Helen is a shell of what it once was. Dahlonega is much cleaner and prettier place to go. I worked in Atlanta, I don't like to go to Atlanta except when I get old buddies to Fly me around
That said there is a cool speak easy style place called Ormsby's off of Howell Mill that has bocci ball, hand shuffle board, etc. Also some other restaurants around there as well, West Egg has good breakfast food and is right there.