"Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name... " well, maybe but not so fast!
The 40 plus page draft of Fannin County's Consumption Ordinance starts this way:
"AN ORDINANCE TO PERMIT CONSUMPTION ON SPECIFIC
PREMISES OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES AND TO
AUTHORIZE
FARM WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS
WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF FANNIN COUNTY"
Last Tuesday, (December 8, 2008), Fannin County Commissioners voted to begin the process of enacting an ordinance to regulate the sale of beer and wine in the "unincorporated" areas of the county. At the meeting under tight security, it was clear that the battle between morals vs. economics in our county continue.
With the current unemployment rate in Fannin County double from what it was last year, economics was high on the list and as one commissioner stated, he could not legislate morality. The ordinance is to permit consumption on specific premises and allow for farm wineries and tasting rooms. Its purpose is to allow family restaurants to serve beer and wine, but no nightclubs or bars. No Cheers Bar here.
With the passing of this ordinance, the private sector will be able to create new jobs and boost Fannin
county's competitive edge along a major corridor (Hwy. 515) between Atlanta and Blue Ridge. Two more public hearings are scheduled on Tuesday, December 16 and again on December 23. So, in Fannin County, if you want to go where everybody knows your name, church is still the best place.
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Donna Yates Georgia Realtor North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains Coldwell Banker High Country Realty 706-633-0644 cell 800-307-0777 x252 office email: donna@ellijay.com or donnayates@donnayates.net websites: www.move2northgeorgia.net | www.buynorthgeorgiarealestate.net
Have you considered purchasing vacant land these days? Is it a good investment? Well, you've probably
heard it said, "they're not making more of it"... How true is that statement! Whether you are in the market for a dream lot with future plans to build your retirement home, a farm, or maybe commercial property for a business idea you have, even a lot just to park a camper for quick getaways, whatever the reason, land will always be a good investment if you are careful to consider what your intended use of the land is and how well the parcel you want to purchase supports your intended use.
If you are thinking you might live on the land at some point, then consider water, power and septic. Will the land support a water well if public or community water is not available? Will the land pass a perk test for a septic system? Also, vacant land can be more difficult to sell in a time of crisis since most people tend to search for an existing home. But land prices do not fall as much as an overpriced house if the housing market is overbuilt lending itself to the old adage, " they're not making more of it".
Be sure to consider other snafus that might occur when purchasing undeveloped land, such as:
Will the land support the structure you want to build in the spot where you want to build it?
If your investment is for a business, ask yourself, "If I build it, will they come"?
Access to the land
Is there a recent survey, if not, have one done since property lines may not always be well defined
Zoning restrictions or (lack thereof)
The old stand by is still true, if you are thinking about purchasing undeveloped land, keep in mind, location, location, location! Consider capital gains tax if you are purchasing raw land strictly for resale
The market is offering the greatest real estate opportunities anyone has seen in the last 25 years. In the past, many people have been priced out of lakeshore property but in today's market, you might even find that you can afford that lakefront parcel now. In today's declining market, now just might be one of the best times to buy land well in advance of your intention to use or build on it. Over time, the price of land may very well increase faster than the cost of building a structure on it. After all, "they're not making more of it".
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I will be delighted to assist you with your search for Georgia Mountain Land and/or Homes including Foreclsoures and Pre-Foreclosures. You can be assured that you will be treated with respect, fairness and professionalism. Contact me about Buyer Representation. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Contact me for more foreclosures in Fannin, Union, Towns, Pickens and Gilmer Counties.
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Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty
706-633-0644 cell
706-632-7317
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www.move2northgeorgia.net
It is a real privilege for me to introduce to our amazing Active Rain community a new member. Rodney Mason , a true professional. Rodney and I are looking forward to our first closing together this week! I am looking forward to exhaling because as Realtors know, we never exhale until we walk away from the closing table after a successful closing.
Rodney Mason - CMPS
Prospect Mortgage
Juniper Street, Atlanta GA
Website: http://www.RodneyMason.com
Office: 404-591-2453
Cell: 678-773-7150
Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist 203K Renovation REO Specialist First Time Home Buyers FHA/VA Grant Programs HUD REO Properties 2nd Homes Investment Properties Condos Reverse Mortgage
Chances are, I would never have met Rodney since his target area is primarily Atlanta and my target area is primarily the North Georgia Mountains. But, we were brought together on a property for sale in the mountains that was advertised in Atlanta (not in our MLS in the mountains). Fortunately, my company, Mountain Spirit LLC recently started subscribing to FMLS and this started a great journey for me, not only to meet Rodney but to find a steal of a mountain cabin for my clients.
Atlanta Realtors, if you are looking to add a true professional in the mortgage business to your tool box, be sure you get to know Rodney. I can tell you that this young man apparently never sleeps. I was always able to reach him whether late in the evening, on a Saturday and even a Sunday ! He never let me down and provided timely updates throughout this buying process. It has really been a pleasure to work with someone so dedicated to his profession.
And get this! Rodney has only been a member for a couple of weeks and he has already written numerous blogs. Again, I do not think this young man ever sleeps ! I plan to catch up on his blogs very soon but as for me, I need "some" sleep. I invite everyone to please welcome Rodney and get to know him better. I think you will be very glad you did.
Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor
Mountain Spirit LLC
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Specializing in log cabins and other mountain properties
706-633-0644 cell
www.move2northgeorgia.net
donna@ellijay.com
Most of us if not all of us in one way or another have had quite a challenging year. Some challenges have been personal, some have been business and some of us have experienced challenges on both fronts. With the current turmoil in our economy and many of us seeing the balances drop like a rock in our IRAs, it can be overwhelming and even devastating.
Last week, my area had a great downpour and after the storm passed, the rain subsided, the clouds broke and this appeared.
Reminding me that there is hope somewhere over the rainbow.
Please pray earnestly for our nation, our courageous troops and those in leadership positions. In God "I" Trust.
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Donna Yates
Georgia Realtor
North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty
706-633-0644 cell
800-307-0777 x252 office
email: donna@ellijay.com
websites: www.move2northgeorgia.net | www.buynorthgeorgiarealestate.net
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Georgia Realtor assisting home buyers and sellers with North Georgia Homes nationwide. Specializing in real estate in the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains.
Photos: Top left to right to bottom left to right: Lake Blue Ridge, Toccoa River, Toccoa River, Rusty Bridge near Horsehoe Bend Park, Blue Ridge Scenic Train, Steel Bridge in McCaysville/Copperhill North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, where you can experience a lifestyle of relaxation at your own leisurely pace when you live or vacation here. This will become your mountain paradise because of the natural beauty of the ancient Appalachian (Blue Ridge) Mountains. Flowing white water rivers and streams, dramatic waterfalls and serene crystal blue lakes combined with the friendliness and charm that comes with the essence of small towns will provide the escape you've been dreaming of. It's all about lifestyle! Welcome to the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains! Whether a visitor, resident or thinking about retiring to our mountains, take a trip with me by reading my blogs on Active Rain. Read about the latest local news and information, real estate market conditions and fun happenings and events throughout North Georgia. Find additional links and resources through my blogs and website: http://www.move2northgeorgia.net/ to help you plan your visit and/or "move 2 North Georgia". My primary market areas in which I am proud to serve: City Zip Code City Zip Code City Zip Code City Zip Code City Zip Code 30513 30536 30540 30512 30514 30582 30143 30560 30539 30546 30175 30559 30705 30541 30555 
Sellers in the North Georgia Mountains
Buyers in the North Georgia Mountains
About -----> Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor
The North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains and real estate are my passion! I feel very fortunate to have both. I strive to be a reliable, hard-working Realtor® who is dedicated to the real estate profession full-time.
Brief resume: Mercer University, Early Childhood Education; BellSouth Telecommunications - career in management, retired; Fannin County School System -Technology. Member of: National Association of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors, Northeast Georgia Board.
My goal for both home buyers and home sellers in the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains is to build trusting relationships that will last far beyond closing. Real estate is a business, MY business and therefore, my clients and/or customers can be assured that they will be contacted in a timely manner and receive the utmost degree of integrity and ethics.
Respect for my clients and/or customers, their families, their hopes and dreams matter to me. Your real estate experience should be fair, honest and as smooth as possible because your satisfaction means much more to me than "just making the deal". I have a keen sense of responsibility and I am cautious - not to be mistaken for pessimism but instead positive thinking with a lot of reality checks!
This is a very competitive industry and you have many choices in real estate agents. Therefore, you have my personal commitment to earning your business through unremitting devotion and highly professional, personalized service to meet your needs. Please choose carefully.
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential. Winston Churchill
Thank you for your time and interest!
Testimonials: It occurred to me recently to scan actual handwritten cards I've received from my clients and also picture their North Georgia Mountain home if applicable. So this section is "still under construction". More to come very soon...
A follow up from the Pooles:
"Hello Donna:
We are all doing fine, and we're surely enjoying this new home. I know Joe is ever so eager to get to the outside work that desperately needs to be done, and that work will start in the spring. But the inside is pretty much settled in, and it is surely feeling like home. We would love to have you and your husband come by for a visit! We surely know who to recommend whenever they need a realtor. Jacqueline Poole"
Update: Since the note above, Lisa and Jordan referred a couple to me who want a mountain escape too.
Nothing is more rewarding to me in my profession than to help families realize their dreams by assisting them with finding their dream home. Mr. Carrillo was looking for vacant lots for him and his wife and other family members. They wanted to relocate to Georgia and build their dream homes in the near future. We found three great lots very close to town and close to each other which will be conducive to their personal needs and future venture of starting a family business . Mr. Carrillo's sister has recently had the construction of her dream home completed and is getting settled in. She is loving Georgia and her new home. I got the pleasure to preview her new home recently along with a darling couple whom Mr. Carrillo had referred to me. The home is beautiful and it was a great experience for me to see their dreams becoming reality. Mr. Carrillo has been very kind to send three referrals to me since our association and one turned into another successful closing. He was a super client and I feel I made wonderful friends in the process. I referred Mr. Carrillo to one of our own Active Rainers - James Coogan, Realtor to help him in his search for the ideal commercial property because I felt James could better serve Mr. Carrillo in the commercial arena.
"James, I have to tell you Donna went above and beyond her job description to help us out. I am not saying I expect that from you but it was really nice of her. She was able to help us out and for that reason I wanted to deal with her. ... she would try to recommend someone she felt was trust worthily. She picked you and I already feel she picked the right person. Let's hope we can get something started and start a great friend ship along the way. Thank you Franco Carrillo"
"...I'm still learning how to "blog". I checked out some of yours last nite and they are great! I was also pleasantly surprised to see the ones on God, the Bible and several others. It is always great to find another christian real estate agent! You sound like someone I would want to work with! Thanks Patty Ledford, Realtor and Active Rain Member
A nice note from past clients Jill and Noel. I sold them a lot in a beautiful resort community in late 2007. Jill was expecting her second child at the time. They are a darling couple that Mr. Carrillo referred to me along with two other referrals. Summer and John are also another couple who purchased a lot through me in the same resort and have since built their dream home. It's always such a kick for me to hear from past clients about what's happening in their lives. Jill and Noel's two boys pictured at the right.
Our new year started off great - the baby, Andrew, came two weeks early on the 29th, and New Year's Day we came home from the hospital. It has been a great year so far! I know that Summer and John are very happy there. ...we hope your holidays were quiet and peaceful and full of family and loved ones. We will definitely keep your number handy for our future in Blue Ridge/Gilmer, as well as let others know! We've already talked to some of our friends here about contacting you. Thanks again, and Happy New Year! Jill
I had the great pleasure of meeting many new clients in 2007 and making new friends as a result. Barry, Jackie and Joshua are an exceptional family and it was a sheer joy for me to get to know them. They bought their mountain home with plans to relocate in the near future. They were my first sale for 2007 ! What a joy it was to assist them with their real estate needs. I received a beautiful Christmas card from them with their photo. They write:
Praise God! His Son has come to save us! We'll be up for Christmas. Stop by if you're showing the blue roof house! We are so happy with our cabin and grateful for His blessings to us, including you. Love, Barry, Jackie, Joshua (Raisin and Percy say "hi")
Thanks donna, you seem to be able to look in our hearts and know what we want. thanks, eddie and linda
thanks denise...don't know if donna told you, but we are looking to retire up there soon...by the
way, donna is a super person. we plan to buy from her when the time is right. eddie and linda
A recent email from a current customer with whom I'm working. They have plans to relocate to North Georgia in the near future and I'm delighted to help them with their move 2 North Georgia.
hi Donna!!! you are doing great.. we love the attention that you are giving us. we are realizing that we do want to move up near you, and we are gonna make that happen... The Herrins
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