On August 16, 2021, the Ellijay City Council met to discuss and vote on the approval of several items on the agenda. The hot topic of the evening was the argument against the proposed short-term rental ordinance. The ordinance if written now would serve as a de facto ban on short-term rentals in R-1 zoning […]
Read More »Lions Club host its annual fair
The Lion’s Club here in Ellijay has consistently held the annual agricultural fairs for decades with the exception of last year’s due to Covid-19. This year, they were back in full swing and had tens of thousands of people turn out for the seven-day event held alongside the Coosawattee River. The weather could not have […]
Read More »Republican Women of Gilmer County Hold Event
On Tuesday August 10th, The Republican Women of Gilmer County held a special event and invited various Republican politicians the opportunity to speak. The meeting was organized by President of the group Sally Forest and was held at the Ott Farms and Vineyard. The event “Let’s Lead Right” spotlighted several local and statewide dignitaries. The […]
Read More »Holla Yella Live Music Concert Big Hit in Ellijay
Despite the afternoon rainstorm hundreds of people attended the first “Hola Yella Live Concert and Sasquatch” festival held at Artful Acres in Ellijay. The festival grounds located along the Cartecay River were alive with concert-goers listening to two stages of live music and entertainment. People came from all over Georgia to enjoy the concert. Some […]
Read More »Gilmer Arts Holds Reception
The Gilmer Arts Center hosted an art show this weekend to spotlight local and visiting artists. The Art Gallery located on 207 Dalton Street in downtown Ellijay sponsors a monthly art show. This show titled “Blackberry Creek” featured artists from the Blackberry Creek Studios and Galleries along with several local artists. The front lobby normally […]
Read More »Music Festival Comes to Ellijay this Weekend
This year will mark the inaugural 2021 Holla Yella Live Music and Bigfoot Festival held in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The festival will be held this Saturday, August 7 beginning at 12:00 pm at Artful Acres on the banks of the Cartecay River in Ellijay. The festival aims to become one of […]
Read More »Local Winery Celebrates Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
One of just many new and upcoming local wineries in Gilmer County celebrated their grand opening on Thursday July 29. The Gilmer Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Buckley Vineyards and wished them success. Chamber Director Bobby McNeil opened the ceremony and gave the floor to owners Kevin and Gay Buckley. After a short speech, […]
Read More »American Legion Host Charity Ride For Children
On Saturday July 24th approximately forty motorcyclist came out to support a charity for children. The event was organized by the American Legion Riders and The Sons of the American Legion Riders. The Rider’s Director Brian Shedd was responsible for choosing the charity as well as organizing the event. The American Legion Post 82 hosted […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Meeting Discuss New Educational Opportunity for Affordable Housing
Last night at the Ellijay City Council meeting a brief introduction to the Affordable Housing Plan was introduced. At the request of Mayor Al Hoyle, Kent Sanford, Director of Joint Development Authority, also present at the meeting, was asked by the mayor to give a brief description of the proposed 3 year resolution passing application […]
Read More »Gilmer Arts Center hosts art exhibition
Artist and book sculptor Ted Wray at the Gilmer Art Center This past weekend the Gilmer Arts Gallery hosted an exhibit featuring two local artists. The ‘Vanishing George Exhibit’, a creative collection of the now deceased artist Sidney Randolf Maurer, which displayed some of his very unique montage paintings. Many of his paintings were […]
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