"New Worlds of Wine"

Birmingham Weekly made another trip up to the area to taste Persimmon Creek's Cabernet Franc and Seyval Blanc. The columnist describes them with obvious admiration:
"The tannins of the Cabernet Franc could have brewed in the mountains of autumn
leaves that have fallen in the vale. The Seyval Blanc draws its stately minerality from the sandy-soiled, stony hillsides. Along with soft notes of coffee and chocolate, in the Merlot I taste the sweet, dark brown bottomland down by the creekside."

Dawson Times Recognizes Georgia Heritage Center

The Dawson Times revealed the upcoming dates for the Artists Celebration at Gerogia Heritage Center for the Arts.
"Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts is a non-profit
organizations promoting the artists of Georgia
and is located at the Northwest corner of the bridge
in Tallulah Falls. The GHCA Education building is
located on Mary Street in Clarkesville, where monthly
dances, luncheons and workshops are held."

"Riding the Rapids on ‘Deliverance’ River"

The New York Times followed the story of a dozen friends determined to brave the Chattooga.
"The main point was the adventure."
Read the full article here!

North Georgia Attractions You May Want to Explore

There was an article in The American Chronicle about all the exciting things to do in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. This list included the Tallulah Gorge and the Dillard House, concluding that:
"There is such a wide variety of North Georgia attractions to explore that you are sure to find something to delight every member of your family. The natural beauty of the Georgia mountains combined with its rich history make it a wonderful place to visit and a special place to spend a lifetime!"

Read the full article here!

Fall Leaves - Unpredictable Beauty

The Gainesville Times consulted with Anthony Lampros of Rabun County about fall foilage, concluding that peak leaf season is unpredictable, but also remarking on the constant attraction of Rabun County's mountains: "Nature is resilient, and so are
the people who visit Black Rock Mountain, Georgia's highest state park. 'We actually had our busiest summer ever this year, and we're expecting
a very busy fall,' Lampros said."

News Channel 32 Discovers "Maize Quest"

WNEG NewsCHANNEL 32 reported about Jaemor Farm in Alto and the compelling attraction of its Maize Quest. There is actually more than one maze on this farm:
"You're probably wondering, 'What’s the difference between the kiddie maze and the main maze?'Actually it's a 5.5 acre difference. And it takes the average adult 1hour and 15 minutes to get through it."
Visit www.cornmaze.com for more information.

Meetings at the Dillard House Resort

The Atlanta Business Chronicle lists the Dillard House among the most sought-after get-away locations for business meetings. "Many of their groups are training seminars, state associations, church retreats and family reunions."
Read the full story here!

"Best of the Day"

Birmingham Weekly had nothing but praise for Tiger Mountain during a tour of Georgia wineries.
A few choice quotes from the article:

• "The quality and variety of the wines was quite amazing, from Viognier to Douriga Nacional."


• "I was quite impressed with the depth and breadth, as well as the quality of the offerings from a 3,500-case-a-year winery."


• "They gave us generous pours in real wine glasses, made of real glass, in a simple but roomy tasting room permeated, as it should be, with the aroma of the wines and the oak casks that lined the walls."

Lowcountry Discovers Rabun County (and can't get enough!)

Lowcountry Living Magazine:

"When Lowcountry folk head to the hills for the leaf season, North Georgia may not be the first region to appear on our mental radar. But just five hours northwest of Charleston, where the Blue Ridge Mountains dip southward into the converging corners of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, is a geographical gem: Rabun County. Threaded together by a rolling patchwork of nine small towns – Dillard, Sky Valley, Rabun Gap, Mountain City, Clayton, Tiger, Wiley, Lakemont, and Tallulah Falls – Rabun County has more surprises than you might expect out of somewhere so rural. In fact, once you exit the interstate and wander its scenic two-way highways, plunder its antique shops and craft markets, and tip your glass with the locals at “wine-thirty,” you may never stop toasting this charismatic mountain community!"

Read the full article here!

Beechwood Inn Receives International Recognition

Known for luxury lodging, superb cuisine and exceptional service, the Beechwood Inn, located in Clayton, Georgia, has garnered a 2007 Wine Spectator Magazine “Award of Excellence.” This represents the first Northeast Georgia restaurant to receive this prestigious commendation.

Wine Spectator:
www.winespectator.com

"Georgia Journey: Downtown Artist"

NEG News Channel 32 recognized the achievements of Rabun County artist Broderick Crawford. "There's the old saying: 'write what you know.' Broderick paints what he knows. His historic Rabun County scenes--images he remembers from his youth--are
the most popular."
View his artwork here!

Clayton one of "America's Top Farmer's Markets"

EatingWell describes Simply Homegrown:

Befitting its small-town roots, Simply Homegrown in Rabun County is welcoming and slow-paced. Most produce is sustainably grown and comes from just three counties (Rabun and adjacent Macon and Oconee)—so it’s never wilted from a long truck ride. Stock up on organic cukes and beans from the friendly people at La Gracia or get
heirloom stone-ground grits from Barker’s Creek Mill.

Simply Homegrown, Clayton, GA
Sat., 9:00 a.m. to noon, off the corner of Savannah & Main Streets | simplyhomegrown.net

Simply Homegrown: a Favorite!

The AJC cited Eating Well in naming Simply Homegrown the top Farmer's Market in the Southeast.
"Eating Well magazine names its picks for the Top 10 farmers markets in America in its August issue. Simply Homegrown, in North Georgia’s Clayton, makes the list as the only market in the Southeast. The magazine praises its produce, mostly sustainable and brought in from neighboring farms in Rabun, Macon and Oconee counties."

"Rabun County Treasures Revealed"

NewsChannel 32 interviewed Mary Elizabeth Law of Rabun County about the treasures she has saved for the Rabun County Historical Society Museum. "From buttons and needles to old maps and railroad ties, this museum appears to have it all . . . Mary Elizabeth saves all these memories for one reason, so she can preserve the heritage for the next generation."

Tifton Gazette on Northeast Georgia Food & Wine

The Tifton Gazette wrote a review of several local attractions, including Beechwood Inn and Tiger Mountain Vineyards.
The article was written in two parts.
Read the first section here.

New National Geographic Offering

AccessNorthGa.com lists "Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee National Forest and the Chattooga River" among the featured locales on the "new National Geographic's Weekend Explorer 3D series."
"'The series offers topographic maps and tools for use in planning hiking, biking and camping trips,' according to Dan Ortiz, Vice President of Consumer Products for National Geographic Maps. 'More people are engaging in outdoor pursuits close to home, and Weekend Explorer 3D enables them to create their own maps for day trips and weekend adventures,' Ortiz said in an interview with AccessNorthGa.com."

Buy it here!

Tallulah Gorge - Marietta's Destination of Choice

The Marietta Daily Journal proclaims that the Tallulah Gorge is "arguably North Georgia's first tourist attraction." The article goes on to list and subsequently describe many of the location's features: "Suspension Bridge," "Sliding Rock Trail," "Gorge Overlooks," "Bridal Veil Falls," and "South Wallenda Tower."