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 …
Author: Cliff Bussard
Southeast Mortgage – Beverly Lazar
Beverly Lazar and her husband spent many years visiting Rabun County on the weekends with an RV at River Falls at the Gorge. When they decided to make the area their permanent home, they worked with Kristi Caudill of Rabun Realty. Beverly, a retired Southeast Mortgage lender, soon learned that Kristi was looking for a 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 …
Piedmont University
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 …
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 …