Ga Mountains Guide

Category: Archived Articles

Curious about what used to be happening in the Ga Mountains? This section collects past events, retired offers, and older stories from around the North Georgia mountains. Think of it as a time capsule for trips and happenings you might remember.
 
Use this page to browse archived articles from the Ga Mountains and see how the area has changed, grown, and stayed charming over time.

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Archived Articles

12 Spies Vineyards & Farm

📅 Last updated: April 2026

Note: 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm in Rabun County, Georgia, closed its tasting room and winery operations on April 17, 2026, when the owners retired after 14 years in business. The property is expected to transition into an event rental venue, with its scenic mountain setting and sunset views continuing to be part of its appeal.
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Archived Articles

Serenberry Vineyards

📅 Last updated: March 2025

Note: Serenberry Vineyards in North Georgia closed permanently on March 30, 2025. This page remains published as a historical snapshot of Serenberry Vineyards, a longtime part of the North Georgia wine scene. This archived article is being preserved for readers searching for information about the former winery and should not be used as a current trip-planning guide.
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Archived Articles

Waldmet Cellars

📅 Last updated: January 2023

Note: Waldmet Cellars in Jasper, Georgia, closed permanently on December 31, 2022. This page remains published as a historical snapshot of Waldmet Cellars, which was once part of Jasper’s growing craft beverage scene. This archived article is being preserved for readers searching for information about the former tasting room and should not be used as a current trip-planning guide.
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Coming Back

After weeks of city and state-mandated closures for the COVID-19 pandemic, things are gradually starting to reopen around the state of Georgia.

The governor has relaxed some restrictions while extending others. Key dates and guidelines for the state of Georgia include:

  • Shelter in place requirement for elderly and medically fragile is set to expire on June 12, 2020
  • Georgia’s public health state of emergency is set to expire on June 12, 2020
  • Georgia’s judicial emergency is in effect through June 12, 2020

Some businesses are still under statewide order to remain closed, while others are open with new safety restrictions:

  • Currently allowed to open with restrictions
    • “Critical infrastructure” businesses
    • “Non-critical infrastructure” businesses
  • To remain closed through May 31, 2020
    • Bars, nightclubs, amusement parks, theaters, and live performance venues

Note that just because the governor has eased guidelines for the state, that some municipalities may have their own safety restrictions and local ordinances in effect.… Learn more

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Endangered Properties for Sale in Georgia

Although there are no current Ga Mountain properties available for sale through the Georgia Trust, you can click here to see properties available in other parts of the state.

Properties available throughout the state have included:

  • Cherry Cottage c 1819, Washington, Wilkes County $130,000
  • Rossiter-Little House c 1797, Sparta, Hancock County $140,000
  • Sparta Feed and Seed c 1890’s, Sparta, Hancock County

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