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.
Last updated: March 2026
** UPDATE **
Walmet Cellars closed permanently on December 31, 2022.
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Enjoy locally crafted mead, cider, wine, plus a few other special treats at Jasper’s first meadery, Waldmet Cellars. After opening in August 2020, this local tasting room has consistently featured a rotating selection of offerings in different flavors and strength levels.… Learn more
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:
Some businesses are still under statewide order to remain closed, while others are open with new safety restrictions:
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
While the Georgia mountains are an amazing place to relax and enjoy nature, many of these outdoor areas are being temporarily closed in an effort to reduce congregations of people and slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
As conditions seem to be changing daily, it’s best to check the most direct source for information about any destinations that you may want to visit.… Learn more
The Smithsonian Magazine has announced that this annual event will not happen in 2023:
… Learn moreThank you for your interest in Museum Day. We have made the difficult decision to pause Museum Day for 2023.
Please check back for information about 2024.
[UPDATE] This was a phenomenal event and I hope you had a chance to experience it. I enjoyed the event with family near Blairsville where we had about 2 minutes of totality.
What was it like? The skies looked a bit like dusk and the insects started their night routines in the middle of the day!… Learn more
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:
Save a little money with these limited-time offers available in the Georgia mountains!
These deals are limited in number and can only be purchased for a limited time. Visit Living Social to see more great offers.… Learn more
Kick back and enjoy the local flavors while getting a fantastic deal! These Georgia mountain restaurants currently have discount gift certificate offers from Restaurant.com:
Enjoy fine dining in the middle of downtown alpine Helen, Georgia.
… Learn moreAct fast as these North Georgia offers to save money on local attractions are available only for a limited time.
UPDATE: All of the offers below have expired — the links will lead to other current offers in the area.… Learn more
There are some great deals that will be available for Veterans Day in 2019. While many of these are only for Veterans, there are also some great offers that are available to everyone!
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11, 2019.… Learn more
Live music from Alyce & Marco on Saturday March 21
