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🎈 Helen, GA
Bright colors, blue skies, and a beautiful morning for the Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race and Festival!
Missed it? You still have time!
Balloon events continue:
• Friday at 6:00 PM
• Saturday at 7:00 AM
• Saturday at 6:00 PM
Weather permitting, it’s one of the most beautiful sights you’ll see all year in North Georgia.
Share your photos in the comments! 👇
📍 Helen, Georgia (happening June 4-6)
The skies over Helen are about to come alive! 🎈
The Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race returns June 4-6, bringing colorful hot air balloons and the only long-distance balloon race in the United States to North Georgia.
Watch pilots launch Thursday morning on a 200+ mile journey east and enjoy morning and evening balloon events throughout the weekend.
Who’s ready for one of Helen’s most iconic sights?
06/03/2026
Get ready for RAMSHACKLE!
Make plans for this Saturday, June 6, as Ramshackle returns to Downtown Clayton for a full day of fun in the North Georgia mountains!
• Shop 70 vendors
• Browse local art
• Enjoy great food and drinks
• Kids activities and family fun
• Live music beginning at 1 PM
Live music, shopping, food, and community all in one place.
📍 Downtown Clayton, Georgia
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10 AM – 9 PM
🎟 FREE Admission
Tag your festival crew and make a day of it in Rabun County!
05/30/2026
📍 Alto, GA (May 30, 2026)
UPDATE A week and a half after the train derailment in Alto, we returned to the scene again to see how cleanup efforts are progressing.
Crews are doing an amazing job cleaning this up! I can only imagine how hard it is to clean this mess up!
Heavy machinery has moved in to begin clearing the massive amount of debris left behind.
The locomotives are still there, sitting off the tracks in the woods where they came to rest after leaving the rails.
The good news is that Old Cornelia Highway has reopened temporarily in the area, but cleanup crews still have a long road ahead and you can still expect road closures throughout the process. Here are some images from the scene showing the ongoing recovery efforts and the incredible scale of the damage. So thankful no injuries!
Thank you to the hardworking clean up crews!
📍 283 Hwy 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee, GA
Face jugs, folklore, and a fascinating piece of Southern history! 🎭🏺
The new Face Jug Exhibit at the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia in Sautee Nacoochee takes visitors on a journey through the rich cultural traditions behind these expressive vessels. Discover the connections to African and German ceramic influences and learn how Edgefield, South Carolina, helped shape this unique art form in the 19th century.
Whether you’re an art lover, history buff, or simply looking for something different to explore in North Georgia, this exhibit is well worth a visit.
📍 Open 7 days a week
🎟️ Free Admission
📍 157 W Main Street, Lavonia, GA
Shopping for treasures and one-of-a-kind finds at Vintage Home Collective in downtown Lavonia! From antique décor and vintage furniture to unique gifts and home accents, this charming shop is full of pieces that bring character and warmth to your home. If you love the thrill of discovering something special, this is a spot worth exploring. ✨🪴🕰️
📍 3901 Hwy 441, Rabun Gap
Business Spotlight: Mountain Home SPA Company
Based in Rabun Gap, this locally owned and operated business specializes in spa sales, installation, and service within a 60-mile radius. Whether you’re looking to create a relaxing backyard retreat or need dependable service for your current spa, Mountain Home Spa is dedicated to helping customers enjoy comfort, relaxation, and quality service close to home.
From setup to maintenance, they’re passionate about helping you turn your home into your own personal getaway.
Mountain Home Spa is a proud sponsor of Ramshackle, coming June 6th to Visit Clayton!
📍 Lula, GA
Today we attended a special Memorial Day ceremony at the depot in Downtown Lula — a beautiful and touching time of remembrance honoring the brave men and women who gave so much and are no longer with us. 🇺🇸
Their service, sacrifice, and legacy live on through moments like these… when a community pauses to remember and say thank you.
May we never forget those who made our freedom possible. ❤️🤍💙
📍 Blue Ridge, GA
This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸
The Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge features a Vietnam-era Helicopter you can see up close. Every flag, monument, and engraved name stands as a reminder that freedom has never come without sacrifice. This quiet place of reflection honors veterans from every branch and serves as a gathering place for moments of gratitude, remembrance, and community.
Today, and every day, we remember those who never made it home and honor the families who carry their legacy forward.
❤️🤍💙
📍 Alto, GA (filmed May 23, 2026)
After posting a photo album from the Alto train derailment scene and seeing so much interest, I wanted to share video too.
According to Hall County Sheriff’s Office, a Norfolk Southern train struck a lowboy trailer on the tracks Thursday morning (May 21, 2026) at Old Cornelia Highway and Yonah-Homer Road in Alto, causing the derailment.
We drove out to the scene, just a few miles from home, and seeing the damage up close… it’s incredible no one was hurt.
The twisted metal shows just how serious this could have been. So thankful no injuries were reported. 🙏
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