North Georgia mountains
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The Georgia Mountains Region or North Georgia mountains is an area that starts in the northeast corner of Georgia, United States, and spreads in a westerly direction. The mountains in this region are in the Blue Ridge mountain chain that ends in Georgia. The Blue Ridge mountains have been theorized to be the oldest mountains in the world. The mountains in this region are also a part of the vast system of North American mountains known as the Appalachian Mountains that spans most of the United States longitudally along the eastern areas of the nation and terminates in Georgia.
The region is known for its ruggedness and scenic beauty. The Cherokee who lived in these mountains called them Sah-ka-na'-ga - "The Great Blue Hills of God." Large portions of the North Georgia mountains are included in the more than 750,000 acres that comprises the Chattahoochee National Forest.
[edit] Geography
The Georgia Mountains Region contains the Georgia counties of:
Cities in the North Georgia Mountains region include Clayton, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Toccoa in the northern section. Elberton, Hartwell and Lavonia are located further south.
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