Pick Ellijay Podcast PEP TALK

PEP Talk: Get your knitting needles ready!

This week's episode includes a discussion between Caitlin Neal, Catherine Weis, and host Asa Jones about the upcoming Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival, happening April 26-28 at the Gilmer County Civic Center. The festival will feature plenty of vendors and special classes, open to knitters of all skill levels.
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PEP Talk: Restaurant Week Coming Soon

This week's episode of PEP Talk dives deeper into Gilmer County Restaurant Week, happening May 13 through 18. Catherine Weis, Caitlin Neal, and host Asa Jones discuss Restaurant Week voting, which is now open on the Gilmer Chamber website. Categories include Best Burger, Best Date Night, Best Breakfast, and more!

PEP Talk: Georgia Mountain Trail Fest

This week, host Asa Jones welcomes Robert Ferguson, president and CEO of the Georgia Mountain Trails Partnership, to the studio. Get the scoop on the 2024 Georgia Mountain Trail Fest, coming soon on Saturday, April 20. From hikers, mountain bikers, kayakers, and trail runners to equestrians, campers, Jeep and RV enthusiasts — everyone is welcome! The festival line-up includes trail-related vendors, educational trail talks, food trucks, and hard cider from Reece's Cider Company of Ellijay.
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PEP Talk: Ellijay Restaurant Week

Host Asa Jones welcomes back Gilmer Chamber President Jennifer Grimmer and Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis to discuss the upcoming Ellijay Restaurant Week, a celebration of local dining happening from May 13-18. Plus, the Gilmer Chamber is dishing out People's Choice Awards for local businesses. Tune in for all things Ellijay restaurants!
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PEP Talk: The Future of Downtown Ellijay

In this episode Gilmer Chamber President & CEO Jennifer Grimmer and host Asa Jones welcome Catherine Weis, the new Downtown Welcome Center Manager. Catherine discusses some new ideas for the welcome center and what the year might hold. Afterwards Jennifer reviews exciting accomplishments for Pick Ellijay from 2023 and upcoming developments for 2024.
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PEP Talk: Friends of Harrison Park

Asa and Ron welcome Linda Lancaster, representing Friends of Harrison Park, to discuss the upcoming Sasquatch Strut on April 27 and to talk about the Friends of Harrison Park's progress and accomplishments. The goal of the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit is to provide a place for friends and families to gather without spending too much money. Through upcoming events, the organization is making Harrison Park a place of community.
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PEP Talk: Cartecay Bike Shop Brewery

This week, the PEP Talk podcast crew welcomes Dondi Fontenot, co-owner of Cartecay Bike Shop Brewery on North Main Street in Ellijay.
Asa, Ron, and Dondi discuss the newest addition to the shop: the brew room, serving small-batch craft beers, including ales, IPAs, pilsners, wheats, and seltzers made in-house. With over 45 years of experience in the bike business, the shop’s new addition takes it to the next level, allowing guests to unwind with artisanal brews after riding the trails in the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia.
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PEP Talk: North Georgia Vineyard Tours

This week hosts Asa and Ron welcome Benjamin Grimmer of Ellijay Excursions, Patrick Hagler of A Grape View Tours, and Noble Zuschlag of North Georgia Wine Trips to discuss the ins and outs of guided vineyard touring and what you can expect when booking one of these convenient touring services in the beautiful wine country of Ellijay and North Georgia.

PEP Talk: Ellijay’s Little Italian & The Roof

This week, Asa and Ron welcome returning guests Annette Cavallaro from Ellijay's Little Italian and Matt Bond from The Roof to discuss their restaurants and featured dishes. Ellijay's Little Italian is an authentic storefront and features calzones, stromboli, pastas, and more. If you're looking for a hearty Southern restaurant, head to The Roof for dishes like bologna sliders, fried green tomatoes, and burgers.

Mardi Gras Meets River Street

Your favorite Gilmer restaurants are teaming up this week—and on this podcast—to celebrate Mardi Gras in Ellijay. The Butcher & Bottle, River Street Tavern, Ellijay's Little Italian, The Roof, Boardwalk Pizza & Pub, and Cajun Depot Grill are all collaborating on Mardi Gras themed specials, cocktails, and merch.
This week we are joined by special guests Nicole Furness of River Street Tavern, Matthew Bond of The Roof, Annette Cavallaro of Ellijay's Little Italian, and Kayleigh T. of The Butcher & Bottle. Each will reveal details about their restaurant's menu and Mardi Gras plans.