Young Harris at a glance
- CountyTowns County
- Population, 2020 Census1,098U.S. Census Bureau
- Elevation1,926 ftUSGS elevation at the town centre
- From downtown Atlantaabout 2 h 21 minby road, no traffic
What to know about Young Harris
- Young Harris College started in 1886 as the McTyeire Institute. Young Harris College
- The school's first classes were held in a vacant storefront in January 1886. Young Harris College
- Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College seats 104 under a 40-foot dome and offers public shows. Young Harris College
- Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Brasstown Bald. Crane Creek Vineyards
- Brasstown Valley Resort is on US Highway 76 in Young Harris. Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
- Wineries near Hiawassee and Young Harris are part of the Upper Hiwassee Highlands American Viticultural Area. Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce
- The Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce, which covers Towns County, is at 1411 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris. Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce
Coming up in Young Harris
2026 Holiday Bazaar
Organizer date for 2026The Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce's holiday bazaar with regional vendors selling crafts, art, photography, pottery, decorations and holiday foods. No pets are allowed. Daily admission is $5, and children get in free.
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$5 daily; children free Source: Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce, checked 2026-10-19
Brasstown Valley Resort Annual New Year's Eve Gala
Organizer date for 2026Brasstown Valley Resort's ticketed New Year's Eve gala, themed Under the Stars. It includes a dinner buffet, an open bar, dancing and a balloon drop at midnight. A party-only ticket is $350 per couple, and a package with an overnight stay is $725 per couple.
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$350 per couple (party only); $725 per couple (guest package) Source: Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, checked 2026-10-19
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How far is Young Harris?
Drive times by road
| Town | Atlanta | Alpharetta | Marietta | Lawrenceville | Athens | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Harris | about 2 h 21 min107 mi | about 1 h 51 min83 mi | about 2 h 11 min107 mi | about 2 h 2 min93 mi | about 2 h 12 min97 mi | about 2 h 28 min109 mi |
Computed 2026-10-19 with the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, town centre to town centre. free-flow driving time, no traffic
Visitor information
Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce, 1411 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris, GA 30582. Official visitor site
Lake Chatuge lies just east of Young Harris, toward Hiawassee. For the lake itself, see Visit Lake Chatuge.
Towns near Young Harris
- Hiawassee about 5 mi straight-line
- Blairsville about 7 mi straight-line
- Helen about 17 mi straight-line
Dates, times and rules can change. Each listing links the organizer or local government page it came from, with the date we checked it; confirm there before you go.
