Friday, May 22, 2009

New Hillside Apartments Available

Located in the town of Hayesville in Western North Carolina, the apartments sit at the foothills of the Appalacian mountains in Western North Carolina.

Hayesville is located in Clay County just East of Murphy North Carolina and West of Franklin North Carolina and North of Hiawassee Georgia. Ridgeline Apartments is comprised of 70 new apartments, and is located on a 25 acre hillside with mountain range and pasture views. Close to downtown Hayesville North Carolina and 7,200 acre lake Chatuge.
Apartment units are 896 square feet and range from 1 bedroom 1 baths to two bedroom and two bathrooms. All units come with Washer / Dryer / Refrigerator / Range and Dishwasher. Water and Trash Service is included. $495 to $595 per month. Pets are allowed. Western NC Apartments for Rent, Young Harris Georgia Apartments for Rent, Hiawassee Georgia Apartments For Rent, Senior Apartments For Rent Western NC. Young Harris College Apartments For Rent.

Call Today: 828-389-1545

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Located at: 3346 Hwy 64 E. Hayesville N.C.
























Lake Chatuge

Lake Chatuge was founded in 1942. The TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) constructed a 2,950 foot earth-filled dam across the Hiawassee River. It was originally created for the purpose of flood control and to bring affordable electrical power to the area. Lake Chatuge has an abundance of scenic coves along its 133 mile shoreline are great for fishing, swimming, boating, camping and other water sports.

Lake Chatuge which travels between Hiawassee Georgia and Hayesville North Carolina. The entire lake is approximately 7,200 acres, 3,700 of which are in Clay County. The Weir, just north of the dam, offers picnic tables and a launch for canoes and tubes for a trip on the Hiawassee River to a take out area near Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area.


There are three public boat ramps on the North Carolina side of Lake Chatuge: Jackrabbit Mountain Campground, off Hwy 175; Gibson Cove Campground, off Myers Chapel Road; and Ledford Chapel Wildlife Access Ramp, on Hwy 64.


Thirty-two species of fish inhabit Lake Chatuge, with Small Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass, spotted Bass, Sunfish and White Bass predominating. Striped White Bass hybrids are stocked annually.

Fishing licenses are required for all except residents using digestible bait, whether fishing in streams or the lake; short-term licenses are available for visitors.

Lake Chatuge Facts and Figures:

Construction of Chatuge Dam began in 1941 and was completed in 1942.

Lake Chatuge was originally built to store water to help prevent flooding downstream. A single hydropower generating unit was added in 1954.

The level of water in Chatuge Reservoir varies about 9 feet during the course of a normal year.

Chatuge Dam is 144 feet high and stretches 2,850 feet across the Hiwassee River.

Chatuge has a flood-storage capacity of 62,619 acre-feet.The generating capacity of Chatuge Dam is 10,000 kilowatts of electricity.

For more information: Licenses 919-662-4370
Water conditions and Release Schedules: 828-837-7395.
Lake Chatuge was created in 1942. The TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) constructed a 2,950 foot dam across the Hiawassee River. Originally it was for the purpose of flood control and to bring affordable electrical power to the area.


Lake Chatuge has an abundance of scenic coves along its 133 mile shoreline are great for fishing, swimming, boating, camping and other water sports. Lake Chatuge which travels between Hiawassee Georgia and Hayesville North Carolina. The entire lake is approximately 7,200 acres, 3,700 of which are in Clay County, NC.


The Weir, just north of the dam, offers picnic tables and a launch for canoes and tubes for a trip on the Hiawassee River to a take out area near Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area.
There are three public boat ramps on the North Carolina side of Lake Chatuge: Jackrabbit Mountain Campground, off Hwy 175; Gibson Cove Campground, off Myers Chapel Road; and Ledford Chapel Wildlife Access Ramp, on Hwy 64.


Thirty-two species of fish inhabit Lake Chatuge, with Small Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass, spotted Bass, Sunfish and White Bass predominating. Striped White Bass hybrids are stocked annually. Fishing licenses are required for all except residents using digestible bait, whether fishing in streams or the lake; short-term licenses are available for visitors.

Licenses: 919-662-4370
Water conditions and Release Schedules: 828-837-7395.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Visit Western North Carolina


Hayesville, North Carolina

(Adapted From Clay County Chamber of Commerce)

Clay County is a quiet community tucked away in the southwestern corner of North Carolina where nature's beauty abounds. That beauty lies nearly unchanged. You can find your own "secret" place to get away from the city. It may be a secluded mountain top retreat with scenic views and a babbling brook running alongside your cabin. Or, you may prefer a lake side getaway on the shores of Lake Chatuge. Maybe a campsite in one of our spacious campgrounds or a favorite spot in the 64,200 acres of US Forest land may define your "secret" place.

No matter what your taste or desire, Clay County offers you the getaway you deserve. Give us a visit, and you will feel like you are home. To find out more about what the area has to offer, click on the links to the left to find out more about shopping opportunities, accommondations, dining, and entertainment. Also, see the various activites each season brings.

As the county seat of Clay County, Hayesville combines small-town charm with the beauty of mountains, lakes, rivers and streams. Opportunities for camping, golf, fishing, hiking,
horseback riding and water sports are plentiful.


Lake Chatuge, visible in the picture to the right, has over 130 miles of shoreline, much of which can never be developed. The artists' community is diverse and growing. Whether you come for a day, a week or a lifetime, you will always find new activities and new places to explore.
The Chamber of Commerce has a website worth browsing. A variety of current and historical maps on this site make it easy to find activities and learn about the area's past, and a comprehensive directory for Hayesville, the rest of Clay County and the surrounding Hiwassee River Basin provides links to just about everything in the area.

Hiawassee, Georgia

(Adapted From the Town's County Chamber of Commerce)

The Towns County Chamber of Commerce and the Towns County Tourism Association is dedicated to providing information that is both informative and up-to-date to our visitors, potential and current Chamber members, and individuals who are interested in moving to the Hiawassee and Young Harris Georgia area.If you have any questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact the chamber at 706-896-4966 or toll free 1-800-984-1543.
Explore Hiawassee & Young Harris Ga

What To DoThe Hiawassee & Young Harris area offers so much to see and do, it will be difficult to enjoy it all in one weekend. So, visit us often or -- better yet -- come live here!

Where To StayFrom full-service Resorts to charming cabins, this mountaintop is designed to make your vacation getaways memorable.

Where to EatTowns County Ga offers something to suit everyone's tastes when it comes to cuisine. We are happy to help you map out your dining experience.

Where to ShopLooking for something to remember your trip to Hiawassee and Young Harris? Towns County has a contemporary and diverse range of retailers to satisfy your every shopping desire.

What’s Happening in Hiawassee, GA

Brasstown Valley Resort, A Premier Mountain ResortJoin Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Bring your families for an enjoyable mountain experience. Enjoy the warmth of our massive fireplace and mountain decor. Treat yourself to an Early Bird Dining Special, Sunday through Thursday from 5pm-6pm.Vacation GetawaysLodging Specials provide a great way for you to visit our beautiful Georgia mountains. You can view the vacation specials from any page by clicking at the upper right of our website.View the Towns County Ga Chamber Membership DirectoryThe Towns County Chamber of Commerce members come from a wide range of industries and fields, from corporate companies to personal services. We encourage you to contact them during your stay here.Getting Around Towns CountyA map of Towns County, Hiawassee and Young Harris is available for "Getting Around our County".