Young Harris, Georgia

Only one word can define what's so compelling about living in the mountains of Young Harris, Georgia ~ LIFESTYLE. If you are tired of the rat race, escape to the mountains of Young Harris, Georgia. Life in the Smokey Mountains brings along a slow pace and a casual lifestyle. Young Harris's lifestyle is defined not only by the stunning natural environment, but also by a strong sense of community. Unlike most places in America, the mountains of North Georgia and Western North Carolina continue to be the quiet communities like the communities most of us grew up in. While the natural beauty and freedom of wide open space have lured many to visit, it has been the LIFESTYLE that they found or made for themselves that has kept them coming back to Young Harris, Georgia.

SMOKEY MOUNTAIN VIEW IN YOUNG HARRIS, GEORGIA

Tucked away at the Northeast corner of Georgia and bordering the Southwestern edge of North Carolina, Towns County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia. Of the 106,240 acres, USFS and TVA make up almost two thirds of the land mass. Young Harris is located in Towns County, Georgia.

Brasstown Bald, rising 4,784 feet, and located on the Towns/Union County line, is the highest peak in Georgia. From the observation tower on the summit you can see four states. http://www.fs.fed.u s/conf/rec/btb_overview.htm

The Appalachian Trail, a 75 year old, 2,174 mile wilderness footpath along the crest of the Appalachian mountains, through fourteen states, forms the eastern boundary of the county. http://georgiatrails.com/features/apptrail.html

Lake Chatuge, one of the most scenic lakes in the Tennessee Valley Authority system, was formed in 1942 when the construction on the earth-filled dam was completed. The dam is located off Myers Chapel Road, about 3 miles southeast of Hayesville, at the Barnett Bridge in North Carolina just over the Towns County, GA. line. Chatuge Dam is 144 feet high and stretches 2,850 feet across the Hiwassee River. Chatuge reservoir covers about 7200 acres, with approximately 133 miles of shoreline, and a flood-storage capacity of 62,619 acre-feet. Although Chatuge was originally built to for water storage to help prevent flooding downstream, it currently serves many purposes, including flood control, electric power generation, augmentation of water flows for navigation downstream, and provides numerous recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, skiing, camping, hiking and fishing. Thirty-two species of fish inhabit Lake Chatuge, with smallmouth bass, large-mouth, spotted, white, and hybrids are stocked annually. www.tva.gov/sites/chatuge.htm

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy boating, fishing, skiing, swimming, hiking, white-water rafting, horse-back riding, biking, tennis, or playing a round of golf at any of the area’s challenging golf courses.

Chatuge Shores Golf Course Mountain Harbour-The Ridges in Hayesville, NC www.theridgesresort.com
Brasstown Valley Resort and Golf Course, Young Harris, GA
Cherokee Hills in Murphy, NC
Butternut Creek in Blairsville, GA
Whitepath Golf Course, located between Blue Ridge and Ellijay, GA

Georgia Hunting & Fishing

Hickorynut Cove Trout Farm

Upper Hightower Trout Farm

Fish Quest

Romantic Lake Cruises

Boundary Waters Resort & Marina

The Ridges Resort Marina

The Official Website of The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia

Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association

Hiking

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While discovering the enchanted mountains and valleys of Young Harris, explore some of the nearby scenic trails and waterfalls: Anna Ruby, Horse Trough, High Shoals, Mill Creek, Raven Cliff , Long Creek, Fall Branch, Leatherwood, Little Rock Creek, Helton Creek, DeSoto, and Dukes Creek Falls are exquisite!

http://www.jjanthony .com/waterfalls/ , www.n-georgia.com/waterfal.htm , www.georgiamountains.org/waterfalls/befault.asp

While in Young Harris, Georgia nature lovers will want to visit the nearby Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area, Jack Rabbit Mountain , Trackrock Gap Archeological area, Cooper’s Creek Scenic and Recreation Area, The Cohutta Wilderness, Rich Mt., Brasstown, and Chattahoochee Wilderness area, Carters Lake, Lake Winfield Scott, as well as Lake Nottely, a 4,180 acre TVA reservoir with 106 miles of shoreline located Northwest of Blairsville, GA in Union County.

State Parks near Young Harris, Georgia :
Moccasin Creek, Black Rock Mtn., Unicoi, Vogel, Amicalola Falls, and Tallulah Gorge State Parks

Festivals and points of interest near Young Harris, Georgia: Georgia Mountain Fair, Sorghum Festival, The Reach of Song, Peacock Playhouse, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Schools

Towns Couny Schools enjoys being recognized for its implementation of innovative education initiatives. Students score among the highest in the state and score above the national average on Stanford 9 tests. and Towns County students continue to score in the top 5% on graduation tests. 90% of its graduates continue their education beyond high school. There are approximately 309 students in grades 9-12.

Towns County Elementary School 1150 Konahetah Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546

(706) 896-4131

Towns County Middle School 1400 US Hwy 76 East, Hiawassee, GA 30546

(706) 896-4131

Towns County High School 1400 US Hwy 76 East, Hiawassee, GA 30546

(706) 896-4131

Higher Education

Tri-County Community College

Tri- County Community College is located in Peachtree, NC, just 8 miles from Hayesville, NC. The campus covers 77 square acres in Murphy, NC and 6 acres in Robbinsville, NC. There is a ratio of fifteen students to one faculty member. Students in local high schools can dual enroll to earn early college credit.

Tri-County Community College 4600 East US 64, Murphy, NC 28906

(828) 837-6810

Young Harris College

Nestled in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, Young Harris College is a two year private Methodist affiliated liberal arts college. It has approximately 600 students and offers year round classes. It's campus provides a gymnasium, pool, spectacular athletic fields and the third largest planetarium in the state. 35 student organizations are available in which students can choose to participate. Young Harris College is fully accredited.

Young Harris College Young Harris, GA 30582

(800) 241-3754

North Georgia Technical College

North Georgia Technical College's main campus is located in Clarkesville, GA. However, its satellite campus is located in Blairsville, GA. Credit and non-credit courses can be conveniently taken in the classroom, in the workplace, on the internet or through video conferencing. NGTC provides technical and adult eduction.

North Georgia Technical College 434 Meeks Avenue, Blairsville, GA 30512

(706) 439-6300 or (706) 781-2300

HOSPITALS

Chatuge Regional Hospital

110 Main Street, Hiawassee, GA 30546

(706) 896-2222

Union General Hospital

214 Hospital Circle, Blairsville, GA 30512

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