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Sweet T's Market Opens in East Ellijay with Chamber Ribbon Cutting Today

A new vintage and antique shop stocked with retro candy, old-fashioned sodas and locally made goods opens today at 547 Maddox Drive, with the Gilmer County Chamber cutting the ribbon this afternoon.

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Georgia Apple Festival Marks 55 Years: Two Weekends, 250+ Vendors, Oct. 10-11 and 17-18

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Sep 13, 2026

Business

East Ellijay's House of Applejay Rebrands as "Applejay Distillery & Winery"

Sep 1, 2026

Public Safety

Gilmer County Approved to Install a Safe Haven Baby Box, Now Needs the Community to Pay for It

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Crime & Safety

County Warns Zoning Applicants: Those "Gilmer County" Payment Emails Are Fake

Gilmer County Planning & Zoning says people listed on its meeting calendars are getting fraudulent emails dressed up as official county messages, complete with invoices and payment links. Real fees are paid in person, and only before you make the calendar.

Aug 204 min read

Government & Politics

State's Post-Conviction Panel Brings Its First Road Meeting to the Gilmer County Courthouse Aug. 21

The Georgia House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Criminal Post-Conviction Litigation meets at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, in the jury assembly room at 1 Broad Street. It is the panel's first stop outside Atlanta, and the public can attend or ask to testify.

Aug 184 min read

Government & Politics

Two Tax Hearings, Same Hour, Same Street: Gilmer's Last Public Comment Is Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The county wants 6.079 mills, a 7.80 percent increase over rollback. The school board wants 9.121, up 3.79 percent. Both take final comment Wednesday night on Industrial Boulevard, and the county's decision meeting follows Aug. 31.

Aug 164 min read

Community

Gilmer Chamber Buys the Watkins House, the Downtown Ellijay Landmark It Has Run Since 2019

The Chamber announced the purchase of the historic Watkins House at 10 Broad Street on Aug. 13, ending nearly a decade of public back-and-forth over the county-owned building. It stays a welcome center, with Chamber offices added.

Aug 154 min read

Government & Politics

City Adds $134,000 for Ellijay Street Paving as County Pushes Toward a 7.8% Tax Increase

The Ellijay City Council approved another $134,000 for street resurfacing Monday, while Gilmer County commissioners open the first of three remaining public comment meetings on a millage rate that would raise property taxes 7.80 percent.

Aug 133 min read

Education

Ellijay Elementary Is Coming Down: New PK-5 School Due by December 2027

Gilmer County Schools is replacing the school at 32 McCutchen Street with a new PK-5 building, and the project scope includes demolishing the current one. Construction documents also include possible work to ready the old Ellijay Primary campus for students during the build.

Aug 113 min read

Education

What $22.5 Million Bought: Gilmer's New Performing Arts Center Opens Its First School Year

Gilmer County Schools started the 2026-27 year Monday, Aug. 3, and for the first time the district's band, chorus, drama and career-tech students have a 950-seat auditorium of their own. Local shoppers paid for it, penny by penny.

Aug 93 min read

Government & Politics

Gilmer Moves Trash Costs to Your Tax Bill, Ends Exact Change at the Convenience Centers

Commissioners voted unanimously July 29 to raise the county M&O millage rate to 6.079, folding just under $600,000 in garbage fees onto the tax digest. Three public hearings are set for the Community Center in August.

Aug 84 min read

Events

Apple Picking Starts Aug. 15 on Tails Creek as Gilmer's 2026 Season Opens

Red Apple Barn is open now with U-pick planned to begin August 15, Penland's Talona Mountain location starts late August, and Hillcrest's weekend Jubilee runs $22 a head through September and October. Here are the real dates, hours and prices before the Hwy 52 crowds arrive.

Aug 64 min read

Government & Politics

Gilmer Commissioners Set Aug. 13 Hearings on River Outfitting Rules and County Tax Rate

Two back-to-back public comment sessions at the Community Center will cover a proposed "Public Access River Outfitting" ordinance and the county's proposed millage rates, with the board's regular meeting following at 6 p.m.

Aug 44 min read

Government & Politics

Gilmer School Board's Tentative Millage Means a 3.79% Property Tax Increase, and Hearings Come First

The Gilmer County Board of Education posted a Notice of Property Tax Increase on July 31, setting up required public hearings on a school millage rate that state law counts as a 3.79 percent tax hike. Classes for the 2026-2027 year start Monday, Aug. 3.

Aug 23 min read

Government & Politics

Ellijay Tightens Data Center Rules as County Puts $1.93 Million Into Clear Creek Road

The Ellijay City Council voted unanimously July 20 to extend the city's crypto-mining rules to cover general data centers, with setbacks, noise limits and water restrictions. Days earlier, county commissioners extended a moratorium and hired a paver for 6.85 miles of Clear Creek Road.

Aug 14 min read

Alerts

Highway 52 West Washed Out, Boil-Water Advisory in Effect for New Hope Zone After Overnight Flood

Nearly four inches of rain fell on Ellijay overnight, tearing out pavement on Chatsworth Highway, rupturing a water main and forcing about 60 nursing home residents out of their building. Here is what is closed and who needs to boil.

Jul 303 min read

Alerts

Boil-Water Advisory Lifted in the Progress Road Area After Weekend Main Break

The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority cleared the advisory as of 5 p.m. Monday. Here is what happened, and what to do with your taps, ice maker and filters now.

Jul 283 min read

Events

Gilmer County Fair Runs Aug. 6-16 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds, and Exhibit Entries Are Due Sunday

Gates open at 5 p.m. on Aug. 6 for the Ellijay Lions Club's 11-day Gilmer County Fair on South Main Street. Admission is $5 for adults, ride armbands are $30, and anyone entering a competitive exhibit has to drop items off Sunday, Aug. 2, between 1 and 5 p.m.

Jul 263 min read

Today in Ellijay Georgia.

Sweet T's Market Opens in East Ellijay with Chamber Ribbon Cutting Today

Georgia Apple Festival Marks 55 Years: Two Weekends, 250+ Vendors, Oct. 10-11 and 17-18

Cress Creeks Farm's Fall Corn Maze Opens Sept. 19 in Ellijay

East Ellijay's House of Applejay Rebrands as "Applejay Distillery & Winery"

Gilmer County Approved to Install a Safe Haven Baby Box, Now Needs the Community to Pay for It

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Gilmer County Schools Begins Search for Next Superintendent

Last Word Before the Vote: Gilmer Commissioners Take Public Comment Monday on 6.079-Mill Tax Rate

Community & Events

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Latest News

County Warns Zoning Applicants: Those "Gilmer County" Payment Emails Are Fake

State's Post-Conviction Panel Brings Its First Road Meeting to the Gilmer County Courthouse Aug. 21

Two Tax Hearings, Same Hour, Same Street: Gilmer's Last Public Comment Is Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Gilmer Chamber Buys the Watkins House, the Downtown Ellijay Landmark It Has Run Since 2019

City Adds $134,000 for Ellijay Street Paving as County Pushes Toward a 7.8% Tax Increase

Ellijay Elementary Is Coming Down: New PK-5 School Due by December 2027

What $22.5 Million Bought: Gilmer's New Performing Arts Center Opens Its First School Year

Gilmer Moves Trash Costs to Your Tax Bill, Ends Exact Change at the Convenience Centers

Apple Picking Starts Aug. 15 on Tails Creek as Gilmer's 2026 Season Opens

Gilmer Commissioners Set Aug. 13 Hearings on River Outfitting Rules and County Tax Rate

Gilmer School Board's Tentative Millage Means a 3.79% Property Tax Increase, and Hearings Come First

Ellijay Tightens Data Center Rules as County Puts $1.93 Million Into Clear Creek Road

Highway 52 West Washed Out, Boil-Water Advisory in Effect for New Hope Zone After Overnight Flood

Boil-Water Advisory Lifted in the Progress Road Area After Weekend Main Break

Gilmer County Fair Runs Aug. 6-16 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds, and Exhibit Entries Are Due Sunday

Today in Ellijay Georgia.

Sweet T's Market Opens in East Ellijay with Chamber Ribbon Cutting Today

Georgia Apple Festival Marks 55 Years: Two Weekends, 250+ Vendors, Oct. 10-11 and 17-18

Cress Creeks Farm's Fall Corn Maze Opens Sept. 19 in Ellijay

East Ellijay's House of Applejay Rebrands as "Applejay Distillery & Winery"

Gilmer County Approved to Install a Safe Haven Baby Box, Now Needs the Community to Pay for It

More Top Stories

Gilmer County Schools Begins Search for Next Superintendent

Last Word Before the Vote: Gilmer Commissioners Take Public Comment Monday on 6.079-Mill Tax Rate

Community & Events

Ellijay Farmers & Artisans Market

Grape Stomp at Ott Vineyards

Latest News

County Warns Zoning Applicants: Those "Gilmer County" Payment Emails Are Fake

State's Post-Conviction Panel Brings Its First Road Meeting to the Gilmer County Courthouse Aug. 21

Two Tax Hearings, Same Hour, Same Street: Gilmer's Last Public Comment Is Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Gilmer Chamber Buys the Watkins House, the Downtown Ellijay Landmark It Has Run Since 2019

City Adds $134,000 for Ellijay Street Paving as County Pushes Toward a 7.8% Tax Increase

Ellijay Elementary Is Coming Down: New PK-5 School Due by December 2027

What $22.5 Million Bought: Gilmer's New Performing Arts Center Opens Its First School Year

Gilmer Moves Trash Costs to Your Tax Bill, Ends Exact Change at the Convenience Centers

Apple Picking Starts Aug. 15 on Tails Creek as Gilmer's 2026 Season Opens

Gilmer Commissioners Set Aug. 13 Hearings on River Outfitting Rules and County Tax Rate

Gilmer School Board's Tentative Millage Means a 3.79% Property Tax Increase, and Hearings Come First

Ellijay Tightens Data Center Rules as County Puts $1.93 Million Into Clear Creek Road

Highway 52 West Washed Out, Boil-Water Advisory in Effect for New Hope Zone After Overnight Flood

Boil-Water Advisory Lifted in the Progress Road Area After Weekend Main Break

Gilmer County Fair Runs Aug. 6-16 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds, and Exhibit Entries Are Due Sunday

Bobcats Open at Home With a 43-28 Win Over Stephens County

Lauretta Hannon Book Launch Celebration

Business & Development

Pilgrim's to Invest $75 Million in Its Ellijay Chicken Plant, Boosting One of Gilmer County's Biggest Employers

East Ellijay's House of Applejay Rebrands as "Applejay Distillery & Winery"

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