The Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant has been an award-winning Rabun County landmark delighting guests for almost a century. But owner Gwen North isn’t resting on her laurels. “Every year or two we take on a major project to improve,” she says. That commitment to constant improvement in the past few years has resulted in Read More …
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Chick-fil-A, Clayton
Thanks to its ubiquitous cows and colorful founder Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A is a beloved institution in the Southeast. No more so than in Rabun County where the Clayton location owned and operated by Jay Couey serves delicious food and hometown charm in equal measures. “We’re a franchise,” Jay says. “But we operate as a local Read More …
Epting Events
Epting Events has been the leader in Southern cuisine and hospitality for over four decades. Charismatic founder Lee Epting is the recipient of the International Caterers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, and leads a family business with sons Ashley and Daniel and a dedicated team including Executive Chef Janice Witcher. Ashley Epting founded A Good Story Read More …
Bill Griffin Construction Inc.
Home construction is more than an occupation for Bill Griffin. Founded in 1982, Bill Griffin Construction Inc. is a mainstay in Rabun County. Bill, along with son Matthew, are fourth- and fifth-generation local builders. “I guess you could say its in our blood … or underneath our fingernails,” Bill says. That long-term commitment to the Read More …
Trillium Creek Farm
Bill Griffin freely admits it. His foray in honey-making began on a whim “I’d always been interested in bee-keeping, but knew nothing about it,” he says. When Blue Ridge Honey Company had a shipment of bees that went unclaimed by another customer, Bill “jumped in head over heels.” That $400 investment five years ago has Read More …
Teresa Van Mol Studio
Teresa Van Mol has big plans for her beautiful studio situated on the Tiger Creek at the corner of Old Highway 441 and Lake Rabun Road in Lakemont. “This is a great little spot,” she says. “I love sharing it with the community.” For now, that “sharing” includes art classes for children and adults in Read More …
Mind & Body Haven
The Mind and Body Haven in Lakemont can’t really be described in one word. From relaxation therapies to sophisticated sport medicine treatments, owner Ena Weinstein offers it all. And now that her business occupies the entirety of the old Lakemont Lodge, she has the space to offer a full array of services designed to improved Read More …
LSP Planning – Jamie Randazzo
Lakemont resident Jamie Randazzo has been helping small businesses reduce their tax liabilities for over 25 years. With the recent flurry of pandemic-related tax credits and incentives, the opportunities for businesses to lower their tax bill has never been greater. “We have the tools and resources to evaluate a client’s situation and quickly identify tax-saving Read More …