Looking for a small town in GA (Atlanta, Toccoa: real estate market, renting)

[LIVETOBAKE]

Not sure about North Georgia. Went this fall loved it. However we have a beautiful community hear in South East Georgia. The town is called Brooklet. It reminds me kind of like Mayberry.

[JOHNNYCOUNTRY]

Originally Posted by LIVETOBAKE

Not sure about North Georgia. Went this fall loved it. However we have a beautiful community hear in South East Georgia. The town is called Brooklet. It reminds me kind of like Mayberry.

I live in North Georgia and I like most locals here hate the fall just because of the fact everyone comes up here and crowds the place up. I swear next year im gonna bag up leaves and go to the city and sell them. Southeast Georgias way nicer then North Georgia I believe I just wouldnt tell to many people if ya know what I mean.

[kc_tinman]

Originally Posted by Prichard

You won't see any industrial jobs in North Georgia until one of three things happens: 1) The US burns NAFTA, CAFTA, and any other politico-fat-cat-w***e treaty; 2) the US places tariffs on anything made with plastic, steel or aluminum from Mexico, China, India, or other third-world country; or 3) The US abolishes the minimum wage.

Which do you think is likely to happen?

All these towns where retirees go to play should feel blessed. Old people who have more than one home have money!! The first of you people who figure out how to seperate the money from the back pockets of the retirees that are invading you, and put a smile on their faces while doing this will be the family that will survive, thrive and rule the town for generations to come.

FWIW, I once went into a little diner in one of the small towns that has been discussed. Posted on the door was a sign that said something like this "This is not Fast Food, and we don't give Fast Service - any out-of-towner who is looking for this, the Burger King is down the road". There were a few more signs inside that referenced "rude customers", etc. You get the idea - they only want locals, not travelers, vacationers, blow-ins, etc. in their establishment. Now, that's an example of how to make sure that your business stagnates, flounders, and you reamin starving and poor in a robust economy. Even if I was a local, I'd be hard pressed not to get me a Chick-fil-A four blocks away rather than deal with "bad attitude".

I'd have to agree. Some business in small towns do act as though it is a priviledge for the customer to give the store owner some money. They have yet to realize there are many choices for customers now. You really don't have to leave your home to buy things if you want to shop online.

[Pamela Jeruss]

Originally Posted by davenaly

My husband and I are looking for a small community we could move to in north GA and possibly open a business. Any ideas??

Check out Canton and Ballground. Canton is already really developing and Ballground will be next. They are both just minutes above Woodstock..which is great but already well developed. Check out new homes in Ballground...great new craftsman construction...200's. pj

[leefowler]

You like the small town but want more industry? Those two don't really seem to go together for some reason. My mother was born and raised in Blue Ridge. Every time I go back up there, which is often, people tend to be a little rude if they think Im from out of town.

[spunky1]

Originally Posted by JOHNNYCOUNTRY

I live in North Georgia and I like most locals here hate the fall just because of the fact everyone comes up here and crowds the place up. I swear next year im gonna bag up leaves and go to the city and sell them. Southeast Georgias way nicer then North Georgia I believe I just wouldnt tell to many people if ya know what I mean.

Most locals hate the fall? And thankfully "most" locals are definately not like johnnycountry!

[Meisha04]

Gilmer County is extremley friendly. There is a small town square with all kinds of little knick knack shops. But depending on what kind of business you are talking about will utlimatley depend on the location. Ellijay and East Ellijay are both smaller towns. Good school systems. The crime rate has gone up a bit in the last ten years. That is mostly due to the growing number of people and the expanding of the town. Check it out if you are ever in that area. It's 15-20 minutes below Blue Ridge. It's a beautiful ridt up there so good luck!

[DirtyDan]

There are many beautiful places in N. GA and E. TN.

The people in Fannin county Georgia are very good people, as are the people in Polk county Tennessee. However, I would avoid that area due to the high rate of cancer. A chemical company (now closed) dumped toxins in the air there for decades and the area is still contaminated. In addition, the local electric cooperative uses chemicals to kill growth along the power lines. It's cheaper than paying people to trim the bushes and trees. All these chemicals make their way into the local water supply.

The Ellijay area has a high population of illegal aliens which makes crime higher and disrupts the schools.

I highly recommend you use caution.

[jaqkmq]

We are moving to a place on the lake - golf courses, etc., in a place called Canton, GA. It is north of Atlanta - the area is beautiful. We also found a great deal on a home - in a subdivision called Bridgemills. Check it out!

[blueeyzmeme]

Originally Posted by resolute

If you want N. GA and the Mountains consider the town of McCaysville near Blue Ridge. It sits right on the river (where the Toccoa changes names to the Ocoee in TN) and has a neat little downtown area that is beginning to come back to life. Property values are going to rise significantly over the next few years, but in the Northern Part of the County you can still get in before its too late. Plus, you might consider living on the TN side of the town in the town of Copperhill and not have to pay any state income taxes (TN has no state income tax unlike Georgia). The scenery surrounding town closeby is beautiful as well and the recreational opportunities are very plentiful. Please let me know if I can answer questions as I live in the area.

The town of McCaysville sounds exactly like what I've been looking for. I've always wanted to retire in or in the vacinity of Blue Ridge plus I like that idea of no taxes. Who wouldn't?? Would you please let me know the average rental properties rates? Thank you so much for any help you can give me. Thanks, Melody.