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August 20, 2013 
Chamber News & Events
Tourism Partners Meeting 
August 20 at 5:30pm at the Gilmer Chamber office
696 First Ave, East Ellijay

Preparation for Fall! #FALL4ELLIJAY

Open to lodging partners, attractions, retail, and restaurants. 

This will be a networking event with a program focused on Fall Prep! Fall is just around the corner and we want to give you the tools to be prepared for the busy season ahead. This is a great opportunity for the partners to share what tools they use, and ask questions about tools they aren't sure how to use. 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO THE TOURISM PARTNERS MEETING


Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting- Everyone Is Invited!
8/20 Southern Butterflies, 696 First Ave, East Ellijay, (Chamber office) 11:00am
8/27 Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited, 583 Highland Crossing Suite 230, (North Georgia Mountain Outfitters) 11:00am 
New Members
 

Ellijay Cabin Rentals

Robert & Liz Coleman - Owners

136 First Avenue

Ellijay, GA 30540

706-635-8810

www.ellijaycabinrentals.com

 

June Walker Chevrolet

Jeff Walker - Dealer

1851 Old Highway 76

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

www.junewalkerchevrolet.com

 

The Estate Liquidation Store

Kathy Green - Owner

126 Josh Hall Road

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

706-455-2529

 

 

Renewing Members

125 Club
 
Appalachian Beverage, Inc.
Jim Parmer
 
110 Club

 

 Dan Parker - ReMax Town & Country
Jack Brown

 

Advanced Disposal

Associated Air

Atlanta Gas Light

Century 21 In The Mountains

Gilmer County Board of Education

Hot & Cold Buffet

Integrity Air

Jerry's Body Shop

John Wade Company, Inc.

Kelvin Moss, M.D.

North Georgia Christian Academy

Papa's Pizza To Go

Pleasant Hills Montessori School

Optimum Payments

Shamrock Septic Service

Sparks Lumber, Inc.

Subway/Singleton Food Services, Inc.

Wolf Creek Canyon BBQ Co.

Zaxby's

 

Individuals

 

Brian Dorsey



Member & Community News
Gilmer Arts B.E.S.T Series Kick Off Reception
August 24, 2013 at 6pm
Best Series 
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Ellijay Cabin Rentals

 Wilderness View Cabins & The Overlook Inn Bed & Breakfast have opened a new office in Ellijay, under the title "Ellijay Cabin Rentals." They are very excited about the new office and acquiring new cabins for guests to come and enjoy all of what Ellijay has to offer. Any businesses that would like to drop off brochures or rack cards are welcome to do so!

 

Hometown Florist Celebrates 15 Years

Congratulations to Hometown Florist on being in business
15 years!

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258 South Main Street, Ellijay

706-635-6100

Appalachian Beverage
Wine Tasting 
 
August 21, 2013 at 7:00pm
Please join Appalachian Beverage in welcoming Stacey Miller of Eberle Vineyards and Winery of Paso Robles, California. Eberle Vineyards is one of the pioneering wineries in the Paso Robles area.
Cost is $15.00 per person
Please RSVP to appalachianbeverage@gmail.com 
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399 Mountain View Drive
East Ellijay
706-515-WINE (9463) 
North Georgia Employer Committee Basic Supervisor Training Seminar

 August 23, 2013, at North Georgia Community Center
Only  $25 per Attendee. 

Topics presented during the seminar will include:

Review of ADA, Understanding of basics of discrimination law, Supervisor's obligations under FMLA, and the basics of harassment claims including dealing with the effects of modern "culture".  

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Successful 2013 Back To School Bash
Georgia Mountains Health would like to thank their sponsors for a successful 2013 Back to School bash. They were able to provide 531 backpacks with school supplies to the children in Gilmer County. They provided nearly 100 dental screenings and BMIs. The Gilmer Lions Club provided vision screening to nearly 100 children at the event. 
 
Gilmer County Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament

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IT'S APPLE SEASON
U-PICK SEASON KICKS OFF
 Red Apple Barn- Starts August 24
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R & A Orchards- Starts August 31
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Hillcrest Orchards Apple Pickin' Jubilee- Starts Sept 8
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Reece Orchards-  Starts Sept 8
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Other Orchards that are Now Open:
Panorama Farm Market - 706-276-3813
Penland's Apple House- 706-635-5110
Aaron's Apple House-706-273-3180
Hudson's Apple House-706-273-3160
Mack Aaron's Apple House-706-273-3600
Seller's Apple House-706-273-3026  
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Upcoming Community Events

 

08/20 11am Southern Butterflies Ribbon Cutting at the Chamber

08/20 5:30pm Tourism Partners Meeting

08/21 Noon Optimist Club Meeting at IHOP

08/21 7pm Wine Tasting at Appalachian Beverage

08/22 6:30pm- Bluegrass Pickin' at the Senior Center

08/23 10am-12pm Individual Art Instruction at Gilmer Arts & Heritage Assoc.

08/24-8am-11:30am-Downtown Farmer's Market

08/24 1:30pm-5:30pm-Cartecay Vineyards Live Music with Man Bites Dog

08/24 6pm Gilmer Arts- Best Series Kick Off Reception 

08/24 7pm-9pm- Eagle Mountain General Store Pickin' on the Porch
 

 
Visit the Chamber's Calendar of Events for more information 
on these events. Don't see your event listed...be sure to list your event on our website, free of charge, to have it placed on Chamber Bytes. 
 
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The Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce is a 500 member organization serving the North Georgia communities of Ellijay, East Ellijay, and Cherry Log.The Chamber operates two welcome centers, serves as the destination marketing agency for the county, and provides networking opportunities and business resources for its members. The mission of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce is to promote a strong business environment that enhances the quality of our community. The vision of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce is to be the leader in making Gilmer County the best place to visit, live, work, invest and play.  For more information on joining the Chamber or getting involved, please call 706/635-7400 or email info@gilmerchamber.com.