Talking Rock General

Brittany Powell

2023-12

Mr George was very nice and my girls enjoyed gem mining here. Short drive from Ellijay.

Margaret Chappell

2023-08

Girl Scout Troop 19024 was exploring Talking Rock this past weekend and stumbled upon Talking Rock General. We had a BLAST! Recommend it to anyone.

reg h

2023-12

Pardon the pun but this was a gem of a place. A must visit for family and friends who are looking to go "gemming".

Herman Hollingshead

2019-05

The people are great there Joel and his family are the best landlords I ever had and my wife that works there I love her very much a real exciting place

Dewey Steverson

2022-05

Staff was very friendly, need to make some improvements. They are working on it but I feel it is lacking something to really draw attention to the business. Needs maintenance done to the grounds. Also it would have been nice if the sluice boxes were closer to the store.

Kage

2019-05

I took my children to Talking Rock General Store for gem mining 7/24/2018. Shortly receiving our buckets the overwhelming smell of gasoline penetrated the covered work area.Before I realized it my children were taking their flip flops off dusting sand from their feet when I noticed the area was soaked in gasoline!I changed locations to catch breathable air hurried them to finish their bucket ultimately I ended up having to leave with my children due to the overwhelming fumes.Even though I should have I did not request a refund my only concern was getting my children out of that environment as quickly as possible.I called back shortly after to let them know our experience was rushed due to the conditions. The gentleman said it was not gas it was ant killer. I have called exterminator and Home Depot and both stated they know of no safe fire-ant killer that would smell like gasoline.I get it! He was trying to do a good thing by killing ants so they don’t bit guest but that’s what u do in the fields you set on fire and the gasoline is consumed not breathed and played in by kids!!!There are environmentally friendly ways to control ants around children and advise this business to do dome research so they aren’t exposing children and their families to toxic chemicals.On a positive note:The gems are wonderful you get a nice variety once home the kids really enjoyed identifying the stones and reading about the different healing powers of each one!Over all this establishment does have a nice set up I just hate it that the method used to control ants ruined the over all experience.Perhaps your experience will be better!

Jon Rountree

2018-05

We stopped here on our way to Ranger GA. There's almost nowhere to stop for food along hwy 136 until you come to this little oasis in Talking Rock. It was way better than anything we had expected to find. It's a cozy little general store with cool stuff for sale and outstanding bbq. The food was delicious and the folks working there were friendly and gave us top notch service. The environment was inviting and the bathroom was exceptionally clean. This place definitely deserves 5 stars.

Elizabeth Bowers

2022-05

This was fun for my 2 year old and four year old niece. I wish the fossil dig would have had fossils other than seashells, which was explained as such, therefore we didn't participate. We drove nearly 40 miles to visit this place and wish there was more to do! The girls treasure their gemstones.

Michael Del Valle

2016-05

I have been to the Talking Rock General a few times and the staff are always friendly and helpful. They keep the place clean and cozy! You can find all kinds of unique gift ideas there, from desk decorations to collectible memorabilia. There are some unique items there you just won't find anywhere else, and gold and gem stone panning outside of the store. It's just a really cool, quaint little country general store with easy access from highway (GA-515) on the way to Blue Ridge. I highly recommend stopping there to check it out!

Byron Jackson

2020-05

Everyone should take their family here especially the kids. Killer prices and lots of fun for the kids. They may even find a gemstone outside in the panning area. Fine gifts and lots of trinkets to buy. Good prices. Fun 4 all.🐣

Jill Gaxiola

2016-05

This place is awesome! It is fun for the whole family and very budget friendly. The kids love gemstone mining! They also have delicious soft serve ice cream and yummy lattes. Cute gift shop inside as well and it's in a cute and country small town!

Patty D

2016-05

We had such a good time learning to pan for gold and gem stone mining! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable the location id beautiful! Their selection of gifts and jewelry is awesome! I can't wait to go back!The coffee is top notch too!

Elisabeth Shelton

2020-05

Such an interesting place to visit with kids! They have gold and gem mining as well as fossil excavating. My entire family had a great time and each left with a large big of very nice gemstones. Highly recommend!

Lori Burton

2016-05

Great place to gemstone mine or gold pan. Super cute store with something for everyone. I love picking up one of a kind gifts for family and friends here. The staff is really sweet and knowledgable! Love the ice cream and coffee!

Terry Trace

2019-05

My wife and I were taking our grandson to see the Fall foilage and passed by Talking Rock General. We stopped in and WOW, what a place. If you have a kid who likes dinosaurs, fossils, mining, or gold panning, this is the place!We had a hard time getting him out of there. Every where you turn there is another kind of rock, stone, gem, shark tooth.The owner was awesome and spent time talking with our grandson about the fossils he "dug up" at the "fossil dig". He's 9 years old and loved it. Take your kids, they will love it.

John Wilbur

2018-05

Love this store! Gem mining and gold panning are fun and easy. Great for kids. Store has many beautiful items at reasonable prices. Great place to stop on your trip and it won't break the bank.

Maribel Mejia

2020-05

Great lil place, gave us something to do on a rainy afternoon in Talking Rock. Definitely get the big $25 bucket because you can share it. We also purchased some unique gifts.

Stephanie Winsor

2019-05

Loved it so much definitely going to be back soon..

Ben Keillor

2018-05

Great place to spend an hour if you're out this way. Kids panned for gems and found arrowheads, gems, fossils and sharks teeth. A really great way to learn about minerals and precious metals while having fun!

Charles Bird

2019-05

Stopped by ,on a Wednesday afternoon, after attending a funeral with my kids, This place made there day. We did gem mining that made there day. When we went in we purchased a couple of geodes. The Wonderful ladie at counter explained the press was broken. She then told me it would be just as fun to break with a hammer. We did not let this ruin the joy. We took the geodes home, with chisel in hand, chiseled those gems. This was a memory to never be forgotten. Thank you

Nick Rumps

2017-05

Kids had a good time sifting through the sand for pretty stones. It was a nice stop on our way back to Atlanta and General store owner was very sweet and friendly.

Chad Tissue

2019-05

Really cool place and really great service. Ran by three people and I met two of them and they were really cool and knowledgeable. Glad I went here today! 5 stars

Denise

2018-05

Awesome place! On 12/1/17 they will open Smokehouse 136! The best smoked food I have ever had! Worth the stop!!!

G

2020-05

Had so much fun panning for gems and found a one of a kind crystal at the gift shop! I will definitely be back to visit again and a big thank you to the kind staff.

Andrew Kincaid

2020-05

This place is amazing! They have so many antiques on the inside even really old books! I could spend all day browsing.

Marjorie Eib

2021-05

They are in a re organization so things were jumbled. But they were technically closed today and they still let me in to look for a gift. High marks M on customer service.

Amy Jenkins

2019-05

My granddaughter loves coming here, she loves the gem stone mining, it never gets old to her, loves it every time & always wants more. Great & friendly staff.

Nicki Godfrey

2019-05

Loved this little store reasonable prices. Offers gem mining. Or you can purchase small raw gems from their assortment. They also sell local honey

Allison Powell

2021-05

This was such a nice gem mining experience. The kids all got big bags of large stones and the staff was super friendly.

Sandy Bruce

2020-05

Love this little country store where you can gem mine and stop and get a cold drink and just look around the store and cool off for a mon from this Ga. Heat!!!