Ellijay, Georgia
Ellijay, occasionally spelled Elijay, is a city in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,862 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Gilmer County.
Ellijay, Georgia | |
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Downtown Ellijay looking toward Walnut Mt. | |
Location in Gilmer County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 34°41′41″N 84°29′1″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.54 sq mi (9.18 km2) |
| • Land | 3.54 sq mi (9.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,862 |
| • Density | 525.40/sq mi (202.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30540 |
| Area code(s) | 706/762 |
| FIPS code | 13-27092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331651 |
| Website | www |
Agriculture is important in Gilmer County, known as the "Apple Capital of Georgia." The city holds an annual Georgia Apple Festival in October.
Former President Jimmy Carter owns a pine cabin second home in Ellijay. Other tourists are attracted to the mountains and whitewater kayaking.
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