Ellijay Gilmer County Water & Sewage Authority to Raise Utility Rates July 1st

Expect higher rates for water and sewage if your provider is the Ellijay Gilmer County Water & Sewage Authority.

All rates and fees for water and sewage services will be increasing starting July 1st, 2023. Fees for new accounts, deposit transfers, and disconnections will all be doubling from $25 to $50, while fees for re-connection will go up 50% from $50 to $75 for business hours re-connection and $100 to $150 for off-hours re-connection.

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Cowabunga, Dudes: Video Rental is Back in Ellijay!

In a nostalgic turn of events, video rental has made a comeback in Ellijay. As streaming options become more limited, some local residents are taking it upon themselves to provide an alternative. Cowabunga Video, located inside Mountain Town Antiques, is offering VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray titles for both sale and rental. Swing by and rediscover the joy of browsing physical movies.

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51 Miles from Nowhere… a Modern Epic Recorded in Ellijay

Ellijay record label Analog Revolution is proud to announce the release of the first record from Doctor Deathray and her Implements of Destruction. Their highly anticipated album, “51 Miles from Nowhere” is now available in various formats, including CD, cassette, LP, at businesses around Ellijay including the Ellijay Coffeehouse and Mountain Town Antiques.

The album was recorded at Magic Mountain Studios inside the Ellijay Makerspace, and can be streamed on popular platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and more. Don’t miss out on this electrifying release!

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Ellijay Farmer’s Market is Back in Season!

The Farmer’s Market is now open every Saturday, offering a wide variety of fresh produce and local products all summer. Featuring an assortment of diverse vendors including up-and-coming local coffee roasters Mountain Town Coffee Roasting, ceramics from Ecology Ceramics, fresh tea from local tea seller Bonsabi, and a variety of fresh produce, crafts, and more. The farmers market runs from 8:30 – 12:30 Rain or Shine ever Saturday for the duration of the summer.

Make sure to mark your calendars and support our local vendors at this fantastic community event.

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