North Georgia Life Podcast

Looking for the 'easy button' that will build friendships, help preserve the beauty of North Georgia, and give you some fresh air with great stories to tell? Look no further that Georgia ForestWatch! A unique non-profit in our North Georgia area that has a mission to preserve & protect the natural beauty that we call 'home', specifically the national forest🌳. Have a listen and check out their upcoming events at https://gafw.org/ Support the Show.

While Bryan is not related to the champ Evander, he has built a system for helping pretty much anyone, pretty much anywhere, become a champion of their health, fitness, and lifestyle. Bryan is relatively new to the North Georgia area, but has found a unique niche to helping people in all stages of life close the chapters of frustration and failing and begin writing a better story of life, health, and fitness in a way that actually works with the rhythm of their busy lives. And have a listen to his podcast "Winning Small with Bryan Holyfield" Support the Show.

A "hidden gem" doesn't begin to describe this property or the operation that is Project Chimps. Nestled in the outskirts of Blue Ridge, GA., this wildlife sanctuary is unlike any you'll have experienced before and is one of those experiences you'll be talking about for years to come. We share a few laughs, a few marking moments, and a few stories from the properties past, present, and future that will make you look at your calendar and begin planning a visit yourself! Support the Show.

If you wish some version of the sitcom "Cheers" came back to life in the modern era, enter Blue 42 in Dahlonega, GA. Situated walking distance from the historic Dahlonega Square and University of North Georgia, this is what I have dubbed a "new staple" in the North GA landscape. Great coffee, locally grown cannabis products sold responsibly to help those who need the healing side of the plant-properties, and a sweet treat at 4:20 on the regular. Have a listen and come back to "Norm!". Support the Show.

If you need a day to slow down, breathe deep over some divine scenery with your adult beverage of choice, you'll be hard-pressed (that's a vintner pun) to find a better place than Living Water Winery & Vineyard in Blairsville, GA. Then again, if your flavor is turning the dial up a little on the festivities with a glass of wine -- or craft beer -- or a wine-cocktails... this is also the place! If you don't believe me, check out our social media for a sneak peak... you will be planning a stop within days, I can pretty much guarantee it. And btw... there's some INSPIRING lessons about life, family, and following your calling... PLUS the best Lighting-Round answer I think we've ever had! Support the Show.

Good coffee is one thing. REALLY good coffee that REALLY helps people -- well, that's in a class of it's own. Phoenix Roasters started out with a mission to help hurting people, morphed into a world-class coffee company, and has been doing both for years now -- not just here in North Georgia, but around the world as well! Get inspired to 'make a living' through making it more about a life worth living and a legacy worth leaving! Support the Show.

If you're looking to make your day better, Dahlonega Healing Herds is the 'easy-button' in North Georgia. As one of the newer non-profits, this organization is already helping heal both donkeys and people in ways that will continue to blossom over the coming years. And our TikTok handle is @there_is_good_realtors :) Support the Show.

Ever wanted to know where honey producers get started? This is your behind the curtains look at how a former pastor and his wife became one of the faces of local honey in North Georgia. Such a great story about the power of one relationship and one conversation helping shape life for the better!! Support the show

Ever wanted to know where honey producers get started? This is your behind the curtains look at how a former pastor and his wife became one of the faces of local honey in North Georgia. Such a great story about the power of one relationship and one conversation helping shape life for the better!! Support the Show.

This is a recorded session of me answering questions from current college students at the University of North Georgia surrounding all-things-real-estate-and-economy . Even if you're not in college, there's something here for everyone... I can pretty much guarantee! Support the Show.

As Fall rolls in, everyone is looking for that North Georgia 'hole-in-the-wall' location to stop in at going to/from the scenic views for authentic, local handcrafted everything. This-be-that! Cowboy Bob's has just about everything for your taste buds to put the exclamation mark on a perfect day in North Georgia! Support the Show.

As Fall rolls in, everyone is looking for that North Georgia 'hole-in-the-wall' location to stop in at going to/from the scenic views for authentic, local handcrafted everything. This-be-that! Cowboy Bob's has just about everything for your taste buds to put the exclamation mark on a perfect day in North Georgia! Support the Show.

With multiple locations in the North Georgia area, NoFo is a small business that's making big waves... and doing it in and through what has been a extremely challenging time for a lot of small businesses. Not only is NoFo making headlines in their creations behind the bar, they have built their business and brand focused on excellence in something else that's worth taking notes on... 'community'. This episode is one you'll thank me for later! Support the Show.

If joy, purpose, or fulfillment are at all lacking in your day-to-day, or you just want to help spread more around, this is an episode you'll want to tune into! Creative Enterprises is a non-profit that serves multiple different needs and areas of the adult disabilities and special needs community. With decades of history serving families in our North Georgia community, Creative is one of those organizations specializing in making our community better and better with each family they touch. And we can all stand to have a little more 'better and better' in our lives! Support the Show.

With multiple locations in the North Georgia area, NoFo is a small business that's making big waves... and doing it in and through what has been a extremely challenging time for a lot of small businesses. Not only is NoFo making headlines in their creations behind the bar, they have built their business and brand focused on excellence in something else that's worth taking notes on... 'community'. This episode is one you'll thank me for later! Support the Show.

Our family has made Wildwood Outfitters an annual tradition for the last 6-7yrs... and if you go, you probably will too! A chance to slow down, make some great memories, reconnect with whoever you're with, & enjoy the beauty that is 'North GA' from one of our famous waterways... The Chattahoochee River! We're always glad we went and we're always excited to go back! Support the Show.

Whether or not you know anyone that's part of the special needs community is irrelevant; everyone should listen to this episode. This (the special-needs community) is one of the fastest growing and most under-resourced group of people in our country and THIS is a great way to have a life worth living, a business worth owning, & change lives all around you in the process. This is one of the longest episode we've ever published (I didn't even do an intro!), but while we tried to trim it down, you'll understand why we just couldn't shortcut some of the content; it matters too much. It will change lives in our community, provide hope to so many who need it, & if you still don't know what you want to be when you grow up... maybe it's a Swim Whisperer! Grab a tissue & dip your toes in the water while we get to the heart of Swim Angelfish GA Adaptive Aquatics. Support the Show.

If your soul feels like it's in need of a little fresh air & refreshment from the beauty that is North GA, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better group of people to build friendships alongside, all while making life better for all who call this place 'home' -- both above and below water. Take a look into a non-profit that goes beyond the banks of the trout stream in serving our community & has a number of chapters/locations to connect with here in the North GA area. Today's episode features the Georgia Foothills Chapter of Trout Unlimited with special guest Jimmy Harris. Support the Show.

Seems like we hear the phrase "the way things used to be" a lot these days, as so many facets of life are not. This scenic fundraiser (for a variety of activity levels and interests) will give you a taste of the true beauty that is 'North Georgia', both in the scenery and the community that puts it together. When a community comes together for the next generation, it's special. When the surroundings are scenic upon scenic, it's something else. Have a listen & join us this year at The Run Above The Clouds. Support the Show.

What's easy to get to, easy on the knees/joints, and fun for literally all ages? Fort Yargo State Park! Come on a quick tour of one of the most convenient State Parks to get to. Support the Show.