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 …
Author: Cliff Bussard
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 …
Your Time Fitness
Your Time Fitness is the gym in Clayton for everyone. A 24/7 premier fitness center and gym with a strong commitment towards personalized service and individual attention, Your Time Fitness is for those seeking to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Featuring modern, top-of-the-line fitness equipment, Your Time Fitness has the facilities and the staff to help Read More …
Archaic Roots
In his 11 years in Lakemont, William Rodriguez has developed a burgeoning and eclectic business empire. From graphic design and web development to crafting indigenous musical instruments to consulting with farmers on how to successfully grow and market hemp, William is a renaissance man who has devoted his career to the creative arts and education. Read More …
W.A.R. Graphic Arts
In his 11 years in Lakemont, William Rodriguez has developed a burgeoning and eclectic business empire. From graphic design and web development to crafting indigenous musical instruments to consulting with farmers on how to successfully grow and market hemp, William is a renaissance man who has devoted his career to the creative arts and education. Read More …