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07/10/2024

COMING JULY 15th.....The GCSS is partnering with Gilmer County and the city of Ellijay to clear trees along the right of way between Legion Road and Bobcat Trail. The project should run for approximately two weeks. You may wish to take alternative routes but flagmen will assist with the continuation of traffic. Expect delays. Thank you for your cooperation.

07/10/2024

We want to show our appreciation to our amazing educators as they go back to school! ⭐ There are two ways to celebrate before the 2024-25 school year begins:

✏️ Donate a Doorprize - Drop off gift cards/certificates at our East Ellijay office valued at $15 or more, so we can give the doorprizes out to teachers monthly throughout the school year! (There is no deadline for bringing in gift cards/certificates. Store owners: please set expiration dates at least as far out as 7/31/2025 so teachers have plenty of time to use their certificate.)

📚 Sponsor a Snack Box - For just $100 you can sponsor stocking our schools' workrooms with awesome snacks to help fuel teachers and staff for the start of the school year. Contact Mackenzie at [email protected] to sponsor.

06/25/2024

05/24/2024

Due to potential hazardous weather, the 2024 Georgia Apple Blossom Festival has been cancelled. Thank you for understanding.

05/23/2024

In this week's Pick Ellijay Podcast, PEP Talk host Asa Jones welcomes singer-songwriter Crystal Henson to the studio to chat about the Ellijay Songwriters Festival, happening now through June 2 at venues throughout Gilmer County. A native of nearby Woodstock, Crystal performs an eclectic blend of tunes from the 80s and 90s along with original acoustic songs. See her perform live at Canoe Vineyard & Winery in Talking Rock on Saturday, May 25, and at Engelheim Vineyards in Ellijay on Saturday, June 1.

Listen now at: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2wfa7-161cc14

04/25/2024

Gilmer County Schools is proud to announce that all students will be provided breakfast and lunch at no cost for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Gilmer County Schools has met the requirements to participate in system-wide Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP allows districts to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household applications.

School lunch is critical to student health and well-being, and ensures that students have the nutrition they need throughout the day to learn. Gilmer County Schools offer healthy meals every school day and now we can provide these meals next school year at no cost! Our food service program receives support from the U.S.Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Thank you to Patricia Partin, Director of School Nutrition, Superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley, and our Gilmer County Schools Board of Education for making healthy food accessibility a top priority for Gilmer County families.

04/24/2024

This week’s PEP Talk episode takes a dive into the new Gilmer Visitors Guide with Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis, Gilmer Chamber Marketing Director Caitlin Neal, and host Asa Jones of WLJA 101.1 FM. The Gilmer Visitors Guide covers everything from Ellijay's apple business to mountainside getaways to local favorites. Gilmer's got it goin' on!

Listen now at the link below:
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-z2jvv-15f31b3?utm_campaign=admin_episode&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=episode_share

04/22/2024

Don't forget to get in your votes for 2024 Restaurant Week — voting closes tomorrow!

Vote here:

Voting is officially open for Ellijay Restaurant Week 2024! Now through April 23, 2024, cast your vote here for who you want to see win. Loading…

04/10/2024

This week's episode of PEP Talk dives deeper into Gilmer County Restaurant Week, happening May 13 through 18. Catherine Weis, Caitlin Neal, and host Asa Jones of WLJA 101.1 FM discuss Restaurant Week voting, which is now open on the Gilmer Chamber website. Categories include Best Burger, Best Date Night, Best Breakfast, and more! Listen now at the link below:

This week's episode of PEP Talk dives deeper into Gilmer County Restaurant Week, happening May 13 through 18. Catherine Weis, Caitlin Neal, and host Asa Jones discuss Restaurant Week voting, which is now open on the Gilmer Chamber website. Categories include Best Burger, Best Date Night, Best Breakf...

04/04/2024

Congratulations to Gilmer Chamber Marketing Director Caitlin Neal!

Ellijay, Georgia–Pick Ellijay, a division of the Gilmer Chamber, is thrilled to announce that Caitlin Neal has been named one of Destinations

03/19/2024

TWO WEEKS UNTIL DEADLINE - CALL TO ARTISTS FOR MAY 17th EVENT (APPLICATION LINK BELOW)

🎨 If you are a visual artist who would like to be considered for the juried portion of ArtWalk Jasper’s May 17th and/or September 13th events please FILL OUT THE APPLICATION linked below . There is no fee to enter and all mediums are welcome! Events are both Friday from 6-9 p.m.
🎨 Juried artists will be placed inside businesses along Main Street for the event and prizes will be awarded for 1st ($400), 2nd ($250) and 3rd ($100) place winners. DEADLINE TO ENTER FOR THE MAY 17th EVENT IS MARCH 31st. SEPTEMBER DEADLINE TBA.
🎨For additional questions please contact ArtWalk Jasper Director Angela Reinhardt at [email protected] or 678-986-9872.
🎨ARTIST APPLICATION LINK https://www.pickensartsandculturalalliance.org/events/artwalk/artwalk-artist-contact/

02/28/2024

This week, the PEP Talk podcast crew welcomes Dondi Fontenot, co-owner of Cartecay Bike Shop Brewery on North Main Street in Ellijay.

Asa, Ron, and Dondi discuss the newest addition to the shop: the brew room, serving small-batch craft beers, including ales, IPAs, pilsners, wheats, and seltzers made in-house. With over 45 years of experience in the bike business, the shop’s new addition takes it to the next level, allowing guests to unwind with artisanal brews after riding the trails in the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia.

This week, the PEP Talk podcast crew welcomes Dondi Fontenot, co-owner of Cartecay Bike Shop Brewery on North Main Street in Ellijay. Asa, Ron, and Dondi discuss the newest addition to the shop: the brew room, serving small-batch craft beers, including ales, IPAs, pilsners, wheats, and seltzers made...

02/22/2024

✨ Sneak Peek ✨ at our March/April edition - coming soon!

We're proud to announce our second annual Art Edition! Our cover story introduces you to the women shaping art in Cherokee County, featuring Sanaz Mousavi Dillard of Asheqart, Jessica Akers of The Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University, Jamie Foreman of Menagerie on Main, Woodstock Arts founders Ann Litrel and Shawn McLeod, Shanna Coulter of Local Color Studio, and Woodstock artist Madison Taylor.

Subscribe now (for free!) to receive a copy in your mailbox when it comes out in March:
https://enjoycherokee.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=645c51f29ca66dacb59cc9f66&id=37d0047014

02/14/2024

This week, Asa and Ron welcome returning guests Annette Cavallaro from Ellijay's Little Italian and Matt Bond from The Roof to discuss their restaurants and featured dishes. Ellijay's Little Italian is an authentic storefront and features calzones, stromboli, pastas, and more. If you're looking for a hearty Southern restaurant, head to The Roof for dishes like bologna sliders, fried green tomatoes, and burgers.

Listen now at https://pickellijaypeptalk.podbean.com/e/pep-talk-ellijay-s-little-italian-the-roof/

02/07/2024

Your favorite Gilmer restaurants are teaming up this week—and on this podcast—to celebrate Mardi Gras in Ellijay. The Butcher and Bottle, River Street Tavern, Ellijay's Little Italian, The Roof, Boardwalk Pizza & Pub, and Cajun Depot Grill are all collaborating on Mardi Gras themed specials, cocktails, and merch.
This week we are joined by special guests Nicole Furness of River Street Tavern, Matthew Bond of The Roof, Annette Cavallaro of Ellijay's Little Italian, and Kayleigh T. of The Butcher & Bottle. Each will reveal details about their restaurant's menu and Mardi Gras plans.
LISTEN NOW at the link below:
pickellijaypeptalk.podbean.com/e/mardi-gras-meets-river-street/

01/18/2024

Great news! We are extending the deadline to apply to the West Main Arts Festival through January 20!

Don’t worry, we will still begin reaching out to those who have already applied early next week.

This festival is turning out even greater than expected, and we want to allow as many qualifying artists as we possibly can to participate.

Tell EVERYONE!

01/17/2024

This week's Pick Ellijay PEP Talk podcast episode features host Asa Jones in conversation with tourism director Ron Cheslock about the new and improved Sips Trail, now featuring the mobile pass, just in time for Wine About Winter in February.

Make plans to escape to Ellijay this Groundhog Day weekend to indulge in a delightful array of events, one-of-a-kind experiences, and, of course, local wines amidst the picturesque North Georgia mountains. Why whine about the weather when you can wine about winter?

Listen now at the link below:
podbean.com/ew/pb-3ux5v-1551bb6/

01/16/2024

01/10/2024

Applications continue to come in and YOU STILL HAVE TIME!

If you are an artist, join us! You have the opportunity to be a part of something incredibly special. We are really establishing the art community here and having quite the say in the direction of the region. Be a part of the movement! Music, art, food, performance....we will have it all.

We are open to art jewelry, fiber arts, painting, clay, mixed media, glass, metal, photogarphy, etc.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
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01/09/2024

Due to potential ongoing severe winter weather, the Gilmer County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delayed start for all students and staff on Wednesday January 10th, 2024.

01/08/2024

Attention all chamber members! Registration for the 2024 Annual Meeting is open! Do not miss this opportunity to come together and celebrate our community and accomplishments. Kevin Williams, the author of "Irrational Kindness: The Crazy Pursuit of an Extraordinary Life," will be our esteemed guest speaker. However, tickets are limited, so act fast! You can register by either calling our office at 706-635-7400 or visiting our website at https://business.gilmerchamber.com/events/details/2024-annual-meeting-67176?calendarMonth=2024-01-01

01/08/2024

Due to possible inclement weather, our office will be implementing a delayed opening tomorrow, January 9th. Our official opening time will be pushed to 11:00am. Furthermore, the ribbon cutting ceremony for H&R Block will now take place at 11:30am instead of the previously scheduled time of 10:30am. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.