Karla’s Korner – Last week to get in that Christmas shopping for giving or gifting this year
Community, Gilmer County Chamber December 19, 2017
Karla came in this morning in the full Christmas spirit. She had on her Santa hat, Santa shirt and even fun sunglasses. Her giving tip for this week was one that is super important. The Gilmer County Family Connections and DFCS is asking for your help to provide all the foster children with toys and goodies for Christmas. This is a great way to give back to the families and children in your community that may otherwise be without. She had a couple great local places to find those last minute gifts for your family and friends. Check out the calendar of events for all of the small town Christmas events going on this weekend. As always thank you to the Gilmer County Chamber for sponsoring this segment.
Karla’s Korner – Upcoming Holiday Events in Ellijay
Community November 15, 2017
Tuesdays are for Karla! There are always plenty of things to do this time of year in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.
Thursday – 11/16: there will be a ribbon cutting for Lucy’s Fried Chicken and after there will be a Adult Rock Painting Party.
Friday – 11/17: ribbon cutting for Looch & Quigley LLC, a beautiful boutique in downtown Ellijay. They will have specials and deals during that event.
Are you looking for a great way to give back to your community? Right now there is a diaper drive happening in Gilmer county to benefit foster families. Abby’s Frozen Yogurt is helping to organize this diaper drive and is accepting all diaper donations at their location on South Main Street.
Also, due to Thanksgiving next week Karla will not be with us so she wanted to let us know what funHoliday events will be happening next week as well.
Friday – 11/24: Light Up Ellijay’s Whooville Celebration will begin with the tree lighting at 5:30 pm and a Christmas parade at 6:00 pm. Following these events Abby’s Frozen Yogurt will be hosting a dance party. There is also talk of there being a live nativity at First Baptist Church sometime that weekend.
Thank you to Gilmer County Chamber for sponsoring this segment and remember this year, try to shop local for all your Christmas present needs.
Karla’s Korner – Winter Wonderland and how to shop local for the men in your family
Gilmer County Chamber December 12, 2017
For those of us in Georgia it is very rare that we get a December snow at all. It is even more rare for us to get such a good one like we had this past weekend. The North Georgia mountains were especially beautiful covered in all that snow. Karla has been giving us some great tips on how to give and gift locally this Christmas over the last couple weeks. Well she certainly didn’t disappoint today. This week’s giving ideas are:
1) Sign a child up for “Kids 1st Foundation” and the child will receive one free book per month up to a certain age.
2) Facing East Yoga is helping gather toys for local foster children. To donate a toy for a foster child contact them or the Gilmer Chamber.
Also, Karla has been giving us tips on how and where to shop local this Christmas. Well we all have that man in our family that is just so hard to buy for, right? Well she is here to help us all out.
1) Ace Hardware – They have a huge selection of things every man would love including clothes, Yeti cups, tools, and even recliners and other furniture.
2) Wheels and/or Tires for your mans ride. There are several great places to get a new set of these in town.
3) Guns and Ammo – North Ga Gun Range has a huge selection and will help you find just the right one for the man (or woman) in your life.
Karla goes on to give us some great local events that will be happening for New Years. To get all the details on these things and more visit the Gilmer County Chamber website today.
As always we would like to thank them for sponsoring this segment.
Karla’s Korner – Whose Show is it Anyway?
Community, Gilmer County Chamber October 17, 2017
Good Grief! Karla attempts to put ‘the angry white man’ in his place as she takes over GMFTO for Karla’s Korner. She talks Apple Festival and attempts to reign in BKP before he ruins too much of FYNTV’s newest production.
Karla’s Korner – Memorial Day Weekend Events
Community May 23, 2017 No Comments on Karla’s Korner – Memorial Day Weekend Events 1255Karla never disappoints us with a lack of information on upcoming events. This weekend there are a ton of events going on in Gilmer County. Memorial day weekend kicks off with The Taste of Ellijay on Thursday night from 6-8 PM in downtown. It is a pet friendly event and the tickets for the various food items are $1 each. All of the local vineyards are having live music and super fun events to kick off the first weekend of Summer. River Street Tavern will have live music Friday night and all of the Tubing companies open up in full force this weekend. Lastly to conclude the weekend celebrations there will be a big Memorial Day Ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and Gardens. To see all the details on these events and many many more for the weekend visit the Gilmer Chamber site’s event calendar.
Karla’s Korner – Make Sure Your Solar Eclipse Glasses are Safe
Community, Gilmer County Chamber August 15, 2017Everyone is excited and joining in on the Solar Eclipse hype. Well it is almost here. Next Monday, August 21st the Solar Eclipse will finally happen. Karla came to us with some great information today. The Gilmer Chamber did a little extra research on the protocol for the glasses needed to keep your eyes safe while looking at the eclipse. Listen in to this segment for all the details on which glasses are real and which glasses are fake. We would like to thank Gilmer Chamber for sponsoring this segment.
Karla’s Korner – Gilmer County Fair & Network Luncheon This Week
Community, Gilmer County Chamber August 8, 2017
School has started back in North Georgia and you know what that means? The fair is coming to town! Gilmer County fair is here this week at the Lions Club Fair Grounds. It will be open starting tonight, August 8th through Sunday, August 13th from 6 pm to 9pm each night. Previously they have had just one night be “arm-band night” but this year they have made that an option for every night. Also going on this week we have the August Chamber Network Luncheon. That event will be held Thursday, August 10th at the New Gilmer Arts Playhouse in down town Ellijay. They will have 9th District Congressman Doug Collins as the guest speaker and will also be doing the ribbon cutting for the Playhouse at 1 pm. For more info on this and other events going on in Gilmer County check out the events calendar on the Chamber’s website.
Karla’s Korner – Nice Quiet Summer Weekend in Gilmer County
Business, Gilmer County Chamber July 11, 2017
Tuesday mornings mean a great time with Karla from Gilmer Chamber. Karla tells us about the Tater Patch Players Youth Theater production of “Charlotte’s Web.” This production has three showings left: Friday at 7 PM and Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM. This weekend is a nice quiet weekend in Gilmer county. There will be live music at the local vineyards and at the Legion. Saturday morning is also the Ellijay Farmer’s Market. Get out this weekend and enjoy the beautiful north GA mountains. For times or information on live music and other events in Gilmer County this weekend, check out the Gilmer Chamber Event’s Calendar.
Karla’s Korner – Recap of Taste of Ellijay and Memorial Day Weekend
Community, Gilmer County Chamber May 30, 2017
Even though Karla was on vacation from the Chamber today she still came over to chat with us. She and BKP talked about the success of Taste of Ellijay last week, the Memorial Day Celebrations that happened in the community over the weekend, and all the things that she has had to do while on vacation. We love having Karla on the show to keep BKP in check and also keep us up to date on all the local things going on in Gilmer County. Thank you to the Gilmer Chamber for sponsoring this segment. To see all the upcoming events going on in Gilmer County look at the calendar on the Gilmer Chamber website.
Karla’s Korner – Apple Blossom Recap and Mother’s Day Weekend
Uncategorized May 10, 2017
What a great weekend it was at the Apple Blossom Festival! Karla, Paige and all of the Gilmer Chamber board members made that event such a huge success. Karla tells BKP about some great things to do with Mom on this Mother’s Day weekend. Forest Hills is doing brunch, Chateau Meichtry & Cartecay Vineyards are having Mother’s Day specials and bands playing Saturday and Sunday. Also, Cartecay River Clean Up is Saturday, May 13th if you want to get out and give back to Mother Earth. They will end the clean up day with live music and games. The General Store at Eagle Mountain will be hosting Pick N’ On the Porch on Saturday night as well. So many great things to get into with mom on her special weekend. Karla finishes up by telling us that Taste of Ellijay is May 25th! Mark your calendars because if you like to eat you do not want to miss this! For more info on these events and more visit the Gilmer Chamber calendar.
Elly May Visits Ellijay
Featured Stories, Festivals, Gilmer County Chamber October 21, 2013
Ellijay welcomed Donna Douglas aka Elly May Clampett to Ellijay with a dinner at JJ’s On The River. (more…)
First Saturday Serves as a Success
Community, Featured Stories, Gilmer County Chamber June 4, 2013
The weather finally cooperated with the citizens of Gilmer County on Saturday, June 1st, as the sunny skies made for a perfect time to hold the First Saturday event, which is sponsored by the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, who do so in order to support local businesses and to enhance the quality of the community.
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Ribbon Cutting: Pink Fitness
Gilmer County Chamber January 10, 2013
Gilmer County Chamber Of Commerce welcomes Pink Fitness as its newest member! (more…)
Ribbon Cutting: Heritage Tattoo
Gilmer County Chamber January 10, 2013
Gilmer County Chamber Of Commerce welcomes Heritage Tattoo as its newest member! (more…)
December First Friday
Community, Gilmer County Chamber December 6, 2012
Jingle Jam with Strolling Carolers, Roasted Chestnuts and a special apperance by the Grinch! (more…)