Light Up Ellijay draws festive crowd

  • Ellijay's downtown Christmas Tree
    Ellijay's downtown Christmas Tree
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People filled the square in Ellijay for Light Up Ellijay, the annual kickoff of the Christmas season in Gilmer County. Festivities started at 2 p.m. with pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The parade began at 6 p.m. and was followed by the lighting of the tree. (Photos by Robbie Bills & Rhesa Chastain)