Come out to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and help us usher in 2024 with bang! Fireworks will begin at 8:45pm on Saturday, December 31st! Blairsville Crusiers will be on the Fairgrounds from 5pm-7pm for a car show. No charge. All welcome to attend! Hot Chocolate, BBQ, Firepits, and Hotdogs will be available for sale beginning […]
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Bain
This 4 year old poodle mix was found wandering the woods; very hungry and very dirty. Bain weights 12 lbs, is about 4 years old with a sweet, friendly personality. Likes to snuggle. He is fully vetted. His curly white hair is an adorable feature of his. He is crate trained, house broken and has […]
Read More »Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off and Craft Beer Festival
Mark your calendars for live music, ice sculptures, amazing chili and craft beer! Buy a $10 Tasting Card to sample the competition and vote for the Peoples Choice Award. An amazing display of individual and unique ice sculptures from the award winning, National Ice Carving Champion Rock On Ice including several ice carving demonstrations, in […]
Read More »Easy Beginner’s Turkey with Stuffing
The iconic staple for Thanksgiving is turkey and stuffing, so in honor of the food filled holiday this week, this beginner friendly recipe has both! Ingredients 12 pounds whole turkey 1 ½ cups water 5 tablespoons butter, divided 1 (6 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix 1 cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped onion 4 […]
Read More »Live Nativity Drive Through – “The Road to Bethlhem” ~ Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Visit a live nativity drive through at Mount Moriah Baptist Church! A fun holiday activity for the family. When: Friday, December 1st & Saturday, December 2nd 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Located at 4127 Highway 2, Blue Ridge Mt. Moriah Baptist Church is located in the beautiful scenic mountains of North Georgia on […]
Read More »Scrooge! the musical ~ Live Theater
In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Where: NOVEMBER 24, 2023 – DECEMBER […]
Read More »The Annual Kris Kringle Market
The annual Kris Kringle Market will be on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Union County Farmers Market. When: DECEMBER 2, 2023 10:00 AM –2:00 PM Where: 290 Farmers Market Way Blairsville, GA 305125
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Sweet Pea
Fully vetted, this gorgeous Frenchie bully mix just loves to be around her peeps. She’s developed confidence in the agility area – and has said goodbye to her life on the streets. She is ready to find her forever home. Every day is a good day for Sweetpea but you can make it her BEST […]
Read More »Light Up Blue Ridge & Christmas Parade
Light Up Blue Ridge is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving! Blue Friday is November 24, 2023 Light Up Blue Ridge and the Annual Blue Ridge Christmas Parade is November 25, 2023 Blue Friday day will include downtown merchants’ store discounts, Christmas holiday cheer, food vendors, and strolling entertainment. Blue Friday Schedule of Events at the […]
Read More »A Cozy Country Christmas – Arts and Crafts Show
A Cozy Country Christmas Arts & Crafts Show – November 18th at the North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville. Annual holiday show with 70 plus artisans offering purely handcrafted items for giving or keeping. Browse art, rustic wood, jewelry, artisan soaps, home decor, sweet treats plus more. Admission is free, one day only from 10-4. […]
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Derek
Meet Derek, a 16 lb. min-pin mix, with a playful attitude and the smile to go with it! . Derek came from animal control with an unknown past. He is now up to date on vaccinations, neutered and chipped. The sad news is that Derek tested positive for heartworm disease; meaning he was not getting […]
Read More »Christmas Holiday Express Train
Come join the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway for a festive 1-hour train ride on the Holiday Express in which you can listen to holiday music, hear the story “The Night Before Christmas,” enjoy delicious hot chocolate or other snacks available for sale inside the concession car. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle […]
Read More »Sweet Potato Casserole Cheesecake
Just in time for Thanksgiving. This sweet treat is a nice twist on the classic sweet potato casserole and it only calls for 5 ingredients! Ingredients 1 (22 ounce) container prepared mashed sweet potatoes with cinnamon and brown sugar, such as Bob Evans®, or about 2 cups of leftover mashed sweet potato casserole 1 […]
Read More »Mistletoe Market – Arts and Crafts Show
MISTLETOE MARKET November 18th – 19th, 2023 Hours: Saturday – 9 am to 4 pm Sunday – 10 am to 4 pm. Presented by the Mountain Regional Arts and Crafts Guild Located at the Union County Agriscience Building 22 Lovell Road, Blairsville, GA Admission is free at this Georgia Mountain Holiday Arts and Crafts show. […]
Read More »Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix
Ingredients 3 cups salted mini pretzel twists 3 cups mixed Cheez-Its and Goldfish crackers 2 cups Rice Chex Cereal 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds 1 tablespoons poppy seeds 2 teaspoons dried parsley 2 teaspoons dried chives 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 […]
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Nellie
Meet Nellie, a beautiful girl from her smiling face to her long legs. We’re not sure why Nellie was abandoned while she was pregnant but assure you that she holds no grudges against humans. Nellie has proven to be a great leash walker, house trained, enjoys a game of fetch (and will sometimes even return […]
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