by Mark Oleg Ozboyd | Aug 30, 2023 | Destinations
In the midst of North Georgia’s bustling Alpine village of Helen is a destination where days slow to a crawl; arrival is celebrated with Champagne and lots or little fill the itinerary, depending on what you seek. Valhalla Resort is not on the main thoroughfare in... 
by Adrienne Crawford | Aug 30, 2023 | Vines & Hops
Many towns have a Main Street, but the one in Pickens County is now home to the first legal distillery in Jasper. Owner and first-generation moonshiner Jason Hutson, together with his fiancée Jackie Ivey, transformed 104 N. Main Street into Sharptop Distilling... 
by William Powell | Aug 30, 2023 | Food for Thought, Georgia Made
There’s just something special about a spontaneous meal made with only the freshest possible ingredients—and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Harvest Habersham, the ultimate farm-to-table restaurant located in Sautee Nacoochee. Owners Chris Bolton and Laura Farrelly... 
by Sherry F. Popovic | Aug 30, 2023 | Day Trips, Destinations
Like its namesake European city, Rome, Georgia is a town full of notable historical sites with walkable downtown and abundant outdoor activities. Located 70 miles northwest of Atlanta, the city was founded in 1834 on a Cherokee Indian settlement. Rome’s rich... 
by Brittany Dean | Aug 30, 2023 | Vines & Hops
When my husband refers to his adolescent days, his memories include riding his ATV through the woods behind his neighborhood, exploring in the creek, and feeding apples to the horses in the nearby fields. He remembers the community’s excitement when Kroger came to... 
by Kathy Nolan | Aug 30, 2023 | Georgia Made
While sitting alone and trying to get warm on a bone-chilling night after grueling hours spent searching for a lost trail runner, seasoned search and rescue professional Alexander Bryant had a profound moment of clarity. If the search subject had just a few... 
by Judy Garrison | Aug 30, 2023 | Destinations
Driving the Beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway this Fall Although the Great Depression devastated much of the country, it was the catalyst for a world of change in the eastern United States. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shenandoah National Park opened to... 
by Judy Garrison | Aug 30, 2023 | Features
The Folk Collaborative in McCaysville unites local artists, farmers, educators and businesses to keep their rich culture alive for future generations Walking into The Folk Collaborative in McCaysville felt like I had just walked into my grandmother’s home. Chairs for... 
by Judy Garrison | Aug 30, 2023 | Destinations
When the heat of summer begins to cool and the usual routine creeps back into daily life, fall and its gifts take center stage as the catalyst that propel the next experience. The vibrant hues that are possible in the mountains of North Georgia awaken senses to... 
by Liz Riley | Aug 30, 2023 | Features
Mark your calendar for these unique events taking place across North Georgia this season Cooler weather and changing leaves bring numerous opportunities for fall fun—football, bonfires, pumpkin carving, and, of course, festivals. Maybe you are thinking of apple...
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