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Buckley Vineyards

One of North Georgia’s newest vineyards is Buckley Vineyards Farm + Winery opened in May 2021, excited to finally share their wines with the public.

The tasting room is located across the street from their vineyards. There are 2 levels of indoor seating in the tasting room and multiple seating areas outside. … Learn more

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White Path Creek Distillery in Ellijay, GA

🍑🥃 Make a tasting stop at White Path Creek Distillery, a laid-back North Georgia distillery pouring small-batch moonshine, rum, and fruit brandy straight from mason jars. Sip them neat or cool off with a boozy slushie mixed to your flavor.

Settle into the open-air tasting area with wide-open views, then wander the property between pours.… Learn more

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Engelheim Vineyards

Sample award-winning wines at Engelheim Vineyards farm winery in Ellijay, GA. Create your own custom wine tasting by selecting your favorite wines from the current menu or purchase your favorite wines by the glass or bottle.

Enjoy your wines from the large German-themed tasting room with stone floors, vaulted ceilings, antique furnishings, and an oversized stone fireplace, or relax in an outdoor mountain space overlooking the vines. Learn more

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Coming Back

After weeks of city and state-mandated closures for the COVID-19 pandemic, things are gradually starting to reopen around the state of Georgia.

The governor has relaxed some restrictions while extending others. Key dates and guidelines for the state of Georgia include:

  • Shelter in place requirement for elderly and medically fragile is set to expire on June 12, 2020
  • Georgia’s public health state of emergency is set to expire on June 12, 2020
  • Georgia’s judicial emergency is in effect through June 12, 2020

Some businesses are still under statewide order to remain closed, while others are open with new safety restrictions:

  • Currently allowed to open with restrictions
    • “Critical infrastructure” businesses
    • “Non-critical infrastructure” businesses
  • To remain closed through May 31, 2020
    • Bars, nightclubs, amusement parks, theaters, and live performance venues

Note that just because the governor has eased guidelines for the state, that some municipalities may have their own safety restrictions and local ordinances in effect.… Learn more

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Poole’s Bar-B-Q in East Ellijay, GA

Col. Poole’s Bar-B-Q is a southern roadside barbecue joint that you can’t help but notice as you drive by. This Ellijay restaurant features a bright yellow and red building and is prominently located along GA-515.

The restaurant also includes a unique “Pig Hill of Fame” – a hill behind the restaurant that is covered with hundreds of painted wooden pigs!… Learn more

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Ellijay River Vineyards

Located near Ellijay on one of the most beautiful, park-like riverfront sites is Ellijay River Vineyards.

Although there is no permanent building or tasting room, there is a “wine tasting tent” set up on the property’s border with the Ellijay River.… Learn more