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THE ELLIJAY BLOGHarrison Park
Ellijay has what some still consider a well kept secret very near Historic Downtown. A short walk past the Ellijay Coffee House heading away from downtown and you will come upon Ellijay Elementary on McCutcheon Street. A stroll past there, the First Methodist Church,...
Hiking Attractions
Out of town for the week? And looking for places to give the ol’ quads a good stretch?Searching for the best trails surrounding the Ellijay area, our quads have come back with answers for the familiar and new voyagers of the area. One of the more popular trails in...
Feeling Young, Wild & Free: Highway 515 Fall Colors Bike Route
Contributor: Christina A. Williams Can you just imagine the feeling of freedom that comes from riding a motorcycle down a long winding road through north Georgia toward the Blue Ridge Mountains? This time of year is perfect, as the warm summer transitions to crisp...
The Roof
Contributor: Alex Deslandes As autumn weather brings us out of our homes more and more, you’ll want to be sure you don’t run out of options when choosing your dining locations in downtown Ellijay. Luckily, The Roof has your weekend options covered. Servicing its...
Stuck At Home and Loving It
Contributor: Christina A. Williams Since March of 2020, people’s homes have become much more than where the heart is. These days it’s a meeting space, an office, a classroom, and all of that can apply to just the kitchen in some situations. Because of the...
Goodbye Atlanta, Hello Ellijay, GA!
Blog Contributor: Christina A. Williams It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way of life for many people, but social distancing is taking on a whole new meaning as Georgia’s residents are migrating from the larger, metropolitan areas to seek out...
Shopping Guide Day 5: Gifts with a Story
For the final day of our Shopping Guide sponsorship with Artful Ellijay we want to provide gift options that tell a story. We’ve had the great honor of working with local artists over the past year. Their stories are always inspiring; their work is always…For the final day of our Shopping Guide sponsorship with Artful Ellijay we want to provide gift options that tell a story. We’ve had the great honor of working with local artists over the past year. Their stories are always inspiring; their work is always…
2019 Holiday Shopping Guide Day 4: Gifts for Him
Let’s be honest. He doesn’t need more stuff. He does a great job of collecting stuff on his own. He needs useful item that inject a little style and elevate his game. We’re here to help him step into the New Year with his best foot forward and these sophisticated...
Shopping Guide Day 3: Gifts for Her
We can all agree, it’s tough to shop for her. You’re trudging through your memory of the past year to think about all the things she mentioned, gave a second look at, or liked on Instagram. You want to come up with something that’s personal and unique. But also useful
2019 Holiday Shopping Guide Day 2: Twelve Days of Christmas under $25!
Spread holiday cheer...and still have money for the new year! We're continuing our partnership with Artful Ellijay to provide holiday gift ideas so you can focus on the finer moments of the holiday. Today we're going through the 12 days of Christmas. But instead of...
2019 Holiday Shopping Guide Day 1: Holiday Decorating from Artful Ellijay
Sponsored by Artful Ellijay The holidays are officially here! We want you to welcome the news and savor the seasonal joy rather than worrying about what to get your friends and loved ones. So we’ve teamed up with Artful Ellijay and over the next five days we’ll be...
Ellijay’s R&A Orchards Named No. 1 in the Nation by USA Today
USA Today named Ellijay’s R&A Orchards as the No. 1 orchard to visit in the country! Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge also received a No. 3 ranking in the top 10 list. R&A Orchards is a family operation driven by four generations of hard work and traditions....