May 12, 2009, 7:12 am
The RE/MAX Around The Mountains Blue Ridge office will be getting a face-lift this summer! Through a strategic partnership with Keith Sumner, a local builder, a new bridge over our creek will be installed as well as a new front door and deck. Landscaping boulders will highlight the front, as well as some lighting upgrades. I’m not sure of the project start-date, but the front door has already been ordered. For those of you who have worked here or have used our front door, you’ll appreciate the need for a new door. The paint is a shade of red (more like a pink); the hinges hang; it leaks; it only shuts after slamming it, etc, etc. The only redeeming factor is the push-button lock. After several contractors through various projects have “patched” the door problems, it’s time we replace it.
I know the agents will be excited to see the changes. Keith has a great eye for detail and I’m excited to see his concept come to life. As the project gets underway, I’ll post photos.
May 11, 2009, 4:26 pm
Lat 34°51’37.47″N
Lng 84°39’4.26″W
Have you ever made the trip to Lake Conasauga in the Cohutta Wilderness? This is a great day trip from Ellijay or Blue Ridge, as well as north Atlanta. The Conasauga Recreation Area is about 3000 feet in elevation, which makes for a nice retreat from the summer heat of Atlanta. There are some very clean picnic areas, a small boat ramp, and designated campgrounds surrounding one side of the 19 acres Lake Conasauga, as well as a nice platform and roped area for swimming. The North Georgia Mountains has some of the cleanest water in the southeast, so feel free to dip a toe in (and for my Florida and south GA/AL friends… no gators!).
Three popular hiking trails branch from Lake Conasauga- The Songbird Trail is a 1.7 mile loop. The Lake Trail is a one mile loop (around the lake) and the Tower Trail is 2.1 miles one-way. The Tower Trail climbs to nearly 3700 feet to the old fire tower on Grassy Mountain.
Although Summer is one of my favorite times to visit, Spring and Fall bring some special sites- bird migrations, leaf colors and less crowds 
May 9, 2009, 7:14 am
Today’s Blue Ridge Car Show, being held in downtown Blue Ridge, GA, is an outstanding display of classic cars and hotrods. The weather is a bit overcast, and the threat of thunderstorms has probably kept some cars away, but the weather is perfect for walking around Downtown Blue Ridge – we’re on our way right now to check out the cars and view the first phase in the new cityscape project. One of our neighbors, Rex Miller, is a member of the local car club and usually has a significant roll in organizing this event- not to mention showing off his 1957 fully original Nomad. If you’re looking for a day trip, come on up to Blue Ridge today!
