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Advertiser Index*Anew Era Realty............................................9Appalachian Community Bank..................19Bank of Hiawassee......................Back CoverBlairsville Surveying.....................................9C21 Scenic Realty Diane Baggett...................................14 Paul Bundy........................................21Georgia Carolina Premier Properties........21Hoffman Land Planning..............................21Love Those Mountains Realty....................15Majestic Mountain & Lake Properties......2-3Metro Brokers GMAC Carol Hayes......................................21 Lynn Stephens...................................8Mike Kelly Realty...........................................9Mountain Realty...........................................23Nantahala Bank.............................................7Paige Thornton Realty..................................5Real Estate Masters....................................21Refined Designs..........................................21ReMax Enotah/Pat Macey & Sherry Busteed......11ReMax Hiawassee………….........................18 Bill Pierson......................................6-7 Mike Sewell.......................................21 Karen Godfrey...................................14 Mary Hedden.....................................17 McDream Team.................................22Stephens Federal Bank................................9Union Realty.................................................10 Editorials* Calendar of Events.......................................8Georgia Mountain Fair...........................12-13 Importance of Energy Efficiency...............20Swan Drive - In............................................16

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liable for errors. Prices and conditions of printed materials are subject to change without notice.

The Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS® would like to congragulate our

2008 Bronze Circle of Excellence Award Recipients:

Diane Applegate - C21 Scenic RealtyJane Baer - Jane Baer Realty & AssociatesLinda Baker - ReMax Around the MountainsHowell Bruce - Georgia Prime Real Estate

Rachel Callihan - Georgia Mtn & Lake PropertiesIris Davis - Shadetree Realty

James Edison - Blairsville RealtyLori Grogan - ReMax Around the Mountains

Chad Lariscy - Blairsville RealtyJamie Lea - Metro Brokers GMACSusan Moody - Woodland Realty

Tanya Patterson - ReMax Around the MountainsJulie Queen - C21 Professional Realty Group

Robert Rogers - Blairsville RealtyJason Towe - ERA The Real Estate ConnectionJeanne Wimpey - ReMax Hiawassee Realty

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DOGWOOD TRAILNo need to winterize your RV again.

Warehouse with block firewalls, skylights, insulation, water & electrical service and rough

plumbing. Full common area bath included. Will hold the largest RV.

No retail business allowed. 1,000 - 2,000 sq. ft. are available.

Long-term outside assigned parking included. $59,900 & up.

Owner/Agent

224 Chatuge WayHiawassee, GA 30546

Bill Pierson, Broker/OwnerCell: 706-781-4879

Office: 706-896-4183Toll-Free: 800-950-4183

H.F. LYONS ROADOne of the best white water & trout fishing spots in the county. Large 1.1 acre lot. 3BR septic system installed,

sub-basement & basement walls poured, water-proofed, drain piped & backfilled. Final grading is complete. Driveways

are graded & graveled. Hyrdo-seeded & slightly landscaped. Build to suit or buy it as is. Price is for the property and current improvements only! Adjoining improved

lot is also available (MLS #168762). $199,900 #168761

Owner/Agent

ITSEY TRAILOver 3,900 heated square feet in this rare, high-quality river front home.

Three bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 complete high-end kitchens, 2 fireplaces, fire pit, exercise room, bar & pool table

area and a fabulous office. Transferable home warranty.

$649,900 #176274

ITSEY TRAILThis one is a deal but price is FIRM! Huge price reduction!! Home is in excellent condition with nice yard.

Includes ownership of river frontage. Furnished with new furniture. $194,900 #179061

CHATUGE CIRCLE Good deep-water front lot with

permit for double covered dock. Nice surrounding homes. Close to town.

$389,900 #185955

CHATUGE CIRCLEUnrestricted lot with great lake and

mountain views. Deeded lake access. Approved for private dock. New city water and old septic system in place.

$129,900 #185956

Lake ChaTuge esTaTe hOme Fully furnished 6,000 + square foot home with five bedrooms, 5 ½ baths and private guesthouse. Located in a park-like setting nestled among a forest of hardwoods. Wide lake and mountain views on deep water with aluminum dock overlooking Tennessee Valley Authority green space. This solid cypress

home’s floor plan was featured in Southern Living Magazine. Features include three fireplaces (two full masonry), Quartz counters, central vac system, alarm system, three laundry rooms, sub zero refrigerator, three ovens, Pella windows, exercise room, sun room, oversized garage, and iron fencing with electric

gates. Also, room for RV parking and an additional 4-car garage. Ridgeway Drive - $1,695,000 - Owner/Agent

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THIS IS THE HOME FOR THE DISCRIMINATING bUYER.

From the moment you enter the house, the views will take your breath away. Open, airy floor plan makes for a great entertaining

house, be if for the day or the weeks. Kitchen has all high-end stain-less appliances along with granite counter tops. Lighting fixtures

in the kitchen, dining and family rooms feature hand-blown glass. Douglas fir beams throughout and Australian cypress hardwood floors to name just a few of the features in this beautiful house.

Eagles View Way Owner/Agent#185542 $1,500,000

224 Chatuge WayHiawassee, GA 30546

Bill Pierson, Broker/OwnerCell: 706-781-4879

Office: 706-896-4183Toll-Free: 800-950-4183

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Area Information_____________________Welcome to the mountains, a place where the charm

of small town America still exists.

Fall in love with the breathtaking scenery, quiet streams & ancient trails that surround our area.

The mountains offer plenty of activities for the outdoor sportsmans such as hiking, horseback riding,

fishing, camping & boating,

If indoors is more your style make sure you visit the local merchants in our area. I am sure you will find something to tickle your fancy. If you just want to sit and relax make sure you check out the nearby spas.

In the mountains you won’t find the hectic pace of the city, but the peace & serenity of mountain living.

We hope you enjoy your visit to the mountains. Come play and plan to stay!

For more information on our area, visit the local Chamber of Commerce websites below.

Towns County Chamber of Commerce:www.mountaintopga.com

Union County Chamber of Commerce:www.blairsvillechamber.com

Fannin County Chamber of Commerce:www.blueridgemountains.com

Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce:www.gilmerchamber.com

Clay County Chamber of Commerce:www.claycounty-nc-chamber.com

Cherokee County Chamber of Commercewww.cherokeecountychamber.com

ThiS ShouLd BE incLudEd in ThE “STEaLS and dEaLS”. Foreclosure price for this one. Extremely well main-tained 2/2 with new tile floors, solid surface countertops, loft, large screened porch on two lots in upscale Walnut Mountain. Lots of end of cul-de-sac privacy. Great getaway at an afford-able price. $139,999.

GREaT pRicE foR ThiS 3/2 homE with detached garage on over an acre with mountain view in gated Coosawattee River Resort. Owners have lovingly cared for this home; better condition that a much newer home. Open living area with rock fireplace, totally fenced in yard with garden area or area for pets. $160,000.

cLoSE To GaTE and indooR pooL, this hardi-board sided 2/2 home has a well landscaped yard with koi pond and flowers galore and a full basement which is 90% complete with separate entrance - perfect for an in-law or teenage suite. A great price at $175,000.

BEauTifuL upScaLE BuiLdER’S pERSonaL homE with long range mountain and Carter’s Lake Views. Custom features throughout to include master suite on main with private screened porch with hot tub overlooking the view, gourmet kitchen with hidden butler’s pantry, four bedrooms on upper level, sunroom and greatroom with separate dining room for entertaining. Views from every room on over 2 acres with more acreage available. $798,999.

Local: (706) 276-2500Ellijay Office

Email: lynns@ellijay.comWeb: www.lynnsellsellijay.com

Lynn Stephens404-558-0844

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GET-a-WaY To ThE mounTainS! Close to Lake Hiwassee and Lake Appalachia! Pri-vate like new 2BR/1 BA home with gas fire-place. Escape today and relax! Must see for $124,500. Owner says sell. MLS 179784.

oWn YouR oWn faRm! Gorgeous 15 acres with huge barn and also has an old farm house on it. Three streams that come together and already has fiber optic cable for fast speed inter-net. Just reduced to $289,900. MLS 187263.

EXcELLEnT BuY on ThiS LoT WiTh oLd BaRn! Nice views, water available and septic permit on file. Convienant to Andrews, Hayes-ville, and Murphy! Great buy at $35,000. MLS 178429.

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MOTIVATED SELLERS. 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Chink Log Sided Cabin in Mint Condi-tion. Features Oak Floors & Cabinets, Gas Log Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Tile in Baths and Kitchen, HUGE Front Porch Year Around Mountain View and Branch. $150,000 MLS# 179820

BEAuTifuL LAKE NOTTELy 2 BR/2BA HOME on a gentle.56 AC lot. All wood inte-rior w/plenty of space for full-time or part-time living. NEW Lakeside entertainment center with dock is included w/the sale. MLS# 172086 $399,900

GREAT miNi-fARm WiTh 5.3 ACREs of pasture land, a garden spot, green house, 5 stall barn w/ tack room, loft, & equipment storage area. Home in excellent condition w/attached 2 car garage. The property has new fencing and gates with water piped to several locations.MLS#164916 $389,900

PRICED TO SELL. 3BR/3BA w/a Full Fin. Bsmnt & Year-Round View. Features such as Pine Floors, Stone FP, Wrap Around Porch & huge sunroom. Beautiful Landscaping w/Stone Walk-ways, Outdoor FP, Green House, Work Shop, Fruit Trees & Flowering Shrubs. MLS#185069 $169,000 Comes with A HOME WARRANTY

TOTALLY REMODELED 2bR/2bA HOME on .74 acre lot w/ deeded Lake Nottely & Dock access 50 ft. from the front door! Professionally remodeled in 2008, new metal roof, custom de-signed kitchen w/ new plumbing, all new electri-cal service, 10’ x 26’ Sunroom w/ gazebo over-looking Lake! MLS#181034 $269,900

LARGER THAN AVERAGE custom Moun-tain Home. Master on the Main floor, upgraded appliances, granite counters, covered porch with year round mountain views! 2 large BR’s upstairs plus lg. bonus room! Full unfinished BSMT, 2 car garage & Storage shed $319,000 MLS#187292

DISTINCTIVE 2bR/2bA RANCH HOME w/ oversized 2 car garage, tile & carpet throughout, Birch kitchen cabinets, new appliances, stacked stone FP that also opens to the master BR. Great covered back deck overlooking pasture & mtn views. Large out building. OWNER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS..$199,900 MLS#180294

GREAT SINGLE LEVEL 2 bedroom 2 bath mountain home on 1.22 acres. This home has been well maintained and is perfect for a week-end get away or full time living! Located Close to Town and Priced to sell... Just reduced to $129,900

hAWKsCLAW TRAiL. Super-clean fully furnished cabin. 2/2 built in 2001 with beau-tiful mountain views. Gentle terrain, wooded lot, wood burning fireplace, alarm system, pine floors with mixture of drywall & wood. MLS#180336 reduced to $168,900.

GREAT HOME FOR RETIREES OR A FAMILY. 2 possibly 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with attached two car garage. Nice level yard in a quite neighborhood located less than 5 miles to town. JUST REDUCED $159,900 MLS#175148

LAKE NOTTELy - Preconstruction Package Price on Deep Water Lake Lot! Builder will construct this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a full unfinished basement. Picture of this home is model of the one to be constructed.$399,900 Lot only $215,000 MLS#184741

2450 CRAWFORD ROAD - Spacious living! Well maintained 3/3. Bedroom in basement is approx. 14 X 20 and would be great for a rec room. Two car garage with workshop. Efficient central gas heat. Roomy kitchen with pantry and built-in desk. Wood burning fireplace in large living area. MLS#186037 $179,900

VIEWS OF MOUNTAIN RANGES AND LAKE NOTTELy from all 3 levels. Outdoor fireplace on main level porch, Kitchen has cus-tom oak cabinets and granite counter tops. Cus-tom leaded glass windows. This one is a must see!! MLS#158490 $329,000.

fuRNishED LAKEfRONT hOmE with guest cottage! All one level like new 2BR/2BA home that has been remodeled. Fabulous 32x32 covered slip dock w/lift & sun deck. Workshop, 2 car carport, Cottage is quaint & has a full bath. Screen porches, lots of storage. Approx.185 ft of Lake Nottely Frontage! MLS#161848 $579,500

yOuNG CANE CREEK. Trout fish in your own backyard!!! Just listed hard to find great weekend getaway or rustic retreat. 2BR on the main floor with a big loft BR with private balcony on the 2nd floor. WIDE covered screened porches, Laundry/Storage Room, New Roof & Carpeting, very pri-vate setting!!! MLS#186743 $159,900

1950 ROCK siDED hOmE with large open kitchen, living room with original wood floors and a wood burning fireplace. 2 bedrooms downstairs and loft area offers 2 extra rooms. MLS#183072 $105,000

Phone: (706) 745-2188 Toll-Free 1-800-648-2686

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STaRTinG aT $19,900!! Terrific gentle building lots with VIEWS! Paved roads,water,undergroung utilities! Only minutes from town and PRIS-TINE!!#181983

7500 Sq. fT. comm. BuiLdinG W REnTaL in-comE. Less .1 mile off the square in Blairsville. 6140 fin. & 1360 unfin. storage space. Totally remodeled in 2004. Both main areas are rented through 2010 & 2012. Vacant office. Owner is a licensed agent. $440,000. MLS#184005

LiVe in yOur Own Park SeTTing! creek frontage, 2.43 private acres, charming cabin. 2Br’s, large private loft for a 3rd Br. Furnished, on rental program, lg covered back deck. 3 lots combine to make up property. Picnic pavilion & dock. $360,000.186913

rOLLing DOwn THe riVer!! 242 frontage on river, NEW all wood cabin that is spacious, huge decks, FISH FROM BACK, outside fire/BBQ pit! Close to town and you got to get inside to appreci-ate! $279,500. EXCELLENT RENTAL POSSIBILI-TIES!! #184820

gLOriOuS PrOPerTy & HOMe!! Located in the southern part of the county on 6 acres! Breathtak-ing VIEWS & CREEK FRONTAGE!! Majestic home with 3 stone FP’s, decorator dream, style & elegance through out, luxury BA’s, stainless,tile,wood, wrap around decks & porches. #182163 $690,000.

STunninG homE-amaZinG pRicE! gorgeous 4Br/3.5Ba, upscale traditional farm home, 2.27 acres w pool, pool house, & three-car garage. gourmet kitchen, granite tops, pantry, Formal dinning room, country porch. Call Pat for details. reDuCeD 50k to $450,000. MLS#181480

THe naTuraL BeauTy & gLOriOuS ViewS of this land will take your breath away. Very pri-vate 10 + acre tract surrounded by mtns & na-ture. walking distance to uSFS. each photo is taken fron different directions on the property. $326,400 Mls#186951

uS FOrreST SeViCe!! Adjoins this 2.17 acre par-cel that can be divided, with a roomy 3BR/3BA, ranch style home with PRIVACY & SECLUSION . Wood interior,cathedral ceilings, Handicap accessable, full basement , 2 car garage and detached 2 car garage. Your mtn home awaits! #186655 $230,000!

near THe Lake! OVer SiZeD CaBin located just seconds from LAKE NOTTLEY without the lake price! Beautiful wood floors, desirable floor plan, 2 masters one on main and loft, full basement, rock-ing chair covered porch. PRICED TO SELL NOW! $190,000. #185383

$100k caBin. enjoy the privacy of your getaway cabin & the shared amenities of a Creek flowing thru the common area, large fishing pond, fire pit, & trails. adorable 1Br/1Ba cabin, Jacuzzi tub & FP in a pet friendly community. 6 Cabins to chose from. $100,000 & uP. Mls#178110

aDOraBLe anD OnLy $85,000. adorable two bedroom, one bath, view, totally remodeled in a very private and quaint setting. Stainless steel appliances, updated bath, storage shed and great side yard. $85,000 MLS#185359

ShoRT SaLE- Incredible Views & Exceptional Lodge Style 5BR/4BA Home. The view will take your breath away. 3 finished levels, 2 living areas. Prow Front, 3 Stone FP’s, Gourmet Kit., Cherry Cabinets abound, Granite everywhere. Game Room, Wet Bar, Exercise Room, Sauna room. $550,000. MLS#181840.

coopER’S cREEk aREa, SuchES!! Mtn hideaway on 2.39 acres, joins USFS, private & secluded, minutes from trophy trout fishing & only 4 homes share common area ponds! End of the road, ranch home w/ unique room designs, creek frontage, Gazebo, outside firepit, carport, garage, storage building. $250,000! #187057

LakE fRonT homE - over 565 Ft. of lake frontage, private cove, & breathtaking mtn views. granite tops, custom kit, double ovens, elegant trim work, birch floors, tile baths, fin bsmnt w/wet bar. garage, hardy board siding, dock, circular 2nd drive. 1.19 acres. MLS#161408. $525,000/Owner/agent.

PriVaTe Lake reTreaT On Lake nOTTeLy. adorable 3Br/2Ba home. Open living area with FP, screened sunroom, private TV/reading room, plus a large open kitchen. Living & kitchen area has been remodeled. Hardy Board exterior, two decks, plus a dock. $450,000. MLS#176627

RockY Top coTTaGE with separate guest quar-ters. Fully furnished & immaculate ready for you and your family to spend quality time together! PRICED AT $184,000. A LOT FOR YOUR MONEY!! WRAP AROUND PORCH. You need to see to appreciate ! GREAT FIRST TIME BUYER HOME!!#181992

unSurPaSSeD View & HOMe w/ SHeer STyLe. new 3Br/3Ba upscale home. granite counter tops, hi-end appliances, gourmet kitchen, c/b 5 Br’s. 2 finished living areas, formal Dr, eat-in breakfast area. Full basement, almost complete, two-car garage. $550,000. MLS#184658.

3 Lake FrOnT LOTS- $150,000 & uP. amazing Price, gentle, Level, Lake nottely lot, less than 5 miles to town. Very gentle & buildable. Two ad-ditional lots available. DOCk PerMiT On FiLe, LOT HaS Been PerkeD. MLS#185898, 185896, 185899.

pRicEd LESS Than ThEY paid foR iT!! Seller’s have to let this gem of a cabin home go for a DIS-COUNTED PRICE of $193,000! Over 1600 sq. ft. of fully furnished upscale cabin available with porches all the way around and view, privacy, sunroom, hot tub & basement. WHAT A DEAL!!#180061

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$177,000! GREaT pRicE on GREaT caBin! Two large bedrooms and laundry on MAIN floor and full basement. Solid surface counters, tile,wood, stacked stone fireplace, bay window, CHARMING with nice landscaping and convenient to TOWN! #185805

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Don’t Miss The 59th Annual

July 15, 2009 thru July 25, 2009in Hiawassee, GA

One of the premier events in North Georgia is the annual Georgia Mountain Fair, which is coming soon. The fair is held at the Georgia Mountain Fair-grounds in the picturesque town of Hia-wassee on the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge. Hiawassee held its first fair in 1950, a three-day agricultural exposition held at the local high school. Attendees numbered 2,000-actually an impres-sive number for such a tiny town. Now in its fifty-eighth year, the fair draws crowds from all over the southeast and attendance numbers have approached 100,000 in recent years!

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The fair features a multitude of activities and events that run from mid-way rides, to arts and crafts booths, to daily concerts, to demonstrations of old mountain ways of life. Oh, and let us not forget the food. You have a wide-variety of ways to overindulge from standard festival fare-cotton candy, funnel cakes, hot dogs--to mountain favorites like fried pies, home-cooked vegetable plates, smoked trout & fresh-squeezed apple and peach cider.

Jimmy Wayne and Joe Diffie, perennial favorites The Bellamy Brothers, and gospel legends The McKamey’s.

Robert Anderson Music Hall-named in honor of a former president of the fair-is the venue for live music that ranges from gospel to blues, per-formances by cloggers and line dancers, and the annual Miss Georgia Mountain Fair pageant. Some of this year’s per-formers include country superstars

Old-time demonstrations include a working blacksmith shop, a grist mill, a smokehouse, a country store and locals are on hand to show you how to make soap, baskets, and quilts among other skills. Enjoy a truly wonderful experi-ence at the Georgia Mountain Fair!

for more information call The Georgia mountain fair office

at 706-896--4191

The fair features a multitude of activities and events that run from mid-way rides, to arts and crafts booths, to daily concerts, to demonstrations of old mountain ways of life. Oh, and let us not forget the food. You have a wide-variety of ways to overindulge from standard festival fare-cotton candy, funnel cakes, hot dogs--to mountain favorites like fried pies, home-cooked vegetable plates, smoked trout & fresh-squeezed apple and peach cider.

Jimmy Wayne and Joe Diffie, perennial favorites The Bellamy Brothers, and gospel legends The McKamey’s.

Robert Anderson Music Hall-named in honor of a former president of the fair-is the venue for live music that ranges from gospel to blues, per-formances by cloggers and line dancers, and the annual Miss Georgia Mountain Fair pageant. Some of this year’s per-formers include country superstars

Old-time demonstrations include a working blacksmith shop, a grist mill, a smokehouse, a country store and locals are on hand to show you how to make soap, baskets, and quilts among other skills. Enjoy a truly wonderful experi-ence at the Georgia Mountain Fair!

for more information call The Georgia mountain fair office

at 706-896--4191

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Karen GodfreyABR, GRI, REALTOR®

Web: www.karengodfrey.remax.com Email: karengodfrey@remax.netCell: 706-781-9708 Office: 706-896-4183

greaT LOCaTiOn, View & PriCe! 3BR/3.5 BA cabin. Open floor plan,vaulted ceilings,FP in great rm, kitchen with stainless appliances, nice wall of windows to enjoy the views & outdoor living space on this oversized deck. MBR suite with FP. Within minutes of Lake Chatuge and marina. All this for $185,000. MLS 186194.

unRESTRicTEd LakE accESS LoTS. 3 easy to build on lots. Close to marina, restaurants & shopping. Paved road frontage, community water available. Short walk to lake access area, community dock & picnic area. Per-fectly priced for your quiet lake getaway. $47,500 each or all 3 lots for $139,900. MLS 181059,181060,181061.

eXCePTiOnaL VaLue! Seasonal lake view is an added plus for this home. Open flr plan, GR rm with stone FP, open kitchen/bay window table area. Sunroom overlooks fenced in yard. Lg master BR, guest rm & BA (handicap accessible). Full partially finished bsmnt w/3rd BA. Heat pump & gas heat. 2 car gar. $189,900 MLS 186198.

cREEk fRonT LoT on TRophY TRouT WaTERS. Over 160’ of creek frontage, very buildable lot with shared well, gated community, paved roads, UG utili-ties, subdivision borders USFS. Premium creek prop-erty priced at $175,000 MLS 164088 Priced well below other properties in this area.

picTuRE pERfEcT caBin in ThE WoodS! 2BR/2BA with huge sleeping loft/den. Great rocking chair porch to enjoy this peaceful setting. T&G ceilings, hard-wood floors and great FP. Full unfinished Basement. Priced to sell at $205,000. MLS 186189

LakE accESS, dEEdEd dock SLip make this .79 acre lot very attractive. Gated community, common area, utilites, excellent buildable lot. Minutes to shopping, restaurants. Priced for quick sell. $225,000. MLS 175072

THree wiSHeS! HiawaSSee riVer FrOnTage, MOunTain ViewS, BOrDerS uSFS! 1.22 acres tucked back in a peaceful community with end of the road privacy, USFS is at your back door, public water, hi-speed internet, and paved roads make this a very de-sirable water front property. $149,900. MLS 186266

YounG haRRiS - 2 BR on 2+ acres with huge carport and storage/workshop. Walk to lake, restaurants and close to town. Enjoy the views from 2 covered porches. Only $139K MLS 187247

hiaWaSSEE BuiLdER’S homE - 4BR/4.5BA on 6+ creekfront acres, barn, guest quarters, office, Pub/game room, gourmet kitchen, 3 fire-places & much more! $975,000 MLS 179986

hiaWaSSEE - 3BR/3BA with great mountain views, move-in condition on 2+ acres. Enjoy the views from wrap-around deck, the Great Room, the kitchen and the sunroom. Large Master Suite, 2 car garage. lots of storage. Reduced to $350K MLS 175889

hiaWaSSEE - 3BR/3BA practically new, has a split floor plan, wrap-around porch to enjoy the views. Huge garage & plenty of storage, up-grades throughout, close to town in an upscale neighborhood. $239,900 MLS 185887

hiaWaSSEE - Furnished 2BR/2BA split floor plan, large covered porches, basement, ga-rage, near marina and lake access and close to town. Reduced to $224,900 MLS 156813

hiaWaSSEE - 2+ acres of beautiful Brasstown Bald views, the highest point in GA! Wooded, close to US Forestry, private but close to town. Only $69,900 MLS 171102

HayeSViLLe, nC - 5+ acres of unrestricted mountain & pasture views. Can be sub-di-vided and touches US Forest Service, borders a stream and great highway access! Only $99,900 MLS 181551

ThE RidGES RESoRT - fully furnished 3BR/2BA 1st floor condo on Lake Chatuge. Marina, pool, tennis court, already in vacation rental program! Great investment $389K MLS 178188

Diane BaggettBus 706-896-8633 Office 800-997-4981cell 706-835-7731 dianebaggett@windstream.net

ScEnic REaLTY3680 Hwy 76

Young Harris, GA 30582Each Office Indpendently Owned & Operated

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SeCLuDeD CaBin MTn View & cREEk! 3BR/2BA on 2.87 acres. Completely remodeled. Great room & DR. Bsmt workshop. #151744 $215,000

3BR/2Ba caBin! Well-maintained. New metal roof. GR with vaulted ceil-ing & gas-log FP; opens to screened porch. Detached garage. Generator. Private. #186716 $209,000

CaBin, 4.57 aCreS, On riVer! Private 1BR/1.5BA; well-maintained; granite CT. 300 ft on Cartecay River. Workshop, garden. #171307 $329,000

LOVeLy HOMe, 5+aCS, greaT View! Brick 3BR/ 2.5BA. Hot tub, Unfin. bsmt, 2-car garage. Many Out-buildings, Ellijay. #179214 $319,000

BrigHT & CHeerFuL! 3BR/ 3BA. Very open w/cathedral ceilings, wood stove. Level 1.33 acre lot w/creek. Paved access. Ellijay #183129 $179,900

LOVeLy FuLL-TiMe HOMe! 3BR/2BA, GR, 2-car garage + 1 car drive-under. Single level w/unfin bsmt. Main floor laundry. Storage building. 3.8 acs. #186974 $234,900

mounTain ELEGancE! 3BR/2.5BA in gated comm. Great floor plan; all on 1 flr + ready to fin bsmt, jetted tub, DR, 2-car gar. #173598 $439,000

mounTain EquESTRian ESTaTE! Stunning log home; modern stable; pastures; creek; 16.77acres. 2 lg BRs & BA up. 2-car garage. #169835 $999,000

EXcEpTionaL mounTain caBin! 2BR/2.5BA, lg loft. Stacked stone FP. Built-in gas grill. Basement & garage. .51 acre lot. #175028 $224,900

MarVeLOuS View! 3BR/3.5BA cabin. Great room, cath. ceilings, FP w/gas logs. HW & tile floors. FP on porch. 2-car garage. #176979 $449,000

fuRniShEd caBin! Rarely used 2BR/2BA cabin. Loft. Great room w/ca-thedral ceiling & fireplace. Full bsmt. 1.08 acre lot. Mountain view. #184728 $224,900

SingLe-LeVeL LiVing! Log-sided 2BR/2BA, T&G cathedral ceiling, HW floors, gas log FP. Screened porch. Full basement. #181615 $218,000

GREaT 3BR/2Ba caBin! Great room w/FP. Lg MBR w/tray ceiling, garden tub & sep shower. 2-car garage. Bsmt. 0.63 acre. #181049 $187,500

RuSTic ELEGancE! 5BR/4.5BA, 2 FPs, large loft & rec room. Drive-thru dbl carport. 40x40 metal bldg. Walk to Toccoa River. #183130 $550,000

RoomY caBin - GREaT pRicE! 3BR/3BA & loft; gas-log FP; fin bsmt w/rec room. Private corner lot w/circu-lar driveway. Near amenities in gated community. #186998 $199,900

LoG-SidEd 4BR/2.5Ba! Great room: HW flrs, cath. ceilings, gas-log FP. 2BRs ea. wBAon main. 2BRs & loft upstairs. T&G/ sheetrock. 2.74ac. #176854 $265,000

LOg CaBin neXT TO uSFS & riVer aCCeSS! 2BR/2BA cabin. Close to Toccoa River. GR, FP, din-ing area, loft, bsmt. 0.75ac. #172978 $279,900

LaRGE LoG homE - mounTain View! 4BR/4.5BA, secluded 3acs; real FP; huge game rm. Adj 5.07 acs & next 5.01acs avail. #172152 $455,100

riVerFrOnT 4Br/3Ba! Cypress-sided home on 0.75 acre w/160 ft on river. Terrace level w/full guest suite. Gated comm. Ellijay. #182678 $289,900

FaBuLOuS View! 3BR/3BA log home on 4.65 acres - 3,000 ft eleva-tion. Great room, office, rec room. FP & mtn view. Jasper/Ellijay. #167989 $295,000

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Swan Drive-In Theater_______________ Nothing was more exciting to me when I was a little girl than when, on a Saturday night, the family would pile into my dad’s Impala and we’d go to McDonald’s for dinner (back when the sign bragged “Millions and Millions Sold”) and then to a drive-in movie. I saw some of my all-time favorite movies at the drive-in: The Sting, Bad News Bears, Rocky, and the classic, American Graffiti--that loving paean to the golden days when the drive-in theatre was a fixture on the American landscape. Fast-forward a few years, and you might find me on the way in to the very same drive-in, only this time crammed into the trunk of a friend’s car, another friend jammed next to me (imagine me trying that now?!?). Too broke to pay for a whole carload, we’d smuggle as many kids as we could in a trunk or storage com-partment. Unlike my younger years, I don’t think I saw much of whatever movie was playing, but one thing remained the same...I always had a blast! Once I reached adulthood, drive-in theatres, like my fa-ther’s Impala, got filed away under “Fond Memories.” Little did I know that one day I would wind up in a wonderful town where the drive-in theatre (alas, not the Impala) is still very much a fixture of modern life.

The Swan Drive-In Theatre in Blue Ridge, Georgia was built in 1955 by Jack Jones, Sr. and W.H. Tilley, Jr.-known as “H.” Jack and H already owned the small town’s two theaters--the Ri-alto and the Royal, where ticket prices were 32 cents for adults and 15 cents for children and a Saturday matinee ran 25 cents for adults and ten cents for children. Because televisions were scarce up in the mountains, business was brisk at the two theaters. Looking to serve an ever-growing audience hungry for movies, the two men seized on the idea of opening a drive-in theatre. This was no small feat in Blue Ridge, nestled as it is in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tracts of land level enough and large enough to accommodate the special topographical needs of a drive-in were scarce as hen’s teeth. Undaunted, Jack and H were able to lease several acres from the City of Blue Ridge. There was still a considerable amount of grading and fill to be done and once the work had be-gun, they encountered unyielding rock that only dynamite would budge. Discouraged and almost ready to scrap the mission, they were encouraged to keep on going by the excavators that were working for them.

Finally, with the daunting task of excavating and grading behind them, Jack and H were able to move forward with the relatively simple tasks of wiring for sound, paving, and building the conces-sion stand and box office. One final-and formidable-obstacle stood between the two men and the completion of their dream: the erecting of the movie screen itself. After piecing the screen together on the ground, the men had to go all the way to Atlanta (no easy task in those days before the Georgia Mountain Parkway provided a quick and easy way to make the journey!) to get a crane tall enough and powerful enough to raise the screen. For $100, Jack and H were able to get a crane for hire from Atlanta Steel Erectors. As an excited throng of locals looked on nervously, the pieces of the screen were lifted and pieced together, until, finally, the last section was carefully lowered into place. The on-lookers let out a relieved whoop and, with that, Jack and H’s dream became a reality. H Tilley was the one to come up with the name for the drive-in. Prior to taking part in the Omaha Beach Landing in the Normandy Invasion during World War II, H was stationed in Eng-land. While there, he came to admire the graceful and beautiful swans that swam in the ponds and lakes around the country. He thought SWAN would be the perfect name for his newest theatre. His partner, Jack, agreed--it would be an easy name to make into a neon sign. The opening of the Swan Drive-In Theatre was a water-shed event in Blue Ridge, as it served as a beacon, drawing people from small communities all across the North Georgia mountains. And it continues to do so to this day, fifty-three years later. The movie schedule for Swan Drive-In Theatre, circa November, 1959

Postscript: H Tilley sold his share of the business to Jack Jones in 1959, who continued to operate it for many years. Mr. Jones passed away in 1980. H Tilley is retired and still lives with his family in Blue Ridge. Steve Setser now owns and operates the Swan Drive-In Theater. He began working there when he was 15, and finally bought it in 1989. I would like to offer a special thanks to Mrs. H (Blanch) Tilley for so graciously speaking with me about the beginnings of Blue Ridge’s Swan Drive-In Theatre.

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Hiawassee RealtyMain Street * Hiawassee, GA

Serving Hiawassee, GA & Hayesville, NCMary Hedden - Associate Broker

“selling the mountains for 25 years”Cell 800-279-8052Office: 800-950-4183

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CuTE As A BuTTON! fully furnished, ready to enjoy! 2 BR, 1.5 BA get-a-way. 1.3 acres in Cherrywoods subdivision. Private location, garden spot, pond, out bldg, wooded lot, porch. Very affordable! Excellent condition! $199,500 (178084) hayesville, NC

CLEAN, NEAT & GREAT ViEW! This is a great 3BR/2BA located on .4 acres with great views of the North Carolina mountains and pasture below from your covered porch. Garage/workshop. Permanent foundation for easy financing. Great vacation/start-er home only 5 minutes to town. $114,900 (183246) Warne, NC

MOUNTAIN CAbIN/VACATION HAVEN OR RENTAL! 3 BR, 2 BA! Covered porch, open deck and blue Ridge Mtns view. Hot Tub, Great Room with fireplace, hardwood floors, guest quarters with fireplace and kitchenette. $299,900 (181684) Hiawassee, GA

A PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME IS WAIT-iNG fOR yOu hERE!! Ranch style home in WONDERfuL condition with Gorgeous mtn Views. Great Room with fP, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry & huge garage/workshop. Just minutes to shopping and town. Gentle yard with garden spot. $225,000 (185908) hayesville, NC

iNCREDiBLE LAKE ChATuGE & NC mOuN-TAiN ViEWs! Easy access w/no steps into this retirement haven. 3BR/3BA with sunroom to bring the outdoors in with lake and mountain scenery. finished Terrace Level has 2nd kitchen/living area & 3rd/BR for complete in-law suite. $349,900 (159372) young harris, GA

LAKE ACCEss hOmE! Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with large sunroom! Conveniently located close to Lake Chatuge and Jack Rabbit Recreational Area. Perfect get-a-way or summer time vacation home. Easily expand in basement. $170,000 (180625) hayesville, NC

ENJOy ALL sEAsONs - REmARKABLE mOuNTAiN ViEWs! Nature surrounds this great, fully furnished, 2 BR, 3 BA home. Won-derful floor plan with loft/bonus. Only 5 min to hiawassee for restaurants, shops, etc. $198,000 (185246) hiawassee, GA

sERENE mOuNTAiN hOmE W/GREAT ViEWs! Big, spacious, remodeled main house with huge stone fireplace, hardwood floors, granite counter-tops, and no-step entry. New guest house and work shop. Property is gated for privacy. Property bor-ders usfs. $379,900 (182557) hiawassee, GA

PERfECT fOR VACATiONs, WEEKENDs OR ALL summER! RV with built-on dining area & sunroom. BR, kitchen, BA, sitting area, sunroom with sleeper sofa. full, private BA house off back porch. Near lake, golf & town. $59,900 (185591) Hayesville, NC

PERfECT GETAWAy/RETiREmENT hOmE! Roofed-over double-wide in wonderful condition, carport and 2 porches. 3BR/2BA with split bed-room floorplan, . Lake view, covered porch. min-utes to hiawassee. seller will sell furniture for $3K $129,900 (165753) hiawassee, GA

TROuT fishiNG GET-AWAy! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with large pavilion/carport has Creek frontage and beautiful year round mountain views! The lot alone is worth the $$! Extra RV hook-ups along the creek. Bald mountain Park. $117,700 (164266) hiawassee, GA

INCOME PRODUCING INVESTMENT OR mOuNTAiN GETAWAy! 2 new cabins, fully furnished, also has separate unit for laundry area on 1.35 acres. minutes from hiawassee, GA, Lake Chatuge and public boating access. mountain views and trails. $115,000 (161326) Hayesville, NC

BEAuTifuL LAKE ChATuGE ViEW! Ex-tra building lot comes with this 4BR/3BA home making this a real buy! super summer or retire-ment home close to lake and golf. Gentle knoll overlooking Lake Chatuge with nice walking area. $399,000 (182094) hayesville, NC

ONE Of A KiND LODGE hOmE ON 500 fEET Of TROuT fishiNG hAVEN!! 3BR/2BA w/out-side entertainment area with FP & massive stone-work! Bridge across water to WATERfALL area . Bonus rec loft area, private master suite with cov-ered porch, 2 car garage and more. All the EXTRAs awaits you! $949,900 (181229) hiawassee, GA

PRIVATE CAbIN WITH GREAT MOUNTAIN ViEWs! This 2bR/1bA home sits on a very gen-tly 1.57 acres with a small branch bordering the property. Wood burning fireplace and clawfoot bathtub makes this a true get-a-way. Additional acreage available. $174,900 (155805) hiawassee, GA

CuTE As CAN BE! Furnished 2 bR, 2 bA in N GA mtns. Close to Brasstown Valley Golf Resort & Lake Chatuge. Wood interior, wood burning fireplace, loft with bath, unfinished basement and covered porch with mountain views. $179,900 (183873) young harris, GA

THE MOST GORGEOUS MTN VIEWS AROuND! 3BR/2BA, laundry room & Great Room all on the main floor. ABsOLuTELy BEAuTifuLLy DONE!! full, finished basement for rec room & hobbies. 2 car garage w/workshop. Covered porch w/outdoor fP for entertaining. Easy access. $485,900 (185828) Brasstown, NC

NOW This is A BARGAiN!! This 3BR/1.5BA home with stone fireplace and screened porch is located on 3.05 acres of privacy yet very easy ac-cess. Close to Brasstown folk school & medical facilities. $169,900 (174962) Brasstown, NC

PARK-LiKE sETTiNG! Beautiful landscape, Koi pond, patio, outdoor fireplace, garage/workshop. updated, hardwood floors & counters. Well worth it. 2 living areas & fireplaces. 2 BR, 2.5 BA, great get-a-way. $129,900 (168681) hiawassee, GA

fish fROm yOuR PORCh!! brand new Tusquittee Creek front 2BR/2BA home with great open floor plan. Plenty of space in the large Great Room. This would make a great retirement/vacation haven. $299,900 (148755) Hayesville, NC

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RObIN HOOD TRAIL - Well-built home on 3 acres with gardens & fruit trees offers serene setting and excellent split bedroom floor plan. Cozy back porch, full, unfin-ished basement stubbed for bath. #170468 $334,000

iTsEy TRAiL - Over 3,900 square feet in this high-quality, rare river front home. 3BR/4BA, two complete high-end kitchens, 2 fireplaces, fire pit, exercise room, bar and pool table area and fabulous office. Transferable home warranty. $649,900 #176274

SUNSET DRIVE - One-of-a-kind Crafts-man-style home with timber accents, 2 Master suites, sunroom off Master with fireplace, stone fireplace in Great Room, and spectacular lake and mountain views. #150454 $650,000

KONAhETAh DRiVE - Stop looking! You won’t find a better home in this price range. Priced to sell! Cute as a button. Open living room/kitchen and screened porch. New carpet. Excellent condition. #183887 $135,000

hiGhWAy 75 NORTh - Lake home priced below appraisal! 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2-car garage, dock, level yard, screened porch and new roof. Beautiful lake and mountain views. Close to town. Owner/Agent #180549 $599,500

BuCK RuN ROAD - Awesome 3BR/3.5BA home on private 1.54 acres. Three liv-ing areas with fireplaces, wet bar, hand-hewn beams, man-made waterfall, mountain laurel handrails, three-bay carport, and hot tub. #183803 $349,500

HARbOUR HEIGHTS DRIVE - Ma-jestic views! Meticulously designed custom brick home. High-end everything! Execu-tive’s dream home! Huge Media Room with antique bar for entertaining. Decks galore. #146592 $1,250,000

CALLOWAY COVE ROAD - Beautiful 5.2 acre tract in private gated community with creek, mountain views, pasture and easement to pond. Building site and drive-way already in. Property can be divided once. #171754 $199,900

bURCH COVE ROAD - Awesome best describes this private, elegant lodge-style home on 3.34 acres. Beautiful mountain views. Stunning wood interior with curv-ing stairway and massive stone fireplace. #173365 $475,000

CEDAR CLIFF ROAD - Rare deep-water lot on wide open water. Level and secluded lot with lots of lake frontage and spectacu-lar lake and mountain views. Approved for double covered dock with patio. #166031 $1,200,000

THE ISLAND - Have you always wanted to own your own island? This is it! 2.44 acre island in Lake Chatuge. The possibilities are endless. #185204 $1,600,000

ROLLING ACRES CIRCLE - Newly remodeled three bedroom/2 bath home with extra room on lower level for office or over-flow sleeping area. Large pantry. Nice deck with good mountain views. Close to town. #186814 $225,000

sTONEBROOK LANE - Great creek front acreage in a good neighborhood. Good build-ing site and garden site located on great trout stream. #172376 $129,800

EAGLES VIEW ROAD - Great 3BR/3BA cabin on .88 acre lot with awesome year-round mountain views. Two wood-burning fireplaces – one in Master to add to cozy mountain getaway feeling. Large decks. All this & Eagles View too. #186194 $185,000

CHESTNUT VALLEY SPUR - Furnished cabin adjoining USFS. T&G vaulted ceil-ing, mtn views, wrap-around porch, great location & neighborhood, walk to Hiawas-see River! Private wooded lot. Full, unfin-ished basement. #185771 $199,000

GOLDEN RIDGE ROAD - Three bed-room/2 bath mobile home on permanent block foundation. Needs complete interior repaint-ing, floor coverings and small sheet rock re-pair. Make an offer. #185480 $89,900

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Can Your Existing Home Be More Energy Efficient?__________ Many people ask me if they can make their existing home more energy efficient. The answer is: “YES, YOU CAN!” These changes can make the home more comfortable, save the owner money, and make it more valuable, easier to sell.

While it is easier to make improvements in the home while planning, there are many ways to make it more efficient if it is built. Let’s focus on what can be done right now to reduce air conditioning costs and make your home more comfortable in the summer.

Air conditioning is where most people spend the major-ity of their summer electricity bill. Your air conditioner can cool more efficiently if it is tuned up. Make sure the air filters are clean. Have your unit serviced by an expert. A slight adjustment in the refrigerant pressure might save you a lot of money. If your unit is more than ten years old, it might be worthwhile to replace it with a new, more efficient unit. The reduction in your electric bill might be more than the payment on your new system. But before you have your system replaced, let’s consider making your house more efficient. If you make these other changes, your new unit could be smaller, and less expensive.

Many homes could benefit from shading the glass. Walk around the outside of your home the next sunny afternoon. Is a lot of the glass in the hot sun? That glass is making your home uncomfortable and increasing your air conditioning costs. While low e glass helps, it is much better to keep the sun off the glass. A well planned window awning could shade the glass during the summer and save you a lot of money. Another nice shading de-vice is a deciduous tree. It would automatically shade your home every year during the hot seasons.

Another big energy loss in many homes is air leakage. When I bring this up many caution me that you “should not make the home too air tight.” Not true! Tests show that air leak-age through walls, floors, and ceilings is the source of many air quality problems, even causing mold. You don’t want to rely on leaky construction for air ventilation. There’s a lot of nasty stuff hidden inside the walls of your home! If your home is made air tight, your energy costs will go down. Then install an air ventila-tion system with your air conditioner to provide clean, fresh air.

What about solar panels? At this time the best solar system for most is a solar water heater. They reduce the monthly expenses of many families, even including the cost of the panels. Solar electric panels are also improving. You might be able to sell electricity to the power company. Many are considering a net zero home, a home that generates as much electricity as it uses. Of course the best place to start is making the home more efficient. By reducing the amount of electricity you need you could get by with fewer solar panels. Your net zero home would cost much less!

There is no single “magic solution” for every home. Each is unique. An energy study is a great place to start. This study can identify the worst problems, and where you can spend the least money to get the most improvement. This study might point you to incentives and tax credits to help pay for these im-provements.

BENEFITS FOR HOMEOWNERS INCLUDE:

Added Confidence: Home buying is complex enough without having to know all the details of energy-efficient construction. Instead, look for the government-backed ENERGY STAR label to easily identify homes that are truly energy efficient. Find the house of your dreams and enjoy peace of mind knowing that it also meets strict energy efficiency guidelines.

Lower Ownership Costs: Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating-delivering $200 to $400 in annual savings. Over the average 7 to 8 years you may live in your home, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills. Additional savings on maintenance can also be substantial. Financing your home purchase using an energy efficient mort-gage can also lead to savings.

Better Performance: Properly installed energy-efficient improve-ments deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, mois-ture, pollution, and noise. An energy-efficient home helps ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability.

Smart Investment: To date, more than 6,500 home builders have partnered with EPA to construct nearly 940,000 ENERGY STAR qualified homes. The trend is clear. By choosing a home with the ENERGY STAR label, you can be confident that it will have an increasingly valued feature when the time comes to sell.

Environmental Protection: Energy used in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and global warming. Simply put, the less energy we use in our homes, the less air pollution we generate.

Richard C. MacCrea designs and plans super energy efficient homes for the mountains. Several of these local homes cost less than $50 to heat in January. Richard also designs and plans for energy efficient remodeling projects. And he performs energy studies to recommend ways to make buildings more en-ergy efficient. You can read many articles written by him on his web site: www.mountainhomeshow.com . He is building a super efficient home that may be seen by appointment. Richard can be reached at 828-837-5787.

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MLS #180188 greaT new HOMe FOr THe monEY! Quality and affordability! Master suite on main plus two bedrooms upstairs and com-puter/library loft area. Ample closet space, low-E aluminum windows, kitchen island, and neutral de-cor. Level, gentle lot and driveway within walking distance of Young Harris College! $169,000

MLS #169307 PriVaTe One OF a kinD eSTaTe with fully stocked Olde English Tavern! Completely remodeled and refurbished farmhouse, guest house, studio, blacksmith shop & tool museum, wine cellar, spa, green house, barn. 35.6 acres of fenced pasture & forested home sites with sweeping mountain views! Close to Campbell Folk School. Excellent setting and elevation for vineyards! $3,650,000

#178628 Creek FrOnT HOMe! Beautifully crafted 3BR/2.5BA, T&G vaulted ceiling, wood/tile floors, 2 FP’s, screened porch, private wooded lot, park-like setting on Brasstown Creek, wonderful Young Harris neighborhood! $375,000

#174874 TwO HOMeS FOr THe PriCe OF onE! 2.66 acres, park-like setting w/stocked fish pond, 5+ car garages, lots of porches and decks, garden area, workshop, second house for guest or income! Great location! $350,000

#180471 COMMerCiaL inCOMe PrOPerTy includes three buildings: 1BR/1BA home, 2BR/1BA home, and a 60’ x 40’ metal building (warehouse/shop) plumbed for bath with 200 amp service. Two DOT entrances/exits on either end of the property. Excellent location and visibility on US HWY 76, suitable for any number of businesses. $379,000

#174880 naTure’S ParaDiSe! SereniTy noW! Cabin with rustic appeal! 2BR+loft/2BA, tongue & groove vaulted ceiling, wood floors, stacked stone FP, huge porch and deck with hot tub & fire pit overlooking creek! $299,900

#186169 OuTSTanDing Creek FrOnT PrOP-ERTY! Almost 5 private, wooded acres w/384’ front-age on roaring Wolf Creek! Custom, rustic, lodge-style home, open & spacious, designed to take advantage of one of North Georgia’s most beautiful settings. See and hear the noisy creek from the huge screened porch with outdoor FP. Fall in love! $692,000

#186738 FanTaSTiC HOMe OVerLOOking Lake chaTuGE W/dock SLip! Upgrades include granite counters & SS appliances, walk-in pantry, hickory floors, vaulted ceiling and rock FP in living area, Master suite w/his and her closets, antique vanity, tile shower & jetted tub. 2 additional BR’s downstairs with private baths, large family room with second FP & wet bar. Lake access!

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#167614 REducEd!!! Comfortable & affordable COUNTRY Mtn living! 3BR/2BA split floor plan newer modular on 1.86 wooded acres. Privacy, mtn views, & a spot for your garden! Tusquittee Com-munity location. Minutes from town $94,900

# 185204 aLwayS wanTeD yOur Own iS-Land? Don’t miss this opportunity! Now you can have your own island estate on Lake Chatuge! The possibilities are endless! A total of 4.14 acres above visible high-water elevation!

#185808 Large 4/5Br HOMe On PriVaTe douBLE LoT in restricted neighborhood close to YH. Home features formal DR, spacious open kit, T&G vaulted ceiling, hdwd floors, stone FP, spa-cious Master suite, 4 car garage & big back porch. $425,000

#185771 SweeT! 2BR/2BA cabin adjoining USFS. Furnished, T&G vaulted ceiling, mtn views, wrap-around porch, fantastic location in great neighborhood, walk to Hiawassee River! Very well kept. Wooded lot, nice & private. Room for expan-sion with full unfin. basement stubbed for bath. Adjoining lot available. $199,000

#184731 Make THiS yOur MTn Lake HOMe! Panoramic views of Lake Chatuge & lake access w/dock slip! This beautiful 3BR/2 BA home features an open floor plan, T&G vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and lots of windows & decks! Nice Master suite on main, walk-in closet & jetted tub.. Furnish-ings negotiable! Owner is licened agent. $370,000

#177876 SPaCiOuS 3Br/2Ba DOuBLewiDe on permanent foundation. Excellent condition, open floor plan, large master & GR, nearly level lot, nice-ly landscaped & good garden spot. Front & back porches, storage building/workshop, and carport. Located close to Lake Chatuge, convenient to Hia-wassee, Young Harris, and Hayesville. $120,000

#185498 STay, PLay, anD gO! Watercrest on Lake Chatuge is where you’ll find this 2BR/2BA fully furnished upscale condo, end unit overlooking mountains and lake, convenient to golf, shopping, and restaurants, resort amenities & good rental history! $279,000

The McDream Team... “Selling the Mountains and Lakes one Dream at a Time!”224 Chatuge way

Hiawassee, ga 305461-800-950-4183

P.J. McClure706.897.4550

Donna Bragg706.897.0215 www.LakeChatuge.com

MLS #168099 SingLe STOry DuPLeX with ex-cellent rental history. Each unit is 2 bedrooms/two baths. Private, yet convenient location. Great in-vestment property on almost four acres with MORE property available. $218,000

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P.O. Box 972, 590 Main StreetYoung Harris, Georgia 30582

706/379-3115 • 888-393-7366

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BeauTiFuL new HOMe, JuST $135,000! Hardy-board siding with wood trim & stone ac-cents, 2/2 with an office, all hardwood floors with tile in baths. Crown molding, arch top door. Priced to sell! P183661R

BeST new HOMe On THe MarkeT, JuST $149,900! 3 BR all on one level, plus 165 ft on the creek! Hardwood/tile/carpet floors, custom cabinets, stone accents, nice location on a flat lot w/ views! Quality at an affordable price! BH174512R

nEWLY REmodELEd 2/3 homE with great Lake & Mtn Views! 3 Levels of living space, loads of room, pretty covered porch, a FP on the main + gas FP on lower level, large suite with spacious bath, closets & sitting area on upper level. $199,900. F164830C.

eaSy One LeVeL LiVing in this neighborhood with community LAKE ACCESS! Beautiful 3/2 tucked away on an awesome wooded lot that lends privacy! Close to town, shopping, Lake Chatuge & golf! Coupled with nice landscaping. $195,000. O155017JA.

$199,000 foR ThiS nEW 3BR/2Ba cREEk homE! Creekfront plus mountain view. This split plan has wood floors, 2 beautiful fire-places, bonus room, large covered porch plus carport. All on gentle property with easy ac-cess. B181705C.

new HOMe wiTH FanTaSTiC Lake & MTn ViewS & a cov’d porch to enjoy it all from! Main floor master, beautiful GR w/wood floors, 2 guest BR upstairs & full unfin Bsmt for future living areas! Convenient to town! $239,000! A137586C.

immacuLaTELY mainTainEd Beautiful 3/3, quiet community near town! Nice Kit w/granite counters, pantry in lg Laundry, private office on lower level, 2-car Gar/workshop. Great backyard borders a branch, cov’d back porch for outdoor entertaining! Just $259,900. S178396JA.

aLL One LeVeL LiVing, 3/2 home! Peace & quiet setting, Mature landscape, white picket fence. Pantry, carport, storage, gas log FP, wood/carpet flrs, lots of built-ins + workshop! Year round mtn views. $249,900. L168701A.

STunninG nEW LakE homE on chaTuGE! Breathtaking Lake & Mtn Views! One level 3/2 w/2-car garage! Hardwood floors, tile in baths, cherry cabinets with granite counters, stamped concrete patios & more! Includes Dock! $579,900. A186668R.

YEaR Round dEEp WaTER LoT on LakE chaTuGE! This gentle sloped lake lot is in a gated community of distinguished homes. Gorgeous Lake & Mountain views! $799,000. S173815C.

enJOy MTn eLeganCe wiTH THiS Lake chaTuGE homE - Beautiful deep waterfront-age, new cov’d 2-slip dock, UNIQUE designed 5/4 w/gourmet kit w/granite counters, awe-some rock FP, huge master, outside FP & rock patio! $1,650,000! A155918JA

cEdaR cLiff on BEauTifuL LakE chaTuGE holds this unique 4/3 - the perfect LAKE GETAWAY! Spacious 1966 home has 2 complete living floors w/2 kit + everything else! Property has 220 ft of gentle lakefrontage & the most incredible lake & mtn views offered on Lake Chatuge! $1,375,000! L153908C.

LoG SidEd counTRY chaRmER! Like new 2/2.5 with great mountain views, custom cabinets, hickory floors plus private balcony off loft bedroom to enjoy the views! Room for a garage. $299,900. K180062JA.

LoTS of homE foR ThE $$! 6 BR w/2 spa-cious masters (huge tiled showers, jetted tubs & oversized closets)! Gourmet Kit, DR & family room with FP, 3-car garage + huge sep gar/wkshp w/room for an RV! Lots of patio area, super Lake & mtn views, close in! $449,900. S179892JA.

BEauTifuL LakEfRonT LoT in area’s most prestigious development! Views of lake, woods, mtns & sky! PLUS a 2-slip DOCK permit & access of USFS hiking/biking trails! $569,900. SH117012J.

PriVaTe MTn LiVing, Unique property w/2 ponds, 2 streams, 3-stall horse barn & fenced pasture, 17.35 acres plus 2 dwellings (total 5BR/5BA) attached with breezeway! Japanese garden, hot tub, mtn views & just a short walk to Young Harris College! $899,900. B173011C.

warM & COZy living in prestigious Hi River Country! Easy 1 level living, 3/2! Den with wood-burning FP, spacious Kit & dining area. Master with large closet & double vanities in bath. Fin partial Basement, game room, stor-age & lounge area. Lots of wildlife. $269,000. M177613JA.

BEauTifuL RuSTic chaRm in this 2/2 country cabin. Rustic railings, wide board pine floors, wood ceilings! Huge master with private porch, great neighborhood & even includes some furnishings! A bargain at just $299,900! D172240L.

aweSOMe BeauTiFuL ViewS from this great 2/2.5 new home with fireplace, burch floors, maple cabinets with granite counters, huge loft, partially finished full basement, ga-rage & more! Enjoy the views from the covered porch! $299,900. H184584JA.

BEauTifuL WoodEd SETTinG with great mtn views! A lot of home for $299,900! Wrap around deck & porch, lg pantry in the spacious Kit, lg master w/hot tub & vaulted ceilings, dbl garage, storage & more! H174562C.

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