COMMENT BY
Joe from Ellijay, GA
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Ellijay, GA
COMMENT
The Peace and Quiet of Ellijay . . .
I retired after 35 years offshore from Commercial Fishing the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Atlantic in 2009. Moved to Woodstock GA to assist my father in his latter years. Attended a auto show in Ellijay and decided I wanted to live here. Bought a home on a few acres in the " Sticks ".
Originally from Long Island NY, I have the accent, however, the attitude is all Southern. I say my New York is in remission.
Reading some of the reviews I find amusing. I am a Veteran of the US Coast Guard, father of three, white male. If you find that hateful or hate speech, you might want to reevaluate your life.
I moved to Ellijay for the peace and quiet of County living. My home is three miles from paved roads, well water is cold out of the tap. My two roosters wake me before dawn, and my hens produce fresh eggs every day. " Bubba " My rescue Pitbull, enjoys mole diggin', protecting his chickens and chasin' squirrels.
My interactions with the locals.... I have yet to find someone I do not like, or doesn't like me. Everyone is friendly and respectful, and will help you if and when you need it.
I own and drive a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, Love my Second Amendment right to Keep and Bear Arms and show it by open carrying my sidearm.
I find local Law Enforcement is friendly to myself and like that I support our Second Amendment Right as I have had a few conversations about my sidearm choice verses theirs. Very Friendly conversations.
About the Tourists... 25 years in Florida and I understand they are on "Vacation" in our little bit of paradise. However, I live here. If you find Ellijay or Gilmer county the place you want to move to, Please do... but leave your Politics in the area you just left. Do not come here to change us, come here to enjoy our conservative way of life.
If you see me in town or at Wally World or Ace Hardware, know that I will do my best to make your visit the most enjoyable I can and will protect you with " ... upto and including my Life, so help me God."
Enjoy your stay, and leave our community the way you found it, clean, quiet and protected...
Joe Rocchead