BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN
ASSOCIATION

Blackberry Mountain is a private, gated, deed restricted community. Properties for sale may be viewed when accompanied by real estate agents and property owners only.

MANAGER
Becki Taylor

Phone 706 273.3100
Fax 706 273.3201

After Hours Emergencies
Water and Gate Systems
(leave name, phone number and brief message)
706 889-8179


MAILING ADDRESS
Blackberry Mountain Association
25 Blackberry Mountain Drive #8101
Ellijay, GA 30536

ASSOCIATION HANDBOOK
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Galusha, President
 
Dave Teffeteller, Vice President
Carolyn Sewell, Treasurer
Norman Essner, Secretary
Barbara Ellis, Ass't Secretary

DESIGN COMMITTEE
Barbara Dunson
Norman Essner
Seth Hegert
Maxine Morris
Dave Teffeteller


To protect the privacy of Blackberry Mountain Association members, the membership directory is not available to the public. Contact the association office to obtain a copy of the directory.

 

 

 


 



 

Hemlock Treatment Underway
Blackberry's hemlocks are being treated for the Woolly Adelgid. All hemlocks that are treated will have a spot of white paint sprayed on them. Small trees will be thinned rather than treated. If you have any questions, contact Dave Teffeteller.


Hemlock Treatment Program
The Association will begin a treatment of all hemlocks within Blackberry Mountain against the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the near future. Please click on the adjacent image to download the information sheet.

 

 

 


February 2012 Newsletter
Download the newsletter by clicking on the image to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader pdf file.

 

 


 


Be Prepared for The Winter Weather
Please take a moment to consider the following questions:

  • Do you have ample heating fuel on hand?

  • Do you have an alternative heat source in case of an electrical power outage?

  • Do you have an adequate supply of water, prescription drugs, non-perishable food, and other necessities to last 10 days?

  • If it is necessary for you to be at work or leave home every day, do you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle with adequate tires and the know-how to drive on mountain roads under adverse conditions?

  • Are you capable of walking to the front gate from your home if necessary?

  • If you answered no to any of the above questions, you are not fully prepared for the winter months of Gilmer County.

Weather services usually provide adequate notice of impending snow and/or ice. If you believe you cannot manage adverse weather conditions, then perhaps you should make other arrangements until conditions improve.

The roads entering and exiting Blackberry Mountain are the responsibility of Gilmer County and the Georgia DOT. Blackberry Mountain Association has no control over these road departments and does not provide road clearing for association roadways.
Make plans now for a safe winter.


The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Is Here!

Without treatment, this non-native insect will kill every hemlock in Blackberry.
Please take a few minutes to examine the hemlocks on your property. If you find tiny "cotton balls" (the woolly adelgid’s egg nests) you have infestation. To discuss your treatment options, or for assistance in identifying your hemlocks and the woolly adelgid, please contact Seth Hegert or Dave Teffeteller of the Design Committee.


BEAR ALERT!
Bears are present in Blackberry. Please do not leave any food out (bird feeders, deer, pet food or garbage). Bears have a very keen sense of smell, it is dangerous for the bear and for residents by luring bears away from their natural food sources and dissolving the bear’s natural fear of humans. Removing the food source to bears is a critical step in resolving bear/human conflict. It may take a few days for the bear to learn that it is no longer going to be provided with a free and easy meal; once he does he will move on to another area. There have been no recorded bear attacks on humans in Georgia, but it is important to remember that while it may be exciting to see a bear – they are wild animals. You should never approach a bear. Keep your pets under close watch as we have also had coyotes in the area and they are known to attack small animals.


Summer 2011 Newsletter
Download the Summer 2011 newsletter.

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Annual Meeting Newsletter
Download the March 2011/Annual Meeting  newsletter.

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Winter 2010 Newsletter
Download the January 2011 BMA newsletter.

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Fall 2010 Newsletter
Download the November 2010 association newsletter.

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© BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION, DAVE TEFFETELLER,  2011

NOTICES


BOARD MEETING
May 18, 2012
3:30 pm
Association Office


Board meetings are normally held the third Friday of each month
but are subject to change.

Contact the office to obtain information about attending a meeting or having an item placed on the agenda.

MINUTES
Email your request to receive the BMA Board of Directors' Monthly Meeting Approved Minutes.


DESIGN COMMITTEE FORMS

Tree and Plant Removal
New Construction and Remodeling


RENTER INFORMATION
FORM


East Ellijay Webcam
Ellijay Webcam
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What You Can Do Now To Protect Your Hemlocks

• Keep your hemlocks     healthy
• Don’t encourage birds to feed or roost in your hemlocks
• Don’t feed deer and    other wildlife on your property
• Don’t transplant         hemlocks
• Don’t plant nursery-grown hemlocks into your landscape

Notify your facilitator if you find HWA on your hemlocks



Read about the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Blackberry


Download a copy of the Gilmer County Animal Control Ordinance