Community Forum

Welcome to the Ellijay community forum 👋

Hey neighbors! This is a spot to ask questions, swap recommendations, buy/sell, and look out for each other. A few house rules: be kind, keep it local, and treat folks the way you would on the square. Drop a reply and introduce yourself!

Any plans to pave the gravel portion of Orchard Rd.

Where's everyone watching the July 4th fireworks?

First Fourth of July in Ellijay coming up! Where's the best spot to watch the fireworks, and is the downtown thing worth it with kids?

Lost dog near Whitepath — please keep an eye out

Our brown lab mix, Biscuit, slipped the fence Sunday afternoon near Whitepath Rd. He's friendly, has a collar with our number on it. Please call or reply if you spot him — the kids are heartbroken.

Leaf-season traffic on 515 — survival tips?

Public service announcement for the newcomers: come October, the leaf-lookers arrive and 515 turns into a parking lot on weekends. What are everyone's go-to tips for keeping your sanity?

Tubing the Cartecay this weekend — how's the water level?

Thinking about taking the family tubing on Saturday. Anybody been out recently? Wondering if the level is decent after the rain earlier this week.

Moving into Coosawattee River Resort — what should we know?

We close on a place in COR next month (coming from the city). Anything a newcomer should know — amenities, internet, the POA, getting around in winter? All advice welcome.

Free moving boxes + selling a like-new patio set

Just finished unpacking so I've got a pile of clean moving boxes to give away (you haul). Also selling a barely-used 4-piece patio set, cushions included. Reply here and I'll get back to you.

Reliable handyman / contractor recommendations?

Need some deck boards replaced and a little interior work done. Would love a recommendation for someone trustworthy who actually shows up when they say they will. TIA!

Best apple orchard to take the kids this fall?

We're fairly new here and the kids are dying to go apple picking once the season starts. Looking for somewhere with u-pick plus stuff for little ones to do. Where do y'all go?