In 2022, Piedmont University will celebrate 125 years of providing a quality, liberal arts education in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Its achievements in helping economically disadvantaged students advance in their lives and careers landed Piedmont at No. 18 on U.S. News’ Top Performers on Social Mobility list among regional universities in the South. Read More …
Category: Member Profiles
Rabun Manor Resort
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Rabun Manor Resort was built in 1846. The manor is a magical place that lends itself to the making of memories that will last a lifetime. This southern mansion serves as a bed and breakfast with five luxury rooms, three cottages, and a restaurant/event venue. Rabun Read More …
Tallulah Falls School
With its legacy of educational excellence firmly established, Tallulah Falls School (TFS) continues to prepare students for a successful future. TFS is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school serving more than 500 students in grades five-12. Academics and character development are at the heart of the Tallulah Falls School experience. The quality of the Read More …
Lakemont Gallery
Local artist Virginia McClure visited Rabun County for years as the inspiration for her painting. In 2008, she opened a gallery in Lakemont to showcase her work and those of other artists and craftsmen. In that time, the Lakemont Gallery has occupied nearly every building in the village. But in June 2021, it moved into Read More …
Lakemont Cycle Studio
The pandemic put a dent in activity at the Lakemont Cycle Studio, but owner Sandy O’Brien persevered and business is once again like her clients – healthy and hearty. When COVID hit, Sandy rented out her bikes to regular clients and conducted classes via Zoom. While that worked, Sandy admits “that there’s nothing like classes Read More …
Isadora Popper
Dana Davidoff has breathed new life into the old Post Office in Lakemont. Her store, Isadora Popper, is the culmination of 30 years in the retail business. And with a second location planned for late Summer 2021, the store is the start of a burgeoning retail mini-empire in Rabun County. Isadora Popper, which features gifts, Read More …
Harvest Moon Antiques, Garden & Art
After a career in the plant business – specifically as a broker in Florida – Melissa Heiden realized a life-long dream in 2021. “I’ve always wanted to run my own garden center,” she says. “And now I have one.” Located right at Highway 441 on Joy Bridge Road in Lakemont, the Harvest Moon Antiques, Garden Read More …
River Campground
Melissa Heiden’s father opened River Campground in the 1980s. At the time she and her husband Tim took over management of the popular Lakemont property in 2017, it was in desperate need of some TLC. “It had been neglected,” she says. “There were several large trees down and it required a general cleanup.” Once that Read More …