Located in Northern Georgia, approximately 80 miles north of Atlanta and 65 miles south of Chattanooga Tennessee, these three communities are nestled in one of the most beautiful parts of the state. Nearly 2,000 residents call Ellijay home while another 700 or so live in neighboring East Ellijay and Cherrylog. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses as well as land for custom building. Considered by all to be an outdoorsman’s paradise, locals and visitors alike enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, camping, river rafting and mountain biking year-round due to the region’s mild temperatures. Downtown Ellijay is considered a historic district with brick sidewalks, elegantly designed lamp posts and a large fountain in the center of town. The district is as aesthetically appealing as it is economical in that in addition to the many attractive architectural features, it is filled with a variety of antique and specialty shops, eateries, cafes and coffeehouses. In the fall, Ellijay is home to the state’s ever-popular Apple Festival where thousands gather each year to celebrate in the town known as the apple capital of Georgia. These communities are supported by a strong education system, a modernized network of health and medical institutions and a public parks and recreations department that is as committed to the preservation of public areas as they are to the safety and well-being of their citizenry. From rugged mountains and rolling foothills to flowing rivers and majestic lakes, Gilmer County makes for a great place to live, work, and play.