The city, its neighbor and the county
- The City of Ellijay had 1,862 residents in the 2020 Census. U.S. Census Bureau
- The City of Ellijay had 1,619 residents in the 2010 Census. U.S. Census Bureau
- The separate City of East Ellijay had 650 residents in the 2020 Census. U.S. Census Bureau
- Gilmer County had 31,353 residents in the 2020 Census. U.S. Census Bureau
- Gilmer County had 28,292 residents in the 2010 Census. U.S. Census Bureau
- The City of Ellijay covers 3.544 square miles of land and no water area. U.S. Census Bureau
- Gilmer County covers 431 square miles in total, 4.7 of them water. Wikipedia
Most of the county’s growth is outside the city limits. When people say they live in Ellijay, they often mean an Ellijay mailing address somewhere in Gilmer County. East Ellijay is its own city, covering 3.402 square miles (Census Gazetteer), and the Gilmer Chamber’s office is there, at 696 First Avenue (Gilmer Chamber).
Inside the city limits
- Government: Mayor Al Hoyle chairs the City Council (City of Ellijay), which meets the third Monday of each month at City Hall (City of Ellijay).
- The 2027 budget: The city’s proposed 2027 budget will be presented at a special called meeting on October 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM, followed by a public hearing at 8:45 AM at City Hall. Adoption is tentatively set for November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM, the same meeting where the millage rate will be set. (City of Ellijay) The millage rate itself has not been published, so ask for a property’s full tax bill before you buy.
- Historic district: downtown properties fall under architectural design guidelines and a Historic Preservation Commission that meets on the second Monday of each month (City of Ellijay).
What we have not sourced yet
We have not yet verified utility providers, internet service, school details or flood-zone status for individual streets, so we don’t summarize them. Ask the seller, the utility and the county for each property, and check flood status on the FEMA flood map before you buy near the rivers.
Where Ellijay sits
Gilmer County borders Fannin, Dawson, Pickens, Gordon and Murray counties (Wikipedia), and the Chamber puts Ellijay about 90 minutes north of Atlanta (Gilmer Chamber).
Homes for sale around Ellijay
Gold Peach Realty, the brokerage that publishes this guide, lists homes across the North Georgia mountains. Its featured homes are below; for anything in Ellijay or Gilmer County, call (770) 283-1223 or email info@goldpeachrealty.com.
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Homes for sale near Ellijay
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Living-here questions
Is Ellijay the same as East Ellijay?
No. East Ellijay is a separate city next door, with 650 residents in the 2020 Census. Many businesses with an Ellijay mailing address are actually in East Ellijay or unincorporated Gilmer County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
How many people live in Ellijay?
The 2020 Census counted 1,862 people in the City of Ellijay, up from 1,619 in 2010. Gilmer County had 31,353.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
How big is Ellijay?
The city covers 3.544 square miles of land and no water area, by the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
When does the Ellijay City Council meet?
On the third Monday of each month at City Hall: a work session at 5:30 PM and the council meeting at 6:00 PM. Meetings are open to the public.
Source: City of Ellijay
How far is Ellijay from Atlanta?
The Gilmer Chamber says Ellijay is 'just 90 minutes north of Atlanta'. We have not found a more exact sourced drive time.
Source: Gilmer County Chamber
Who is the mayor of Ellijay?
Al Hoyle is Mayor of Ellijay and chairs the City Council. The city says he is in his fourth term as mayor since 1997.
Source: City of Ellijay
Is downtown Ellijay a historic district?
Yes. Ellijay has a designated Historic District with architectural design guidelines, administered by a Historic Preservation Commission that meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 PM.
Source: City of Ellijay
When is Ellijay's 2027 budget hearing?
The proposed 2027 budget is set for a special called meeting on October 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM, with a public hearing at 8:45 AM at City Hall. Adoption is tentatively set for November 2, 2026.
Source: City of Ellijay
How fast is Gilmer County growing?
Gilmer County grew from 28,292 people in the 2010 Census to 31,353 in 2020.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Which counties border Gilmer County?
Fannin to the north, Dawson to the southeast, Pickens to the south, Gordon to the southwest and Murray to the west.
Source: Wikipedia
Dates, hours and fees change. For anything official, the city has the final word: City of Ellijay official site
