Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area. Should you have questions about something you don't see here, don't hesitate to give us a call!
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Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Blairsville Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Lakes | |
| Lake Chatuge - Chatuge Reservoir, located on the Hiwassee River in western North Carolina, is 13 miles long and extends southeast from the dam into north Georgia. The reservoir is named after a nearby Cherokee settlement. | |
| Lake Nottely - Recreational Opportunities: Auto Touring, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnic, Restaurant/Snack Bar, Recreational Vehicles, Museum/Visitor Center, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing | |
| Local Banks | |
| Appalachian Community Bank - | |
| Bank of Blairsville - Bank of Hiawassee 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. | |
| United Community Bank - United Community Bank is built upon the reputation of providing outstanding customer service in the most convenient and professional, friendly and caring manner possible. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Motorcycling | |
| T.W.O. - Two Wheels Only - T.W.O. is the 1st resort of its kind, opened in 1982. While many campgrounds frown on (and ban) all types of 2 wheeled vehicles, T.W.O. has made it their business to make you feel at home during your stay with them. They restrict guests to only those who are riding or towing motorcycles. Suches is off the beaten path, T.W.O. & remains one of Georgias best kept secrets. | |
| Copperhead Lodge - Copperhead Lodge is a 40 acre resort community located in the North Georgia Mountains...built by motorcycle enthusiasts for motorcycle enthusiasts. This resort features individual log-style park cabins, a rustic lodge, an outdoor pavilion/amphitheater and swimming pool plus various other amenities all situated in a beautiful mountain setting along a winding creek. Copperhead Lodge has all paved roads with street lights, underground utilities and city water. | |
| Dragons Tail - The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, with 318 curves in 11 miles, is America s number one motorcycle and sports car road. The nearby Cherohala Skyway is quickly becoming number two with its remote 60 miles of scenic mountain highway. The area also has other roads less traveled, but just as exciting. Come and discover them all. | |
| Newspapers and Publications | |
| Blue Ridge News Observer - The News Observer's roots wind their way back through the many newspapers that have served Fannin County, Georgia over the years. | |
| Georgia Mountain Living - Georgia Mountain Living Magazine is a community based publication dedicated to the local people and happenings in and around the North Georgia Mountains. | |
| North Georgia News - The North Georgia News has been a vital part of the mountain area since 1909, We are Union County's and North Georgia's largest newspaper. | |
| State Parks | |
| Amicalola Falls - It¿s easy to see why this is one of Georgia¿s most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning ¿tumbling waters,¿ is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls ~~ the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. | |
| Moccasin Creek - Known as the park ¿where spring spends the summer,¿ Moccasin Creek is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shores of lovely 2,800-acre Lake Burton. | |
| Smithgall Woods - North Georgia's premier trout stream, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mountain property and is a favorite for catch-and-release fishing. Five miles of trails and 18 miles of roads allow hikers and bicyclists to explore hardwoods, streams and wildlife. | |
| Unicoi State Park - Nestled in the north Georgia mountains just two miles from the Alpine village of Helen, Unicoi is one of Georgia¿s most beloved state parks. | |
| Vogel State Park - One of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks, Vogel is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. | |
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