This week, Mindy and Lee Forbes from Cress Creeks Sheep Farm and Event Center join host Asa Jones to discuss upcoming fall fun on the farm! The Forbeses also divulge the many Cress Creeks specialties, including locally-raised, farm-fresh goodies and the farm’s Airbnb.

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School is back in session in Gilmer County! This means the mornings are getting busy for parents, kids, and educators. Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis joins host Asa Jones to talk about some of the best places for grab-and-go breakfasts. Discover new businesses and iconic restaurants in this episode.

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Float through the details of the Cartecay River Experience in this week's episode with host Asa Jones and tubing experts Tripp and Micalah Jansen. Listen now to learn more about the well-loved Ellijay escapade and its two floating experiences: the Adventure River Experience and the Lazy River Experience.

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Don't go chasing waterfalls just yet, as this week, host Asa Jones welcomes Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis back into the studio to talk all about waterfalls, rivers, and lakes in and around Gilmer County, including Amicalola Falls, Cartecay River Experience, and Carters Lake. Interested in checking out these waterways yourself? Listen now and get ready to embark on your next outdoor adventure!

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This week, host Asa Jones welcomes Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis back to the studio to discuss Ellijay’s family hiking trails, including Bear Creek Trail, Carters Lake, Fort Mountain State Park, and The River Loop on the Cartecay River. Listen now and get ready to explore the great outdoors.

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This week, host Asa Jones welcomes Downtown Welcome Center Manager Catherine Weis back to the studio. Listen now to learn about Gilmer County’s summer harvest at Aaron Family Orchards, Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, and Ellijay Mushrooms, all where you can pick flowers, blueberries, and more.

Aarons Family Orchards:  “Come hang out with us when you’re around town or when you visit beautiful Pick Ellijay.

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Harvest Moon Farms: “Have you stopped by the farm to pick blueberries, zinnia, and sunflowers? Stop by and you pick!"

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Ellijay Mushroom: “Are you as excited as we are?"

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Fourth of July is coming up! Host Asa Jones welcomes Caitlin Neal from the Gilmer County Chamber and Pam Burns from Gilmer Arts Playhouse to discuss the upcoming Fourth of July festival and parade. Applications to participate in the parade will be open until July 1 at 5:00 p.m. Participants can pick up a physical application at the Gilmer Arts Gallery or online at the Downtown Ellijay Facebook page. The parade's theme is "United We Stand: Patriotism and the American Worker." The festival features live music, bounce house, vendors, special events and performances, and a musket salute. Don’t miss out on Independence Day fun in Gilmer County!

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Host Asa Jones welcomes Caitlin Neal and Nohemi Reynoso from the Gilmer County Chamber to discuss the ongoing Ellijay Treats Trail. The Treats Trail is Ellijay's way to find the best orchards, bakeries, and other sweet food in town. This episode will delve into the newly introduced mobile pass along with what it takes to put together a trail, destinations along the trail, and prizes you can win!

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This week’s PEP Talk episode features Bobby McNeill, owner of Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery in Talking Rock. Bobby and host Asa Jones chat about the Ellijay Songwriters Festival as it continues through Sunday, June 2, and how Chateau Meichtry will keep the music going throughout the summer! The chateau’s annual summer concert series welcomes tribute bands covering Celine Dion, Tim McGraw, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, and Heart this summer.

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PEP Talk host Asa Jones welcomes singer-songwriter Crystal Henson to the studio to chat about the Ellijay Songwriters Festival, happening now through June 2 at venues throughout Gilmer County. A native of nearby Woodstock, Crystal performs an eclectic blend of tunes from the 80s and 90s along with original acoustic songs. See her perform live at Canoe Vineyard & Winery in Talking Rock on Saturday, May 25, and at Engelheim Vineyards in Ellijay on Saturday, June 1.

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