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🌱 Planning your next Ellijay Saturday? See why this market keeps growing.
Also, don't miss Volleyball (JV/V) HOME vs Fannin on the Ellijay Patch calendar
Good morning Ellijay! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning your next Ellijay Saturday? See why this market keeps growing.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 65.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These 9 Georgia Farmer And Artisan Markets Deserve A Spot On Your Travel List (takingthekids.com) — Ellijay's Farmers & Artisans Market turns Sand Street into a lively Saturday hub, with over 70 vendors, live music, and plenty of local produce and crafts. Running May through September, it's an easy walk from downtown shops and cafes, making it a perfect weekend outing for families, food lovers, and anyone craving that small-town mountain vibe. 
📸 Around Ellijay
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellijay
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- Volleyball (JV/V) HOME vs Fannin
Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
5:00 pm - CCMS XC @ Pickens Preview in Pickens County
Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, GA 30540
7:00 pm - Football (V) HOME vs Stephens County (Military/First Responders Night)
Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
7:30 pm - Cross Country @ Pickens Preview (Roper Park)
Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
8:00 am - CCMS Softball v. Lumpkin County
Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, GA 30540
4:15 pm - CCMS Volleyball @ Pickens County
Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, GA 30540
4:15 pm - Softball (JV/V) HOME vs North Hall
Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
4:30 pm - Volleyball (JV/V) @ Chestatee (also vs North Hall)
Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Ellijay Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Softball (JV/V) @ White County
Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
4:00 pm - Volleyball (JV/V) HOME vs Fannin
Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
5:00 pm - CCMS XC @ Pickens Preview in Pickens County
Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, GA 30540
7:00 pm - Football (V) HOME vs Stephens County (Military/First Responders Night)
Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Young Harris Professor Make's America's Favorite Couple Quarter finals!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This sweet boy is looking for a home.
He is the product of a stray and the owner of the house he hangs out at would like help finding him a permanent place to be. He's good with other… (Nextdoor Rodger Creek)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Ellijay. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in East Ellijay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellijay here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blue Ridge
- Veterans help distribute water during flood (thenewsobserver.com)
- Sponsors needed for charity golf tournament (thenewsobserver.com)
- Fannin Commissioners hear of potential YMCA (thenewsobserver.com)
Jasper
- Georgia's top coaches and programs close in on milestones (gpb.org)
- Obituaries for August 20, 2026: Betty Brooks, Brenda Thacker, Bobbye Warford (pickensprogress.com)
Chatsworth
- Probate Court of Murray County Re: Petition of Conservator(s) for (daily-tribune.com)
Ok Ellijay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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