Real Estate . . . Real Life in the Northeast Georgia Mountains
What’s going on at the old Batesville Gym? That’s the question many locals are asking as a dumpster appeared outside of the building a couple of weeks ago. The building seems to have awakened like a sleeping Rip van Winkle after over a half-century of dormancy. The Batesville Gym is the only building left standing… Read More
I am always amazed at the resiliency of the real estate market and how it is able to survive the ups and downs of the economy. Real estate ownership seems to be one of the fundamental drives of human beings. People want a piece of the earth. It defines them. It gives them a certain… Read More
October brings out the colors in the northeast Georgia mountains, and with them the many visitors who like to enjoy the local festivals and outdoor events taking place in the fall. For those who prefer a little more exercise and a chance to win a hand creation from Mark of the Potter, plan to participate… Read More
For those Soque River lovers who want to get a good dose of pulled pork and smoked chicken, and meet UGA legend Vince Dooley, plan to attend The Soque Roast scheduled for Friday, September 30 at 6:00 PM near the Batesville community. The Soque Roast is a primary fundraiser for the Soque River Watershed Association… Read More
Like the mythological phoenix rising from the ashes, Hawg Wild BBQ is back as a major player in the Clarkesville Georgia restaurant scene after a devastating fire to their building last fall. Hawg Wild BBQ just completed the rebuild of their restaurant and is once again open for business, bigger and better than ever. I… Read More
Everyone enjoys eating locally grown fruits, vegetables and other fresh farm products when they can find them, but who has time to drive to multiple Saturday markets and produce stands to get it? What if you had a way to pick out exactly what organically grown produce you wanted, and get the local farm quality… Read More
Looking for a great way to visit the northeast Georgia mountains this summer and be entertained all along the way? The Northeast Georgia Arts Tour held this June 10-12th provides visitors a way to go at their own pace and explore the many art galleries, charming shops, and studios in the region. Visitors can choose… Read More
Last week I answered a question on a on-line forum that read: “What is it like to live in Clarkesville Georgia?” I should have handed the question over to Mary Beth Horton, Clarkesville Better Hometown Manager who has a great story to tell about the town of Clarkesville, a rising star in the foothills of… Read More
