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Local Winery Celebrates Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Announcements, Business, Community, Featured, Festivals, Gilmer County Chamber, Neighborhood Merchants, News July 31, 2021 , by Pam Guenther

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, the couple, surrounded by chamber ambassadors, cut the ribbon to officially debut their new winery. Approximately a hundred people attended the event which included music from sixteen-year-old Adrian Lyles who was a hit with the crowd.

Kevin Buckley, owner, addresses the crowd .

Each year, local Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcome new businesses with a special Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Ambassador Lee Johnson explained they have been very busy lately catching up with some of the new previous business owners after the pandemic. Ambassador Kimberly Adamson was in attendance along with several others as well.

Also, celebrating a grand opening was a new limo service that will transport patrons to local wineries. Owner Tim Grimmer cut his own business ribbon too.

Sage Food Truck held its grand opening too. The vendor will serve some great cuban sandwiches and set up shop every weekend at Buckley Winery.

Buckley Vineyards opened earlier this year after acquiring the old Henry Evans homestead property. The property is surrounded by Turkey Creek and has a beautiful scenic view. Kevin and Gay, owners of the property, have turned it into a beautiful winery and produce many of their own wines. They also sell some micro-brewery beer. The winery is just one of the local wineries.

Kevin explained that he loves gardening and has always wanted to open his own vineyard. With some help learning the ropes from Mike Ott, owner of Ott Vineyard and Farms, in the field of growing grapes he has achieved his dream. The Buckley Winery is located at 708 Henry Evans Rd., Ellijay, Georgia, and is open seven days a week.

Tim Grimmer is pictured here cutting the ribbon.

New food truck owner ‘Sage’ also cuts a ribbon at the event for his grand opening.

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Pam Guenther

I am a native of N.H but more recently lived in Florida for most of my life recently moving to Georgia. I am a graduate of Concord, N.H. High School and also the N.H. tech Institute. I raised three children, my youngest being a Florida Highway Patrolman in Gainesville Fl. I love the mountain life and enjoy writing, walking, motorcycles and most outdoorsy activities. I love meeting new people and making new frineds because everyone has a story!

Remembering Sally Daniels

Community, Gilmer County Chamber January 27, 2021 , by Content Admin

The core values of the Gilmer Chamber are Integrity, Kindness, Collaboration, and Vision. Few who have joined our ranks have ever embodied these values so wholly and effortlessly as Sally Daniels.

Both in our Chamber and in our Community as a whole, Sally was always the first to offer friendship and a helping hand. When advice or correction was needed, Sally was steadfast yet gentle. When praise was warranted, Sally was lifegiving and uplifting. She led as a servant leads: with a quiet force that moves others to action.

In truth, it is hard to imagine all of the progress and innovation that has happened at the Gilmer Chamber without Sally’s service, passion, and distinct gift with words. A member since 1986, Sally has been invested in the Gilmer Chamber for almost four decades and in that time her dedication to our community has never waivered. When volunteers were needed for an event like Apple Festival or Taste of Ellijay, Sally was there early with a smile on her face. Whenever a new business was cutting their ribbon, Sally was there cheering them on. When Amazon Prime was first rising in the ranks, the Gilmer’s Got It campaign that renewed an interest in local shopping was Sally’s brainchild.

Sally was a standing Chamber Ambassador and served on the Chamber’s board several times. She never wanted credit for anything she did, but her monumental contributions to our community lead to Sally being named Member of the Year in 2018. Outside of her involvement in the Chamber, Sally was a dedicated member of the Rotary Club and Optimist Club where she served our community with equal integrity and found a million different ways to make Gilmer brighter day by day.

It is hard to imagine our community without Sally, her love, and her light. Please join us in lifting up thoughts and prayers for her husband Bill, their children, and their grandchildren as they navigate this exceptionally difficult time.

2021 Annual Meeting a Success

Thank You to everyone who sponsored and attended our 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting! Attendees were treated to an awesome Question and Answer Session with Mark Richt moderated by 2020 Chair Chris Wang.

To see video playback of your 2021 Board and Ambassadors along with the Passing of the Gavel and awarding of our 2020 Member of the Year, Business of the Year, and Community Champion awards, please check out the video at the left.

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Silver Sponsors

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Piedmont Mou ntainside Hospital

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