Twenty-three More Counties Named Camera Ready Communities
Economic impact of the entertainment industry hit $2.4 billion during fiscal year 2011
ATLANTA, September 15, 2011
— Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), designated 23 Georgia counties Camera Ready at the annual Governor‟s Tourism Conference yesterday. The state‟s Camera Ready Community Program was started in October 2010 to support the growing film and television industry. The program now includes 112 counties across the state.
"Our aggressive tax incentive, new infrastructure and expanding crew base make Georgia the leading lady for film and television production," said GDEcD commissioner Chris Cummiskey. "At any given time you can find multiple productions providing jobs and investment in numerous communities across the state."
Camera Ready was put in place by the state to offer film and television production companies access to local resources and information. The program is a special designation given to participating Georgia communities interested in attracting entertainment productions. Local economic impact from productions can be significant, including hiring of local residents, hotel stays and purchases of goods and services. A Camera Ready Community must designate one point person who can assist film and television production companies on a local level.
The 23 Georgia counties that received the „Camera Ready Community' designation during the Governor‟s luncheon were Chattooga, Catoosa, Dade, Johnson, Troup, Polk, Jackson, Liberty, Bartow, Union, Bacon, Clinch, Murray, McIntosh, Sumter, Evans, Cook, Colquitt, Spalding, Randolph, Wayne, Clarke and Putnam.
The 2008 Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act helped the state‟s entertainment industry achieve record numbers. Georgia is now among the top five states in the nation for film and TV production with more than 327 productions shot in Georgia from July 2010 through June 2011, bringing in more than $683.5 million in investment to Georgia. These projects have generated an economic impact of $2.4 billion.
Georgia-filmed movies slated to hit theatres in the coming months include a remake of "Footloose" on October 14 and "Wanderlust" starring Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd on February 24, 2012. Georgia can also be seen on television sets across the world with multiple television series now calling Georgia home. Season 3 of the CW‟s "Vampire Diaries" airs on September 15 and AMC‟s record-breaking "The Walking Dead" returns on October 16.
To learn more about Georgia‟s Camera Ready Community Program, please visit www.georgia.org/cameraready.
About GDEcD
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a destination for arts events and location for film, music and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. www.georgia.org
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2nd Annual
North Georgia Fall Bass Tournament!
Presented by the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
| Cash Prizes – Guaranteed 1st Place $ 3,000 2nd Place $ 1,000 3rd Place $ 750 4th Place $ 500 5th Place $ 300 Big Fish (Day One) $ 100 Big Fish (Day Two) $ 100 |
Entry Fee:
$ 100 per Boat (early entry)
$ 125 day of tournament
Early entry fee can be paid at, or mailed to Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 789, Blairsville, GA 30514
Date: Friday, October 21st & Saturday, October 22nd
Location:
Day One - Lake Chatuge – Ledfords Chapel Boat Ram
Day Two- Lake Nottely – Deavers Rd. Boat Ramp
Both lakes go off limit Sunday October 16th at Midnight-until Tournament Day
Registration5:30 a.m./Blast-off 7a.m. or safelight
Weigh In 3:00 p.m.
Questions?
Call Jason Karnes at 706-745-5571
or the Chamber at 706-745-5789
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Copperhead Lodge Entertainment News & Updates
Located at 171 Copperhead Parkway; Blairsville, GA 30512
This Weekend: Flashback Labor Day Celebration
It's the offical "NO" work weekend! Head for the mountains to celebrate the holiday "CH" Style. New Chef inspired menu that we can't help but brag about. Taste it and you'll agree. It's something to talk about.
Friday Night Karaoke, "You Can Be The Star," 6:59 p.m. - Theme this week: 60's & 70's Music - Meet your friends for a fun night on the porch. Come early to get your request in with our DJ, "Matt the Hat."
"You Can Be The Star" Karaoke
The BacTracs: Beatles Tribute & British Invasion Era Band - Saturday, September 3, 6 p.m. Grab your love beads and tie dyes for groovin' on the porch. Costume Contest
Check out the Mountain Heritage Festival, Saturday, September 3, 10 a. m. The annual event celebrates the history and mountain culture of Union County, Blairsville, GA. There will be lots of arts and crafts on display. You can learn how to play "marbles"! Listen to some mountain music and try your luck panning for gold, and/or muzzle loader shooting.
Sunday, September 4,3 p.m. - Not just any SUNDAY FUNDAY - this will be the summer ending party you don't want to miss. Music, pool volleyball & basketball tournaments and relaxing as a "mountain noodler".
September 9, 6 p.m. - Spirited Preview Party, 2nd Annual Arts Fest - Enjoy wine & hors 'd oeurves, meet the artists, and get a sneak peak of the show $5 Tickets
Arts Fest - 2nd Annual Juried Arts & Crafts Show, Saturday, September 10th.10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - The Grand Hall and wrap- around porch will host a gallery and en plein air exhibits by respected artists and crafters. FREE ADMISSION
Tom Willner Concert, September 10, 7 p.m. - $10 Advance Tickets
North GA Bluegrass Music & Arts Festival, Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. - Dusk. Find out more. Brought to you by Garage 71.
Highlights - October 2011
Nashville Unleashed Concert, October 1, 7:30 p.m. Reserve Tickets & Lodging Now
Mike Watson Band, October 15, 6 p.m. Catch the "Groove" with the MWB for fun on the porch.
Fedora Blues Band, October 22, 6 p.m. "Chicago Style Blues"
Ghosts of Halloween's Past Party, October 29, 6-10 p.m.
Hope to see you in the mountains soon!
For more infomation visit www.thelodgeatcopperhead.com
MULCH MADNESS!
A word about Mulch. It is a wonderful thing and serves a variety of functions. In addition to beautifying your landscape it controls erosion and helps to maintain moisture in your soil for your plants. Some people think that once the mulch is down, the mission is accomplished. They now have a maintenance free yard that will continue to look perfect. While mulch is great it is not maintenance free, in fact nothing is totally maintenance free. Yes, it will suppress weeds but.... weed seeds will continue to fall and germinate on top of your newly mulched area. Once you have mulched you should be diligent in your weed removal. To maintain your mulch it should be top dressed on a regular basis and kept at a depth of 3 inches.
The other area of confusion is the type of mulch to use. There are several choices, single ground hardwood/softwood mulch, double ground hardwood mulch, pine straw, rubber mulch, red or black mulch and stone. All the these options have pros and cons: SINGLE GROUND is reasonably priced and blends in with the woodlands very well. DOUBLE GROUND is a little more expensive but hugs the ground very well. PINE STRAW is about the same price as single ground, is slippery on slopes but a good option to define beds in a single ground mulched yard. RUBBER MULCH is crazy expensive, almost 10 times that of mulch and hard to keep debris out of. RED AND BLACK MULCH is chemically dyed but can look great in certain situations to define an area. STONE MULCH, which can be pea gravel, white stone or the larger flat river rock. While more expensive it does not degrade and is easy to maintain.
We do A LOT of Mulching!!! Up here in the hills where grass yards are not always a good option, or wanted, mulch is the answer. Complete Home Services in Blairsville, GA does all types in quantities large and small. If you are short on time or the task is just too overwhelming give them a call 706-400-9125.
Of course it is great exercise if you wish to do your own mulching. You could even cut out that gym membership, get some fresh air and commune with Nature! While all that is great you might want to call Complete Home Services. They don't mind the heat and can toss mulch and swat bugs at the same time. They're crazy like that! (And did I mention that they do a fantastic job! They serve Blairsville, GA and the surrounding areas. Not to mention, they offer a large variety of other home services!)
So feel free to visit their website or give Cindy or Don a call today 706-400-9125 or 706-897-7354.
Blairsville, Union County, GA and the surrounding areas are home to fantastic hiking trails. Put on your hiking boots and hit one of these trails to experience the true beauty of the outdoors in the North Georgia Mountains.
DeSoto Falls Trail
Length: 1.0 miles Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
The trail is within the DeSoto Falls Recreation Area campground located off 129 South, approximately 15 miles from Blairsville. The Lower Falls are 1/4 mile downstream and the Upper Falls are 3/4 mile upstream. The trail follows Frogtown Creek through rhododendron, mountain laurel and hemlock.
Helton Creek Falls Trail
Length: 0.2 miles Difficulty: Easy
A very short trail off US 129 South 2 miles past Vogel State Park on Helton Creek Road on the left. This short trail descends to the first waterfall then climbs beside the creek to the second and larger waterfall.
Slaughter Creek Trail
Length: 2.7 miles Difficulty: Moderate
The blue-blazed trail begins in the Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area and climbs gradually to the Appalachian Trail south of Blood Mountain. A portion of this trail is within Blood Mountain Wilderness.
High Shoals Trail
Length: 1.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate
This blue-blazed trail begins 1.5 miles east of GA 17/75 on FS#283, Indian Grave Gap Rd. The trail follows High Shoals Creek to viewing platforms overlooking two waterfalls.
Do you need a real estate agent in the North Georgia Mountain area? Call me today, I would love to work with you! 706-897-0956
I am a Realtor with Cozy Cove Realty and Marina on Lake Nottely in the mountains of North Georgia. We are small real estate company with a family atmosphere. Our location right on the water is fantastic!
. Here is some information about me, professionally and personally:
My office is located on Lake Nottely in Blairsville, GA. I am licensed in Georgia and North Carolina and deal with properties in the Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Hiawassee, GA areas and Murphy, Hayesville, NC. I specialize in mountain homes and waterfront properties.
I discovered Karyn Smith with Cozy Cove Realty when looking at North Georgia mountain properties on Realtor.com. She was the listing agent for one of the properties I liked, and since we didn't have a realtor yet, I gave her a call. I'm so glad I did.
When we drove up to Blairsville to meet with Karyn, she had already previewed some of the properties and had organized an entire packet of the desirable ones that I wanted to visit. She had also added a few more that fit the criteria of what we were looking for. She spent the entire day with us, driving us to each location and telling us the pros and cons of each property without pushing any of them on us. She has a great personality and a professional manner that made us very comfortable in dealing with her. We actually ended up driving around with her another entire day before making any decisions.
After we narrowed our choices down to a couple of sites, Karyn walked us through the entire process from researching the details, to making an offer, and all the way through closing. She was very detail oriented and thought of things that had not even occurred to us to check into. Her office at Cozy Cove was also very helpful in keeping us in contact with her when we needed her for anything.
My husband and I would highly recommend Karyn and Cozy Cove Realty to anyone who is looking for a home or land in North Georgia. -Laura Schrader
Karyn, thank you for all of your help. We really liked the service we
received will contact you in the future should we pursue any other
properties up there. We may put the septic in and put the lot back on the
market, we will let you know. Thank you again, it was a pleasurable
experience.
Steve Svopa
Division Construction Manager
Southeast Florida Division
Karyn,
I would like to let you know how happy Pat and I were with the professionalism and enthusiasm you displayed during our search for a place on the lake. We had contacted more than one realtor in our quest. You however, stood above the others by going the extra mile. Congratulations and thanks.
Eric & Pat Hoffmann
Marietta, Ga.
Cozy Cove realty did a great job for us recently with our real estate purchase. Our agent, Karyn Smith, was extremely knowledgeable about all potential properties, was very patient & helpful & found the property we wanted & helped us through entire process. Our experience was enjoyable & we will always use Cozy Cove for future real estate needs. Chris & Ella Means Take care, Chris
Karyn Smith, from Cozy Cove Realty gave us such a wonderful experience in
looking for and buying the lake home of our dreams. She was amazingly
patient to deal with our perfectionistic requests, and made it feel that we
were her only client. We not only had the best real estate agent we could
have hoped for, we made a friend in the process.
Lyndon and Laura Sidelinger
"I am very pleased to be able to recommend Karyn Smith for anyone looking to sell, buy or rent real estate in north Georgia. She is a true real estate professional. She is one agent who understands the meaining of "service". She has had great experiance in dealing with real estate matters in the north Georgia area and can help a client through any difficulty. She had always been great to work with." J. Byron Wyndham, Attorney
Our experience with Cozy Cove has been the best!! Tom & Teresa Bell
Thanks for your note, Karyn. You were very professional in your dealings with me on what was a delicate matter that required a subtle and patient touch. All the best, Karyn. I can tell you will go far in your business and in all things. Mac
It was a pleasure working with Karyn and everyone at Cozy Cove Realtors. They made the process of selling our much loved lake house easy. Karyn handled everything and helped us sell it in less than 6 weeks. Everything was so smooth. Now, we are looking forward to renting a vacation spot through Cozy Cove for next summer! Sheila Hall
We met Karyn the old-fashioned way, we saw her name on a For Sale sign in front of a house that we were interested in, and called her. While that meeting was purely by chance it proved to be fortuitous for us as we worked with Karyn over the next 2 years, culminating in our purchase of a vacation home. From our very first meeting with her we were impressed with Karyn's knowledge of the market and her warm, engaging style. Never high pressure, Karyn worked with us to understand our priorities in a home, and the updates she provided us on the market were timely and very much appreciated. Overall, we had a great experience working with Karyn and if you are looking for an agent, we highly recommend her. Steve & Jamie
"Karyn is extremely knowledgeable and detail orientated. She listens to her clients needs and strives to help her clients reach their goals. I strongly recommend her to anyone who has a real estate need in the North Georgia Mountains." - Cindy Cohen, Complete Home Services
"If I were to be looking for someone to partner a business with, it would be Karyn. She is a hard worker with great ideas, trustworthy and full of integrity. Karyn is also very personable and giving. Not only have I enjoyed working with her for many years, I have enjoyed her friendship. She is an all around great person." - Robert Miranda
"Karyn was able to sell my lakehouse for the offering price, with no discount required! She is a delight to work with, and I highly recommend her for the Union County and surrounding region." -Matthews Gwynn, M.D.
"It doesn't get better than Karyn. I have worked with Karyn on numerous occasions and she has always been very through and tenacious in finding the perfect piece of land for my clients. She knows the local real estate market as well as anyone I have met. Her great personality and sense of humor makes her a great agent." - Harvey Cohen, C & H Construction
"Karyn is one of the most professional realtors in our market area. She is results oriented. I would recommend Karyn in your quest to purchase North GA real estate." - Darrin Sparks, President, Cadence Bank
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