Young Harris, GA

Crane Creek Vineyards located in Young Harris, Georgia was a place of celebration as they held their first booking in their new event building, Holly Hill. This will be a wonderful place for meetings, receptions, anniversaries, birthdays and other events. Owners, Eric and Deanne Seifarth, along with their family and staff have created a little piece of heaven here in the mountains of north GA.

But back to why we were there this night... the Bank of Hiawassee, Blairsville and Blue Ridge, held this special event for Realtors to announce they are now Citizens South Bank. Besides the gorgeous setting and views, we were treated to sampling their red and white wines along with a lavish cheese table, the biggest shrimp we’ve ever seen and other hors d’oeuvres - not to mention a desert display so delicious that their Sweet Sally white wine went perfect with. We’re looking forward to visiting Crane Creek Vineyards again and sharing this jewel in our own back yard with our family and friends.

There are many great places and things to do in the mountains of NC, GA and TN. If you’re visiting or think of moving to the NC, GA or TN mountains we’d love to share more area information and properties with you.

Lee & Carol Barbour ~ The Mountain living Team www.MurphyMountainLiving.com

Sewage Treatment and disposal on an individual lot is done with the combination of a septic tank and a drain field. the effectiveness of a sewage disposal system depends largely on the soil characteristics of the drain field. The soils at a particular site may be inadequate for absorbing and properly treating the septic tank effluent if the bedrock is at a shallow depth, the slope is excessive, the water table is high, there is subject to flooding, or the soils are too dense. A failing septic system is a direct health hazard to you and your neighbors. It can contaminate surrounding drinking water supplies, pollute creeks and rivers, and cause an unpleasant odor in your home. There have been cases of people drinking contaminated with E. coli (a bacteria from both human and animal feces.)

If you are considering buying a mountain cabin or mountain land, obtain as much information as you can about the soil conditions and the existing septic system (if applicable). Locate the cabin's septic tank and drain field. The owner or real estate agent should be able to tell you where they are.

The septic tank and drain field should be at least 100 feet from the drinking water supply, preferably down-slope and never up slope of your water supply. since all septic tanks must be pumped periodically, the septic system should be accessible by truck. No trees or shrubs should be planted near the septic system because their roots could clog the drain lines or break the septic tank.

Sites identified for septic systems and sites where repairs are needed on existing septic systems must be designated through an evaluation by your county health department prior to any excavation and must remain unaltered through any site modifications such as cutting and filling. Septic systems may not be sited in cut and fill areas.

It is not all bad news for the Real Estate market in Towns County. It a great time to buy in Towns County.(Grin) We had 26 sales in March versus 15 sales in February. 13 Pending in March versus 12 Pending in February. 137 New listings in March versus 96 New listing in February. (Source NEGABR MLS)

What ever type of Real Estate be it, Lake Chatuge Real Estate, North GA Property, Western NC Land, Young Harris Cabin, Hiawassee Home, Chuck Albury and Mountain Realty are here to help.