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Only miles from our hidden gem, Carters Lake is classified as one of Georgia's great lakes. Carters Lake is the deepest lake in Georgia and one of the biggest lakes in the state of Georgia.
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Carters Lake is also used for various forms of outdoor recreation such as fishing, water skiing, hiking, camping, and mountain biking. It has a surface area of 3,200 acres (13 km2) and has 62 miles.
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Enjoy the The Appalachian Trail begins in Georgia at Springer Mountain and leaves the Peach State 79 miles later at Bly Gap. The rugged, often rocky terrain reaches a height of more than 4400 feet.
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Mountaintown Creek, a designated North Georgia trout stream, begins flowing out of the Cohutta Wilderness Area and flows along in a picturesque gorge
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Explore Gilmer County where the magic of our environment will entrance you, the warmth of our people will captivate you and the past meets the present in perfect harmony.
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Gilmer County is known for many things: beautiful, lushly forested mountains; crisp, fresh apples; meadows blanketed in wildflowers; incredible outdoor opportunities on land and on water.
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Gilmer County’s towns and cities offer every amenity imaginable, historic charm, a strong sense of community and endless opportunities for entertainment, economic success and personal serenity.
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Beauty beyond compare, endless opportunities for outdoor delight, amenities and services without equal, embracing communities, living history…
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Gilmer County is located in the Northwest Georgia Mountains and encompasses 439 square miles. Bordered by Fannin, gilmer, Murray, Dawson, and Pickens. Gilmer County is 80 miles north of Atlanta.
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Compared to the rest of the country, Ellijay's cost of living is 7.10% Lower than the U.S. average.
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