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Our moments, our community

Explore photos from Ellijay Lions Club service projects, community events, club gatherings, and the Georgia Apple Festival.

Our moments, our community

Explore photos from Ellijay Lions Club service projects, community events, club gatherings, and the Georgia Apple Festival.

Gilmer County Fair

The Ellijay Lions Club proudly presents the Gilmer County Fair — a beloved annual tradition bringing our community together for rides, exhibits, entertainment, and fun for all ages.

Spinning amusement park ride with passengers at the Gilmer County Fair — Spinning into the fun

People riding spinning amusement park ride at the Gilmer County Fair — Round and round we go

Deep fried Snickers and funnel cakes stand at the Gilmer County Fair — Fair food favorites

Children sliding down a colorful carnival slide at the Gilmer County Fair — Slide into fun, no matter your age

Children gathered at a carnival game booth at the Gilmer County Fair — Step right up! A Lions member with grandsons

Carnival ride with colorful flags and Oreo stand at the Gilmer County Fair — Carnival colors and treats

Tilting carnival ride with riders and lights at the Gilmer County Fair — Thrills in the air

Award-winning artwork displayed on pegboard wall at the Gilmer County Fair — Award-winning artwork on display

Quilt exhibition display with handmade quilts at the Gilmer County Fair — Quilts of Gilmer County

Geometric black white and red quilt displayed at the Gilmer County Fair — A quilt to remember

Eagle themed quilt displayed at the Gilmer County Fair craft show — Eagle quilt — a true masterpiece

Award-winning photographs displayed on pegboard wall at the Gilmer County Fair — Photography exhibit

Stuffed bears and pandas at a carnival booth at the Gilmer County Fair — Win a bear!

Illuminated carnival pendulum ride at night at the Gilmer County Fair — Lights of the midway

Illuminated carnival ride at night at the Gilmer County Fair — Night ride magic

Illuminated zero gravity carnival ride at night at the Gilmer County Fair — Zero gravity at the fair

Illuminated Himalaya carnival ride at night at the Gilmer County Fair — Himalaya ride at night

Illuminated carnival ride spinning at night at the Gilmer County Fair — Spinning lights

Illuminated amusement park ride at night at the Gilmer County Fair — Ride into the night

Colorful alien spaceship carnival ride at the Gilmer County Fair — Alien spaceship ride

Illuminated carnival cotton candy stand and rides at the Gilmer County Fair — Cotton candy and carnival lights

Men raising an American flag at the racetrack at the Gilmer County Fair — Raising the flag

Smiling woman wearing an apron at the Gilmer County Fair — A smile behind the apron, Lions Club member master chef

Lions Club member wearing a decorated vest at the Gilmer County Fair — Lions Club member in charge of manpower

Two Lions Club members at the art exhibition at the Gilmer County Fair — Lions at the art exhibit

Volunteers managing a bingo table at the Gilmer County Fair — Bingo night at the fair

Two Lions Club members posing outdoors at the Gilmer County Fair — Lions serving the community

Community volunteers posing at the bingo hall counter at the Gilmer County Fair — Ticket Lions Club volunteers with our local Sheriff officer

Two Lions Club volunteers sitting outdoors at the Gilmer County Fair — Lions volunteers at the fair

Special Friends

Creating joyful experiences for friends with special needs through horseback riding and wagon rides.

Five Lions Club members posing together at the Special Friends event — Lions Club members at Special Friends

Child wearing a helmet riding a saddled horse at Special Friends — First time in the saddle, and he’s already a natural!

Woman riding a palomino horse at the Special Friends event — A natural in the saddle and loving every single minute of it.

Horse-drawn wagon with passengers at the Special Friends event — Wagon ride around the park

Man and woman posing with a horse at the Special Friends event — The mane attraction! Our volunteers sharing a smile with a special helper.

Man riding a horse wearing a helmet and sunglasses at Special Friends — A natural in the saddle and loving every single minute of it.

Man horseback riding with a child at the Special Friends event — Helmet on, spirits high.

Award Ceremonies

Celebrating the dedication and service of our members through annual award ceremonies.

Lions Club members holding award certificates at the ceremony — Award recipients

Lions Club members presenting the Lion of the Year award — Lion of the Year presentation

Two Lions Club members laughing together indoors at the ceremony — Congratulations to our new Marketing Chairperson

Lions Club member holding an award plaque at the ceremony — Dedicated Lions member receiving an award

Two Lions Club members shaking hands at the awards ceremony — Congratulations! Lions member who keeps our building maintained

Two Lions Club members wearing yellow vests at the ceremony — Lions together

Lions Club members wearing yellow vests at the meeting event — Yellow vests and proud hearts

Lions Club members presenting a framed lion artwork at the ceremony — Framed with pride, a gift for our outgoing President

Lions Club members posing together at the awards ceremony — A moment to remember

Two Lions Club members exchanging flowers at the ceremony — Flowers of appreciation for our outgoing President

Two Lions Club members shaking hands at the ceremony — A handshake of honor as our new President takes on the role

Senior Lions Club member presenting an award certificate at the ceremony — Lions Club member is presented a coveted award

Lions Club members holding a membership certificate at the ceremony — Membership certificate presentation

Lions Club members posing together indoors at the ceremony — Lions Club members at the ceremony

Meetings & Guest Speakers

Each month, the Ellijay Lions Club welcomes guest speakers who inspire, inform, and connect our members to the broader community. These gatherings are at the heart of who we are — a club that never stops learning, growing, and serving.

Ellijay Lions Club tent and table display inside the meeting hall — The Ellijay Lions Club — Be a Lion

Elderly Lions Club member speaking at the podium during a monthly meeting — Guest speaker addresses the club

Woman speaking at the podium during a Lions Club monthly meeting — A speaker shares their story

Lions Club member smiling with certificates at a monthly meeting — Connecting community to club

Lions Club member speaking at the podium during a monthly meeting with members seated — Charlie Paris addresses the club

Guest speaker in Scottish kilt and military jacket at a Lions Club meeting — A memorable guest

Portrait of guest speaker smiling in front of Lions Club award wall — Our guest speaker

Guest speaker at the podium with the Lions Pledge banner behind him — Speaking under the Lions Pledge

Lions Club members seated together at a monthly meeting — Members gather for the monthly meeting

Full meeting room of Lions Club members seated at tables — A full house at the Lions Club

Lions Club member carrying stacked food containers in the kitchen — Lions serve their fellow Lions and guests

Lions Club members serving food and refreshments at a monthly meeting — Serving with pride

Table full of homemade pies and desserts at a Lions Club monthly meeting — Homemade desserts — a Lions Club tradition for special meeting dinner

Lions Club president presenting a scholarship check at the awards ceremony — Check presentation to a worthy Gilmer County Charity Family Connection

Flag Day 2026

The Ellijay Lions Club hosted this incredible Flag Day event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Gilmer County, Georgia, as part of the nationwide countdown to America's Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary).

Master of ceremonies welcoming guests at the Flag Day event at Pettit Field — Welcome to Gilmer County's America 250 Flag Day Event

Rev. Reuben Smith delivering the invocation at the Flag Day ceremony at Pettit Field — Invocation by Rev. Reuben Smith

Terry Smith singing God Bless America at the Flag Day ceremony at Pettit Field — "God Bless America" sung by Mr. Terry Smith

Presenter delivering the History of the Flag at the Flag Day ceremony at Pettit Field — History of the Flag presented by Mrs. Danette Ozment

Col. Gary Engel speaking at the podium at the Flag Day ceremony at Pettit Field — Keynote address by Col. Gary Engel (Ret.)

Sr. Master Sergeant Sam Burrell honored at the Flag Day ceremony at Pettit Field — Sr. Master Sergeant Sam Burrell (Ret.) honored

Military service member carrying flag at the Flag Day ceremony at Pettit Field — Military flag bearer — Civil Air Patrol

Lions Club members and community volunteers carrying a giant American flag at Pettit Field — Lions Club members and volunteers carry the giant flag onto the field

Lions Club members and volunteers holding the giant American flag at the 50-yard line at Pettit Field — Lions Club members holding the flag at the 50-yard line

Giant 75 by 150 foot American flag fully unfurled on the field at Pettit Field stadium — The 75 ft × 150 ft flag fully unfurled at Pettit Field

Community member waving a small American flag from the stands at the Flag Day event — Waving the flag from the stands

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