Ellijay, Georgia
City · Population 1,923 · #247 in Georgia
About Ellijay
Ellijay is a small town in northwestern Georgia counting 1,923 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Ellijay is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 536 residents per square mile.
📰 Ellijay News Today
- Gloria Jean Kent Obituary (2026) - Ellijay, GA - Bernhardt Funeral Home - Ellijay Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Ellijay residents under boil water advisory after main rupture in Progress Road area 11Alive.com · Jul 26
- Pilgrim’s Announces Investment in Ellijay, Georgia to GlobeNewswire · Jun 12
- Flash flooding damages road, homes in North Georgia - WSB-TV WSB-TV · Jul 29
- Ellijay Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ellijay Unique
- The only place in America named Ellijay — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ellijay
- Cajun Depot Grill — american
- Charlie's Italian Restaurant — italian
- Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza — pizza
- Emily's Bar and Restaurant
- Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant
- Papa's Pizza — pizza
- Poole's Real Pit BBQ — barbecue
- River Street Tavern — american
- The Juicery and Relax Station — juice
- Waffle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tabor House Museum · Museum
- Red Apple Barn · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ellijay
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ellijay
- Clear Creek Elementary School
- Clear Creek Middle School
- Ellijay Elementary School
- Gilmer High School
- Mountain View Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,923
Rank in state#247 of 537
Land area3.59 sq mi
Density536/sq mi
Coordinates34.6914, -84.4835