I'm ok with reversing the route. That allows for a stop off at Riverstone on the way back. If we are headed to Dahlonega first then up 60 to Blue Ridge, I would suggest heading up 9 from Cumming. Its a better ride than 400.
A good meeting place is the McFarland exit. There's a Waffle House, Shell, Arby's, etc..... Or we could meet at Canton Hwy (20) and rte 9 in downtown Cumming.... Whichever we decide's ok with me, I'm easy... just not cheap!