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In today's newsletter:

• Which Ellijay orchards made this list of must-try bakeries?
• Why Ellijay ranks among Georgia's eight most scenic small towns

Also on today's calendar: Freaky Friday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Turning sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
• Saturday: A tropical rainstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Surprisingly Affordable Old-School Bakeries In North Georgia (newsbreak.com) — Two Ellijay favorites, Panorama Orchards in East Ellijay and B.J. Reece Orchards, are highlighted as affordable, old-school bakery stops where locals can grab fried pies, cider donuts, apple bread, and more. The guide frames Ellijay as Georgia's apple capital and notes how these markets fit easily into local drives or festival visits. It also points to other classic bakeries across the North Georgia mountains for future road trips.
   

• The 8 Most Scenic Georgia Towns (worldatlas.com) — Ellijay is spotlighted as one of Georgia's most scenic towns, praised for its apple orchards, river paddling, and mountain setting where the Cartecay and Ellijay rivers meet. The piece notes easy access to the Cohutta Wilderness and nearby Amicalola Falls, making it a strong base for outdoor adventures. It also compares Ellijay with seven other picturesque Georgia destinations from the mountains to the coast.
   

📸 Around Ellijay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellijay

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Freaky Friday →
  Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Open Mic at Grapes and Ladders Vineyards →
  Grapes & Ladders Winery, 2317 Hwy 382 W, Ellijay
  5:00 pm
• Chicken Fried Fabulous Spa Dee Dah Sisterhood by Gilmer Arts →
  George Link Jr, Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St., Ellijay
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• U-Pick at BJ Reece Orchards →
  B.J. Reece Orchards, 9131 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay
  9:00 am
• U-Pick Apples at Hillcrest Orchards →
  Hillcrest Orchards, 9696 Hwy 52 E, Ellijay
  9:00 am
• Fall Corn Maze and Festival →
  Ellijay GA
  10:00 am
• Corn Maze & Baby Lamb Tours at Cress Creeks Farm →
  Cress Creeks Farm, 4708 Boardtown Rd., Ellijay
  10:00 am
• Cornhole →
  East Park Pavilion, 449 Cherokee Trail, Ellijay
  5:00 pm
• Freaky Friday →
  Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 E 1st St, Blue Ridge
  6:30 pm
• Ghost Hunt at the Tabor House →
  Tabor House Museum, 138 Spring St, Ellijay
  7:00 pm
• Autumn Spirits Real Ghost Hunt, Historic 1800's Tabor House, Ellijay, Ga →
  Tabor House Museum - Gilmer County Historical Society, 138 Spring Street, Ellijay
  7:00 pm
• Chicken Fried Fabulous Spa Dee Dah Sisterhood by Gilmer Arts →
  George Link Jr, Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 Dalton St., Ellijay
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Best Cleaner around.
  Fully insured with general liability and workers comp insurance. Check out her Facebook page. (Nextdoor Ralston Road)
• There is road construction on Overpass Rd reported...
  There is road construction on Overpass Rd reported at 3:35 PM. (Nextdoor )

• Pilgrim's Pride Corporation posted a job opening for Broiler ServiceTechnician in Ellijay. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Ellijay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellijay here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blue Ridge

• Marching Festival this Saturday in Blue Ridge (thenewsobserver.com)
• A Food Lover's Road Trip Through The Best 10 Italian Restaurants In Upstate Georgia (takingthekids.com)
• Gen Z chooses lore-tripping and ground hopping, according to Airbnb travel trends (kxan.com)

Jasper

• Join Us in Making a Difference! Serve Pickens 2026 needs your support (pickensprogress.com)
• Rooted in Community, Committed to Truth (pickensprogress.com)
• Obituaries for October 8, 2026; Barbara Evans, Abe Hightower, Juanita Jarrett, Tyler Mann, Philip O'Shields, Terry Poole (pickensprogress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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