On June 1, 2017, a ribbon cutting was held for Sugars End Dental, a boutique-style dental office. Dr. Kalee Coakley purchased Ellijay Oral Health Care from Dr. D’Wayne Fowler in the fall of 2016.
On Saturday, May 20, 2017, Calvin and Judy Wilson cut the ribbon on their new location for Hometown Florist and Yesterday’s Décor. They are now located at 56 River Street in Downtown Ellijay.
Located in the old Penland’s Mecantile building, built in 1913, it stands as the oldest building in Downtown Ellijay.