Small, friendly mountain town with a walkable downtown, the historic Tate House, an annual Marble Festival and easy access to hiking, rivers and large mountain neighborhoods—great for multi-week stays where you want scenic outdoor time, local events and a welcoming community vibe.
You’re about 21 miles from Ellijay for apple-country attractions and trails and roughly 60 miles from Atlanta for big-city dining, concerts and airport connections, so you get quiet, interesting mountain living with quick access to urban amenities.