New Year's Eve celebrations & dining in North Georgia | 2024-2025

NORTH GEORGIA - Ring in the New Year in style with an array of exciting celebrations across North Georgia! There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a glamorous night out or a unique way to welcome 2025, these top picks will help you make the most of New Year’s Eve.

FAYETTE COUNTY

Trilith Guest House – Prologue Dining & Drinks

When: 5-10 p.m., Dec. 31
Where: 350 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville
What: Savor a four-course dinner featuring dishes like seared scallops, cowboy ribeye, and decadent desserts. Afterward, toast to 2025 at Oliver’s Twist Bar & View on the rooftop.
How Much: $95 per adult, $55 per child 12 and under
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FORSYTH COUNTY

NYE Forsythia Ball Drop

When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.–midnight
Where: Forsyth Courthouse Square
What: Family-friendly celebration with food trucks, music, games, and a Forsythia ball drop.
How Much: Free
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HARALSON COUNTY

Possum Drop NYE Celebration

When: 6 p.m. Dec. 31
Where: Tallapoosa, 11 E. Lyon Street, Tallapoosa
What: Live music by On the Border and Landslide, kids' zone, food trucks, vendors, early 9 p.m. drop for the kids, and possum drop at midnight.
How much: Free admission
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HENRY COUNTY

Geranium Drop in McDonough

When: 8 p.m. to midnight
Where: Downtown McDonough square, 5 Griffin Street, McDonough
What: Live music before the geranium drop at midnight.
How much: Free admission
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HOUSTON COUNTY

Perry Buzzard Drop

When: 8 p.m. Dec. 31
Where: Downtown Perry, Houston County
What: Live music, food and drink, countdown for kids at 8 p.m., and the buzzard drop at midnight.
How much: Free admission
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TOWNS COUNTY

Early NYE at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

When: 6 p.m.
Where: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee
What: The parking lot and food trucks will open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 8 p.m.
How much: Free admission
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WHITE COUNTY

Edelweiss Drop in Helen

When: 8 p.m. to midnight
Where: Downtown Helen in White County
What: There will be live music, dancing, party favors, heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine available for purchase, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
How much: $30 general admission, $15 ages 6 to 12
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