 26

Piedmont University Singers

Chapel

March 28

Spring Walkthrough

Smith-Williams Art Studios

April 2

Cantabile

Conservatory of Music Concert Hall

April 11

Piedmont University Wind Ensemble Conservatory of Music Concert Hall Rumors

Swanson Center

March 16

Conservatory Strings Conservatory of Music Concert Hall

March 19

Chamber Ensembles Conservatory of Music Concert Hall

April 27

Great Composers Concert Conservatory of Music Concert Hall

Dillard

March 15 & 16

7th Georgia Bigfoot Conference

Dillard House

March 15 – 17 & 22 – 24

Little Shop of Horrors

Dillard Playhouse

Ellijay

March 15

Acoustic Blends

Gilmer Arts Theater

March 22 – 24 & 28 – 30

Southern Fried Nuptials

Gilmer Arts Theater

April 27

Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra

Gilmer Arts Theater

Hayesville

March 8 – 10

12 Angry Jurors

Peacock Performing Arts Center

March 22

Unforgettable – The Music and Life of Nat King Cole

Peacock Performing Arts Center

March 30

Randall Bramblett

Peacock Performing Arts Center

April 5

John BrownAn Evening of Jazz

Peacock Performing Arts Center

April 6

Kanstyx 2024

Peacock Performing Arts Center

April 13

Darin & Brooke Aldridge 2024

Peacock Performing Arts Center

April 20

Songwriter’s Showcase 46

Peacock Performing Arts Center

April 27

Lies & Pies 2024

Peacock Performing Arts Center

April 28

Switched on Piano 2.0A Classical Music Concert

Peacock Performing Arts Center

Helen

March 9

Living with Bears, Smithgall Woods State Park

March 30

35th Annual Helen Trout Tournament

Helen Festhalle

April 26 – 28

6th Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival Cowboys & Angels, Hofbrauhaus & Pub, Downtown Bandshell, Cafe International, and Betty’s Country Store

April 27

Alpine Village Volkswanderung 5k or 10k

Bodensee

Spring calendar of Events

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Hiawasse

March 8

Live Music: Ryan Little Eagle

Marina Station

March 9

Live Music: Cody King

Marina Station

March 10

Live Music: Gavin Thorsell

Marina Station

March 15

Live Music: DJ Lory Karaoke

Marina Station

March 16

Live Music: Mtn Breeze

Marina Station

March 17

Live Music: DJ JoeyDance Party St. Patty’s Day

Marina Station

March 23

The Frontmen

Anderson Music Hall

Live Music: Anderson

Marina Station

Live Music: Troy Underwood

Marina Station

March 29

Live Music: DJ Joey Dance Party

Marina Station

March 30

Live Music: Kennedy Puckett

Marina Station

April 12 – May 12

The Rhododendron Festival

Hamilton Gardens

April 19

Georgia Mountain Fair Spring Yard Sale

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

April 20

Dustin Lynch: Killed the Cowboy Tour Anderson Music Hall

April 25

The Concerts at Eller Holler

Memory Lane

Classic Car Show

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

April 27

38 Special Anderson Music Hall

May 2 & 9

The Concerts at Eller Holler

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Long Creek, SC

March 30

Wine Run 5k

Chatooga Belle Farms

Sautee Nacoochee

February 9 – May 3

Dwayne Crocker: Expressions in Clay Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia

March 9

The Great Cake Bake Event 2024

Historic Gym - Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Arts Center

Tallulah Falls

March 9

The Old Jail Hike

Tallulah Gorge State Park

March 24

Full Moon Hike

Tallulah Gorge State Park

April 22

Full Moon Hike

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Young Harris

March 22

Skies Over Georgia

April 12 & 13

2024 Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

April 26

Led Zeppelin Cosmic Concert

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