10/10!!!! GORGEOUS morning hike. Nicely maintained trail. AMAZING views. Well worth the drive.read more

What would you pay to get up close and personal with a concrete and earthen structure, well five…read morebucks per vehicle may seem reasonable, this ticket also gets you toilet privileges, bbq grills, and a picnic pavilion and some other intangibles. Dams are structures built to primarily obstruct the flow of water usually built across a stream or river constructed by man or beavers, yes there are many type of dams and in some cases provide a life-sustaining resource to people although some seem to obstruct the life of some - it's been rumored that salmon hate dams as do those that work to promote to protect the swimming right of fish. I guess one would have to weigh the pros and cons to pick a side being millions of each species are affected since humans eat fish the fish usually lose. Dams are an extremely important part of this nation's infrastructure--equal in importance to bridges, roads, airports, and other major elements of the infrastructure. They can serve several functions at once, including water supply for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and community use; flood control; recreation; and clean, renewable energy through hydropower. It's nice to know this dam has a revenue stream beside my five buck so the return on the investment is shortened. I came here at the right time on the right day - the generating stations were operating so the lower river was filled and the water was racing to its next destination so probably not the best time to float on a tube or kayak. I was somewhat surprised or maybe amused to see signage on the bank of this river that's designates the shoreline as a life-preserver zone, thankfully the government is providing this knowledge or we might have some people from the gene-pool wondering in to this massive deadly volume of rapidly flowing water, it seems the wildlife in the area understands the danger without barriers or communications. I wish I could of gotten closer to the structure so I could see the water boil from beneath the discharge of the generators but I was happy to see they do have a walk bridge a little downstream of the dam that allows you to cross over and experience the power of the release up close without a life preserver and only requires a little common sense sometimes a "danger sign" isn't needed for the obvious threat. I'm a fan of dams and understand I'm screwed if the dam burst during my visit even though I am parked in a designated paved parking lot far below the water level on the other side of this massive structure even though there is no signage inform me of this fact...

Super friendly and nice people here. Very fast and helpful, they were also very sweet to my…read morechildren who loved to talk to everyone.

It is a very nice building. Only issue I had was in the interview room there was profanity words…read moreetched in the table.

I have brought my granddaughter for children's time on Thrus and Fri's several times. Decorated…read moreValentine cookies etc. I always brag on what yall do. Came to the Prom yesterday, which was such a cute idea. My thoughts are that it was too dark in the room, and the music should have been more appropriate for the age of the children. Will definitely come back to the wonderful programs y'all have, but hope the next prom will have improvements. Several parents made these same comments to me. Please continue the wonderful things y'all do for the community. Thank you

It was awesome! So easy, and the staff were so helpful...great people to deal with! It was quick…read moretoo....the whole thing, renewing our license and taking the picture was total maybe 20 minutes....best experience we have had yet...and we have been doing this a long time now...fantastic!

Wow!!! In/out in 12-15min! Unheard of from a DMV…read moreI moved from NJ where rudeness and disrespect is a requirement to work at a DMV. Completely the opposite here in GA! Transferred my license, and the greeters at the door helped me with process and answered questions as I filled out online application too. The entire transaction was a solid 10 for me

The people here were so very helpful and so accommodating. It was a great experience to renew my…read morelicense. Thank you!

Very efficient DMV more commonly known in Georgia as the DDS. I recommend to fill out the online…read moreapplication online at home and print with all supporting documents. Just a tip for those parents wondering what two valid supporting documents are needed. A certificate of school enrollment from school would be 1 and the other could be your car registration with the parents name and current mailing address on it. My son took his permit test here and we brought health insurance card thinking that would suffice since it has both our sons name and parents name on there but it didn't have a mailing address on it so the initial clerk rejected it. What was a little confusing to us was that we didn't have any bills or documents with Both my son's name and our name on it. Kind of in a bind and not wanting to have to drive back home to get another supporting documents, she said a current car registration with my name on it, would suffice despite it being my son who was taking the test. The clerk at the window was very kind and helpful and my son took the permit test with no issues. Wait was not bad at all and facilities were clean. 3.4 stars rounded up since its summer make this review a solid 4!

Love this mountain community. Just spent several days here with the grands and they had a blast!…read moreFrom bear spotting and deer gazing, the beautiful woods offer so much to see. Over 50 miles of hiking trails, three lakes, a beautiful marina, and two pools, there is something for everyone. The girls loved the rock slide and both pools. There are ample lifeguards, which is reassuring. The Beach Club offers a pool and a beach on the lake side. There is an inflatable obstacle course which kids love, too. There are so many amenities, you always have something to do. We aren't golfers but the course is beautiful. The lodge restaurant is set to reopen soon after a complete renovation, but there is also a fabulous restaurant just outside the gate. (Yes, this is a gated community) The restaurant is called Home and it serves delicious meals. You can get something as simple as a great burger or something fancier like seared halibut. The girls loved the ice cream shop just outside the gate. There's another restaurant in the same plaza, called the Lucky Hare and it's supposed to be good as well. Big Canoe is the perfect place to visit, whether you are looking for adventure or a relaxing time in the woods, surrounded by countless wildlife.

Well first off, Mother Nature always comes through with the beautiful landscape!!!…read more We made our way into the Big Canoe neighborhood- up & around the windy road to our house/cabin 27 Laurel Ridge Lane Jasper, Ga. 30143 A beautiful house & BIG! 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. This house had 5 beds & bunks in 1 bedroom- PERFECT for a large crowd. I am terribly sorry, but if I felt better I would have taken a TON of pics!! 3 stories!! Upstairs had 2 large bedrooms & jack/jill bathroom. Spacious!! Main floor had 1/2 bath, master bed/bath, large kitchen & a small living room area w/fireplace. Downstairs had 2 bedrooms & jack/jill bath, laundry & a spacious extra "livingroom" Long deck could view the golf course & beautiful mountains!!! There is a small screened in porch w/dining table too. Downstairs had ANOTHER deck with a hot tub (didn't use). If you are wanting a relaxing vacation spot, this is great! Houses are VERY close to eachother, but you really don't feel it! Enough space for all to truly relax & be safe in this beautiful gated community!! I'm sure not cheap. 4 couples split a 2 night stay at $200 each. We could have had at least another couple or 2 to split more! Bring extra coffee pods, TP, paper towels, napkins & food if you are staying over a few days. A full kitchen & lots of dishes, pots pans, etc! But not FULLY stocked. Go, relax & enjoy yourselves!!!

This marker on the main square in Gainesville points out the history of the first private mint in…read morethe United States that dates back to the earliest post-Revolutionary days. It is easily legible. There is plenty of parking on and off the square. The marker reads, "Two hundred yards west, on the north side of Washington Street is the site of the first private mint in the United States to manufacture gold coins in dollar values. During the Georgia gold rush, trade suffered due to a shortage of sound money. There were few coins in circulation and most business was by barter. Templeton Reid (ca. 1787-1851), Milledgeville silversmith and expert machinist, saw an answer to the problem. He decided to buy raw gold, refine it and stamp coins of proven value, acceptable in any transaction. In 1830 he came to Gainesville, Georgia and opened an assay office. With machines and dies of his design and make he began to strike coins of $2.50, $5.00, and $10.00 denominations. Although questioned by many, this was legal under the U.S. Constitution. The business was not profitable and closed in 1831. The Reid gold coins minted in Gainesville are extremely rare and are eagerly sought by collectors." This is marker number HCHS-2 and it was erected in 1979 by the Hall County Historical Society. [Review 21132 overall - 703 in Georgia - 95 of 2024.]

We have an ongoing pleasure of attending a networking events hosted by the Forsyth County Chamber…read moreof Commerce, and I can't express enough gratitude for the incredible support and opportunities they provide to local businesses like mine and various in the Cumming Community. From their dedicated team offering invaluable resources on economic development and community initiatives to the seamless organization of events that foster meaningful connections, the Chamber has truly been a game-changer in helping my company thrive in this vibrant area. Their commitment to promoting growth, advocating for members, and building a stronger Forsyth County community is evident in every interaction--thank you for being such an outstanding partner and champion for success!