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THE ELLIJAY BLOG
Pamper Yourself
Many folks enjoy Ellijay and the mountains for hiking the beautiful trails, exploring waterfalls or maybe some mountain biking. And then there are those of us who consider a weekend getaway as a chance to be pampered and recharge. Lots of us love to take advantage of...
Let’s Go Thrifting !!
Whatever you call it thrifting, junking or treasure hunting it’s a fun way to spend a few lazy weekend hours. It was my college days in Atlanta before I discovered thrift stores. It’s not that I grew up a Diva I just didn’t know how great the thrill of a bargain was...
AFter Apple Festival 2021
And now, breathe! As we have the 50th anniversary of our biggest event behind us, we feel exhausted but mostly grateful. The special two weekends in October brings not only visitors but makes us aware of what a magical place we call home!It truly takes a village and...
Harrison 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
