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Waterfall on the creek at The Cascades Inn in Tiger, Georgia

The Cascades Inn in Tiger, GA: A Waterfall Hideaway Near Clayton

A family-owned waterfall inn just south of Clayton, where the only sound at night is the creek. My night in Suite 4, the stairs most guests miss and where to eat in town.

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12 Best Waterfalls in North Georgia, Ranked by Hike Difficulty

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The Perfect Saturday in Clayton, GA: A Local's Hour-by-Hour Guide

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The Perfect Blue Ridge, GA Weekend Itinerary

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Tugaloo State Park in Lavonia, GA: Trails, Camping, Fishing and Lake Hartwell (2026)

Tugaloo State Park sits on a wooded peninsula on Lake Hartwell, 15 minutes from downtown Lavonia, with a short trail, renovated cottages, campsites, great fishing and a megaramp for boats. Here's how to plan your visit.

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Lavonia, GA: A Small Town Guide to Georgia's Lake Hartwell Gateway (2026)

Most people treat Lavonia as a gas stop on I-85. Two minutes off the exit there's a walkable downtown, with a lake state park 15 minutes up the road. Here's how to spend a day or weekend in Georgia's lake country.

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GB's Lake in Smyrna: The Best Place to Fish in Cobb County, Georgia

Looking for lakes to fish in Cobb County, Georgia? GB's Lake in Smyrna is a stocked pay lake with bass, catfish, crappie, trout and more, plus a full service tackle shop. Here's everything you need to know before you go.