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THE ELLIJAY BLOG
Explore the Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival This Weekend in Ellijay!
Calling all fiber enthusiasts! 🧵 The annual Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival returns to the scenic town of Ellijay, Georgia, from April 25 to 27, 2025. Hosted at the Gilmer County Civic Center, this three-day celebration is a haven for knitters, crocheters,...
Back to Nature in Ellijay, Georgia
We are all creatures of nature. We spend so much time cooped up in our homes, cars, and cubicles that we forget we need fresh air in our lungs, warm sun on our skin, and the sounds and splendor of Mother Nature around us. We need to get lost and let our bodies and...
2025 Ellijay Songwriters Festival
Back for the third year, the Ellijay Songwriters Festival returns on May 8-11, 2025. This festival features award-winning Nashville and Georgia songwriters and musicians who will perform their original songs across beautiful area venues including the Playhouse, 29...
Ellijay Restaurant Week Returns This May- Nominations Now Open
Do you have a favorite dish you always come back to? Is there a local restaurant you recommend to everyone? Just love trying out all the great spots around town? If that sounds like you, mark your calendars for the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week returning on May...
Apple Blossom Tractor Tours Happening This Weekend at R&A Orchards!
Spring in Ellijay is something special, and there’s no better way to welcome the season than by experiencing the first signs of apple season in Georgia’s Apple Capital! When & Where 🌸 Join R&A Orchards this Saturday, April 5th, from 9 AM to 4 PM for their...
April Events You Can’t Miss in Ellijay
As spring blooms in the air, April brings a variety of fun events, promising excitement for all ages! From Distillery Tours at House of Applejay to Cirque du Roo at Roo Mountain Vineyards and live music at Grapes & Ladders, adventure awaits at Ellijay’s vineyards....
Top 5 Hikes in Ellijay, Georgia
As spring blooms and the mountain air turns crisp, there’s no better time to hit the trails in Ellijay. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ellijay offers a central location to some of the best family- and pet-friendly hikes in the region. Whether you’re...
Riding at the right time could help manage blood sugar, study finds
A new study reveals that when you exercise may matter as much as how much you exercise—at least when it comes to managing blood sugar. Researchers found that sedentary adults with obesity or overweight who exercised in the morning saw the biggest improvements in their...
Cramps’ worst enemy teams with track cyclists
Pickle Juice, scientifically proven to stop muscle cramps, is partnering with track cycling team Turbo Velo for the 2025 season. As part of this collaboration, Pickle Juice will supply its product to all levels of the Turbo Velo organization. The partnership also...
Cycling in senior years? Avoid ultra-processed foods
A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of...
New guide helps beginner cyclists with nutrition basicsÂ
Cyclists new to the sport have a lot of information to digest when searching for the proper diet that will improve their performance. Considering how to consume carbohydrates, fats and protein in the right amounts and at the right time can be confusing....
High costs sink Performance Lab bar
Performance Lab has canned its Nu:tropic bar, citing high production costs as the culprit that killed the product. “Post-pandemic, the prices of fuel, distribution and raw materials have skyrocketed,” the company said in an email to customers regarding the Performance...
