EllijayGeorgia
Ellijay, occasionally spelled Elijay, is a city in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 1,862 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Ellijay
Ellijay is a small town in northwestern Georgia counting 1,923 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ellijay is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 536 residents per square mile.
What Makes Ellijay Unique
- The only place in America named Ellijay — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ellijay
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tabor House Museum · Museum
- Red Apple Barn · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ellijay
- Cohutta Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Harrison Park of Ellijay reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ellijay
- Clear Creek Elementary School
- Clear Creek Middle School
- Ellijay Elementary School
- Gilmer High School
- Mountain View Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.