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East Ellijay, Gilmer County

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234 HIGHLAND PKWY EAST ELLIJAY, GA 30540

Pool
Latest score
85
May 5, 2026
City
East Ellijay
County
Gilmer
Inspections
9

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 854 violations
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5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

911 phone not working at time of inspection. Phone must be replaced and found operable prior to reopening. May not reopen pool until this department conducts a reinspection. Call 706-635-6050 or email gilmereh@dph.ga.gov

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(h) - (h) absence of required lifesaving equipment on the deck or an emergency phone;

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pool had a body hook but did not have a bouy flotation device.

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: .17((1)(c) - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Free chlorine was over than 10ppm

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(b) - (b) a minimum one-fourth inch diameter throwing rope one and one-half times the maximum width of the pool or fifty feet in length, whichever is less, to which has been firmly attached a ring buoy with an outside diameter of approximately fifteen inch

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pool had body hook but did not have a ring buoy

Aug 18, 2025

Re-inspection

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2025

Re-inspection

Score: 852 violations
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2 - self-closing / self-latching gates

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed entry door to the swimming pool has tape over the latch. This prohibits the door from locking automatically upon entry. It also prohibits unwanted entry into the pool area. Must be self-closing and self-latching upon entering and exiting.

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

911 phone not working at time of inspection. Phone must be replaced and found operable prior to reopening. May not reopen pool until this department conducts a reinspection. Call 706-635-6050 or email gilmereh@dph.ga.gov

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations
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2 - self-closing / self-latching gates

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(11)(h) - (h) access gates shall also comply with the requirements of this rule and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. barrier gates shall open away from the pool in facilities constructed after adoption of this chapter. pedestrian access gates

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed entry door to the swimming pool has tape over the latch. This prohibits the door from locking automatically upon entry. It also prohibits unwanted entry into the pool area. Must be self-closing and self-latching upon entering and exiting.

5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

911 phone not working at time of inspection. 911 phone must be operable at all times. The phone dialed 911 but caller could not hear the 911 operator. 911 operator dispatched EMS. Phone must be replaced and found operable prior to reopening. May not reopen pool until this department conducts a reinspection. Call 706-635-6050 or email gilmereh@dph.ga.gov

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation
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21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cya >100ppm. Maintain in range (30-50ppm)

Aug 5, 2024

Re-inspection

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 766 violations
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5 - emergency phone operational and accessible

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(c ) - (c) an operable, hard-wired, conventional telephone line or continuous powered source, weatherproof emergency phone shall be permanently installed in a conspicuous location within the pool enclosure and must be readily available to bathers at all tim

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

911 phone not working at time of inspection. 911 phone must be operable at all times.

6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(a) - (a) during operation, disinfectant levels are less than the minimum level specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17. if the level of the disinfectant used is not specified in dph rule 511-3-5-.17, the disinfectant must be approved and kept at levels determin

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Free chlorine at 0.36 ppm. Need 2-5 ppm.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.23(5)(b) - (b) during operation, the ph is less than the minimum or more than the maximum levels allowed in dph rule 511-3-5-.l7.

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

pH at 7.1. Must be 7.2-7.8.

11 - appropriate lifesaving equipment present

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(10)(a) - (a) a light, strong pole not less than twelve feet long including body hook.

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the absence of a shepherd's hook/pole. Must have this available and easily accessible to swimmers.

18 - combined chlorine level 0.4 ppm or less

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(1) - (1) disinfectant levels (a) free chlorine, ppm in pools not using cyanuric acid or a stabilized chlorine compound use (b),1.-5.

5 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Combined chlorine level at 1.3. Should be 0.4 ppm or less.

17 - skimmers/gutters maintained and operable

Regulation: 511-3-5-.11(3)(g) - (g) the skimmer equalizer lines shall be protected by an approved cover/grated with a flow rating equal the maximum system flow divided by the number of skimmers in the system or the maximum flow rating of the skimmer, whichever is greater.

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Skimmer baskets dirty with debris. Clean. Maintain clean.

May 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 794 violations
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6 - proper disinfectant level

Regulation: .17((1)(c) - proper disinfectant level

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

FREE CHLORINE AND TOTAL CHLORINE LEVELS TESTED TO BE 20.26 PPM. FREE CHLORINE AND TOTAL CHLORINE MUST BE BETWEEN 2-5 PPM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLOSE POOL DUE TO HIGH LEVELS. MAXIMUM HIGH LEVELS ARE EQUAL TO 10PPM.

7 - ph between 7.2 and 7.8

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(2) - (2) chemical values: ph

15 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PH OBSERVED TO BE 7.1. PH MUST BE BETWEEN 7.2 TO 7.8.

21 - cyanuric acid level not exceeding maximum

Regulation: 511-3-5-.17(4) - (4) stabilizer (if used) cyanuric acid,ppm ideal: 30-50 maximum: 90 comments: if stabilizer is: too high: - may reduce chlorine efficacy too low: - chlorine residual rapidly destroyed by sunlight note: stabilizer is not needed in indoor or br

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CYANURIC ACID LEVELS MEASURED AT 93. CYANURIC ACID LEVELS MUST BE 30-50 PPM.

22 - signs: peak occupancy/pool/spa/signs legible and in clearview

Regulation: 511-3-5-.18(12)(b) - (b) where no lifeguard is on duty, a sign or signs shall be placed in clear view at or near the entrance to the pool and shall state in clearly legible letters at least four inches high “warning - no life guard on duty and risk of drowning - supervis

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

SIGNAGE NEEDED ON MAIN POOL ENTRANCE STATING 'NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY' IN LETTERS 4" OR MORE.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.