Bigg Daddys in Helen is hands down the best place to eat, no contest, and they prob have the best beer selection too.
There are plenty of FS style roads around with plenty to see without having to go all the way to AOP, unless you just need bigger rocks. Google Tray mtn, Charlies Creek, Duncan Ridge Rd, those are some options within 20-30 mins. Trust me, just call the number, Beasley is super steep and like they have said, its no joke wet.