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Fannin County in the North Georgia Mountains

Fannin County is composed of nearly half National Forest and Wilderness Area. The Cohutta Wilderness contains approximately 40,000 acres of forest land, and is the largest National Forest Wilderness in the Eastern United States. Don't expect to find paved roads through this jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Old logging roads, now forestry roads are the only way in or out. This doesn't prevent the true wilderness enthusiast, or four wheeler from the remote discoveries Fannin County has to offer.

Considered the gateway to the mountains, this community is conveniently located just 1.5 hours north of Atlanta. Lake Blue Ridge and the Toccoa river, both located in Fannin County, are the head waters of the infamous Ocoee River, in Polk County Tennessee, home of the 1996 Summer Olympics Kayaking event. Check out the Highlander's story, "Ancient Waters, Thrilling Ride."

Hiking, fishing, boating, camping, sight-seeing and shopping make Fannin County a great place to visit. The local Blue Ridge Arts Association sponsor several festivals a year drawing large crowds of art enthusiasts.

The county was named after Colonel Fannin who fought and died bravely with his troops at Goliad Texas, just miles from the famed Alamo. Fannin County has a remarkable history itself, considering it's in the heart of the old Cherokee Nation.

Blue Ridge grew and prospered in both commerce and tourism since its founding, with the coming of the railroad in 1887. Unique, art galleries, antique shops, furniture galleries, specialty shops, and eateries make this a wonderful experience in leisurely shopping and dining, any time of the year.

The old railroad depot is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. The depot is a center piece of the town, representing the grand days at the turn of the century. At that time, Blue Ridge was the hub of excitement for real estate development and tourist, who traveled here to enjoy the beauty of the mountains and the refreshing mineral springs.

McCaysville hugs the state line where Georgia meets Tennessee. At this exact point, the waters of the Toccoa River become the beginnings of fast flowing, intensely powerful, white water rapids of the Ocoee River. The town's main thoroughfare is made up of one and two story buildings on both sides of the street. The area is referred to as the Copper Basin Area, and it is a two for one experience. Across the street or should I say across the state line you'll find Copperhill Tennessee, an old copper mining town, that in its time provided a stable income to both sides of the state line.

Mineral Bluff is a quaint little residential town made up of a church, post office, school and several historical homes. Mineral Bluff predates Blue Ridge. With the coming of the railroad, Mineral Bluff prospered and grew into a tourist attraction due to its healthy mineral springs.

Morganton was originally designated as the county seat of Fannin County until the train was built through Blue Ridge. Morganton is on the northwestern shore of Lake Blue Ridge. Mostly a residential community today, except for its local access to the lake.

Epworth was originally a farm community but mostly residential today, with an old country store and post office. Epworth is located on the route between Blue Ridge and McCaysville.

Dial is a modest town hidden in the upper reaches of a remote valley in the steep mountains of southern Fannin County. This residential community hasn't changed a bit in 100 years. Dial consists of a small country store and the beautiful banks of the upper Toccoa River. It's well worth the drive.

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Banks, Financial Instituions and Mortgage Companies

Bank of Blue Ridge is dedicated to personalized customer service and designing products tailored to your life. It’s why the people of Northeast Georgia and Western North Carolina have trusted us with their financial needs since 1909. Come in and meet our people…people dedicated to providing you the best in financial planning and service. You'll like our customer-first way of doing business.

Accommodations • Places to Stay • Bed and Breakfasts • Hotels • Log Cabin Rentals • Vacation Rentals.  Use the lodging choices below to help you find your perfect Mountain Getaway in Blue Ridge, Aska Adventure Area, Morganton, Mineral Bluff, McCaysville and Dial in the North Georgia Mountains.

Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals offers many vacation rental cabins which allow you to experience a little piece of heaven every time you visit. Our private luxury cabins provide a getaway retreat for couples, families and friends who love nature and the outdoors. Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals manages these privately owned luxury cabin rentals, all of which are located within minutes of Blue Ridge, Georgia and the beautiful Ocoee River and Toccoa River.

Highly motivated and dedicated to excellence, Sundance Cabin Rentals never loses sight of today's vacation trends of the motivated family. Experience and knowledge of areas are crucial when picking your rental company. Sundance Cabin Rentals limit their "field of expertise" to Fannin County, ensuring that you get the highest quality service and vacation experience.

Pet Friendly Cabin Rentals Escape the stress of your daily life and enjoy the year-round peaceful surroundings of all of our upscale, privately owned North Georgia mountain cabins. All of our cabins are furnished with tasteful, cabin decor and have all the amenities needed to make your stay a comfortable one. Our cabins feature gas log or wood-burning fireplaces, hot tubs, gas grills, Cable/Satellite TV and high-speed Internet.

Come and enjoy our Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins with Beautiful Mountain Vistas Rushing Creeks, River Front, Lake and Wooded Views. Perfect for a Romantic Mountain Getaway! Cabins have Hot Tubs, Fireplaces and some have Pool Tables and Game Rooms. Nevaeh Cabin Rentals offers Luxury Hot Tub Cabins to suit your needs and your Vacation Budget! Not matter if your visit is a relaxing mountain getaway, A Romantic Retreat in a Luxury Hot Tub Cabin, or a Family Getaway packed with Mountain Adventures.  You will never forget your stay at Nevaeh Cabin Rentals and the tranquil beauty of our Northern Georgia Mountains!!

White Water Rafting in the Mountains on the Ocoee River....

The Ocoee River is often described as the roller coaster of the southeast. Come experience what has been called the greatest whitewater center in the world. Professional river outfitter with over 30 years experience. Our safety record is unsurpassed in the industry. We believe our staff is simply the best in the business. Guides are chosen for their character and enthusiasm for sharing the outdoors with you.

Throughout Blue Ridge the Double 'D' is known as Dave and Dave. They are recognized by their friendly smiles and genuine personality. David Butler and David Haley combined, have over fifty years of equestrian experience. They are permitted outfitters and guides, and in cooperation with the National Forest Service have developed a trail system that is second to none.

Adventure Trail Rides in Cashes Valley in the North Georgia Mountain, our trail offer beautiful scenic trails and are great for adults and children alike. We offer different rides at different levels of skill from the novice to the advanced rider. Adventure Trail Rides offers rides that are all time favorite to many, that bring our riders back again and again.

Restaurants in the Blue Ridge Georgia and surrounding area, each with their own cuisine.

Steak and Seafood Restaurant on the Toccoa River in Blue Ridge Georgia. No trip to the mountains is complete without a trip to Toccoa Riverside, many people travel from Atlanta for dinner alone. Toccoa Riverside has both inside and outside dining, musical entertainment on the weekend and a salad bar that you will never forget.

Indigo Hills is a Gourmet Grocery Store and Restaurant carrying fine wines and Take-Away Gourmet Dishes. Indigo Hills is also available for Catering those special occasions that you desire a professional touch. We also have two dining rooms, come and enjoy a cozy, adorable environment. Sit back and relax... enjoy an a la carte meal inside or on our porch.

Fannin County Real Estate, Land, Lots, Acreage, Homes, Cabins, Log Homes, on the Lake, River, Creeks or with a great Mountain View.   Use the Real Estate Professionals below to help you find your perfect Mountain Property in Blue Ridge, Aska Adventure Area, Morganton, Mineral Bluff, McCaysville and Dial in the North Georgia Mountains.

My name is Kristy Petrillo and I am the Top Producing Realtor in the North Georgia Mountains. My passion for working with buyers to understand exactly what they are looking for has been the key to my real estate success. My mission is to help prospective buyers achieve their real estate goals, ie. are they looking for short term investments, rental potential, 1031 exchange, retirement home, etc.

Mountain Investments of North Georgia, is your realtor, my goal is to help you achieve yours, whether it’s a vacation, rental, investment, 1031 exchange or full time home. Choose from cabins, lakefront homes or land, creek front, riverfront, mountain views, commercial property and large tracts.

Welcome to Crye*Leike Country Corners Realty in the North Georgia Mountains. We are located just north of Blue Ridge, Georgia We are happy to help you with all of your real estate needs.  We offer mountain log cabins, view property, river and creek property, lake front homes and property and large tracts of North Georgia Mountain Property.   The Blue Ridge Mountains are fast becoming one of the most desired second home markets anywhere in the US. The North Georgia Area provides the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, Toccoa and Ocoee Rivers, and Lake Blue Ridge.

Hello, we are Gary and Karen Matthews, a husband and wife Realtor® team specializing in properties located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia, Southeast Tennessee, and Southwestern North Carolina. If you're looking for a Realtor® that will listen to your needs and desires; that bring honesty and integrity to the buying or selling process, and will work diligently to make your real estate purchase or selling experience a pleasurable one, then give us a call or send us an email.

Have you ever dreamt of owning your own special getaway in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains? Mountain real estate is one of the most exciting investments one can make, and it should be a fun and rewarding experience. I can help you find the perfect cabin. I am an Adventure expert and the owner of Upper River Adventures and have tremendous knowledge of the Aska Adventure Area, and Eastern Tennessee. Call or email me today, I would like to help you make your dream a reality.

ASID Interior Designer Specializing in Mountain and Country Homes and Commercial Designs

Cindy Trimble Kelly, ASID uses a “client driven” approach to designing and furnishing her client’s homes, ensuring each design supports each client’s unique, personal needs. Her philosophy: “design from the inside out” first, makes sure each element of the client’s lifestyle has been addressed. Her portfolio of award winning designs illustrates her philosophy – “no two designs are the same, and each represents a unique client.” A professional member of ASID, Cindy has practiced as a certified interior designer for 25 years. Based in Blue Ridge, Georgia her focus is mountain and country home design and decoration.

Fannin County Developments, Lots in Premier Developments in North Georgia Mountains, lots on the Lake, River, Creeks or with a great Mountain View.   Check out the Developments below to help you find your perfect Mountain Property in Blue Ridge, Aska Adventure Area, Morganton, Mineral Bluff, McCaysville and Dial in the North Georgia Mountains.

A sparkling lake anchors this private community. Embracing the lake are centuries old Hemlocks, Oaks and stately pines. Wildlife abounds as witness by everyday glimpses of graceful deer, an occasional shy black bear and the constant soothing serenade of the many species of bird life. The home sites at Nature’s Courtyard range in size from one and a half to more than 3 acres. Some feature views of the three surrounding states. While others offer creek or lake views. All are magnificent!

Nature’s Estates Resort & Spa at Paris Mountain is the first deeded fractional ownership luxury resort to combine 5 stars services with vacation home ownership. Intimately situated on 250 acres near the famous Southern High Roads in the North Georgia Mountains. When you are ready to broaden your horizons exchange your residence to other luxury fractional resorts throughout the world. Blue Ridge is known as the gateway to the mountains. Now it can be your gateway to the good life and the world.

An exclusive gated mountain home community of unsurpassed beauty! Intimate setting of only eleven larger homesites, each with access to approximately 3/4 of a mile of trophy trout waters. All properties have approximately 200 feet of creek frontage or more (one lot with over 440 feet!) on famous Cooper's Creek or Sea Creek. Several lots have mountain views as well. Trout fish from your back door in one of North Georgia's premier trout streams. This land has been in the same family for over thirty years and is now available to a fortunate few.

Builders in the Fannin County, Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton, Mineral

For the past 10 years, Tender Creek Properties has specialized in turning our customers' dreams into reality. Whether you want a cottage or a cabin by the creek or with a mountain view, we can make your dream come true.  Our Licensed Contractor is a qualified and certified expert with more than 20 years experience! We guarantee quality in all our work and, most importantly, timely results. To ensure our clients' needs are satisfied we constantly invite our clients to participate and provide input during the design process. After all it's our job to make our clients' dream a reality.

Fannin County Building Services working throughout North Georgia Mountains.   Check out the Services below to help you build your perfect Mountain Getaway or full time Residency in Blue Ridge, Aska Adventure Area, Morganton, Mineral Bluff, McCaysville and Dial in the North Georgia Mountains.

Sisson Log Homes is a family owned and operated business, and we are proud to say we are one of the largest manufacturers of log and timber products in the Southeastern United States. Our log packages are site cut by the homeowner or builder to save the cost of a pre-cutting process. We ship to you "Freight-Free" with our own trucks within 300 miles FOB Blue Ridge Georgia. We are not builders or contractors, as it would conflict with our builder clients, but we can and do refer qualified contractors for all your construction needs.

Stone enhances any project, giving it beauty, a sense of timelessness and substance. Mother Nature Stone, located in Blue Ridge Georgia has the best and largest selection of natural and manufactured stone in the Tri-State area and we pride ourselves on Quality and Service.

Furniture, Furnishings and Interior Designers

Vista Ventures Antiques furniture showroom offers the area's largest selection of American mahogany, oak, walnut, and pine antique furniture. You will also find unique small treasures and decorative accessories in our showroom. All of our antiques are home and cabin ready. Many pieces of our fine old furniture are refinished, bringing a dull or worn finish back to its original beauty and ready for your finest linens or clothes. You will find dining room pieces including tables and chairs, sideboards, servers, buffets, and china cabinets. For your bedroom, chests, dressers and mirrors, beds, and nightstands are usually available. We also have a variety of different and unusual pieces.

Shopping, Antiques, Collectibles.

Mountain Holly Quilters...wonderful quilt store in the North Georgia Mountains. We are conveniently located in downtown Blue Ridge, GA, offering over 3,000 bolts of 100% of the finest cotton prints and solids. We have many of books and patterns covering all quilting topics including all the newest titles. Over 30 styles of rulers; cotton, silk, metallic, rayon and polyester threads; a variety of needles, thimbles and other quilting supplies plus all the newest gadgets and notion products that are available. Also Offering Great Quilting Classes

Vista Ventures Antiques furniture showroom offers the area's largest selection of American mahogany, oak, walnut, and pine antique furniture. You will also find unique small treasures and decorative accessories in our showroom. All of our antiques are home and cabin ready. Many pieces of our fine old furniture are refinished, bringing a dull or worn finish back to its original beauty and ready for your finest linens or clothes. You will find dining room pieces including tables and chairs, sideboards, servers, buffets, and china cabinets. For your bedroom, chests, dressers and mirrors, beds, and nightstands are usually available. We also have a variety of different and unusual pieces.

Artists and Art Galleries in Blue Ridge and Surrounding Area, Authentic Native American Artists.

Custom made Art created by Grey Eagle, Native American Artist, Environmentalist, Historian and Teacher. Each piece is designed and hand carved by Grey Eagle out of Sacred Pipe Stone and the bead work crafted by Golden Hawk. It is Grey Eagle and Golden Hawk's life work to keep the Native American heredity and traditions alive and one of the many ways they do this is through their art.

For 30 years, the Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (BRMAA) has, through performance, demonstration and education, strived to enhance and preserve the quality and accessibility of the arts in the North Georgia area. The mountains that surround the beautiful area of North Georgia, South East Tennessee and Western North Carolina inspire creativity and BRMAA provides a venue for all the talent enclosed in this mountainous cocoon. Also Featuring Arts in the Park and the Wildlife & Nature Art Festival & Outdoor Expo.

Alternative Schools in the North Georgia Mountains

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia, Eckerd Academy of the Blue Ridge, is a licensed and accredited outdoor therapeutic program and alternative school in Suches, GA that accepts boys and girls (ages 10 through 17). At Eckerd Academy of the Blue Ridge, students receive an individualized academic and treatment plan that helps them achieve their maximum potential. Students learn how to communicate and solve problems effectively, to accept personal responsibility and to respect themselves and others. Most importantly, they gain the self-esteem and competence needed to navigate the tough road from adolescence to adulthood.

Gorilla Haven in the North Georgia Mountains

Gorilla Haven is the world's only private, AZA* certified gorilla holding facility.  It was not designed to be open to the public and is still under construction, but owners, Steuart and Jane Dewar, have offered to provide some personal tours to offer a rare opportunity to our friends and neighbors, and to help raise funds for this important project. Walking tour will include behind-the-scenes of the GH facility, including gorilla villas, habitat, veterinary hospital, food preparation room, administration, and group building. Chances of seeing gorilla residents, Joe and Oliver, are excellent and photography is allowed.