AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ellijay Georgia. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/ellijay-ga 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/ellijay-ga https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 30 May 2024 23:56:42 -0500 In recognition of the beginning of Filipino American History Month, Democratic Party of Georgia Chairwoman Nikema Williams issued the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-georgia-statement-on-filipino-american-history-month-31473523-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/democratic-party-of-georgia-statement-on-filipino-american-history-month-31473523-ellijay-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to help more veterans access mental health and substance abuse treatment. https://www.americantowns.com/news/sens-ossoff-cramer-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-help-more-veterans-access-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-treatment-31475014-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sens-ossoff-cramer-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-help-more-veterans-access-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-treatment-31475014-ellijay-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 News coverage continues to highlight Herschel Walker’s continued refusal to answer basic questions 48 hours after the latest revelation emerged https://www.americantowns.com/news/48-hours-after-new-report-walker-still-refuses-to-answer-georgians-questions-31484237-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/48-hours-after-new-report-walker-still-refuses-to-answer-georgians-questions-31484237-ellijay-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On Wednesday, a bombshell report from CNN revealed that Herschel Walker “is getting a tax break intended only for a primary residence this year https://www.americantowns.com/news/what-georgians-are-seeing-herschel-walker-taking-texas-resident-tax-break-while-running-in-georgia-31495810-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/what-georgians-are-seeing-herschel-walker-taking-texas-resident-tax-break-while-running-in-georgia-31495810-ellijay-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) testified before the House Rules Committee on the importance of restoring a https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-bourdeaux-urges-strengthening-payasyougo-paygo-rules-restoring-fiscal-discipline-in-congress-31497292-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-bourdeaux-urges-strengthening-payasyougo-paygo-rules-restoring-fiscal-discipline-in-congress-31497292-ellijay-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) announced her Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA) priorities, which https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-bourdeaux-announces-her-wrda-priorities-pass-the-house-31504255-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-bourdeaux-announces-her-wrda-priorities-pass-the-house-31504255-ellijay-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Senator Reverend Warnock announced he secured nearly $200 million in federal funds to increase access to capital and promote entrepreneurship https://www.americantowns.com/news/georgia-jobs-senator-reverend-warnock-secures-nearly-200-million-to-promote-georgia-small-business-growth-and-entrepreneurship-31508341-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/georgia-jobs-senator-reverend-warnock-secures-nearly-200-million-to-promote-georgia-small-business-growth-and-entrepreneurship-31508341-ellijay-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) – along with eight colleagues – sent a letter to Francisco Palmieri, https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-johnson-leads-letter-on-colombia-vp-security-concerns-31519132-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-johnson-leads-letter-on-colombia-vp-security-concerns-31519132-ellijay-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington D.C. — U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is leading the push to declare racism a public health crisis, reintroducing a https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-reverend-warnock-leads-push-in-the-senate-to-declare-racism-a-public-health-crisis-31527051-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-reverend-warnock-leads-push-in-the-senate-to-declare-racism-a-public-health-crisis-31527051-ellijay-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for Cartecay Vineyards' Crush Festival and enjoy all the fun of our Harvest Celebration! It's the Event of the Year with Grape Stomping, Live https://www.americantowns.com/news/cartecay-vineyards-crush-festival-2023-31609860-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cartecay-vineyards-crush-festival-2023-31609860-ellijay-ga.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 For 52 fun-filled years, the Georgia Apple Festival has brought two exciting weekends in October to Gilmer County. Ellijay and East Ellijay hosts https://www.americantowns.com/news/georgia-apple-festival-2023-31611574-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/georgia-apple-festival-2023-31611574-ellijay-ga.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It's the Event of the Year with Grape Stomping, Live Music, Wine Tastings, Vineyard Tours, Arts & Crafts Vendors and Souvenir Wine Glass! https://www.americantowns.com/news/cartecay-vineyards-crush-festival-2023-31612937-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cartecay-vineyards-crush-festival-2023-31612937-ellijay-ga.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2nd annual Ellijay Bacon Fest! Bacon themed dishes, live music, bacon eating contest, games & more. Benefitting Gilmer Community Food Pantry. A https://www.americantowns.com/news/ellijay-bacon-fest-2023-31612942-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ellijay-bacon-fest-2023-31612942-ellijay-ga.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us at the beautiful Reece's Cider, Co. in Ellijay, GA. Trail Talks, Vendors, Food Trucks, Silent Auction, and More. This is the festival where https://www.americantowns.com/news/georgia-mountain-trail-fest-2024-31656360-ellijay-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/georgia-mountain-trail-fest-2024-31656360-ellijay-ga.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As we head towards the November election, our campaign is working hard to win big for republicans up and down the ticket. It wouldn't be possible https://www.americantowns.com/news/team-loudermilk-update-june-7-2022-31382949-cassville-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/team-loudermilk-update-june-7-2022-31382949-cassville-ga.html Government and Politics Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500