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Newcomer's Guide for Ellijay - Gilmer County, Georgia
Gilmer County is nestled in the foothills of the vast Chattahoochee National Forest and Appalachian mountains. Wildlife abounds in the forests, rivers and mountain streams. The beauty of apple blossoms in the spring, lush green mountain forests in summer, autumn leaves and winters mountaintop white blankets produce an ever changing scenic panorama. The Cherokee Indians were the first known settlers in the area and lived here until the Trail of Tears forced their removal in 1838. White settlers moved in primarily from the Carolina Territory. The county was created from Cherokee and Union Counties and is bounded on the north by Fannin County, on the East by Dawson and Fannin Counties, on the west by Murray and Gordon County and on the South by Pickens County. Ellijay became the seat of County government in 1834. Ellijay is located on the west bank of the Ellijay River. Within the community, the Ellijay and Cartecay Rivers merge to form the Coosawattee River. Ellijay probably means “many waters”. Ellijay’s average temperature is 60 degrees and has an average rainfall of 60 inches. The highest elevation is over 4,000 feet. Gilmer County is a popular destination for recreation and mountain living. Smimming, canoeing, kayaking, camping, hunting, trout fishing, hiking, biking, golf and tennis are popular activities. A recreation complex is located on the banks of the Coosawattee River. The Georgia Apple Festival on the second and third weekends of October attracts people nationwide to Ellijay. Apples, delicious food, autumn leaves, crafts and entertainment are always on the agenda. |
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