Ellijay – Backdrop to This Magnificent Community

Look around. It’s hard not to notice the captivating beauty of Ellijay, GA. Situated within the vast Chattahoochee National, the Coosawatee River, and the Appalachian Trail. Ellijay is the county seat of Gilmer County, and once home to the Cherokee Indians. Ellijay is now a popular vacation and residential destination - from boating on Carter's Lake in the summer to strolling the Georgia Apple Festival in the fall, Ellijay's picturesque setting boasts year-round activities for everyone.