Welcome from another Georgian.I live in N.E.GA In Habersham CO.The nearest shop to me is about 30 miles in Dahlongea.The Common Thread and a new shop has opened in Hartwell,GA,Annies Pretty Pieces.It is still about 30 miles to it.I go to my wonderful group called Quilt-N-Chat near Lavonia,GA 2 times a month.We have a great time,some times we go to Annies which is about 10 miles from there.