Young Harris, GA

united states

Young Harris is a small college town in Georgia's northeast mountains, reached via winding US Highway 76 through the Appalachian foothills. The route from Atlanta takes about two hours through Helen and Cleveland, while locals use State Route 66 for trips to Blairsville. At 1,900 feet elevation, it's home to Young Harris College and serves as a gateway to Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak. The college's bell tower, built in 1969, stands as a visible landmark across the entire Brasstown Valley.