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German influence in Northeast Georgia
Helen resembles Alpine village in the mountains
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Jason Connelly tubes down the river Feb. 7 in Helen. Helen has many tourist attractions including tubing, ziplining, shops and more. - photo by Erin O. Smith
On a walk down Edelweiss or Munich Strassen, you’ll find cobblestone alleys lined with brightly painted Bavarian shops. Only, this charming German town is not actually in Germany. It’s Helen, nestled away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia.