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North Georgia peaches are ripening early. Get them before they’re gone
By Berndt Petersen at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
In the peach orchard at Jaemor Farms in Hall County, there’s no time to lose. “We got a very early start to peach season this year,” owner Drew Echols said.Drew Echols says the first blooms popped on the first of March. That hasn’t happened in a decade. So for Sadie Hoy and friends Friday, the cl...
Key takeaway “We got a very early start to peach season this year,” owner Drew Echols said.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The early ripening of North Georgia peaches has significant implications for the local economy, particularly in terms of agritourism. With peach season expected to end in August, a month earlier than usual, farms like Jaemor Farms in Hall County will have a shorter window to attract visitors. The half-million visitors that typically flock to the farm during peach season contribute substantially to the local economy, and a shortened season could impact local businesses that rely on this influx of tourists. Additionally, the early harvest may also affect the availability of peaches at local markets and restaurants, which often feature the fruit as a staple of summer menus. As the season progresses, it will be worth watching how local farmers and businesses adapt to the early ripening and shortened season, and what measures they take to mitigate any potential economic impacts.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? In the peach orchard at Jaemor Farms in Hall County, there’s no time to lose. “We got a very early start to peach season this year,” owner Drew Echols said.Drew Echols says the first blooms popped on the first of March. That hasn’t happened in a decade. So for Sadie Hoy and friends Friday, the cl...
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