Gilmer County · Georgia
Tree removal in Ellijay, GA
Ellijay: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Ellijay
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Gilmer County
- 45
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Ellijay, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 25, 2023 · Jun 28, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Gilmer County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 49 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 45 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Gilmer County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 61 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 10 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ellijay
| Households | 820 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 3 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp | |
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ellijay
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 820 households
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
- Arborist assessment
- Removal day
Rules in Georgia
Georgia: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.