Apples
North Georgia is the center of the state's apple industry with more than 85% grown in Gilmer and Fannin counties.
Find LocallyNorth Georgia is the center of the state's apple industry with more than 85% grown in Gilmer and Fannin counties.
Find LocallyGeorgia’s apple varieties include Ozark Gold, Paulard (July – August); Red Delicious, Golden Delicious (July – December); Rome Beauty, Mutzu Crispin (August – December); Empire, Jonagold, Jonathan (August – September); Arkansas Black, Fuji, Granny Smith, Stayman Winesap and Yates (October – December).
Not to be outshone by his presidential cousin, Jarvis Van Buren moved from New York to Georgia seeking business opportunities in 1838. He purchased land in Habersham County and, impressed by the local apples, created the commercial industry we know today.