Continue reading »]]> Appalachian Trail Celebration & Backpacking Clinic – 3/2 – 3/4/2012 at 10 am – 7 pm           Hear about Appalachian Trail adventures from the past and present, and learn how you can conserve the trail and its legacy in the future. Enjoy demonstrations and workshops by professionals and retailers on an assortment of backpacking gear, and take part in discussions on trip preparation. Handicap Accessible event. No registration required to attend. $5 parking.   Phone: 706-265-1969 – Address: Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA

Continue reading »]]> Meet the Artists – 2/24 – 2/25/2012 The Currahee Artists’ Guild will have their annual “Meet the Artists” show and sale Friday, Feb. 24, from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10-5 p.m. in the Studio on the downtown mall in Toccoa. There will be live music and refreshments on Friday night and refreshments on Saturday.  A variety of media will be for sale on both days and the participating artists will be available to meet you and discuss their work.  In addition to the show, the guild will have a miniature show fundraiser with original artwork being donated by the guild members.  Tickets can be purchased prior and during the show for $5 each or 6 for $25 and the drawing will be held on  Saturday at 4 pm.  You do not have to be present to win. Phone: 706-886-6138 – Address: 61 East Doyle Street, Toccoa, GA 30577

Continue reading »]]> If you’re a golfer, and would like to play on some of the prettiest courses in the South East, come visit Blairsville Georgia and check out these courses.

Butternut Creek
Brasstown Valley
and
Whitepath

The area also offers world class hiking on the Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail, Duncan Ridge Trail and more.  We have Rafting and Kayaking on our sparkling rivers and Trout Fishing on many rivers, creeks and lakes.

If you are considering buying a mountain home or vacation hideout let me know.  I will be delighted to help you find just the right property.
contact me at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – Metro Brokers.   E-mail me –  Paul.Sumberg@PaulJSumberg.com

Continue reading »]]> Not every home has to be a “Cabin” here in the mountains.

I helped friends from Florida find and buy this home in Blairsville GA.
3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, Finished Basement on 1 acre in a very nice neighborhood.
Under $110,000

Contact me if you are interested in buying or selling a home or property here in the North Georgia Mountains.  Paul.Sumberg@PaulJSumberg.com

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – Metro Brokers.

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KDZJ Blairsville Airport

(Formerly 46A)  Blairsville, Georgia, USA.         http://www.airnav.com/airport/KDZJ

FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 20 OCTOBER 2011
Location
FAA Identifier:  DZJ
Lat/Long:  34-51-15.9350N / 083-59-50.3700W
34-51.265583N / 083-59.839500W
34.8544264 / -83.9973250
(estimated)
Elevation:  1911 ft. / 582 m (estimated)
Variation:  03W (1985)
From city:  3 miles SW of BLAIRSVILLE, GA
Time zone:  UTC -4 (UTC -5 during Standard Time)
Zip code:  30512

Airport Operations
Airport use:  Open to the public
Sectional chart:  ATLANTA
Control tower:  no
ARTCC:  ATLANTA CENTER
FSS:  MACON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:  MCN (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:  0800-1800
Wind indicator:  lighted
Segmented circle:  yes
Lights:  DUSK-DAWN
MIRL RY 08/26 OPER CONTINUOUSLY 1900-2100, OTHER TIMES ACTVT – CTAF.
Beacon:  white-green (lighted land airport)

Airport Communications
CTAF/UNICOM:  122.8
WX AWOS-3:  119.325 (706-745-9271)

Nearby radio navigation aids
VOR radial/distance    VOR name    Freq    Var
HRSr217/6.7  HARRIS VORTAC  109.80  00E
ODFr285/35.8  FOOTHILLS VORTAC  113.40  00E
NDB name    Hdg/Dist    Freq    Var    ID
TOMOTLA  188/15.8  335  01W  TTQ  – - –.-
HABERSHAM  317/30.6  347  03W  AJR  .- .— .-.
PICKENS COUNTY  048/33.0  285  04W  JZP  .— –.. .–.
FLOWERY BRANCH  356/39.3  365  03W  FKV  ..-. -.- …-

Airport Services
Fuel available:  100LL JET-A
W/PRIST PREMIX AVAIL.
Parking:  hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:  NONE
Powerplant service:  NONE
Bottled oxygen:  NONE
Bulk oxygen:  NONE

Runway Information
Runway 8/26
Dimensions:  5006 x 100 ft. / 1526 x 30 m
Surface:  asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity:  Single wheel:  12.5

Runway edge lights:  medium intensity
Runway edge markings:  RY 08/26 NO THLD BAR
Operational restrictions:  RY SLOPES DOWNHILL 1.5 PER CENT EAST.
RUNWAY 8    RUNWAY 26
Latitude:  34-51.146167N  34-51.385000N
Longitude:  084-00.318667W  083-59.360333W
Elevation:  1905.2 ft.  1856.0 ft.
Gradient:  1.5%  1.5%
Traffic pattern:  left  left
Displaced threshold:  1025 ft.
TEMP THLD LIGHTS MARK DISPLACEMENT.  no
Markings:  NSTD, in fair condition  NSTD, in fair condition
Obstructions:  81 ft. trees, 660 ft. from runway, 200 ft. left of centerline, 5:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THLD; 81 FT TREES 1685 FT FM DSPLCD THLD 200 FT LEFT AND RIGHT.  18 ft. trees, 201 ft. from runway, 150 ft. left of centerline
RY 26 +10-13 FT HILL 135-250 FT LEFT AND RIGHT, +15 FT FIRE PLUG 186 FT RIGHT, 180 FT FROM RY END.

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
Ownership:  Publicly-owned
Owner:  CITY OF BLAIRSVILLE
P.O. BOX 307, 33 BLUERIDGE STREET
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Phone 706-745-2000
Manager:  JOHN HAMLER
240 AIRPORT DRIVE
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Phone 706-745-4307
FAX: 706-745-4188.

Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field:   53
Single engine airplanes:   44
Multi engine airplanes:   5
Jet airplanes:   1
Helicopters:   2
Gliders airplanes:   1
Aircraft operations: avg 57/day *
52%  local general aviation
48%  transient general aviation
* for 12-month period ending 29 June 2011
Additional Remarks
-  100 FT BLAST PAD RY 26.
-  FUEL AVAILABLE AFTER HOURS.
-  WILDLIFE INCLUDING DEER AND GEESE, INVOF RYS AND TWYS.
-  RY 26 CALM WIND RY.

This is for information only.  Pilots must check your sources for current airport information and conditions.

For information regarding available real estate here in the North Georgia Mountains, contact Paul J. Sumberg / Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - paul.sumberg@pauljsumberg.com (706) 680-7285