Living in a U.S.A. Rain Forest

This year mother nature is proving we live in a lush but non tropical rain forest.  What is that you say?  It is true!  We live in the Appalachian temperate rainforest.  The Appalachian Mountains started to form somewhere around 400 million years...

Upsides of settling in North Georgia

Today we have a guest writer. Thank you Betty White for sharing your thoughts on our lovely area! Choosing a new home location is never an easy decision. There are myriads of factors you need to consider before you choose what you think is best for you and your...

Staying Home? Don’t be bored!

Everyone tells us these are challenging times and I agree.  With so many challenges to our health, both mental & physical, boredom can become a deterrent to staying well.   So how about a few projects to keep our mind and hands busy! Do you collect...

Buying mountain and lake property at reasonable prices

This time of year we speak with many folks that have been renting up here for years, are not ready to buy a retirement or second home yet, but have been watching the prices rise.  Yes, even in our smaller communities the cost of homes has risen substantially this year...

Relocating to N. Georgia or N. Carolina Mountains

Relocating to our area – What are some considerations you should make if you’re considering relocating to the area? The city of Blairsville itself with a population of 652 was incorporated in 1835.  Located within Union County, named for the Union Party some 30...