The Ellijay City Council held their monthly meeting on November 21 at the Ellijay City Hall.
Read More »Feed the Children Truck in Ellijay
There were countless cheers and tears when the Feed the Children truck rolled into town on Saturday, November 12. The day was brightened for a few hundred families who received boxes of food and toiletries and a toy for their children to enjoy. It was a touching, heartwarming day for everyone involved. Adults drove away […]
Read More »Parasail Crash
Two unidentified men from Alaska were flying a parasail with a motorized tricycle setup when engine failure caused the parasail to crash land at the Gilmer County Airport on Monday November 7 around 5:30 pm.
Read More »Veteran’s Day Activities 2011
On Monday, November 7, the First Baptist Church in Ellijay will host a dinner for veterans in the Fellowship Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 and dinner will be served at 6:30. The event will be free to Gilmer County veterans and they may bring one guest each.
Read More »Apple Festival Wrap Up
The 40th Annual Apple Festival was a tremendous success. Thousands of people descended upon the town to enjoy all of the festivities that spanned both weekends, including the first weekend’s car show and 5K race and the parade downtown on the second weekend.
Read More »Scarecrow Invasion Winners
Winners of the Scarecrow Invasion contest in Downtown Ellijay have been chosen.
Read More »Huckleberry Holler
Hundreds of people of all ages were having a blast at Huckleberry Holler on Saturday, October 8th.
Read More »Downtown Apple Arts on the Square
Downtown Ellijay was bustling with excitement on Saturday, October 8th.
Read More »Unique Vendors Abound at the Apple Festival
Hundreds of people enjoyed the lovely Autumn day while browsing the dozens of vendors at the Georgia Apple Festival on Saturday, October 8th.
Read More »Apple Cake Recipe Contest
On Saturday, October 8th, curious spectators gathered at the fairground’s pavilion to see the five finalists with their mouthwatering cakes face off in the annual “Apple Recipe” contest. The scrumptious deserts were displayed atop a table on the stage before two judges who, admittedly, had a difficult time choosing a winner because all the cakes […]
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Apple Festival 5K Race is Saturday, October 8th
The annual Apple Festival 5K race will begin at 8:00 a.m. this Saturday. The one mile fun run/walk will begin at 8:45 a.m.
Read More »Cream of the Crop: Apple Houses in Gilmer County
Autumn is here, and so is apple season in Ellijay. Known as the “Apple Capital” of Georgia, Ellijay plays host to thousands of people annually during the Apple Festival which is held on the 2nd and 3rd weekends in October. In addition to the Apple Festival, Ellijay also has a dozen apple houses where patrons […]
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