Tor is "touring" Ellijay!!

I wanted to update you on our scarecrow's adventures around town. "Tor" spent most of his time hanging out on the square for the local scarecrow contest. He was highly praised for his good looks :) He liked it on the square so he hung out until he heard that Community and Southern Bank was dressing up like pirates for Halloween on Friday Oct. 29. He decided that he had been on the square long enough and wanted to hang out with other pirates for the day. So Tor walked the plank and landed in the CSB lobby with all the other pirates! He greeted everyone as they walked in the door say, "Ahoy Maties!" When the bank closed for the day he and Chris the crow gathered up their booty and headed back to the safe harbors of Mountain Aire Realty.

We welcomed him home!!

Hanging out at Community and Southern Bank.

Watching out for other ships on the square.

~Kirbi~

Social Networking Really? Why?

As you can tell our Office has now started getting into the social media craze. Before I had a class through our Realtor Board I thought that it was all just a bunch of hooeeey, after the class I realized that there is a whole world out there more then just letting someone know that I am going to get lunch or going home. It really is a great way to get our message about about listings, the office and events the office is participating in. It really is a great way to promote the local area. It can reach far more people and more than just our neighborhood faster than anything else I could think about. Just a click and the world can find out what is happening in Ellijay, GA (not much usually but there's more then you would think). So follow us on Facebook or join our Twitter page to get the lastest updates.

So I am writing this blog hoping that others out there can find out a little more about Mountain Aire Realty and the things we do.

Stop by our office to find out about the area, enjoy a cup of coffee, tea or chocalate. We hope you hope you love the area as much as we do.

Brian

On the Way to the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a continuous marked footpath that goes from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Katahdin in Maine, a distance of about 2160 miles. The Trail begins in Georgia at Springer Mountain and leaves the Peach State 79 miles later at Bly Gap. The rugged and frequently rocky terrain reaches a height of more than 4400 feet and never dips below 2500 feet. You can reach Springer Mountain from Ellijay going up Big Creek road to Double Head Gap, from Georgia Highway 60 down Double Head Gap, or come from Blue Ridge across Aska Road to Newport and then Double Head Gap. All drives are beautiful this time of year by themselves. These are a few of the photos I took this week along the ride to the start of the drive up the mountain off Double Head Gap. Remember getting there is half the fun. The photo of the road is at the turn off of Double Head Gap. From Double Head it's 6.5 miles up to Springer. Keep your eyes open for the beauty all around you no matter which road you take.

Visit Carters Lake

VISIT CARTER'S LAKE

Carters Lake is a 3,220 acre US Corp of Engineers lake in the north Georgia mountains between Ellijay and Calhoun. There is plenty to do on and around this beautiful lake. There is camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, boating , biking, picnicing, and swimminng. Take a picnic to one of seven recreation areas. Put you boat in at one of the ramps available at four different locations. Hike to the see the water of Tails Creek cascading over the rocks into the lake at Ridgeway Park. Play horse shoes while the kids enjoy the play structure at North Bank Park. There is something for everyone to do. Last Sunday at North Park there was an outdoor wedding. For more information, maps and the history of the lake go to the Carter's Lake Visitors Center off Highway 136.

39th ANNUAL GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL

Today is the beginning of the Georgia Apple Festival and while driving around Ellijay we see auto plates from as far away as Michigan and Ohio. It's that good an event. Skies are sunny with a cool breeze in the air, you can't ask for a better Fall then that. The Apple Festival is this weekend and next, October 9 - 10 and October 16 -17 in Downtown, Ellijay, Ga. Come, join the fun.

Scarecrows invading Ellijay?

Ellijay, GA is being invaded by Scarecrows, it is a ghostly site and just in time for the Apple Festival. The local business's are being creative and building their scarecrows to display all throughout downtown. They will be around for the entire month of October and get judged based on creativity. If you are interested in more information go to the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce website and view the details.



Our office came up with the pirate "Tor" as in Realtor. He actually says Rrrrrr! Stop by and say hello to Tor he is located on the circle pointing toward 52 west.

It is an event like this that adds so much to our community. It is a great time and lots of fun to make and enjoy seeing all the participants entries. So stop by downtown Ellijay if you dare and look for your favorites.

If you are interested in real estate while here please visit our website at Mountain Aire Realty.

Brian

Come to the Georgia Apple Festival in Gilmer County

This is The Weekend! The start of the Georgia Apple Festival is this weekend and next weekend. It's the biggest happening in our county and we all thoroughly enjoy and look forward to it. All of our family members come up from Atlanta to enjoy a wonderful weekend at the festival, visit the Pumpkin Patches with the kids, and go to the apple houses to stock up for the season. It's a wonderful time and we have ordered perfect weather for the weekend. Please come and see what a great time you can have in Gilmer. If you need help finding something on Saturdays, stop by our office at 97 Mulberry Street off of Hwy 515 in East Ellijay by the Conoco Station and a member of our staff will be happy to give you directions or make suggestions. Sundays, we're by appointment only.
For the Apple Festival: http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org/information.htm

When?
October 9th - 10th 2010
October 16th - 17th 2010
What Time?
Sat. 9am - 6pm
Sun. 9am - 5pm
Where?

Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
1729 South Main Street
Ellijay, Georgia 30540

Admission: Adult - $5.00 Children under 10 are FREE

Parking is FREE Parking Donations Appreciated! Suggested donation of $2 (Local Boy Scouts)