GEORGIA GROWN PROFILE: Mack Aaron's Apple House

Originally published in the Nov. 13, 2013 issue

 

Third-generation farmers specialize in friendly service and fried pies

By Jenna Saxon, press office

 

Mack Aaron’s Apple House of Elijay, Ga., has quickly become one of northwest Georgia’s most popular roadside markets. Mack Aaron’s is owned and operated by third-generation apple grower Bill Aaron and his wife Gina.

 

The company’s history of apple growing expertise in Gilmer County dates back to 1944. Bill Aaron’s father, Mack Aaron, was only 4 years old when his parents, Otis Shafter Aaron and Reba Ellis Aaron, purchased a farm of more than 200 acres to begin producing apples for both commercial and retail sales. In 2008 Mack and Joyce Aaron turned over the business to their son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Gina Aaron. 

 

“We believe that each and every one of our customers is part of our apple family,” Gina Aaron said. “We look forward to them returning every year. We stand behind everything that we sell and grow and are extremely proud to be a Georgia Grown farm and business.”

 

Today Mack Aaron’s Apple House is known for its locally grown produce, friendly service and homemade fried pies. In addition to its apples, peaches and nectarines, Mack Aaron’s also offers a variety of other items including baked goods. The homemade fried pies are an Apple House staple and customers can expect to find a minimum of 11 different types of fried pies. Mack Aaron’s also offers apple cider, grapes, jams, jellies, relishes, honey, syrup, apple cakes, strudels, cookies, bread and much more. 

 

Mack Aaron’s Apple House is open seven days a week from mid-July until the end of December. It’s a proud member of Georgia Grown and the family is happy to support the program.

 

“We are one of the few farmers in Georgia that grow our own fruit right here on the farm,” Gina Aaron said. “Georgia Grown is an organization that we are proud to be a part of.”

 

The Aarons help promote the Georgia Grown program by linking their customers with other Georgia Grown members.

 

“Customers will find a very friendly atmosphere here at Mack Aaron’s Apple House,” Gina Aaron said. “If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we will help you find another Georgia Grown member that does.”