Life in North Georgia, Real Estate in the Mountains

Pickens County “Thrives” Even in Hard Times

Don Martin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:23:15 +0000

Last week the Small Business Council that I chair for the Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored a very successful seminar here in Pickens Couny. The following article is the one I submitted to the Pickens Progress for publication. Chamber Seminar a Rousing Success Over 80 local community and business leaders gathered at the Appalachian Campus of Chattahoochee Tech [...]

Casual Classics Fall Concert - Tuesday, November 10th

Don Martin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:02:55 +0000

Exciting news for Casual Classics Patrons, TRIO patrons, Tater Patch enthusiasts, and all who are interested in creative musicianship! This is about the artist who will be at New Lebanon on Nov. 10 at 7:00 as part of the Casual Classics Concert Series. I pre-ordered this C.D. and have been listening to it for a [...]

In My Absence

Don Martin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:48:25 +0000

While this site is not going to be updated until October you can still find information about Real Estate in Bent Tree, Big Canoe and Pickens County by visiting my Bent Tree Real Estate site. See you round the Mountains ( in October) Don

Casual Classics Concert Series Returns for 2009-2010

Don Martin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:42:46 +0000

I just got this note on the Casual Classics Series and wanted to pass it on - despite the site being temporarily closed. Take care, Don ________________________________________________________________________ Greetings Chamber Music Enthusiasts, Season 4 brings 4 concerts for 2009-10. Please mark your calendars for the following dates. We are working on brochures and advertisements, however word-of-mouth is the best way to [...]

Fresh Start in October

Don Martin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:32:22 +0000

Dear Readers, As you may have noticed, postings have been slim for several months. The site will be effectively closed until October 1, 2009 and then it will become active again. Look for the Grand Re-Opening on a computer near you. See you round the mountains, Don

Georgia Business and Housing Expo

Don Martin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:46:25 +0000

Last Friday and Saturday Governor Purdue and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs sponsored Business and Housing Expos at 6 locations across the state. The purpose of the expositions was to inform citizens, non-profit organizations and state and local government agencies about programs available in Georgia that might be leveraged to gain the state and [...]

Casual Classics Bonus Concert

Don Martin — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:43:28 +0000

Suzanne Shull, the President of Jasper Muse, Inc, has just announced a Bonus Concert in the Casual Classics Series. This is a free concert featuring local talent. The Concert is June 1, 2009 at the New Lebanon Presbyterian Church on Bent Tree Drive. For full details see my post on my Bent Tree Blog. Just [...]

Quarterly Marketing Report

Don Martin — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:29:05 +0000

Its time to take a look at the market in Pickens County once again and so here is the Quarterly Report from the Broker and Owner of Torrey Mountain Properties, Inc., Ben L. Torrey. Ben drafted this update for our clients, but they have had a few days to mull it over so now we’ll [...]

North Georgia Executive Retreat

Don Martin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:56:22 +0000

We just listed this spectacular executive retreat on 3.78 acres and I thought you might want to take a look at it. The home is located just outside Bent Tree and only a few miles from Big Canoe so it is only about an hour North of I-285, but it is decades away from Atlanta. [...]

Tater Patch Fund Raiser a GREAT Success!!

Don Martin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:43:35 +0000

The theater and arts community in North Georgia came a few steps closer to a permanent home for the Tater Patch Players last Saturday night as arts and theater supporters turned out in large numbers to support the Tater Patch “Auction Gala” on Saturday, March 21, 2009 Photo Courtesy of Mari Livsey, Know Pickens.com The festive [...]