Just recently spent a weekend in my hometown of Elberton, Georgia, with family and friends. We gathered to memorialize our ancestors and celebrate our family love. Elberton proved to be the perfect host for our events. If you’re interested in a getaway featuring southern hospitality, look no further than this multicultural community, located in beautiful Northeast Georgia.
You won’t be disappointed with lodging at the Samuel Elbert Hotel. It is a lovely boutique hotel located in the downtown district. Newly decorated and upgraded, the rooms are comfortable and accommodating. You will enjoy fine dining at The Quarry Restaurant located inside the hotel where they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
One of our major events took place at the Richard B. Russell State Park, located on a 26,650-acre lake. Enjoy the beach area, campground and cottages, fishing and boating, waterskiing, rowing, hiking, bicycling, and so much more. Fun for everyone.
Historically, the town of Elberton and Elbert County contributed to the 1996 Summer Olympics by developing a facility to train at Lake Russell for some athletes. One of the town’s major employers was the granite industry that employed a large portion of its population; hence, propelling Elberton to claim the title of “Granite Capital of the World.” While there are no statistics that qualify such a claim, it’s still our informal way of saying we are a key player in the industry.
The school system is one of excellence. We believe you can get anywhere from Elberton. We boast of doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses, engineers, dentists, and many more professions. Citizens were proud to be named a Georgia City of Excellence by the Georgia Municipal Association in 2002. It received commendation as a trendsetter by Georgia Trend Magazine in 2005. During this same year, the city was also selected to host the Georgia Literary Festival because of the area’s contributions to literature.
Located a couple of hours from Atlanta, you’ll find true hospitality in Elberton – “a classic southern gem.” Highly recommend you visit!