Ellijay Today

03/15/2025

Reminder - Heavy Winds tonight and tomorrow. Secure anything that might blow around. Chairs, loose shutters, the tarp on that project car that's been sitting in the yard for 5 years.
Charge up those electronics. Download a good audiobook to distract yourself. (Libby is free via Gilmer County Library) Freeze a bottle of water and put it your fridge to keep your perishables cool a little longer if the power goes out. Y'all know the drill.

03/10/2025

01/03/2025

~ FREE SPAY & NEUTER ~

(Only for pets, not weird relatives)

Update: please be aware that your pet MUST be current with Parvo vaccine to participate. You have time to go through Tractor Supply mobile vet on Sundays to get this series in before the date.

🐾 Exciting News from the Gilmer County Animal Shelter! 🐾

We are thrilled to announce that thanks to an incredible donation, the Snipet Bus is coming back to Gilmer County Animal Shelter! This means we can once again offer free spay/neuter surgeries and rabies vaccinations to members of our community who need it the most. ❤️

Our goal is to reduce pet overpopulation and provide essential care to those who might otherwise struggle to afford it. 🐕🐈

💉 Additional Services Available:
Microchipping and other vaccinations can be added for a small fee.

📋 Eligibility Criteria:

Age: 8 weeks and older (preferably 12 weeks if conditions allow).
Weight: Minimum 3 lbs (no exceptions). Maximum capacity is for pets up to 50 lbs.
Breeds: Unfortunately, brachycephalic breeds are not eligible for this program.
📅 Keep an eye on our page for upcoming dates and sign-up details! Spaces will be limited, so be ready to reserve your spot.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to make a difference for pets and families in our community. Together, we can ensure every pet has the care they deserve! 🐾💙

10/16/2024

New date. Should be rain or shine this time.

10/04/2024

09/26/2024

Fabulous idea! That being said, be careful because there was a lot of standing water right in front of the Ellijay office earlier, so drive slow.

09/18/2024

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT!
Sat. Sept. 28, Downtown Ellijay, 9am-1pm
It’s time to let go of your old electronics!
Bring your monitors, keyboards, hard drives and more. Bring TV s, batteries, chargers and cords. Bring old phones, floppies, and laptops galore. But PLEASE check the list of acceptable things before packing your car.

09/11/2024

Here is the latest (1:09 PM) on Hurricane Francine. Hurricane Francine is forecast to make landfall along the Louisiana coast this evening and quickly track northward into Mississippi while weakening. The forecast track does not and will not include Georgia; however, impacts (primarily an isolated flooding risk) may still occur in the region.

WHERE & WHEN:

· Impacts are most likely to occur between Thursday and Saturday in northern and central Georgia.

· Flooding Potential: Peaking Friday and Friday night as soils become more saturated.

· Winds: The breeziest winds are expected Thursday through Friday morning.

· Tornadoes: The potential for tornadoes is low, but an isolated, brief tornado could occur in west Georgia, mainly late Thursday.

Rainfall Forecast (from the Weather Prediction Center):

09/02/2024

I see people asking all the time about this service. Now our local library has it for free!

(I recommend calling and making an appointment so it’s available when you want to use it)

08/13/2024

08/05/2024

The 8th is National “Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch”Day. I absolutely love this concept but maybe do it during the daytime so you don’t get shot lol.