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The city of Ellijay, Georgia is the county seat of Gilmer County. Ellijay is just an hour drive north of Atlanta on I-575. It is nestled amongst the Appalachian Mountains, three rivers, the Ellijay, the Coosawattee and the Cartecay, and between two lakes; Carters Lake, and Lake Blue Ridge. People come from all over to Ellijay to enjoy the mountain scenery, and of course the Apples. Ellijay is known as the Apple Capital of Georgia. Ellijay is the home of the Gilmer County Apple Festival which is held every 2nd and 3rd weekend in October. On any ordinary day in Ellijay you will find People strolling up and down the square of Ellijay in search of antiques and collectables, stopping at all the apple houses, or sitting on their porch enjoying the peace and serenity of this quaint small town. The winters are filled with snow top mountains; the springs start with a spring shower and end with beautiful sunshine; the summers are full of blossoming flowers; and falls are overflowing with colorful fall leaves. Ellijay has several different developments with home sites in many different price ranges. Some people flee to Ellijay looking for a primary home or some come looking for a second home away from all the fast pace city life. Either way; if your looking for peace and quiet, crisp cool mornings, steam rolling off the river banks, then the beautiful small town of Ellijay, Georgia and your new log cabin is awaiting you.