by Visitors Bureau | Sep 23, 2021 | News
“When will fall color peak?” is a common question for park rangers in autumn. Only Mother Nature knows for sure, but Georgia’s most vibrant hues usually come toward the end of October or early November. To help leaf peepers plan their fall escapes, Georgia State Parks... 
by Bre Humphries | Sep 22, 2021 | Georgia Made
If you value Georgia-grown ingredients, you’ll find a kindred spirit in Regina Hild. The farm-raised chef and certified culinarian believes strongly in sourcing locally for the small-batch artisan jams, spreadable fruits and baked goods she whips up in her Dunwoody... 
by Bre Humphries | Sep 22, 2021 | Georgia Made
Nothing says fall in the South quite like college football, and it’s imperative to show your team support with your outfit for the big game. Get ready for Game Day with these beautiful bracelets boasting collegiate colors by Alpharetta-based Pam Brickhouse,... 
by Bre Humphries | Sep 22, 2021 | Georgia Made
Come Labor Day, we’re ready for fall … but sometimes the North Georgia weather just doesn’t get the memo. Take matters into your own hands and usher in the season by filling your home with the alluring scents of autumn. Jack Be Nimble’s Fall + Winter candle collection... 
by Lissa Poirot | Sep 22, 2021 | News
OTTO WHEELER IS not from Georgia, but he once heard a story about a scorned woman in Buckhead going through a divorce who broke into her former home where her ex-husband and his new wife were living and rearranged all of the furniture. It provided the inspiration he... 
by Judy Garrison | Sep 20, 2021 | Destinations
CONSIDERED AMERICA’S Favorite Drive in one of the most scenic areas of the United States, the Blue Ridge Parkway, which rambles 469 miles through the Blue Ridge Mountains from North Carolina to Virginia, demands a slower pace and offers breathtaking views. Hopping on... 
by Judy Garrison | Sep 19, 2021 | Destinations
WHEN LUCIUS MORSE purchased aportion of Chimney Rock Mountain in western North Carolina in 1902, his plans included a town, a dam and a lake. As a businessman who saw the assets of this natural setting, he also fell in love with its healing powers. While floating... 
by Bre Humphries | Sep 19, 2021 | Cabin Corner
RESEARCH SHOWS BREATHING DEEPLY can slow your heart rate, stabilize blood pressure and even lower stress. It’s so simple, yet so hard to remember during the rush of everyday life. You don’t have to tell your body to breathe, but you do have to control it to reap the... 
by Lissa Poirot | Sep 19, 2021 | Day Trips
MY FIRST VISIT to Dawsonville came on the heels of my children’s births. You see, I began my time in Georgia inside the perimeter, first in the Vinings, then slipping over the perimeter to Sandy Springs, and then creeping my way up to Georgia 400 to Alpharetta. I... 
by Bre Humphries | Sep 19, 2021 | Food for Thought
WHILE THE FOOD scene in hotspots like Blue Ridge and Dahlonega is already well-established, there are still some hidden gems in many of North Georgia’s more modest towns. Such is the case with Old Mulehouse in Downtown Jasper. Situated on the border of Georgia’s... 
by Bre Humphries | Sep 19, 2021 | Vines & Hops
PEACHES MAY BE the official state fruit, but here in North Georgia, apples reign supreme. Throughout Ellijay and the surrounding area, orchards and apple houses dot the landscape, and nothing says fall quite like picking a fresh peck and sinking your teeth into that... 
by Julie Hostetter | Sep 19, 2021 | Food for Thought
PUMPKIN PIE is fine, pumpkin spice is nice, pumpkin butter is better … but homemade pumpkin cake? Well, now that’s got our heart racing and our lips smacking. There is just something about warm pumpkin cake dressed with cream cheese icing that makes the fall season...
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