I am just across the stateline in Georgia from you. I am in Toccoa, Ga. I-85 exit 173 on the Georgia side. I too worry about people from Atlanta and Greenville heading my way if SHTF. I have prepped to be able to bug-out if need be. I have been doing a lot of hiking the mountains within 1 hr to me so that I can get out if I need too.
It is good to know there is someone else close by so if need be we can help each other out if need be.