Only 42 days left.... SHOP LOCAL in the beautiful North Georgia & Western North Carolina Mountains. For the next 6 weeks, I will act as Santa's Helper with regular updates on great places to shop in the area. Ho Ho Ho....Here We Go! Need something for the Horse Lover in your life? How about Man's Best Friend? What about your favorite Cowboy or Cowgirl? Take a look at Anderson's Cowboy Store located at 513 D Murphy Hwy in Blairsville, GA Anderson's Cowboy Store carries a wide array of the latest Western Fashions for all ages with brands like Wrangler, Rock n Roll Cowgirl, Cruel Girl, Cowgirl Tuff, Montana Silversmiths and more. Bucked Up & John Deere hoodies & tees. Lots & Lots of Cowboy Boots from Corral, Lucchese, Resistol, Justin, Tony Lama & Ariat. Tons of Health Products for all the... 11/13/2012

Paint the town Purple for Alzheimer's   November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. In the United States alone, there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. Alzheimer's is now the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Every 68 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease. Without a cure, that number will increase to every 33 seconds by mid century. As the first wave of baby boomers begin turning 65 this year and enter the age of greater risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, early detection of the disease becomes even more critical. The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our vision is "A World Withou... 11/07/2012

      Ghosts and Goblins will be lurking downtown on the Blairsville, GA square. Games, face painting, and lots of trick or treats!  At 4:30pm a costume contest will be held at City Hall in downtown Blairsville GA. Don't forget to grab non-perishable food items and/or personal care items on your way out the door to feed the Union County GA Food Bank. Boxes will be provided on the square where you can drop off your donations. Saturday, October 27th, 2012 5:30pm-7:30pmAll streets leading to the Blairsville GA square will be closed from 5pm - 8pm.  What better way to showcase your business or non-profit than to get your name in front of over 2,500 people? All you need is $10, a table, and a LOT of candy! Costumes and table decorations are encouraged but not mandatory. To sign up for your ... 10/23/2012

If you haven't visited the Union County Farmer's Market in Blairsville, GA, you have a few more chances before the season ends! http://www.ucfarmersmarket.com/   Plenty of fun, food, and friends visiting at the Union County Farmers Market. Don't miss the last few events of the season.Tuesdays evenings from 3pm - 7pm & Saturday mornings from 7am - 1pm.Tuesday, October 9th - 4PM- 6 PM Free Seminar and Q&A with one of the regions leading authorities on Bee Keeping- Glen Henderson  Saturday, October 13th - A Taste of Appalachian Sweetness featuring Sorghum and Honey Vendors  Tuesday October 16th - Foodie Night featuring soups, stews and chili. $5 buys you 5 tickets. Great way to try lots of different recipes for a few bucks.  Saturday October 20th - Greens and Beans Day   Enter your favorit... 10/08/2012

It's Sorghum Festival Time in Blairsville, GA   Two weekends in October!!!   October 13th & 14th, 2012 October 20th & 21st, 2012   Located in Meeks Park   Rain or Shine from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M   Parade - 1st Saturday 11:00 A.M.   Old Timer's Day - 1st Sunday   Square Dances on Saturdays @ 8:00 P.m -Buck Dancing Contest   Join in for family fun in arts, crafts, exhibits, food, and music, as well as children's activities!   Activities include: Biskit Eatin Contest Pole Climbing Log Sawing Horseshoe Pitching & Rock Throwing   Sorghum Mill will be grinding cane and cooking syrup!   $2.00 Admission Under 12 FREE   Free Parking with a Daily Tram running. Handicapped Parking Also Available     NO PETS.     09/20/2012

Union County Georgia Home Sales – by Month   Active SOLD 2012 SOLD 2011 SOLD 2010 January 391 29 17 20 February 396 24 38 20 March 415 32 32 32 April 441 31 23 18 May 474 30 35 32 June 494 30 37 20 July 486 43 31 30 August     47 37 September     43 30 October     33 33 November     25 40 December     32 29 TOTAL -------- 200 392 342   Union County Georgia Home Sales – by Price Range   -2012- -2011- -2010- Under $99,999 70 124 91 $100,000 - $199,999 91 179 155 $200,000 - $299,999 24 54 43 $300,000 - $399,999 7 23 13 $400,000 - $499,999 3 6 2 $500,000 - $599,999 3 3 1 $600,000 - $699,999 1 2 3 $700,000 - $799,999   1   $800,000 - $899,999       $900,000 - $999,999 1   1 Over 1 million       TOTAL 200 392 309 Union County Georgia Home Sales Summary   2012 2011 2010 Total Sold 200 392 342 ... 08/12/2012

Trackrock Campground and Cabins is a 300 acre paradise of meadows, hay fields, and woodlands in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.  Located between Blairsville and Hiawassee, Trackrock is completely isolated from all other commercial developments, the property is bordered on three sides by Chattahoochee National Forest. As a designated Appalachian Botanical Sanctuary, great care is taken to preserve the natural environment. Wildlife, flowers, and flowering shrubs are abundant throughout the campground and surrounding area. No matter what the season while you’re at Trackrock the natural surroundings are gorgeous.Trackrock offers camping for everyone and style – tents, popups, and RV’s of every size.  They have 95 level, shady, uncrowded campsites with water and electricity. All sites... 08/01/2012

Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games June 9 - 10 | Location: Meeks Park, Blairsville, GA   Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Clan Gatherings, Scottish Vendors, Pipe and Drum Bands, Parade of Tartans, Amateur Athletics, Border Collie Demonstrations, Children's Games & Activities and more. Lots to see and do, for more information including event times, call the Union County Chamber of Commerce 877-745-5789 or visit blairsvillescottishfestival.org 06/06/2012

Mark your calendars for the Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games for this weekend, June 9th and 10th! Each year the Scottish Festival is started off on Friday with the Kilted Golf Classic at Butternut Creek Golf Course and the Ceilidh Dinner. Saturday and Sunday follow and are filled with the sounds of bagpipes, drums and the colorful display of flags and tartans throughout the lovely setting along the creek at Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA.   So Many Clan Tents…What is a Clan? The Gaelic word Clan means family or tribe.  Each clan has its own tartan which is worn in a kilt or scarf and members are fiercely loyal to the group. The reason for the strength of the Scottish clans can be summarized in a quote from a clansman who said, “I owe my allegiance to the land of my birth, b... 06/05/2012

Lake Nottely lake front home with end of cove privacy on New Jewel Mason in  Blairsville Georgia   OPEN HOUSE  Wednesday, May 30, 2012  from 1pm to 3pm. Adorable and Affordable lake front home in Noel Galloway on New Jewel Mason Road in Blairsville Georgia. The lake is so inviting and now is the time for summer fun! There are so many reasons to escape to Blairsville in Union County, deep in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest surrounded by North Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. One of the best reasons is Lake Nottely.  Real living is being right on the lake - the ultimate in relaxation and escaping it all.  Lake Nottely features a beach and camping area. In addition to recreation, the lake is used for flood control and power generation. This lake is 20 miles long and has 4,180... 05/20/2012

This Spring weather is the perfect time for strawberries & strawberry shortcake in Blairsville, GA!     The Union County Farmers Market in Blairsville, GA will be hosting the 2nd Annual Strawberry Jubilee on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 from 8AM - 1 PM Rain or Shine!   The market will be hosting additional vendor for the event. There will be plenty of fresh baked goods, jams, jellies and tons of plants for your spring gardens. Logan Turnpike Mill will be selling everyone's favorite spring desert, strawberry shortcake, made with the Mill's famous biscuits.   Location: Union County Farmers Market 148 Old Smokey Rd off Weaver Rd, behind Home Depot in Blairsville, GA    For more information:  Peggy Deyton 706-439-6000 or Mickey Cummings 706-439-6030 04/30/2012

      The Blairsville GA Kiwanis Club Fair is here again and it's not too late to join the fun! The Fair, back for a 4th year is taking place at the Union County Industrial Park near the airport off of Hwy 515.    Come ride the rides! From traditional carousels to kiddie rides, there is something for everyone!   Games, cotton candy, candy apples, petting zoo and so much more!   The fair is open this weekend! Friday, April 20, 2012 at 5PM Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Noon Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 1PM  FREE PARKING, $2.00 Gate Admission, Under 12 Free Unlimited Ride Ticket $15.00, Single Ride Tickets Available   ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHILDREN OF UNION COUNTY GA.   www.BlairsvilleKiwanis.com 04/20/2012

Located only 2 hours from Atlanta, Chattanooga, Greenville & Asheville, Blairsville GA makes the perfect place for a day or weekend trip. While in the area, stop by the new 23,500 sq ft community center overlooking the gorgeous Butternut Creek Golf Course. Visitors and residents will find plenty of information and amenities at the new multi-use Union County Community Center, which houses the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center, the Union County Development Authority, the Butternut Creek Tourism/Pro Shop, The View Grill and more.  People seeking locations for conferences, meetings, wedding receptions and more will find all the amenities they need in the new community center. The building features a 2,503 square-foot conference room as well as three smaller break... 04/05/2012

Blairsville GA Garden Club Free Seminar, Gardening for Pleasure April 4, 2012 10:00AM – 12:00PM The Blairsville GA Garden Club is offering a free seminar called “Gardening for Pleasure.” There is no better time to start your gardening than right now during the gorgeous Spring weather. Gardening is also a great way to spruce up the exterior of your home! The featured speaker, Mary Donovan, will speak on “Rethinking, Redesigning your Landscape” to meet the needs of today's baby boomers and retirees. Blairsville Garden Club member and local landscaper Kathryn Litton will speak on Rhododenrons & Accompanying Plants. The seminar will take place at the Blairsville Union County Chamber of Commerce at 129 Recreation Road, Blairsville Georgia at the Butternut Creek Golf Course. For more informat... 04/02/2012

  The Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce's Business Showcase Extravaganza is an excellent business marketing event where you may increase sales, increase brand awareness, seek referral business, generate leads, increase visits to your website, launch a new product or service into the marketplace, collect prospective names and addresses to build a marketing database, create excitement about your business, meet fellow Chamber Members, and interact one-on-one with your next customer or client!  Each exhibitor will also be competing for Booth awards like Most Creative, Best of Show, Most Interactive, and Most Educational. New this year: Want to stand out above the crowd? There is an opportunity for one business to be a Presenting Sponsor with prominent signage at the entrance, fir... 03/26/2012

Easter Egg Hunt at Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA March 31, 2012 at 10:00 AM Over 4,000 eggs will be spread out on 3 fields for 3 age groups. Prize baskets awarded in all age groups. A great family event in Blairsville, GA For more information, contact the Union County Recreation Department at 706-439-6074       03/25/2012

This is a more detailed report to follow up with my previous post regarding Lake Nottely Sales in Blairsville, GA.   Have you been wondering what is going on with Lake Nottely Sales?? Here are some sales statistics that I thought you might find interesting. Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information.   LAKE FRONT HOMES   Residential Sales 2010- 9 SOLD Listings - 3 were foreclosures - 215 average days on market                          Average            Median           Lowest              Highest List Price        $365,633         $360,000        $174,500         $650,000 Sold Price      $354,000         $336,000        $137,000         $642,396   Price Differential: Sold to List 96.82%     Sold to Original 76.77%   Residential Sales 2011- 22 SOLD Listings - 3 we... 02/16/2012

Thinking of moving to the Blairsville Georgia area and are concerned about medical facilities?  Don’t worry, you’re not alone.  One of the first questions many people ask us is “what kind of medical facilities are here”? Started in 1959 as a clinic, Union General Hospital in Blairsville Georgia is one of the favorites.  Union General Hospital has grown into a state of the art hospital with a dialysis clinic, Cancer Treatment Center,  and Nursing Home.  It is served by the Glenda Gooch House which allows the families of patients to be near their loved ones while hospitalized.  One of the most respected departments in the hospital is their Labor and Delivery ward.   Expectant mothers and fathers from several surrounding counties choose to have their newborns arrive at Union General Hospit... 02/14/2012

    LakeNottely Sales Report for 2011   Sales of Residential homes on LakeNottely in the beautiful mountains of Blairsville, GA showed promise in 2011 and the trend is continuing into 2012!       Total Number of Homes Sold on LakeNottely in 2011 22 (compared to only 9 in 2010)   Average Days on Market 239 (compared to 215 in 2010)   Average List Price                              Average SOLD Price $401,914 (compared to $365,633 in 2010)     $365,559 ($354,000 in 2010)   Median List Price                               Median SOLD Price $346,450 (compared to $360,000 in 2010)            $327,500 ($336,000 in 2010)   The lowest SOLD price in 2011 was $195,000 and the highest was $660,000 (compared to a low of $137,000 and a high of $642,396 in 2010)   The price differential of SOLD to LI... 02/13/2012

The Mountain Living Team in Murphy, NC makes another new home owner happy! We had the privilege to be a part of making the dream of owning a get-away cabin in the beautiful Blairsville, GA mountains come true.    This great home is located in the desirable Trackrock area with seasonal mountain views. Barely lived in and built in 2006 with gorgeous Hickory wood floors and cabinets, 2BR/2BA with a full basement and detached two car garage. They are really looking forward to decorating their new get-away cabin and spending lots of quality time here and exploring all the great areas surrounding us here in the tri-state mountain areas. For more information about Buying and Selling in Murphy, NC or Blairsville, GA contact Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain Living Team www.MurphyMountainLiving... 01/13/2012