Neighborhoods near Towns County Elementary School in Hiawassee, GA

Ivylog is a rural community on the outskirts of Blairsville that offers a slow pace of life in the Appalachian Mountains. “You’re not too far away from town, but you’re far enough out that you’re away from the crowds,” says Gracie Nix, marketing coordinator with Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce. The commute is less than 10 miles,

Warne is a small community in the extreme southwest corner of North Carolina, resting along the state’s border with Georgia. The area’s relative isolation and Appalachian location draw residents, with the mountains providing recreation opportunities. “There are miles of hiking and biking trails within the county,” says Ed Reams, the owner and

Clarkesville, GA, near the Blue Ridge Mountains, has attractions like Moccasin Creek State Park and Pitts Park. The Mountain Laurel Festival celebrates local scenery and community spirit. Habersham County Schools are highly rated.

The city of Clayton was once a sleepy community where older Atlantans spent their golden years. Today, it’s a community that has transformed into a hip mountain enclave, attracting young families and singles. But despite its rapid changes over the last five years, Clayton hardly hustles and bustles. “It’s gotten more urban, but it hasn’t lost its

“Hiawassee” comes from the Cherokee word for “meadow,” a name that reflects the city’s location in a valley between mountain peaks. The Tennessee Valley Authority flooded some of the area in the ‘40s, creating Lake Chatuge, and Hiawassee later developed into a lake community with waterfront houses, lakeside parks and several launch points for

Hayesville, NC, a rural town near Chatuge Lake, offers mountain views and outdoor activities. It includes a lively town square with breweries. Hayesville Middle School is highly rated. Atlanta and Asheville are nearby.

Young Harris, Georgia, is a small, one-stoplight city located among the forested hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For the community, the mountains provide scenic views, recreation and seclusion for some residents. Young Harris is also home to Young Harris College, a private liberal arts school in the heart of the city. “It’s a small community,

Helen, GA brings Bavarian charm to the Northeast Georgia Mountains. German-themed shops line Main Street. Visitors enjoy mountain trails and the Chattahoochee River. The area has highly rated schools and low crime risk.

Blairsville, GA, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, includes Lake Nottely and Brasstown Bald. Residents enjoy outdoor activities, highly rated Union County Schools, and lower crime rates compared to the national average.

Sautee Nacoochee, GA, is a rural arts hub featuring the Folk Pottery Museum. Ranch homes and farmhouses dot the quiet countryside. White County Schools serve the area. The historic Old Sautee Store is a local landmark.