🌱 See how this 3-hour mountain drive ends in East Ellijay.

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In today's newsletter:

• See how this 3-hour mountain drive ends in East Ellijay.

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• I-26, I-40 & US 74 4K Drive 06 25 2026 DTS Driving The South Jennifer Aniston [tNV1Yd6k9sK] (wrmj.com) — A new 4K dashcam video documents a full three-hour drive that finishes in East Ellijay’s commercial district, ending at the Waffle House by Walmart on Highland Crossing. Viewers can virtually follow the route from Hendersonville, North Carolina, through mountain highways, forests, and small communities before arriving on the busy outskirts of town, offering a detailed look at approaches into East Ellijay.
   

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📸 Around East Ellijay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Ellijay

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Saturday August 15

• Softball (MS/JV/V) HOME Ladycat Day vs LOA, Chattooga, Lumpkin
  Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
  8:00 am
• Cross Country @ Fleet Feet Cherokee Classic (Boling Park)
  Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
  8:00 am

Monday August 17

• CCMS Volleyball v. Dawson County
  Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, GA 30540
  4:15 pm
• CCMS Softball v. White County
  Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, GA 30540
  4:15 pm
• Softball (V) HOME vs Murray County (Park & Rec Night)
  Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
  5:30 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Volleyball (JV/V) HOME vs White (5:00) and Coahulla Creek (7:00)
  Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 19

• CCMS XC @ Meeks Park Union County
  Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, GA 30540
  4:00 pm
• CCMS Volleyball v. Fannin County
  Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, GA 30540
  4:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 13

• CCMS Volleyball @ Dawson County
  Clear Creek Middle School Ellijay, GA 30540
  4:15 pm

Saturday August 15

• Cross Country @ Fleet Feet Cherokee Classic (Boling Park)
  Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
  8:00 am
• Softball (MS/JV/V) HOME Ladycat Day vs LOA, Chattooga, Lumpkin
  Gilmer High School Ellijay, GA 30540
  8:00 am
• Nero Simon and the Sunsetters’ MARGARITATOWN 8/15 →
  The George Link, Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse, Ellijay
  7:00 pm

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in East Ellijay. Apply here.
• The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for 70001 - Merchandise Coordinator in East Ellijay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Ellijay here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ellijay

• Native plant life focus of 'walk' (daily-tribune.com)
• Obituaries for August 13, 2026: David Benefield, Selma Dobson, Denisha Dotson, Jacob McClure, Betty Sue Reece (pickensprogress.com)

Jasper

• Jackson seeking governor's office to help 'the least of these' (pickensprogress.com)
• Elected Official Inaction Causing the Death of Our Furry Friends (but Not in Fayette) (thecitizen.com)

Blue Ridge

• Blue Ridge family races to build memories and win too (thenewsobserver.com)
• Comment period ending on Lake Blue Ridge Marina expansion (thenewsobserver.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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