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To be designated as a National Scenic state’s most breathtaking scenery. By: Ellen Schofield Byway, a road must possess at least one And if that’s not enough, there are 150 of the six intrinsic qualities, and be of other distinctive roads managed by other regional significance. To be designated as agencies. Among these are the National There’s no doubt that the Interstate Sys- an All-American Road, a road must possess Forest Scenic Byways, the Bureau of Land tem has enhanced automobile travel, making multiple intrinsic qualities, be of national Management’s Back Country Byways, By- automobile travel around the nation fast and significance and contain one-of-a-kind ways that also enter into National Wildlife affordable. There are times when it’s the best, features that do not exist elsewhere. The Refuges, and special sites included in the or even only, option. But it can be far from road must also be considered a “destination National Register of Historic Places of the memorable, what with the same old scenery, unto itself ”, making it the primary destina- United States: http://www.byways.org/ fast food joints, chain hotels and heavy tion for a trip and providing an exceptional explore/byways/other. traffic. Ready for a change? Why not take a travel experience. As of November 2009, So, what are you waiting for? You’ve got © 2008 A. Elizabeth Watson drive or a trip on one of our national or state there were a total of 151 America’s Byways®, a lot of roads to explore! To get started with scenic byways. 31 All-American, and 131 National Scenic your research, visit the NC DOT website: The National Scenic Byways Program was Byways.* http://ncdot.org/travel/scenic/#. It offers established in 1992 to help recognize, pre- North Carolina is home to several maps, videos and interactive tools. Other serve and enhance selected roads throughout National Byways: the Blue Ridge Parkway great resources are Scenic America’s website: the United States. The U.S. Secretary of (All-American), the Cherohala Skyway, http://www.scenic.org/byways, and the Transportation recognizes certain roads as the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway National Scenic Byways official site: http:// America’s Byways®, placing them in one of and the Outer Banks Scenic Byway. But www.byways.org/. two categories: All-American Roads or Na- it doesn’t stop there. The state has desig- * Historic Route 66 is listed in both cat- tional Scenic Byways, based on one or more nated an additional 54 scenic byways that egories - the Arizona portion is designated of these six intrinsic qualities: archaeologi- highlight the state’s history, geography and as an All-American Road, while the other cal, cultural, historic, natural, recreational or culture. Many of them are in our backyard, portions are designated as National Scenic Photo courtesy: State of Tennessee scenic. giving us opportunities to enjoy some of the Byways.
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Smoky Mountain Free Press • October 2010 TRAVEL 3 A [ regional development ] WINE COUNTRY IS BORN Steve Thompson stands in front of Nottely Valley River Vineyards in Culberson, NC.
Words and Photos by: Bryan & Loren Hughes
hen you hear the phrase “Wine Country” it most likely calls to mind places such as Bordeaux, France - Tuscany, Italy - or Sonoma, California. And when you think of the Smoky Mountain Region as a wine country - the concept probably sounds odd, foreign - at first. However, many would be surprised to find out that this region has been vastly underutilized in it’s abilityW to grow grapes. There are five known vineyards with wineries in Western North Carolina and North Georgia - Calaboose Cellars in Andrews, Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, Valley River Vineyards in Murphy, Habersham Winery in Helen, and Cartecay Vineyards in Ellijay. However, the potential for even more wineries is something yet to be realized....
What makes this region ideal for Day and Night Temperature Variation their vineyards is the soft sound of classical music stream- growing grapes? “During harvest time, cool nights enhance the flavor, ing through the rows of vines. Jerry explained to me As Eric Carlson of Calaboose Cellars put it, “the color, and acidity of the grapes, and given our elevation that the music is not so much a stimulus to the vines or conditions here are mint for growing grapes.” The science we have the highest possible potential for temperature the grapes, but the frequency is very effective at keeping behind growing grapes is so intricate that we could fill variation in the Southeast,” Eric said. During the vital bugs and pests away. This allows the vines to grow freely this entire magazine discussing the methods and theories ripening months we have on average a Day/ without having to spray pesti- available, and we would have merely scratched the surface. Night temperature difference of 26 degrees. That “... the music cides - making it much easier However, after talking to Eric Carlson and his wife Judy, closely resembles Napa’s 27 degree difference. to have truly organic grapes. they brought it back to the basics. They told me that Absence of Extreme Heat “The rumor has it though,” there are three main factors that make an area conducive On average this area receives anywhere flows out and Jerry explained, “is that the to growing grapes: adequate heat accumulation, broad between 14 to 18 days of temperature above 90 music flows from the speakers day/night temperature differential, and absence of extreme degrees. Definitely not the Mojave desert. into your glass.” into the vine, through the heat. If you have those three conditions then you can The climate is perfect, there is no absence fruit, is captured in the bottle, grow grapes successfully. of land, and it’s not illegal to plant grapes. It’s and when the cork is popped Heat Accumulation enough to make anyone wonder - why aren’t we the music flows out and into When it comes to wine making, the heat accumulation utilizing this gem of a wine making region to it’s full po- your glass.” in this area is ranked at a Class III on the University of tential? Well, as I was leaving Calaboose Cellars, Eric and While following Jerry and Teresa through their future California’s Judy informed me that there are plans in the works for winery it was abundantly clear that it wasn’t just a far off Davis system SEVEN new wineries to become established dream or a passing phase. You could tell it was already - putting by 2015, and some within the next two years. real to them. Ironically enough, as a kid Jerry worked on the Smoky This statement actually caught me off guard, vineyards in New York and soon went on to pursue his and I felt compelled to investigate it further. goals in chemistry. At the time he vowed to never work Mountain Touring New Vineyards region right with grapes again. Years later Jerry finds himself starting on par with Eagle Fork Vineyards his own vineyard, however now, having a background Napa and The first vineyard we toured was called in chemistry he is well equipped to perfect the intricate Sonoma Eagle Fork Vineyards. Eagle Fork sits just science of growing grapes and making wine. Eagle Fork California, beyond the town of Hayesville in Shooting vineyards encompasses 4.5 acres of land and contains as well as Creek and is co-owned by Jerry Smith and vines of Chambourcin, Chancellor, Seyval, Vidal, Villard, France’s Teresa Prothe together with their Labrador Cabernet Franc, and Catawba grapes. It is their hope to Rhône Retriever Bennigan. Their approach to wine produce around 2000 gallons of wine (somewhere around region. making and grape growing was somewhat 10,000 bottles). Aside from being their passion, Jerry and unique and a little non traditional. The first Teresa view their vineyard as an excellent opportunity to Aerial View of the Vineyards at Calaboose. thing you will notice while walking through bring in new jobs, new culture, and tourism. Photo Courtesy of Eric Carlson. Continued on Page 6 4 DEVELOPMENT Smoky Mountain Free Press • October 2010 www.rountreesfurniture.com (706) 745-3103 ROUNTREE’S Furniture • Decor • Accessories • Gifts FURNISH YOUR WHOLE CABIN here! Bedroom urniture inds F Living Room Money-Saving
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Nottely Valley River Vineyards Merlot, Riesling, Cabernet Savignon, Cabernet Franc, and the movement of vineyards continues to progress, we will The Nottely Valley River Vineyard is owned and operated Pinot Grigio. Oddly enough, seven of these varieties are definitely see a progression of culture, agricultural develop- by Steve and Karen Thompson, native residents of the Cul- not very common to the area. A “Wine Expert” even told ment, and most likely an economic boost - paving the way berson community in Murphy, NC. From the moment we Steve that Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel could not grow in this for new jobs and businesses. The beauty of any wine country started touring the Vineyard I could tell that growing grapes region. So in a way, the Nottely Valley Vineyard is a defiant is the fact that each winery isn’t really a competitor for the and making wine was Steve’s true passion. He recalled, “as a testimonial because Steve’s Zinfandel, and Pinot Noir vines other. Wineries work together and learn from each other kid I always wanted to make wine. It may have something to are not only growing but flourishing. and help in perfecting the product, testing new methods and do with my German heritage, but I always remember want- Steve’s plans for his wine making facilities are also noble. theories. ing to have the wine making equipment I saw in my father’s He is building his winery underground which will help keep Pioneers such as Habersham, Cartecay, Crane Creek farm supply catalogs.” the temperature at a constant 57 degrees, which is perfect Vineyards, Calaboose Cellars, and Valley River Vineyards Steve now currently resides on the same farm land that for aging wine. Being underground will also ensure a very have already seen the tremendous potential we have for he grew up on, and he works as a commercial pilot for Delta small environmental footprint. Steve’s attitude toward the making great wine. The addition of seven new wineries will Airlines, flying many of their international routes. In all whole wine making process is so positive that to be in his no doubt garner attention from wine enthusiasts and con- of his travels he has acquired a taste for fine wines, and he vineyard you already feel like you are part of some great noisseurs everywhere, sending the region on it’s way from reflects that in his attitude for his own vineyard. Steve is “wine making movement” in the Smoky Mountains. He lesser known wine valley to iconic wine country. If you interested in not just producing wine in quantity, he wants truly has the determination to make premium quality wine haven’t had a chance to tour some of the local wineries, I to produce wine of great quality. “You have to GROW good and I can foresee Nottely Valley River Wines sitting on the highly recommend visiting one close to your neighborhood. wine,” he said. “After your harvest, if you have sub-quality top shelves of restaurants and homes everywhere. You will find some very interesting facilities, passionate grapes, you can’t make a high quality wine.” His vineyard I didn’t get the chance to visit every new vineyard in the inspired people, and a unique brand of “romance” that you is definitely one of the most bold endeavors I have come area, but after touring Calaboose Cellar’s Vineyards, Eagle just can’t find anywhere else. across. He has planted ten different vines including Seyval Fork Vineyards, and Nottely Valley Vineyards, it’s easy to Blanc, Chardonell, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, see that we’re only at the beginning of something big. As
Teresa Prothe and Jerry Smith
The tasting room at Calaboose Cellars
The Newly Planted Vineyard at Eagle Fork
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Wayah Fire Tower The Mountain Waters National Forest Scenic Byway
Description: The trip: ties are available. It’s also at the intersection of the Bartram A 61.3 mile drive from Lauada, NC to Highlands, NC. You will soon come to sparkling Nantahala Lake, where Trail and the Appalachian Trail, giving hikers lots of options. Along the way: whitewater rafting, Lake Nantahala, Wayah boaters can put in at the Rocky Branch Boat Ramp. Hikers Leaving the fire tower, stop at the Wilson Lick His- Bald, Wilson Lick Historic Site, Rufus Morgan Falls, Cliff- can park the car and hike the 7.4 miles to Wayah Bald on toric Site, built in 1916 as the first forest ranger station of side Lake and Van Hook Glade, Dry Falls, Cullasaja Gorge. the Bartram Trail which has a trailhead here. Or, keep driv- the newly formed Nantahala National Forest. Two of the Especially beautiful in Autumn when the leaves are in color. ing, and turn left onto NF 69, driving another 4.8 miles to buildings stand sentinel over the now quiet spot, and some In this month’s column, we’ll drive the portion of the the parking area for Wayah Bald. interesting signs interpret the history, giving you a glimpse of byway from Lauada to Franklin. If you are coming from the At 5,342 feet in elevation, Wayah Bald is one of the high- the forest ranger’s life in those days. east, you will drive through the Nantahala Gorge, home of est mountains in North Carolina. The Civilian Conservation When you reach Wayah Rd again, turn left. A scant 2.6 some of the world’s best whitewater rafting. Several rafting Corps built a fire lookout tower here in the 1930’s that now miles takes you to NF 388, the turn off for the trail to Rufus companies in the Gorge offer trips for all skill levels. provides a vantage point for a stunning 360 degree view of Morgan Falls. Another two miles and you reach the well Directions: the surrounding area. It’s an easy, short hike on a paved path marked parking lot for the trailhead. The trail climbs half from the parking lot to the tower, and picnic and toilet facili- a mile up a series of gentle switchbacks to the falls, which From Asheville: Take the Great Smoky Mountain Ex- cascade gracefully over a 65-foot vertical wall into a small pressway (I-40/US-74/US-23) west. Turn left onto Wayah pool. It’s definitely worth the walk. Rd (SR 1310), on the west end of the Nantahala Gorge. Leaving the falls, turn right onto Wayah Rd (SR 1310). From Andrews: head out of town on Junaluska Street, You’ll pass Arrowwood Glade Picnic Area, featuring picnic which is also SR 1505/1401. Turn right onto Wayah Rd (SR tables, and grills, a covered pavilion and toilet facilities before 1310). Wayah Rd meets US 64. Turn left, and it’s just a short drive From Murphy or Cleveland, TN: Take US 74/US 23 east. into Franklin. Turn right onto Wayah Rd (SR 1310), just past Topton. A note of caution: From Hayesville: Take US 64 west. Turn right onto US 141. Turn right onto US-74/US-23. Turn right onto Wayah NF 388 and NF 69 are both graded gravel roads, usually Rd (SR 1310). Or, to visit the sites in reverse order: take US in good condition. That may not be the case in inclement 64 east. Turn left onto Old Murphy Road (sign for Wayah weather. Bald). Turn left again onto Wayah Rd (SR 1310). Turn left For more information see: www.byways.org/explore/ onto NF 388 to Rufus Morgan Falls. When leaving the falls, byways/2320/ turn left onto Wayah Rd (SR 1310). Turn right onto NF 69 to Wayah Bald. For more photos: Wilson Lick Go to mountainfreepress.com
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orth Carolina is truly a region with a “personality” like no other. The moun- tains are among the oldest on earth. TheyN have more diversity of plant and animal life than the whole of Europe. They are home to the highest mountain (Mount Mitchell), the deepest gorge (Linville Gorge) and the highest waterfall (Whitewater Falls) in the eastern United States, the oldest river (the New River) in North Amer- ica, and the two most visited National Parks (the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park) in the country. Out of the mountains has grown a rich cul- tural heritage. The birthplace of the Cherokee’s advanced early civilization, they are, today, home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians which continues to preserve many facets of traditional Cherokee culture. Beginning in the eighteenth century European and African settlers moved into the mountains. The relative isolation of mountain life helped these settlers nourish and preserve many traditions, especially handmade crafts. The area has become the center of hand- made art and craft in America, with a rich legacy of both traditional and contemporary craft schools and over 4,000 working craftspeople. The mountains also proved a fertile meeting ground for European and African music traditions, and Go online For More Info: over time these traditions melded to create the http://blueridgeparkway75.org/events/calendar/month/2010/10 | http://blueridgeparkway75.org/events/calendar/ unique music of Appalachia. month/2010/11 | http://www.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/festivals-and-events This rich heritage is preserved by America’s Favorite Drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway, cel- ebrating its 75th anniversary in 2010, and by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Designated by Congress and the President in November, 2003, the Heritage Area is a non-profit agency whose mission is to protect, preserve, interpret, and develop the unique natural, historical, and cultural resources of Western North Carolina for the benefit of present and future generations, and in so doing to stimulate improved economic op- portunity in the region. Put all this together, and what do you get? Fes- tivals! Too many to count, or to list in this article. So here are links to the calendars. Go, and enjoy: eat, dance and shop until you drop!
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You can go almost anywhere in the within weeks you’ll have perfect abs.” Or my country and you will find a CrossFit gym new personal favorite - “Just walk in these full of fitness enthusiasts practicing the same special shoes, and you’ll have perfectly toned workout program, so when a CrossFit gym legs.” I’m not here to discuss the merit of opened in Murphy, NC I decided to see first said devices and fitness methods, but all too hand what all of the hype was about. often it’s hard to buy in to the hype when at I’ve never considered myself a particularly Photo Courtesy: Erik Laney - Crossfit Murphy the very bottom of the screen it says “results fit individual, and I have never been able not typical.” to just exercise for the sake of exercising. Then we moved on to Push Jerks, and after highly motivated, group atmosphere with With that said, there is one new fitness Over the years I always go through spurts learning the proper technique I quickly professional instruction available to you at method sweeping the nation that has peaked where I start running a mile and a half or so had 85 lbs over my head - no major feat all times during the workout. That in itself my interest. It’s called CrossFit and it’s a fit- for four times a week, and then over time I of strength, but a good starting point. The is something that you will not find at home, ness program designed to help you improve start to lose the drive and basically fall off next part of the work out had us doing four and rarely at any other type of gym. One on all levels of fitness -cardio respiratory the wagon. So aside from high school, I’ve rounds of Push Ups, Sit Ups, and Kettle Bell of the coolest things about CrossFit is that never actually set foot inside Swings for 20 seconds each with ten second the workouts are the same for everyone, but a gym. breaks between. each exercise can be personally tailored to Upon walking into Finally, to wrap it all up, we did the each individual, so you never find yourself in CrossFit Murphy, I didn’t workout of the day - Four Rounds of 500 over your head with the workout. CrossFit really know what to expect. I meters on a rowing machine. By the time really builds within you a desire to do more had read these stories where I got to this part, I’ll admit it, I was tired. I exercise, and keep progressing. By working people were hyperventilat- sat down on the rowing machine and pushed out in a group setting CrossFit builds a level ing, legs turning into Jell-O, out every last bit of my energy to hit the 500 of camaraderie with your fellow participants. arms being sore for weeks. meter mark. On my first workout, other CrossFit patrons However, I put all precon- All together the total workout time was came up to me and shook my hand to tell ceived notions I had to the about 30 minutes. Now,contrary to the me I did a good job. side, and I went into it with CrossFit reputation I wasn’t hyperventilat- To monitor their success, Crossfit mem- an open mind. We started ing, I wasn’t on the verge of passing out - I bers go on to the CrossFit Murphy website with a few basic stretches felt tired, I felt sore, but most of all - I felt and post their results and comments for each - shoulder stretching, forging elite f itness good. My mind was focused, I was breath- workout. So you not only see the results on touching your toes, ham- ing, my endorphins were flowing - yeah I your body, but you can also see the evidence string stretching - the usual was tired but at the same time I felt rejuve- on paper. routine. Then to top off the nated and alive. It was the first time where All together my first experience with OUT LIFT A RUNNER warm up, I took a 400 meter I exercised and I could really see and feel CrossFit was amazing, and definitely left me jog. After warming up, we results from the word go. wanting more. It’s about being fit, and if you commenced to the actual Now you might be thinking, “I don’t need have any interest in your personal fitness, workout. First up - 10 pull OUT RUN A LIFTER to go to a gym to do that, I could do those this is a good way to get there. ups. If you’re like me - one exercises from home.” Well that’s true - the For more information on Crossfit go to pull up seems like a daunting beauty of CrossFit lies in how simple it www.crossfitmurphy.com. task. Luckily however, there really is. However, most of us have trouble 828.361.2289 was a rubber band to assist staying self motivated for any extended me in getting my chin over period of time when it comes to exercise and www.CrossFitMurphy.com the bar the other 9 times. fitness. CrossFit allows you to exercise in a 12 RECREATION Smoky Mountain Free Press • October 2010 [Healthwise] If you just lost your Medicare health plan, you deserve some good news. What’s in your Ask about the benefi ts of joining a SecureHorizons® MedicareDirect™ TOOTHPASTE? Medicare Advantage health plan. By: Lenora Hughes, RN
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efore he became a writer, driver; and Winston Groom, of For- rest Gump. Sonny Brewer held the posi- rest Gump fame, wrote about being an Groom says that while the old adage tion of chief chicken fryer at Army officer in Vietnam. “Write what you know” proved good Woody’sB Drive-In in Millport, Ala. advice for his literary debut, it shouldn’t He followed that up with a stint in Groom tells Kelly that the novelty of always be taken as a rule. After all, his the Navy, then as singer in a honky- Brewer’s project was what initially made book Only was written entirely from tonk band. Brewer has also worked as a him want to be a part of it. the point of view of an orphaned Old car salesman, a construction worker and “I [had never] thought about any- English sheepdog, and it’s not like the a coffee house manager — but in his thing like that,” he says. “But you are sheepdog can correct him. (Though spare time, he was always writing. what you do. I think that … experience Groom insists the dog loved the book.) One day, Brewer finally quit his day in life is informed by all the things that Brewer offers some more advice for job. That was four novels ago. Brewer you do, and work is most of it.” aspiring writers. UPCOMING BOOK RELEASES made it as a writer, but he never forgot Groom says he had never realized “Truman Capote just said, ‘Write his earlier jobs — and he figured other how many different jobs he had held — something true,’” Brewer says. “It doesn’t •The Confession: A Novel successful writers didn’t either, which is and what he had gotten out of them — matter if it fits in the book or not, but by John Grisham how his latest project until he started if it’s true that the wind is blowing and •The Reversal was born. looking back. that the sky is blue … write the truth Don’t Quit Your Day Job: by Michael Connelly Don’t Quit Your Acclaimed authors and the His first job for a minute.” Day Job is an anthol- as a newsboy “Then, start lying,” Groom adds. “A •American Assassin: ogy of 23 southern Day Jobs They Quit taught him he very convincing lie.” A Thriller writers reminisc- Edited By:Sonny Brewer wasn’t an early by Vince Flynn ing about former MP Publishing riser; his work •Worth Dying For jobs. Brewer tells Hardcover in construction Excerpt: 272 Pages by Lee Child NPR’s Mary Louise taught him I had a bunch of jobs before I discovered List Price: $24.95 •I Shall Wear Midnight Kelly about how he he didn’t like you could make money writing books and recruited writers for hard, manual not actually have to work for a living. I by Terry Pratchett the project. labor; and the think I learned something from all of them. •The Fall: Book “I said to William Army gave My first job was a newspaper boy at age Two of the Strain Trilogy [Gay], ‘Would you write about hang- him enough experience to write a book twelve. From this I learned I did not like ing sheet rock in the hills of Tennessee, about — his first novel, in fact, Better by Guillermo del Toro to get up early in the morning. •Where Good Ideas before you were what Stephen King Times Than These. My next job was as a summer construc- referred to as an American Treasure?’” “And that’s what got me out of the tion worker at age sixteen. First day I Come From: The Natural Brewer recounts. “And he said, ‘No, I’ll newspaper racket,” says Groom, who walked into the office and this guy said, History of Innovation write about working at the pinball fac- had ended up a reporter at the now- “Are you scared of heights?” by Steven Johnson tory, though.’” defunct Washington Star. “That book I didn’t know, because I’d never been •At Home: A Short His- Appalachian Writer of the Year Silas launched my career. That was 30 years really high up, so I said no. House agreed to write about his time ago, and I haven’t worked a day since.” tory of Private Life as a mailman; author George Singleton Winston Groom served in Vietnam by Bill Bryson shared his experience as a garbage truck from 1966 to 1967 before writing For- Curiosity Shop Bookstore MONTH OF OCTOBER Your Full-Service Bookstore! ;OL)LHY #FTUTFMMFSTt-PDBM3FHJPOBMt.BQTGuides • Gifts PAINTS & INKS ART Local Arts/Crafts • Disc Golf Supplies ANDREWS, NC Commissioned Pen & Ink 1060 Main Street Ben O. Willingham 160 Old Hwy. 64 (828) 837-6255 828-321-2242 On the Square in Hayesville Murphy, NC 28906 MURPHY, NC (828) 557-7364 46 Valley River Ave 828-389-1492 Hours: Tues - Fri 10:00 - 5:30 Thurs. - Fri. 11am - 5pm • Sat. 10 am - 5pm 828-835-7433 www.csbookstore.com www.phillipsandlloyd.com Sat 10:00 - 3:00 [email protected]
14 LITERATURE Smoky Mountain Free Press • October 2010 Sending Signals over the AIR [exposed]
Mike Miracle Sammy “Toothpick” Ensley Words and Photos by: Bryan Hughes
UPCOMING BOOK RELEASES ou get into your car, flip on the radio, and tune into your favorite radio station - WACF 95.1. The voice you hear on the other end is most likely one of two people - Sammy “Tooth- pick” Ensley or Mike Miracle. You wake up with them, they talk to you on your way to work and on your way back home, they might tell you what song your listening to in the Yshower, and they may even play the music that puts you to sleep at night. But do you really know who these two omnipresent individuals really are? And if you don’t listen to the radio, do you have any clue as to who I’m talking about? Nonetheless the Free Press decided it was necessary to dig a little bit and get personal with the greatest broadcasting duo in the Tri-State Area...
How did you get started in radio? What do you do when you’re not direct- How did you get the nickname toothpick? What instruments do you play? Mike Miracle: “I caught the bug when I ing musical programs? TP: “When I graduated high school i was 130 MM: “I toy with the idea of playing an instru- was in college and I had a small show on MM: “Run. I run 4 miles at Meeks Park about lbs and I was getting into radio and I needed ment often. My dad was in a band called the Wednesdays from 2 to 4 for the college sta- 3 times a week. I usually spend my weekends a moniker. A friend of my dad’s suggested Sound Sensation, so I had a small drum kit, tion. I really enjoyed it, so I decided to start in Atlanta, or feeding orphans at the Church. Toothpick and I just went with it. Also Tupac and I’d like to learn to play the guitar.” throwing myself into it and get into a position But only on weekends.” was taken.” TP: “I really can’t play. There’s some horned to do radio as a career.” TP: “Hang out, play music, write music, pro- instruments that I never mastered. I like the Toothpick: “I started out doing the Saturday duce music. But that’s all definitely separate. I Who stands out as the greatest live act drums, guitar, piano. I play the Banjo. I’ve Afternoon Bluegrass show for Wolf Creek, and won’t quit my day job.” you’ve ever seen? always said music and math don’t belong I read a lot of obits.” MM: “I don’t particularly love them, but together.” How did you get the idea for Stay Indie the Deftones were a lot of fun. There was How did you find yourself in Young Harris, Sunday? just tons of energy in the crowd. Also TV on Tell us something that not many people GA? MM: “I wanted to record my own show that the Radio was awesome. I had just started know about you? MM: “I picked up an internship with WLSB had 60 minutes worth of music that I like but getting into them when I saw them, but MM: “I have a twin sister. She’s actually a 1400 AM, I was reading the AP News Wire and isn’t mainstream. In this job i get to hear a they had so much energy - jumping around flight medic in Afghanistan right now, so obituaries. I was probably a little bit overly lot of music that’s not mainstream. A lot of everywhere. Definitely one of the most we kind of both went in opposite directions enthusiastic when I read the obituaries but it sucks, but it’s nice to find something good memorable. career wise.” I was glad to be broadcasting. Wolf Creek that you can play for others. “ FP:” So it’s TP: “Probably Newgrass Revival. Also one TP: I actually DO care what people think, showed interest in starting an FM Station in like sorting the wheat from the chaff in the time at Athfest there was this quadraphonic and I want people to like me and the station. Young Harris and they brought me over here.” Indie Music world.” MM: “Yeah, exactly!” band called Powers. They had four guitar players and one drummer in the middle of How do you come up with the Morning What’s the most interesting part of your To you, what makes good music? the crowd. All the guitar players played one Workout? job? MM: “Originality, I guess. An emotional feel- after the other in perfect sync. I stood right TP: “If I even think about it the day before, MM: “This job is like no other nine to five. ing or connection to a song. Everyone has next to the drummer. It MELTED my face. You then I will prepare it in advance. Usually it’s It’s definitely exciting, I mean there’s always a different view on what makes good music. just had to be there. It wouldn’t translate on prepared about 15 minutes in advance. The something new every day.” I don’t want to sound too general, but if it a car stereo. inspiration behind the morning workout TP: “I always said I wanted to play music for sounds good to me, then I like it.“ is that it’s something parents and children a living. It may not be what I had in mind, TP: “To me, it’s the marriage of creativity Top five favorite albums? will listen to and might spark up a conversa- but I am actually playing music for a living. with the music. If it sounds good, it is good MM: “These are in no particular order. The tion between the two. Even if it’s just “that ;OL)LHY That is the coolest part. I get some creative - to me. However, I believe that all music is first album I ever owned was “Kick” by INXS Toothpick Guy is an idiot.” It warms my heart PAINTS & INKS ART control too, I had the pleasure of naming the good, but I’m not mainstream in my own with “New Sensation” The first music I ever to think about parents and children bonding station the best mix in the stix. I direct all personal tastes.” air guitared to was the album “Slippery when together over it.” Commissioned Pen & Ink of the musical programming together with Wet” by Bon Jovi. Next - “Music” by 311. AT Ben O. Willingham Mike. If you like it, then I did it. If you don’t What is your biggest musical guilty Aliens from OutKast and for five I’ll go with Sum yourself up in 5 adjectives. 160 Old Hwy. 64 (828) 837-6255 like it, then Mike did it.” pleasure? R.L. Burnside. MM: Quirky, Softspoken, Confusing, Inter- Murphy, NC 28906 (828) 557-7364 MM: “I like a lot of Seal. He’s the man! Also TP: “I can’t pick the albums, but there’s defi- ested, Hungry. Meatloaf, but just the song “I Would Do Any- nitely some Beatles in there, Led Zeppelin, TP: Funny, Self Deprecating, Selfish, Com- Thurs. - Fri. 11am - 5pm • Sat. 10 am - 5pm thing for Love.” Tim O’Brien, Willie Nelson, also Me - that’s passionate, Thirsty. [email protected] TP: “George Jones - It’s True.” how much ego I have.
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It’s not a star, it’s the king of the planets … Jupiter. observer and gifted sketcher, Sol Robbins. This is how Jupiter This huge gas giant composed primarily of hydrogen and heli- really looks through a small to medium telescope. Sol used a um with a rocky core is eleven times the diameter of the earth. Newtonian reflecting telescope with a 6” diameter mirror and It’s four times as far away as our sun and spins so fast a typical a magnification of 178x. Look closely and you will see the Jovian day is under ten hours. In fact, it rotates so quickly that shadow of Europa as it transits the planet. The detail is subtle it bulges at the equator … picture a beach ball with dear Aunt but splendid! Thank you, Sol! Bessie sitting on it. In fact, Jupiter’s complexities will make So now you want to rush out and buy a telescope? your head spin. So instead of endless details, let’s see what it Wait! Halt! No impulse buying allowed! Do NOT go to looks like through a small telescope. 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me buy the record. The purchase, thankfully and converse- Brothers I feel it and all I need is yea just that sweet numb- ly to the options provided, was a good one as it followed ing repetition. It’s good. It works. It’s Blues, man. Expect neither. Lets hit on the music first. nothing more. Expect no less. The first descriptor that pops in my head when hearing And on to the Content and, more specifically, the Varia- anything from The Black Keys is: Blues. And when I was tion as it pertains to my digestion of the Record. It’s nice. thinking about the record, I wanted to say that this was It’s good. To call the songs on here facsimiles would do like a newer, revamped, different take on the the work an injustice. They’re similar, yes, Blues, but it’s not; it’s just Blues or like maybe Brothers and they hit on similar content, for sure, rock-n Band: The Black Keys but these songs on here are all separate -blues but still Blues in every form I know. Label: Nonesuch works of art; different chapters; unique, And perhaps there’s a column here about from each other yet all within the same, Original Release : May 2010 what exactly Blues IS [time not permitting blue vein. Every song on here is differ- here, now] but as it pertains to our quick dis- Listen to an album sampling ent insofar as they portray a different cussion of the genre, let’s agree that there’s at mountainfreepress.com “here’s-my-sorrow” emotion; with a few only so much you can do with the Blues; and upbeat-y numbers in both lyrical content By: Mike Miracle like maybe there’s three categories of Blues and instrumentation and while not all WACF 95.1 – 1. Good 2. Bad 3.Not Blues. So The Keys are favorites or choice cuts, the thing as make Blues, good Blues, and they make their a whole is thoroughly enjoyable. Con- Dan Aurbauch and Patrick Carney have their trick down own sort of version of the Blues but it’s still sider, too, that the record weighs in at to a beautifully bluesy science; a deceptively simplistic The Blues and there’s nothing here like “HOLY around 60 min and has 15 tracks: it’s still a blend of drums ‘n guitar and a similar simplicity in content. COW! I never thought the Blues could be like listenable piece from start to finish. Their And they’ve remained consistent in their output. And so THAT!” and I’m not sure that I’d want the Blues formula works so well because they don’t you know what you’re getting into when you pick up a to be anything other than what they are; and over think it. Like grab a drum kit, a bass Black Keys disc if you’ve heard only one or a few of their if they were, we’d call them something else; guitar and [smart word for] regular guitar songs, which was a hurdle for me because I mean yea it’s as sort of alluded to a few lines above. So they rock the and sing about the blues. And some have lamented the nice when you hear a song and like it and when you de- Blues with a respect for the genre and a nod to all things length of the record; I feel it fits. Had it been less, I’d have cide to pick up their record, you want most of “It” to maybe Blues and so maybe if you don’t like The Blues you might been wanting more; and vice versa. The chords are always reflect that sameness because you want more of said not want to buy it but the Blues these gents pump out unique. The lyrics not ever trite. Each song a nice por- “liked” song but one of two things hap- here on this record are dig worthy and mmm hmmm sing trayal. Each song, on the majority, I found enjoyable. 80 pen once you’ve reached this mindset: it son and I know man these Blues got you percent of this record is something that I can consistently that ‘one song’ was the absolute gem down and I know why, we can relate. Sing go back to and say “yea…I like that.” And with the amount in the Disc’s repertoire with all others “Because it’s the on, brother, sing on. These staples are there: of content in here, that’s quite a feat. And I like it because being trash and thoughtless like they Blues, kid. And minimalistic repetition-ish verses and sparse I feel Dan when he says his next girl won’t be nothing like tried most on that one single and tried worded choruses with them blending into his Ex girl and even when he sings about ten cent pistols, none on none else OR all the songs these Brothers do each other making this soup of some good it’s good. Because it’s the Blues, kid. And these Brothers do, indeed, sound the same and like Blues good.” damn Blues and yes Dan you may be “not the do Blues good. they’re all just variations of this one one” and “noooo..nooooo..not the one” and Favorite line: good song and the lack of effort and then the song’ll move oozingly to some slight A sinister kid/ creativity you quickly come to despise four line verses and yes Dan she’d be good to is enough to make you berate, in all forms, the band as if “move on” and yea man we get it you “were born tired… Runs to make his maker/ they’d stolen time from your life, which they have in es- never been rested” and probably “better off left alone” and A drop dead sprint/ sence. So the options, they’re not promising, when a band you got nothing to give and we get it brother you’re “not from the day he ‘as born/ like The Black Keys release yet another record. And so I the one” and she may “want it all” but, like you said, you’re Straight into his makers arms/ was hesitant. 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22 MUSIC Smoky Mountain Free Press • October 2010 Music in Person [ Concert Calendar ] MGMT. Rogue Wave. Band of Horses. 311. Matt and Kim. Primus.
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If you’ve never played, now advantages of the modern day OCTOBER 1 is the time!! stage show. For more informa- Andrews Phone 828-321-2242 or 828- tion call Tommy Peck, Smoky •American Crafts week in 835-7433 for more details. Mountain Center for the Andrews through the 10th. 7:30 pm. Tickets $8. Performing Arts: 828-349-5999 Regional artisans invite the OCTOBER 5 ext. 4384. public to celebrate American OCTOBER 29 Craft Week in Andrews. The Franklin Apple Festival will be on • The adventures of Tom Hayesville Saturday, October 9th from 10 Sawyer Smell of the Kill am-4 pm on Main Street, and Presented by the Overlook Will be performed by the will include arts demonstra- Theatre Company. Based on Licklog Players at The Peacock tions, fine arts and crafts for the book by Mark Twain. For Playhouse in Hayesville. Ladies, sale, apple crafts, face painting, more information call Tommy have you ever had the urge to and an apple bean bag toss. Peck, Smoky Mountain Center do away with your husbands? Ribbons will be awarded for for the Performing Arts: 828- Follow three wives who may the best apple dessert. There 349-5999 ext. 4384. follow that urge! For more will be art demonstrations information call: 828-389-8632 by exhibiting artisans at the OCTOBER 9 or visit www.licklogplayers.org. Valleytown Culture Arts Center. Blairsville Franklin For more details contact • Sorghum Festival Meeks Rhonda Vincent and Gene Juanita Greenspan: 828-3321- Park. Watson 9541 or 828-835-6106. Celebrate the Art of Sor- Fall 2010 7:30 pm. Tickets $20-$30. ghum Syrup Making! Activites Don’t miss Reigning Bluegrass OCTOBER 2 include Arts & Crafts, Syrup Entertainer of the Year, Rhonda Program of Events Making, Greased Pole Climbin’, Vincent & The Rage with 2010 Friday, October 8th Blairsville Log Sawin’, “Baccor” Spitin’, Country Legend of the Year • Misty Mountain Rock Throwin’, Live Music, Face 1:30 PM at ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL Gene Watson & His Farewell Railroad Tour Painting and Food. The Hubble Space Telescope Party Band. For more informa- America’s largest, privately- By former NASA engineer, Mr Chuck Fuechsel owned O-guage Train Display OCTOBER 28 tion call Tommy Peck, Smoky Mountain Center for the 3 PM at the CULTURAL ARTS CENTER in Andrews with 14 Lionel trains traveling Franklin over a mile of track through Performing Arts: 828-349-5999 Mountain Women, Mountain Stories Rhythm of the Dance ext. 4384. tunnels and over bridges and 7:30 pm. Tickets $20. This With storyteller Charlotte Ross, Appalachian State U. Fuechsel trestles on a 4,000 square foot two-hour dance and music ex- OCTOBER 31 7 PM at the CULTURAL ARTS CENTER in Andrews layout of Southern Appalachia. travanganza contains a wealth Blairsville Mountain Music Jamboree with our local musicians The fantasty journey includes of Irish talent. The show is an scaled historic buildings from inspiring epic, reliving the jour- “You will not hear better music at the Grand Ole Opry!” Tasting open to the public Atlanta, Blairsville, Dahlonega, ney of the Irish Celts through- 1-4 p.m. Want to compete and Gainesville in Georgia; out history. Using modern art with the best? Chef’s Entry Saturday, October 9th Biltmore in Asheville, NC and forms of dance and music, this Form with Rules Available on 10:30 AM at the CULTURAL ARTS CENTER in Andrews Cooperhill, TN. richly costumed show marries Website Calendar. One-of-a- the contemporary and the The Cherokee of the Andrews Valley at time of Removal Brasstown kind prizes and awards -PLUS ancient. Combining traditional and a Tour of Cherokee Historical Sites Ann B. Ross • Fall Festival at Brasstown Bragging Rights. Held in the dance and music with the Folk School Lodge at Copper Head. with Dr Brett Riggs, Professor of Anthropology Fall Festival One of the larg- most up to date stage technol- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill est and most popular events ogy, the show is thousand year 2 PM at the CULTURAL ARTS CENTER in Andrews of its type in the region, Fall old story executed with all the Festival is a celebration of our A Visit with Ann B. Ross, the Miss Julia series author rich Appalachian heritage. Fine Come hear Ann B Ross talk about writing the series! craft, craft-making demonstra- 3 PM at The CURIOSITY SHOP in Andrews tions, music and dance perfor- Book Signing by Ann B Ross mances, children’s activities, P. 19 Puzzle SolutionCharlotte Ross tasty food, and a visit to the Ann B. Ross & Miss Julia are now Southern classics. school’s Craft Shop and History 7 PM at the CULTURAL ARTS CENTER in Andrews Center make Fall Festival a WCU Jazz Combo I plays a varied Jazz program great way to begin the autumn Swing, Bebop, Hard Bop, Modern Jazz & Latin Music! season. Andrews Sunday- October 10th •Disc Golf Tournament 3 PM at St ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH, in Andrews Saturday, October 2nd start- The Robert Wolfersteig Memorial Organ Concert Riggs ing at 10am Jack Davis, of St Andrew Lutheran Church, Andrews Fun and prizes for the whole Cody Killian, of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hayesville family at Heritage Park Disc Anthony Nichols, of St Andrew Lutheran Church, Andrews Golf Course at the Andrews Jerry Taylor, of The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Hayesville Rec. Park on Main St., Andrews. Brenda Worley, of The First Baptist Church, Murphy Registration begins at 8:30am - $5.00 entry fee. 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Waffle House Andrews, NC 968 W US Highway 64, Mur- (828) 321-3785 phy, NC Fare: Hamburger (828) 837-0600 China One Fare: Breakfast / Diner 14048 Us 19 Italian Cafe & Deli Andrews, NC 4195 W US Highway 64 (828) 321-3366 Murphy, NC Fare: Chinese (828) 837-1301 The Daily Grind Fare: Italian 46 Valley River Ave. El Manzanillo Mexican Murphy, NC Restaurant (828) 835-7322 1370 W US Highway 64 1060 Main Street. Murphy, NC Andrews, NC (828) 837-9624 (828) 321-2252 Fare: Mexican Fare: Sandwich/ Coffee Where will Wildflowers Treat Shop 33 Peachtree Street Murphy, NC GRAHAM you eat tonight? (828) 837-1415 Fare: Desserts COUNTY, NC Quiznos Sub Sandwiches 3090 U.S. 64, Murphy, NC Subway (828) 835-3300 272 Rodney Orr Bypass Fare: Sandwiches Robbinsville, NC Grizzly Bear Restaurant (828) 479-1530 5560 W US Highway 64, Fare: Sandwiches Murphy, NC Lynn’s Place (828) 837-0707 237 East Main Street, Fare: American / Diner Robbinsville, NC Blimpie Subs & Salads (828) 479-9777 2330 Us 19, Murphy, NC Fare: American (828) 835-9150 Phillips Restaurant Fare: Sandwiches / Salads 248 North Main Street Sybil’s Place Steakhouse Robbinsville, NC & More (828) 479-3332 1464 Andrews Road, Murphy, Fare: American The Smokies’ most Complete Dining Directory NC Pacefeco Mexican Res- (828) 837-6776 taurant Main Street Blue Mountain Coffee & Fare: Steak / Seafood 429 Rodney Orr Bypass, CHEROKEE (828) 837-9999 Antica Roma Caffe Robbinsville, NC Fare: Sandwiches 85 Hiwassee St, Murphy, NC Grill Brothers Restaurant 19 Tennessee Street, (828) 479-8448 COUNTY, NC (828) 837-7648 30 Nc Highway 141 Murphy, NC Fare: Mexican 5722 W US Highway 64, Fare: American / Burgers Murphy, NC Black Knight Drive-In Papa’s Pizza To-Go (828) 837-5300 ShoeBooties Cafe Murphy, NC (828) 837-1362 Fare: Italian / Sandwich / 810 Tallulah Road, (828) 835-9100 530 W US Highway 64 Fare: American / Steak / 25 Peachtree Street Bakery Robbinsville, NC Fare: American - Steaks/Sea- Murphy, NC Burgers Elsie’s Steak & Seafood (828) 479-4609 Murphy, NC food (828) 837-3335 Monte Alban Restaurant (828) 837-4589 No Name Deli Mexicano 358 Main Street Fare: Diner Style Fare: Pizza Andrews, NC Timeout Fare: American / Multi Cultural 16 Old Ranger Road Rib Country Murphy 865 W US Highway 64, Mur- Doyle’s Cedar Hill (828) 321-4915 457 Rodney Orr Bypass, Murphy, NC 2121 U.S. 64, Murphy, NC phy, NC Fare: Steak/ Seafood Robbinsville, NC Restaurant (828) 837-9138 (828) 837-4444 (828) 835-9767 Monte Alban Restaurant 925 Andrews Rd, Murphy, NC (828) 479-3777 Fare: Sandwiches, Deli. Fare: Barbecue Fare: Mexican Mexicano Fare: American (828) 837-3400 Murphy’s Pub China Town Restaurant Cook’s Diner Stecoah Diner Fare: American Fine Dining 498 Main Street, Andrews, NC Murphy’s Chophouse 29 Tennessee Street 1504 Andrews Road 647 Andrews Rd, Murphy, NC (828) 321-1802 258 Johnson Dr, Murphy, NC Murphy, NC (828) 837-6862 130 Valley River Avenue, Fare: Mexican Robbinsville, NC (828) 837-0303 (828) 837-9898 Fare: Diner Style / Burgers Huddle House (828) 479-8430 Murphy, NC Fare: Bar / Sandwiches Fare: Chinese Downtown Bakery At (828) 835-3287 New Happy Garden Buffet Herbs Pit Bar-B-Que Murphy 148 Main Street, Fare: Diner Style Andrews, NC Ebbs Drive Inn Fare: Steaks/Seafood - Fine 628-1064 U.S. 74, 15735 U.S. 64 29 Tennessee Street, Dining (828) 321-8100 448 Rodney Orr Bypass, Wings N Things Murphy, NC Murphy, NC Murphy, NC Fare: Diner / Breakfast Robbinsville, NC (828) 837-0711 (828) 494-5367 (828) 835-8986 Chestnuts Cafe (828) 479-3980 269 Valley River Avenue, Fare: Asian / Chinese Category: Barbecue Fare: Bakery Goods Murphy, NC Pizza Hut Royal Waffle King Hometown Diner 493 Main Street Fare: Diner Style Andrews,NC Crisp & Crisp Inc (828) 835-3232 680 W US Highway 64, Mur- 780 U.S. 64, Murphy, NC 71 Tennessee Street Fare: Wings/Barbecue (828) 321-4566 120 School House Road, Subway phy, NC (828) 837-3242 Murphy, NC Fare: American / Multicultural Robbinsville, NC (828) 837-7314 Fare: Breakfast Food / Diner (828) 837-3500 Burger Basket (828) 479-4892 451 W US Highway 64, Mur- Fare: Pizza Fare: American / Diner phy, NC 1679 Main Street, Fare: American
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C, 4295 Old Highway 76, Young Harris, GA Category: Chinese Restaurant 100 Town Square, Gallucci’s Italian Bistro Blue Ridge, GA Blue Ridge, GA (706) 379-2136 Blairsville, GA 190 Young Harris Street, (706) 632-6502 706) 258-3658 Fare: Southern Antonietta’s Grill (706) 745-5636 Blairsville, GA Category: Pizza Restaurant Category: Chinese Restaurant Young Harris Family 130 Plott Street, Category: Pizza Restaurant (706) 745-7151 Blue Ridge Brewery Indigo Hills Restaurant Restaurant Blairsville, GA JNJ Cafe Category: French Restaurant 187 Depot Street, 3365 East 1st Street 7184 U S Highway 76, (706) 745-5305 380 Bracketts Way, Monte Alban Restaurante Blue Ridge, GA Blue Ridge, GA Young Harris, GA Category: Italian Restaurant Blairsville, GA 566 Murphy Hwy # 104 (706) 632-6611 (706) 632-3663 (706) 379-3258 Cook’s Country Kitchen (706) 835-1504 Blairsville, GA Category: Restaurants Someplace In Time Fare: Southern 105 Pat Haralson Memorial Category: American Restaurant (706) 745-5998 Village Restaurant 631 East Main Street, State Line Diner Drive, Chef David’s Home Category: Mexican Restaurant 4131 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA 2631 Georgia 66, Blairsville, GA Cookin’ Dan’s Grill Inc Blue Ridge, GA (706) 632-8533 Young Harris, GA (706) 745-1332 Ste 5, 28 Town Square, 65 Murphy Highway, (706) 632-2277 Category: Restaurant (706) 379-0696 Fatz Cafe Blairsville, GA Blairsville, GA Christy Lee’s Courtyard L & L Beanery Fare: Southern 42 Highway 515, (706) 835-1556 (706) 745-0013 Grille 260 West Main Street, La Dolce Vita Blairsville, GA Category: Restaurant Category: Restaurant 588 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 3921 Hwy. 76 east, (706) 781-1643 Aviator Cafe Blue Ridge, GA (706) 632-3242 young harris, GA Category: Restaurant 342 Blue Ridge Street, FANNIN (706) 946-5100 Category: Cafe & Restaurant (706) 896-7560 No 1 Chinese Restaurant Blairsville, GA Category: Seafood Restaurant Powerhouse Grill Fare: Italian Restaurant 342 Blue Ridge Street, (706) 781-1043 COUNTY, GA A Tin Loong Chinese Res- 2985 Old Highway 5, Bread of Life Family Blairsville, GA Category: Restaurant taurant Blue Ridge, GA Restaurant (706) 781-1933 J D Roosters Winghouse Victorian House Restau- 5771 Appalachian Highway, (706) 632-6754 871 Main Street, Big Cheese 117 Murphy Highway, rant Blue Ridge, GA Category: Restaurant Young Harris, GA 761 Murphy Highway, Blairsville, GA 224 West Main Street, (706) 632-6090 Cohutta Grill (706) 379-2136 Blairsville, GA (706) 745-6654 Blue Ridge, GA Circle J Family Steak 83 Dunbarton Farm Rd # 108, Fare: American (706) 745-8686 Category: Restaurant (706) 258-2275 House Blue Ridge, GA Little Italy Sandwich Category: Restaurant Fatz Cafe Southern Highlands 4004 East 1st Street, (706) 946-7550 Shoppe Blairsville Restaurant 206 Highway 515 E, Seafood Blue Ridge, GA Category: Restaurant 1615 Georgia 17, 229 Earnest Street, Blairsville, GA 2414 East 1st Street, (706) 632-5955 Meyer’s Breads and Young Harris, GA Blairsville, GA (706) 781-1643 Blue Ridge, GA Category: Restaurants Bagels (706) 435-0511 (706) 745-6921 Category: Restaurants (706) 632-3615 Cabin Grill 3558 East 1st Street, Fare: Italian / Sandwiches Griddle Cafe & Deli Mike’s Seafood Market Category: Seafood Restaurant 5771 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA - (706) 632- Roosters 190 Young Harris Street, Blairs- & Grill Toccoa Riverside Res- Blue Ridge, GA 0220 1147 Main Street, ville, GA 121 Murphy Hwy, taurant (706) 632-3999 Category: German Restaurant Young Harris, GA (706) 781-1330 Blairsville, GA 8055 Aska Road, Category: Restaurant Monte Alban Mexican (706) 379-6661 Category: Restaurants (706) 745-9519 Blue Ridge, GA Yellow Jacket Restaurant Restaurant Fare: American Cookie Jar Restaurant Category: Restaurants (706) 632-7891 2755 Blue Ridge Dr, 5004 Appalachian Hwy # 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