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Cupboard Café
In Dillard on Hwy 441 just south of traffic light
Enjoy a wide variety of selections with breakfast served all day. Have your picture on the
wall by finishing a Billy's Buster Ice Cream Treat all by yourself. We serve breakfast,
lunch and dinner. |
706-746-5700 |
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Dillard House
Off Hwy 441 in Dillard, GA
Famous home-style servings at breakfast, lunch and supper. No menu. |
706-746-5348 |
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Isabelle's
Restaurant
Overlooking Tallulah falls on Hwy 441.
Casual dining in a 120 year old Victorian home overlooking the Falls. |
706-754-5614 |
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Laprade's
Restaurant
On Lake Burton adjacent to the marina.
"A tradition in family style dining" - Since 1925
Breakfast: Served 8:00 until 9:00 a.m. *
Monday, Thursday, Friday: Continental Breakfast; Saturday, Sunday: Full country breakfast
with Country Ham, Country Sausage, Red Gravy, Cream Gravy, Grits, Scrambled Eggs, Hot
Biscuits, Sorghum Syrup, Honey, Fruit, Homemade Jellies and Drinks. Reservations Suggested
Lunch: Served 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. * Old fashioned Chicken and Dumplings plus one other
Meat, Hot Biscuits, Cornbread, Our own garden fresh Vegetables, Cobbler Pie and Drinks.
Reservations Suggested
Supper: Served 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. (November - Served 6:00 until 7:00 p.m.) * Fried
Chicken (our specialty), Hot Biscuits, Cornbread, Our own garden fresh Vegetables, Cole
Slaw, Dessert and Drinks. |
706-947-3313 |
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La
Panchanga
In the Days Inn on Hwy 441 in Clayton, GA
Features gourmet authentic Mexican dining! |
706-782-7247 |
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Louie's
on the Lake
On Lake Rabun
Italian dining specializing in hand-tossed gourmet pizza with fresh toppings. Homemade
pastas and fresh salads. |
706-782-3276 |
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Karan's
Café
1 Mile S. of Rabun Gap Nacoochee
School in Rabun Gap
Varied menu serving breakfast and lunch. Catering also available. |
706-746-2726 |
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Peking
Gourmet
596 Hwy 441S
Chinese cuisine, lunch and dinner buffet or order from a very extensive menu. Can
accommodate large groups. Conference Room. |
706-782-0136 |
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The Net Seafood
Restaurant
Located in Mountain City, GA
All you care to eat fresh seafood and a variety of other meats and vegetables. Serving
more than seafood, the buffet includes salads, potato and dessert bar. |
706-746-6929 |
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Panther Creek:
US route 441 north of Clarksville. Much of this stream lies within the Chattahoochee
National Forest. There is a national forest picnic area and parking lot where US 441
crosses the stream. Trout are stocked at this location and at several other places near
the stream mouth about every other week during trout season. The stream is open year
around below the mouth of Little Panther Creek. There is an excellent hiking trail along
most of the stream below 441.
Wildcat Creek: Forest Service Road 26 off State Route 197, north of
Clarksville on the Lake Burton WMA. Stream is stocked every week during the trout season.
It is a very popular area, with Forest Service, state and private camping areas nearby.Lake Burton: A 2,275-acre
reservoir. Predators such as largemouth, spotted, white and striped bass, as well as
walleye and chain pickerel are numerous. Boat rentals, launching ramps, bait and tackle
are available at several locations at the lake.
Seed Lake: 240 acre lake with bass, bluegill, perch and walleye.
Lake Rabun: 834 acre reservoir with largemouth bass, bluegill, red ear,
and redbreast sunfish, yellow perch, and black crappie. Boat ramps are available.
Tugaloo Lake: 597 acre lake with largemouth bass, bream and some catfish.
Small boats and canoes are launchable at the dam.
Chattooga, Little Tennessee and Tallulah Rivers: Open year around. Other
streams are seasonal and year around.
Chattahoochee River:
Follows Hwy 75 thru Helen, GA. This stream is stocked heavily on a weekly basis at several
access points on the Chattahoochee WMA. A good wild rainbow trout population is present
along with a few browns. Some of the small tributaries have some native brook trout. There
are some primitive camping areas near the stream and commercial campgrounds and Unicoi
State Park are also close. The river below the management areas is also heavily stocked
each week, but much of it is on private land.
Unicoi Outfitters
offers fishing for the novice and expert alike. Whether you fish for trout, bass, catfish
or "the big one". A fisherman's paradise - we have private trophy streams, area
pristine lakes, and rivers including the famous Chattahoochee River, all set amongst the
foothills of the pristine N.E. Georgia Mountains. Professionally guided fly fishing trips
come complete with the use of fishing tackle and waders, casting lessons, transportation
and lunch. For more information call 888-966-4040 or click here for details: http://www.unicoioutfitters.com
Smith Creek: State Rd 356 off of route 75, north of Helen. This is a
small stream that is stocked weekly during the trout season. It flows through Unicoi State
Park, where lodging camping and conference facilities are available. A very popular and
scenic area. Allow time on your trip to climb .4 mile up to Anna Ruby falls, a twin
waterfall cascading 150 and 53 feet in twin falls.
Unicoi Lake: 44 acre lake with bass, bream, and some trout. |
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Orchard Golf
& Country Club
Bear Gap Road, Turnerville, GA |
706-754-8733 |
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Piedmont Golf
Course
Demorest, GA |
706-778-2744 |
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Kingwood Resort
http://www.kingwood-resort.com
Newly redesigned eighteen hole course located on
Highway 76 East. |
706-212-4100 |
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Sky Valley Resort http://www.skyvalley.com
Championship eighteen holes, par 36 each 9.
Sky Valley, GA |
706-746-5303 |
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| Chattahoochee
Stables Hwy 17
at the Junction of 255, Sautee, GA |
706-878-7000 |
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| Crosscreek
Stables 7017
South Main Street, Helen, GA |
706-878-3327 |
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MINNEHAHA TRAIL
Length: 0.4 mile
Open to: Hiking
This short trail follows Fall Branch to the scenic Minnehaha Falls.
Directions: Take U.S. 23/441 north from Tallulah Falls for 3 miles to the Rabun
Beach Recreation Area sign. Turn left on an unnumbered county road and follow the signs to
the recreation area. Continue west past the recreation area for l mile and turn left on
Flat Creek Road across the river below Seed Lake Dam. Follow the left fork of the road for
1.7 miles to a sign marking the trail on the right side of the road. OAKEY MOUNTAIN ORV
TRAIL
Length: 6.2 miles
Open to: ORV's with less than a 48-inch axle width
This trail is near Lake Burton and Lake Rabun.
Directions: To north parking lot: From Clayton, go west on U.S. 76 for 6.8 miles.
Turn left on Charlie Mountain Road and proceed until it dead ends. Turn right on Bridge
Creek Road and go 2 miles, where the road dead ends at Lake Burton Dam Road. Turn right
and drive 1.6 miles to the entrance road on the left. To south parking lot: From Clayton,
go west on U.S. 76 for 6.8 miles. Turn left on Charlie Mountain Road and proceed until it
dead ends. Turn right on Bridge Creek Road and go 2 miles, where it dead ends at Lake
Burton Dam Road. Turn left and drive 4.4 miles to Flat Creek Road. Turn right, below Seed
Lake Dam, and go 2.1 miles until the pavement ends. Continue on the gravel road for 0.8
mile to the entrance road on the right.
ANGEL
FALLS TRAIL
Length: 1.6 miles
Open to: Hiking
This trail leaves the Rabun Beach campground, passes Panther Falls, and ends at an
observation deck beneath Angel Falls. Last 0.25-mile is steep.
Directions: Take U.S. 441 north from Tallulah Falls for 3 miles and turn left on
old Highway 441 (sign for Rabun Beach Recreation Area). Proceed to Lake Rabun Road and
turn left. Go 4.5 miles and turn right into parking area adjacent to telephone station.
HEMLOCK
TRAIL
Length: 1 mile
Open to: Hiking
The trail begins across from Moccasin Creek State Park and follows an old railroad bed.
The trail offers excellent scenery and fishing opportunities along Moccasin Creek. Trail
ends at Hemlock Falls.
Directions: Take U.S. 76 west 12 miles to GA 197 and turn left. Proceed to Moccasin
Creek State Park. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 127 for 0.6 mile. Trail begins at
dead end.
BARTRAM
TRAIL
Length: 37 miles
Open to: Hiking
This National Recreation Trail stretches from the Georgia/ North Carolina line over the
summit of Rabun Bald to the Chattooga River. The trail was named for William Bartram, an
early explorer and naturalist. Some sections may have difficult stream crossings. Portions
of the trail are steep and rocky.
Directions: Three access points are available. (1) Take U.S. 441 north from Clayton
for l mile past Dillard. Turn right onto GA 246 toward Highlands, N.C. Continue on GA 246
and 106 for 7 miles, and turn right onto Bald Mountain Road. Continue for 2.1 miles, and
take County Road 7 for 1.1 miles, (2) Take Warwoman Road (State Road 884) east from
Clayton for 3 miles to the Warwoman Dell Recreation Area. (3) Take U.S. 28 toward Walhalla
(east) to the bridge at the Georgia/South Carolina state line. Parking area is on left of
bridge prior to crossing into South Carolina.
HOLCOMB
CREEK TRAIL
Length: 1.3 miles
Open to: Hiking
This trail begins at the intersection of Hale Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 7) and
Overflow Road (Forest Service Road 86) and follows a short loop to its end on Hale Ridge
Road. The trail passes Holcomb Creek Falls and Ammons Creek Falls, where there is an
observation deck.
Directions: Take Warwoman Road east from Clayton for 10 miles. Turn left on Forest
Service Road 7 (Hale Ridge Road) and drive 9 miles. Trailhead is at rock sign on right.
THREE
FORKS TRAIL
Length: 1.2 miles
Open to: Hiking
This trail begins at John Teague Gap and ends near the west fork of the Chattooga River.
Hikers will encounter steep and rugged terrain. Exercise caution if you attempt to proceed
down to the river on an unmaintained extension.
Directions: Take Warwoman Road east from Clayton for 16 miles to Overflow Road
(Forest Service Road 86). Turn left and drive 4 miles to John Teague Gap, where the
trailhead is on the right.
WARWOMAN
DELL NATURE TRAIL
Length: 0.4 mile
Open to: Hiking
This trail makes a small loop from the end of the Warwoman Dell Picnic Area. The
highlights are a small waterfall and excellent wildflower viewing. Area contains
structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Directions: Take Warwoman Road east from Clayton for 3 miles to the Warwoman Dell
Recreation Area. Trailhead is where the road dead ends.
RABUN
BALD TRAIL
Length: 2.9 miles
Open to: Hiking
This trail provides a spectacular view of the tri-state area from an observation deck atop
Rabun Bald, Georgia's second highest point. The deck is constructed from remnants of an
old fire tower built in the 1930's. One of Georgia's rarest birds, the raven, is
frequently sighted. The ascent is extremely steep.
Directions: Take Warwoman Road from Clayton for 10 miles and turn on Forest Service
Road 7 (Hale Ridge Road). Proceed 5.6 miles to the trail marker on left.
WILLIS
KNOB
Length: 15 miles
Open to: Hiking and horseback riding
This trail provides some of the most scenic horseback riding opportunities in the
Southeast. It features both rugged mountain terrain and views of the Chattooga Wild and
Scenic River.
Directions: Go east on Warwoman Road from Clayton for 11.6 miles. Turn right on
Forest Service Road 157 (Goldmine Road). Proceed 0.2 mile to parking area on left.
CHATTOOGA
RIVER TRAIL
Length: 10.7 miles
Open to: Hiking
This trail begins at the intersection of U.S. 76 and the Chattooga River and continues
north along the west bank of the river. It intersects the Bartram Trail near Sandy Ford
Road and is often within the boundaries of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River corridor.
Several spur trails leading to the Chattooga River are not maintained. Anticipate numerous
stream fords.
Directions: Take U.S. 76 east from Clayton for 9 miles. Parking area is on left
before the Chattooga River bridge.
RAVEN
ROCK TRAIL
Length: 0.8 mile
Open to: Hiking
This trail begins at the end of Daniel Creek Road (Forest Service Road 511-B). It follows
the west bank of the Chattooga River, with spectacular views of the Raven Rock Cliffs.
Directions: Take U.S. 441 south from Clayton for 8 miles and turn left onto Camp
Creek Road. Travel 1.4 miles and take the left fork onto Watergage Road (Forest Service
Road 511). Travel 2.6 miles and turn left onto Daniel Creek Road (Forest Service Road
511-B). Four-wheel vehicles are recommended for traveling Forest Service Road 511-B.
SUTTON
HOLE TRAIL
Length: 0.3 mile
Open to: Hiking
This trail begins at the end of the Woodall Shoals Spur Road (Forest Service Road 290-A)
and ends on the west bank of the Chattooga River.
Directions: Take U.S. 76 east from Clayton for 7 miles. Turn right on Woodall
Shoals Road (Forest Service Road 290). Go 0.3 mile and turn left on Forest Service Road
290-A until it dead ends. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for Forest Service
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Panther Creek: US Route 441
north of Clarkesville. Much of this stream lies within the Chattahoochee National
Forest. There is a national forest picnic area and parking lot where US 441 crosses
the stream. Trout are stocked at this location and at several other places near the
stream mouth about every other week during trout season. The stream is open year
round below the mouth of Little Panther Creek. There is an excellent hiking trail
along most of the stream below 441.
Wildcat Creek:
Forest Service Road 26 off State Route 197, north of Clarksville on the Lake Burton
WMA. Stream is stocked every week during the trout season. It is a very
popular area, with Forest Service, state and private camping areas nearby. |
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Adventure
Depot http://www.adventuredepot.com
Highlands, N.C. Adventure packages include lodging, meals, and 2-3 day adventures.
Tours include mountain biking, canoeing, hiking, llama trekking &
wilderness camping. Youth adventures also available. Daily rental of bikes,
canoes and kayaks. |
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903-4401 (828) 526-4401 |
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Tallulah
Adventures at Tallulah Point Overlook
Tallulah Falls, GA.
Rentals of mountain bikes, canoes & funyaks. Guided trips for individuals
or groups for mountain biking, climbing, rappelling & canoeing. Custom tailored
trips to the group's experience & fitness. Reservations recommended. |
(706) 754-4318 |
Woody's Mountain Bikes,
located in Helen, Georgia, is the best firm for mountain biking adventures! You can choose
from: Trailside picnics, Overnight campouts, Waterfall side trips, Bike-Hike-Bike, and
Sunset rides. Also available are three package rides with shuttle service varying from 6
to 14 miles. Several are filled with plenty of downhill and rocky terrain for experts. The
Tray Mountain Smoothie is as smooth as I-85 and just as fast! Bikes, helmets and shuttle
are provided. All riders must be 18 or over or accompanied by an adult. |
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Premier Reservations will
coordinate an entire wedding from start to finish. We work with two very fine vendors,
each in close proximity to Helen, Georgia. It is essential that you complete blood tests
and secure your marriage license in advance.
Tallulah Falls Wedding Chapel, Inc. is located in Tallulah Falls,
Georgia, 45 minutes east of Helen, Ga. Tallulah Falls is often described as the
"Little Niagara of the South." The Reverend Ron Turpen has been officiating at
weddings for 38 years. The Director, Kathy Long Blalock, has been marching them down the
aisle for 25 years. Individual wedding packages begin with a small, private service in a
decorated chapel with live music, bridal bouquet, groom's boutonniere and a commemorative
wedding certificate. Larger packages include flowers for the entire wedding party,
corsages and boutonnieres for mothers and fathers, thirty 5 x 7 color prints in a photo
album, a video of the service, a hand-carved unity candle and wedding programs. Receptions
and decorated wedding cakes are also available for varying size groups from 25 to 150
guests.
Call 1-888-966-4040 to
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Adventure
Depot http://www.adventuredepot.com
Highlands, N.C. Adventure packages include lodging, meals, and 2-3 day adventures.
Tours include mountain biking, canoeing, hiking, llama trekking &
wilderness camping. Youth adventures also available. Daily rental of bikes,
canoes and kayaks. (800)
903-4401 or (828) 526-4401.
Chattooga River Adventures:
Whitewater raft, canoe and
inflatable kayak rentals. Instructions and videos of sections III and IV are
available.
(864) 647-0365 or (800) 846-7238.
Cool River Tubing Company:
Take a relaxing trip on the scenic Chattahoochee River (the longest tube ride in Helen).
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day weather permitting. Children 5 and under- free! Cost
is $5.00 per person, with all day tubing for $10.00. Group discounts for groups of 10 or
more. Visit our gift shop featuring shirts, hats, water shoes and all your tubing needs.
Visit our website at: www.coolrivertubing.com
590 Edelweisstrasse., Helen, GA
706-878-COOL
or 800-896-4595
Southeastern Expeditions:
With over 27 years experience,
Southeast Expeditions offers a variety of activities suitable for the experienced rafter
as well as the entire family. Experience the Chattooga River or play in the Ocoee River;
once you've been, you'll want to return again and again. Your "dreamstream"
awaits you and we have just the right package for you and your group, from rafting
adventures to canoe and kayak clinics. Be our guest in a world of white water and outdoor
adventure. We have two locations just south of Clayton, GA and Benton, GA.
Chattooga: Our Chattooga outpost is located on Hwy 76 East, seven miles east of Clayton,
GA. We are one mile from the SC/GA line.
Ocoee: Our Ocoee outpost is located on Hwy 64 about twelve miles east of Cleveland, TN. We
are about 3 miles east of Hwy 411and next to an Amoco.
To make reservations call
888-966-4040
For more info, call 800-868-7238
or visit the web site at: www.southeasternraft.com
Tallulah Adventures at
Tallulah Point Overlook
Tallulah Falls, GA.
Rentals of mountain bikes, canoes & funyaks. Guided trips for individuals
or groups for mountain biking, climbing, rappelling & canoeing. Custom tailored
trips to the group's experience & fitness. Reservations recommended.
(706) 754-4318
Wildwood Outfitters:
For all of your outdoor needs! Come
visit our retail store for Camping, Hiking, Paddling, and Climbing gear as well as,
Canoes, Kayaks, Accessories, Apparel & Gifts. In addition we offer Raft, Canoe &
Kayak rentals and Instructions. Visit our website at: www.wildwoodoutfitters.com
7272 South Main Street, Helen, GA
706-878-1700 or 800-553-2715 |
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Andy's Trout Farm
http://www.andystroutfarm.com/
Catch Rainbow Trout raised on 350 acres, well stocked ponds and lake. Bait, poles, catch
cleaned. No license, no limit. Pay by the pound. Betty's Creek Rd., Dillard, GA. (706)
746-2550.
Appalachian Rainforest Eco-Tours http://www.copecrest.com
Tour the rainforest aboard a mountain safari vehicle on a three hour guided tour. See Rock
House Waterfalls, explore a cave and enjoy a home cooked meal at the Pioneer Homestead.
(800) 238-7230 or (706) 746-3719.
Black Rock Mountain State Park http://www.gastateparks.org/
Georgia's highest elevated state park at 3640 feet. Scenic overlooks, trails, playground,
campground, picnic shelters, 17 acre fishing lake and Visitor Center. Mountain City, GA.
(706) 746-2141.
Four Winds Village Museum
Native American museum featuring ancient pottery, beadwork, etc. Free Admission. Visit
adjacent Trading Post. Open Year-round. Located on Old Hwy 441, 3 miles south of Tiger,
GA. (706) 782-6939.
Foxfire Museum http://www.foxfire.org/
Artifacts collected and catalogued from the famous FOXFIRE books contacts. Self-guided
tours. Hwy. 441 in Mountain City, GA. 9-4:30 Summer Mon.-Sat
(706) 746-5828.
The Hambidge Center
The Hambidge Gallery & Shop is located 3 1/2 miles off 441 N on Betty's Creek Rd. in
Dillard and offers a colorful array of contemporary crafts and Southern folk art. Open
year round Mon. - Fri. & Saturdays, May - Dec, 10am-4pm. Historic Mill grinds on first
Sat of each month. (706) 746-5718.
Mark of the Potter http://www.markofthepotter.com/
In Grandpa Watts' Mill on picturesque Soque River. Unique handmade crafts and pottery by
40 artists. Hwy. 197, 10 miles north of Clarkesville, GA. Everyday 10-6. (706) 947-3440.
Moccasin Creek State Park http://www.gastateparks.org/
In west Rabun County on Lake Burton. A popular park for camping and fishing in a
mountain/lake environment. Boat dock. Nearby fish hatchery stocks a portion of Moccasin
Creek for fishing to those under 12 and senior citizens. Wheelchair accessible pier, 76
West-Hwy. 197 S. Clayton, GA. (706) 947-3194.
Mountain City Museum of the Wars
A spectacular collection of relics of martial regalia, weaponry and historic items
chronicling the wars and conflicts of the eras, Revolution to W.W. II, American, British,
German, Japanese, etc 11AM-6PM M-Sat. Turn off 441 N. at the Mtn. City Post Office to the
Golden Hills Business Park. (706) 782-1668 or (706) 746-7595.
Please call first.
National Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/
District Office/Visitor Information Center. Exhibits and information about National Forest
facilities and activities. Hwy. 441 in Clayton, GA. (706) 782-3320.
Otto Labyrinth Park
Located 3 miles north of Dillard on Hwy 441. Walk the world's oldest complex symbol for
Insight and Renewal. GiftStore & Learning Center on site. Visit daily from 10 a.m.
'til 5 p.m. (closed Tuesdays) For information and directions call toll free 888-773-2491
Popcorn Overlook
15 miles west of Clayton on Hwy. 76. Scenic view of the foothills and mountains with
educational signs. Open year-round. See National Forest Service for additional
information.
Rabun County Recreation Park
Picnic pavilion, gymnasium, meeting rooms, ball fields, swimming pool. Extensive
recreation programs for youth and adults. (706) 782-4600.Tallulah Gorge State Park
http://www.gastateparks.org/
Interpretive Center and scenic park trail along the north rim of the Gorge, with views of
waterfalls, sheer cliffs and rock formations. Tallulah Falls, GA. Permit needed to hike
down and in the Gorge. (706) 754-7970.
Terrora Park
Day use park & pavilion, nature trails, lakeside picnicking, tennis, fishing,
playground and seasonal swimming with lifeguards. Hwy. 441, Tallulah Falls, GA. (706)
782-4014. |
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