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Gilmer County
Overview:
Georgia's Apple Capital, which produces over 600,000 bushels of apples each year. Nestled in the foothills
of the vast Chattahoochee National Forest in the Appalachian Mountain Range, the area is abundant in natural
beauty, from forests, rivers, lakes, and streams, to apple and peach blossoms, wildflowers, and all kinds of
wild and domesticated animals. Come spend a day, a week, or a lifetime where winter is a mountain top dusted
with snow; spring is a hillside layered with apple blossoms; summer is a valley sprinkled with wildflowers;
and fall is a mountain side covered with a patchwork quilt of multicolored leaves. Come to Gilmer County.
We'll be looking for you!
History:
Gilmer County nestles in the foothills of the vast Chattahoochee National Forest in the Appalachian Mountain
Range. Wildlife abounds in the many forests, rivers, lakes, and streams. Apple and peach orchards and dairy
and chicken farms provide picturesque views through the valleys. The bright beauty of apple blossoms and wild
flowers in the spring, the new life of young animals, the lush green of summer crops and forest foliage, the
rust, gold, red, and green of autumn leaves and apples, and the strength and simplicity of the winter landscape
all combine to produce an ever-changing panorama of the land and its people.
The 439 square miles of Gilmer County, located 84.5 degrees West Longitude by 34.5 degrees North Latitude, were
once a part of the not-too-clearly defined Spanish territory known as Florida. It probably "became English"
around 1775.
The first white people were, in all likelihood, the explorer DeSoto and his followers, who, it is believed,
went through Gilmer County in their exploration of this territory. The Cherokee Indians were the first known
settlers of the area. The present-day city of Ellijay is one of the rare places that retains the same name
and is located on the exact site of an original Indian settlement. The name Ellijay, means "New Ground Place."
Meaning a place which has been newly prepared for planting. The Cherokees' legacy to us includes many of the
names of the rivers and communities in Gilmer County.
The county was created from original Cherokee County on December 3, 1832, and in 1856, a portion of Union
County. It was named for George R. Gilmer. At present, the county is bounded on the north by Fannin County,
to the east by Fannin and Dawson Counties, to the west by Murray and Gordon Counties, and on the south by
Pickens County.
Ellijay became the seat of the county government in 1834. It is located on the west bank of the Ellijay River.
Within the community, the Ellijay and Cartecay Rivers come together to form the Coosawattee River.
There are a number of recognized communities within the county, such as Mountaintown, Boardtown, Cartecay,
Cherry Log, etc., which have been population centers since early settlement days. Several communities have
built clubhouses for community use. Boardtown, Cherry Log, New Hope, Oakland, and Tails Creek Communities have
organized clubs which hold regular meetings and provide activities which draw the residents into a closer
relationship. Post Offices are located in Ellijay, East Ellijay, and Cherry Log.
County Profile:
Geographic Location:
Gilmer County is located in the Northwest Georgia Mountains and encompasses 439 square miles. It is bordered by
Fannin, Gordon, Murray, Dawson, and Pickens Counties. Gilmer County is 80 miles north of Atlanta and 75 miles
southeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
o Climate:
o Average Rainfall - 60.4 inches annually
o Average Temperature
+ 85 degrees summer
+ 35 degrees winter
o Population: (chamber figures)
o Ellijay - 2,000
o East Ellijay - 700
o Gilmer County - 25,000
o Labor Force:
o Gilmer County - 9,342
o Gilmer Area *48,000
*Gilmer County's 5 county MSA includes Dawson, Fannin, Murray and Pickens Counties
o Unemployment Rate:
o Gilmer County - 4.7%
o Per Capita Income:
o 2000 - $17,315
o Accommodations:
o Four (4) motels
o Two (2) bed & breakfast
o Two (2) lodges
o Numerous cabin rentals
Taxes:
o Property:
o Millage rate: 19.94 (millage rate includes general government, schools, bond, etc.
* Based on 2004 rate
o Sales:
o City and county have a three (3) percent local sales tax in addition to the four (4) percent sales tax.
Cities & Towns:
Ellijay, Talking Rock, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, East Ellijay, Chartsworth
Contact Information:
Civic Organizations & Clubs
o AA - Meets 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Thursday, 33 Dalton Street. For more information call: (706) 276-3765.
o AARP - Meets second Monday 2:00 p.m. at the United Community Bank. For more information contact: Letch Watkins, (706) 635-2402 or Frank Darsey (706) 635-6759.
o Alzheimers Support Group - Meets 2nd Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the North Georgia Medical Center. For more information contact: Martha Marquardt (706) 276-2047 (Sitter service provided).
o American Cancer Society - For more information and meeting times contact: Dale Roberts, (706) 635-5433.
o American Heart Association - For more info call Glenn Newhart 888-352-3824 ext. 2013.
oDomestic Violence Task Force - For more information contact: 800-789-7233.
o Apple Country Auto Club - Meets 4th Thursday each month. For more information, meeting times & locations contact: Roy Smith, (706) 635-5044 or Harry Cafagno (706) 276-1875.
o Apple Country Quilters - Meets Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., First United Methodist Church. For more information contact: Helen Murphy, (706) 276-3992.
o Big Creek Fire Station Association - Meets 7:00 p.m. 1st Tuesdays, Fire Station 9534 Big Creek Rd. For more information contact: (706) 276-3000.
o Book Review Group - Meets 4th Tuesdays at Gilmer County Public Library at 5:30, contact: Caryl Hanson, (706) 635-8993.
o Boy Scouts - For more information, meeting location & times contact: Darryl Silvers (706) 276-4456.
o Cancer Support Group - Meets 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, except 2nd Mondays during June, July, August & September, East Ellijay Baptist Church. For more information contact: Dale Roberts, (706) 635-5433.
o Cartecay Optimist Club - Meets 8:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Saturdays, Oakland Club House. For more information contact: Harold Hefner (706) 276-3841.
o Community Action Agency - Meets 7:00 p.m. 1st Mondays, Senior Center. For more information contact: Morris Parks (706) 273-3730.
o Coosawattee River Resorts Association - Board of Directors meets 1:00 p.m. 2nd Saturdays. For more information call: (706) 276-1060.
o Coosawattee River Resorts Association Good Neighbor Club - For more information, meeting time and place contact: Bobbie Dees (706) 635-2876.
o Coosawattee Shrine Club - Meets 7:00 p.m. 3rd Mondays. For more information & location contact: Bill Masters, (706) 276-3514.
o Dedicated Ellijay Merchants Association (DEMA) - Meets 3rd Tuesday's, 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Max Holstein at (706) 276-1245, www.downtownellijay.org
o Ellijay Amateur Radio Society (E.A.R.S.) - Meets 7 p.m., 2nd Thursday, United Comm. Bank. For more information contact: Dave Meadows at (706) 276-4043.
o Ellijay Chapter #150 Royal Arch Masons - Meets 7:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesdays, Oak Bowery Lodge. For more information contact: Benny Rollins, (706) 276-7521, www.oakbowery.org .
o Ellijay Lions Club - Meets 7:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays March - December at the Lions Club facility. For more information contact: Darcie Pritchett (706) 635-5715, email: ellijaylions@hotmail.com or information@ellijaylionsclub.com .
o Friends of the Library - Meets monthly. For more information contact: Gilmer County Library at (706) 276-4528.
o Gideons International - Meets 7:00 p.m. 1st Thursdays & 7:00 a.m. Saturdays, Absolutely Country Restaurant. For more information contact: Jeff Fouts, (706) 636-5291.
o Gilmer Arts & Heritage Association (G.A.H.A.) - For more information call: (706) 635-5605 or e-mail us at: gaha@ellijay.com.
o Gilmer Chaplain's Association - Meets 12:15 p.m. last Tuesdays, North Georgia Medical Center. For more information contact: Joseph Murphy at (706) 635-2594.
o Gilmer County Retired Educators Association - Meets 12:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesdays of March, June, September, December. For more information contact: Ruth Caudell, (706) 635-4447.
·Gilmer County Saddle Club - For more information contact: John Holmes, (706) 635-5497.
o Gilmer Garden Club of Ellijay - Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 12:30, e-mail: info@gilmergardenclub.org or call Judith Williams (706) 636-4056 for more information.
o Gilmer Historic Preservation Advisory Council - 4th Thursday, 5:30 p.m. For more information contact: Morris Parks, (706) 273-3730.
o Gilmer Genealogical Society - 2nd Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Gilmer Library. For more information contact: Morris Parks, (706) 273-3730.
o Girl Scouts - Meets at the Scout Hut Tuesdays 6:00. For more information contact: Carol DeLoach (706) 276-1823.
o Gilmer Women's Alliance - Meets 1st Tuesdays. For more information contact: Lottie Mitchell (706) 276-4836.
o Hospital Auxiliary - For more information call: Diane Fowler (706) 635-8869.
o Habitat for Humanity - For more information contact: Eddy White (706) 632-6337.
o Oak Bowery Lodge #81 - Meets 7:30 p.m. 1st Tuesdays & 3rd Fridays. For more information call: Brian Barton (706) 635-4185.
o Oakland Community Club - Meets 6:30 p.m. 1st Tuesdays, Oakland Club House. For more information contact: Patricia Holden (706) 276-3865.
o Rotary Club - Meets each Monday at noon in the Albert Harrison Community Room. For more information contact: Kyle Ray, (706) 276-8000.
o Walnut Mountain Property Owners Association - Meets January, April, July & October, Walnut Mountain, For more information contact: Peggy Barr, (706) 635-2565.
o XYZ - Meets 12:00 p.m., 1st Wednesdays, For more information contact: Bea McJunkins (706) 635-2755.
Area Attractions:
Historic Sites:
Cheiftain's Trail - A tour of local Native american sites; Call Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce for information.
Call:706-635-7400
Downtown Ellijay - The quaint square is lined with historic buildings, antique, craft, & gift shops, as well as eateries of all kinds. Don't miss the Hyatt Hotel, now the courthouse, the Perry House, the Tabor House, and the Dr. Watkins residence.
- Visit our Website!
Ellijay City Cemetary - Best Panoramic views of the city, valley and mountains; South of the square, Ellijay
Fort Mountain - Prehistoric rock formations; Highway 52 West.
Gilmer County Courthouse - National Register of Historic Places, built around 1891 as Hyatt Hotel; On the square, Ellijay.
Kell Farm - Built in 1867 by James Kell, the farm is occupied by his descendants. A marker in the cemetary commemorates Kell's Revolutionary War exploits.
Old Cartecay United Methodist Church - est. 1834, oldest Methodist Church in North Georgia. Call to arrange a tour. Highway 52 East & Roy Road.
Call:706-276-3703
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Places to Visit:
Apple Orchard Alley - Eleven of the county's 18 orchards are spread across the picturesque valley along State Highway 52. Other orchards dot the county's valleys & hillside. Pick up a map at the Chamber Office.
Colonel Poole's Georgia Bar-B-Q, Inc. - A favorite stomping ground for local & national celebrities, the Pig Hill of Fame offers barbecue & a chance to immortalize your name on the fabeled hillside. Craig Street, East Ellijay.
Oscar Poole Call:(706) 635-4100
P.O. Box 690, East Ellijay, GA 30539
Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary - Call for reservations!
Craig Cylke Call:(706) 276-2980
435 Cougar Lane, Ellijay, GA 30540
Grandpa Jones Corn Maze & Pumpkins -
Scott & Jewell Jones, Owners Call:706-273-2306
5959 Boardtown Road, Ellijay, GA 30540 scott-jewell@ellijay.com - Visit our Website!
Hillcrest Orchards - Baby animals.
Janice Smith Call:(706) 273-3838 Fax:706-273-3888
9696 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536 - Visit our Website!
Llamas - Off Highway 52 West. Call 706-276-3658 for reservations.
Pink Pig - Jimmy Carter's favorite barbecue place offers delicious food & unique atmosphere with photos of the famous & not-so-famous interspersed among pig memorabilia. Highway 515 North, Cherry Log.
Bud Holloway Call:(706) 276-3311
P.O. Box 100, Cherry Log, GA 30522
River Park - A picturesque recreation complex on the banks of the Coosawattee River, the park offers picnic areas, tennis courts, and a walking trail. Old Highway 5 South, along the Coosawattee River. South of the Dairy Queen.
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Quick Facts:
The present courthouse, where the county government is located, is an adaptation of the old Hyatt Hotel built around 1890. It faces the "round-about" in the center of Ellijay. Through the years citizens have maintained an active interest in their government and a strong two-party system exists.
The county government is under the leadership of an elected three-member Board of Commissioners, with the elected chair serving as County Manager and an appointed Clerk to run the day-to-day business. Numerous other county officials are elected, including Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Court, Probate and Magistrate Judges, and Sheriff. The City of Ellijay is governed by a Mayor-Council (five members) form of government elected by the citizens of the city. East Ellijay has an elected mayor and four-member council. Several other city officials are appointed. Local law enforcement is handled in the county by an elected sheriff and his deputies, while each city has a police department directed by a chief appointed by the mayor and council. An Emergency Management Agency handles fire, rescue, and ambulance services for the city of East Ellijay and county with a county-wide 911 enhanced service. The city of Ellijay also has fire and ambulance service.
Fannin, Pickens, and Gilmer Counties form the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. At present, there are two judges presiding in the Superior Court of Gilmer County. The office of Clerk of Court is a part of the judicial system. The Probation Office and Pre-Trial Services Offices are adjuncts of the Superior Court. A District Attorney and several Assistant District Attorneys serve the Appalachian Circuit. The county has a Probate Court, a Juvenile Court (the Circuit Juvenile Judge presides) and a Magistrate Court. Each city has its own appointed municipal judges.
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