I live in Alpharetta and I found a great boarding facility in Buford. It's called Carrie's Canine. I drive 45 minutes to take my dogs there when they need to be boarded. They keep the dogs in 4' x 8' runs with their own little potty area in the back. They have a little playyard and take the dogs out several times during the day to play together. The girls that work there are great. It is the only place I have boarded my dogs where they don't come home sick because they are stressed out. They also take turns letting a few dogs come up front in the office with them for some extra attention. It is very reasonably priced too. They fill up quick though especially around the holidays.
Let me know if you would like more info.
The website is not working for me right now but here it is.
http://www.carriescanine.com/grooming.htm