The creek is bound in crystal sheets,

Where silence holds the winter sweets.

A murmur underneath the ice,

A frozen, quiet paradise.

Black water cuts through banks of white,

Reflecting back the frozen light.

The frosted breath of sleeping earth,

Awaits the spring for gentle birth

No leaves to rustle, only stone,

The winter creek, alone, alone. 

We would like to thank the Architectural Control Committee members Val Calmari, Paul Labonte, and Dale Powers for their contributions here in Tranquility at Carters Lake. They have done an admirable job in a difficult role to make sure that our community maintains its integrity.

Tranquility at Carters Lake is in the process of recruiting volunteers to serve in the role on the Architectural Control Committee in 2026. If interested please contact any of the board members.

Linda Glaser lindataclboard@gmail.com

Steve Marcinko stevetaclboard@gmail.com

Kim Pass Kimtaclboard@gmail.com

Richard Culoso Richtaclboard@gmail.com

Billy Fowler billyjfowler@gmail.com

Various local groups and businesses have decorated trees for the library. The Gilmer County Library is located at 268 Calvin Jackson Drive, Ellijay, Georgia.

Merry Christmas, our deer are now back up in Tranquility at Carters Lake. Pam and Jonathan Lorch graciously purchased the deer after the others mysteriously disappeared last year. Thank you so much for your generosity.

We all need to give a big shout out to the Pas’s and the Marcinko’s for getting the deer up the hill and plugging them in.

An incredible view from Doll Mountain last night. Be sure to take a few minutes tonight and go outside to view the northern lights. It’s a view that words can’t describe. You’ll be able to see them with the naked eye but appearance varies depending on the aurora’s strength and viewing conditions. Using a camera can capture more vibrant colors. Night mode can reveal more color than the eye can see at first.

Let’s gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving!

November 15, 2025

2:00 pm

The Pavilion in Tranquility Park

Bring a Thanksgiving dish to share.
Plates, silver wear and napkins will be provided.

RSVP attendance to Beth Powers at bpowers232@yahoo.com or 806-340-9001

Let’s celebrate living in our beautiful community by collecting non-perishable food for the food pantry. Please bring your donations to the dinner.

Happy Thanksgiving

October 23, 2025

Visit Harrison Park to vote for your favorite scarecrow.

These are only three of the many scarecrows that are on display.