And Then Came Faye!

For a long while now, North Georgia has been facing terrible drought conditions. The Dawsonville area has always been proud of our beloved Lake Lanier. We have begged, prayed, and danced for rain over the past 2 years. But the water level has continued to go down...down...down....

This photo shows the lake in normal conditions:


These photos were taken recently:

This used to be waterfront property!
AND THEN CAME FAYE!!!

And if you can imagine my voice, in the most Southern draw you ever heard, I would like to say, " Ya'll come on down and stay awhile! "

And even though this rain has brought us some flood warnings.....

"The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood watch for portions of Northeast Georgia through Tuesday evening. Rainfall up to 6 inches is expected by Tuesday evening. This could result in rapid rises of creeks and streams. Lake Lanier was up more than a third of a foot early Tuesday morning from the same time Monday.The torrential rains from Tropical Depression Fay that have soaked the northeast corner of the state - with up to 6 inches in places - have dumped a lot of water into the Lanier watershed, the area that feeds the lake. The lake level early Tuesday was 1053.68, up from 1053.30 early Monday."

And we run the risk of having these kind of problems:

( sent to me from my childhood friend, JoAnn Srein in Melbourne, FL - http://activerain.com/fsbousa )

We'll take the rain Faye! Sit down a spell..take your shoes off! Ya hear ?

contact Kimberly Wilson Your Dawsonville Real Estate Specialist!

A Color Change Is Imminent!

Believe it or not, we only have a few weeks left of this beautiful green summer here in the North Georgia Mountains! This is a photo I took of the river near my house. All summer you could sit and watch people enjoying the river in canoes, kayaks, and big yellow tubes. Screams of delight from children having the time of their lives. It's been a wonderful summer.
Now in just a short time, these beautiful green leaves will begin to take on an orange hue. Soon we will take our annual drive through the mountains to see the magnificence of orange, yellow, and brown cover the land in a sight so beautiful you can't capture it on film. You can only appreciate it's real beauty by seeing it for yourself.

In Dawsonville, the 41st Annual Moonshine Festival will be October 25th & 26th. The Moonshine Festival celebrates Dawson County's history during prohibition when liquor was illegal and the Great Depression of the 30's when running moonshine through the Northeast Georgia Mountains was a way of life. Thousands flock to the birthplace of NASCAR racing to hear about the legends of Nascar: Seay, Hall, Parks, and Gober Sosebee.

In nearby Dahleonga, the Annual Gold Rush Days is October 18th & 19th.

Thousands will come to celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. 300 art and craft exhibitors will gather, and it is estimated that a crowd of over 200,000 visit over the weekend to join in the fun!
These are just a few of the reasons to plan a visit to the North Georgia Mountains this fall! Come on up and see us. We're waiting for you!

contact Kimberly Wilson, Your Dawsonville Real Estate Specialist!

A Day At The Falls...

The 729-foot falls that the Cherokee Indians named Amicalola, meaning, "tumbling waters."

I have a new listing for 2 lots (10.55 acres) right across the street from the park entrance. So, Saturday it was a work/play trip. (Place a sign, take photos, and explore the property.) Then a nice hike up the falls.

The weather was beautiful. We decided to go early before the real heat set in. I had been to the falls once before, and remembered how steep the climb. It was a tough hike to the first deck. That's where the stairs begin. The first set to the main summit is 175 stairs. Once you reach the summit, if you are REALLY fit and full of energy, try the second set which I believe was 450 stairs. If you make to to the top, you will discover that you can actually drive around the falls to the top, walk right out to the deck and look down. But that really takes all the fun out of it doesn't it?

The falls are absolutely gorgeous. And the view from the top is incredible. If you're in the area, make sure to plan to visit. There's a picnic/play area, visitor center, wading pool (fishing pond), hiking trails, cottages, campground and even a lodge & restuarant.

http://www.amicalolafalls.com/

Once you have visited the falls, you'll be so impressed you will begin to imagine how nice it would be to visit more often. How amazing it would be to live here! Why..you could use it as the most beautiful outdoor gym in the world! Yes! A mountain cabin neslted nearby would be Just The Ticket!
Ok! Drive out of the park and right across the street you will see a sign that says "Amicolola Woods". This is a small, pristine, private community of mountain homes/cabins set in the beauty of nature.
We are offering 2 lots for sale. Lot 20 & Lot 32, adjacent to each other. Each lot has a well, and is just over 5 acres each for a total of 10.55 acres. There are minimal restrictions & covenants. Affordably priced at only $109,900! Email me for more information!

contact Kimberly Wilson Your Dawsonville Real Estate Specialist!