Anyone from Ellijay, GA or Franklin, NC?

[Flaxbee]

Going down there next week to look around for property... have found some nice land/homes on the 'net in both areas, was wondering what, if anything, you guys could tell me about the areas: life, restaurants, growth/lack thereof, etc.

Thanks!

[mrboba1]

1. Franklin NC Chamber of Commerce:

http://www.franklin-chamber.com/

Not been there, but been in the surrounding areas - if it's like the other NC mtn places, it will be nice & calm, with some local restaurants and some chain ones as well...

[Flaxbee]

2. yeah, the reason I have even checked Franklin

is b/c of their chamber site, it looks like a nice area, trying to bring in new business, etc. Real estate not quite as costly as Asheville or Brevard...

[mrboba1]

4. what exactly are you looking for?

Most small mountain towns have enough to support vacationers, but not good local economies that aren't based on tourism. I can see how Franklin would be a good 'getaway' town, but not much more. Is that what you are looking for?

[jukes]

3. familiar w/ ellijay

very rural, small town. not much activity, but gorgeous semi-mountainous terrain. if you're looking for privacy/seclusion, it's perfect. moderate climate, 1-2 light snowfalls/year, never last long.

close enough to atlanta for excursions, 'bout 45 min to suburbs, 1+hr to city.