Several hotels in the area allow your pet to stay in the room. Pet-friendly hotels in the area include the Quality Inn, Rodeway Inn, and the Helendorf Inn. While many Super 8 locations across the country allow pets, the one in Helen does not.
Some hotels have only a few rooms avaialable for pet owners, so it's important to reserve those rooms ahead of time, and always let the reservations desk know you are bringing pets. Fees for pet rooms are typically about $10 more per room, per pet, per night.
Hotels that offer pet-friendly lodging often have designated areas where pets can go to the bathroom and hang out in the hotel. Be sure to check with your hotel's front desk about pet areas in your hotel, so you don't upset the staff and get you and your pet kicked out.