Grist Mill In North Georgia Mountains Still Running After 140 Years

Every summer, many tourists try to escape the heat by visiting the Georgia Mountains. One popular spot is Nora Mill Granary, a 140-year-old grist mill that still grinds corn into grits. The Monitor’s Kenny Burgamy shares their story.

[@3piper]

I have been in some mills but they were not working and falling apart. Loved seeing this one in action and seeing how it works

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

Thanks! Putting this on my list of Grist Mills to visit.

[@morganfj]

It no longer uses the water power. I talked to Tommuy Martin he said the water turnine is just show. He showed me the Electric motor upstairs. Still a great place to go.

[@TomStedham]

I like that the one information plaque says ".... the War of Northern Aggression."

[@willdial1]

Tom Stedham that’s what we in the South call it lol

[@donarthiazi2443]

@Brandon G Odd that you are the only one that mentioned "hate". You should heed your own advice.

[@justinbourget1560]

Every farmer near the mill drop their grain to the historic mill? I’m very fascinated how the grist mill are in function today 🙂 sorry for my english,I’m French from Québec

[@dave4882]

Not today. Most corn is for cows. This corn is from Kentucky. It is tested to be safe to eat.

[@akgoldbear7669]

I working in Helen for eight years. I drive past this building twice a day everyday. For eight years I never been inside this store. There is very difficult parking for tourists.

[@santillbrezon2161]

Americans are great people and America is beautiful.

[@lisafleury2168]

Thank you, Anthony.....That is really nice to hear. I live just outside of Atlanta, U.S. :)

[@MessyTimes]

Keep your nose to the grindstone, kids. Good rule for life.

[@kheffers]

I ordered white grits( 2lb), for starters; and a pkg of sweet potato pancake muffin mix. They'll be here in Maine soon. Very hard to find good grits up here. Damn yankees!

[@oldchickenlady]

hahahaha.....I say that to my sweet little sister in law!

[@ScottandTera]

My favorite place in ga

[@billmorris2613]

Good morning from SE Louisiana 16 Jun 21.

[@santillbrezon2161]

I love America and would love to live there but I am scared of their healthcare system.

[@chuckthebull]

Yeah it's a bad thing to have to deal with..all they care about is money.

[@alicewright9359]

You're "scared"?? There are so many more things to fear, I asssure you!

[@oldchickenlady]

I would love to go there but it's a LONG way from my home. Does anyone know if they sell their grits anywhere but at the mill?

[@kbev49]

yes, online, google Nora Mills Granary

[@perrydeitz8335]

The movie: I'd climb the highest mountain; staring Susan Hayward and Rory Calhoun had a drowning scene filmed here in 51

[@DeeMoback]

my family name is White ..... my family comes from that area....yup