Utilities & Infrastructure in Ellijay, GA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

74.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

57.4%

of households

No Internet

22.2%

of households

Total Households

817

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

57.4%

Cellular Data Plan

69.5%

Satellite

12.2%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.7%

No Internet Access

22.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

90.2%

of households

Smartphone

87.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

of households

Tablet

57.8%

of households

Any Computing Device

90.2%

Smartphone

87.4%

Desktop / Laptop

71.6%

Tablet

57.8%

Smartphone Only

13.1%

No Computer

9.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

16,083

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
ELLIJAY-GILMER CO. WATER AUTH.	Community	Surface water	13,010
EAGLES MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	Community	Purchased surface water	1,820
WALNUT MOUNTAIN S/D POA	Community	Purchased surface water	1,105
CARTERS LAKE ESTATES	Community	Ground water	148

74.7% of households in Ellijay have broadband internet access. 57.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 22.2% of households have no internet access. 13.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 16,083 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.