The American Legion Post 82 honored America's fallen heroes by setting up crosses along Old Highway 5 for Memorial Day on May 25, 2026.
Memorial crosses honor veterans along Old Highway 5
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Local
Vietnam veteran and Army Specialist John Jarrard commemorates Memorial Day at the Gilmer Veterans Memorial Wall Monday, May 25.
Community dedicates Gilmer Veterans Memorial Wall
Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Even in pouring rain, hundreds of Gilmer residents gathered to honor slain and missing veterans for...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Randy Westbrook votes in Gilmer County's primary election Tuesday, May 19.
Primary elections reelect Charlie Paris as commissioner
Jackson Elliott - Reporter
While the most important state results will come in November, the primary election last week...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Community Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
News Staff
The deadline to submit items for the Calendar of Events is noon Friday.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Regional
Whitepath Golf Course is known for its spectacular mountain vistas.
Whitepath: A scenic golfing challenge
Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Few golf courses in Georgia offer the gorgeous sprawling views on display at Whitepath.
Friday, September 12, 2025
Tumbling Waters Nature Trail
Tumbling Waters Nature Trail
News Staff
This easy hike offers both a birds-eye view and closeup encounter with Tails Creek as it gently...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Spring Mountain trailhead vista
The call of Springer Mountain
News Staff
At an elevation of 3,782 feet, Springer Mountain is not Georgia’s tallest peak or its most...
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Sports
Joining GHS athletic director Matt Johnson from left are Nick Wright, Silas West, Chris Gaddis, Noah Wright, A.J. Callihan, Sawyer Gaddis and coach Caleb Waddell.
GHS golfers place 11th in state
Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
The Gilmer Bobcats secured their spot as one of the upper-echelon golf teams in Class 3A.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Jackson McVey
McVey joins Georgia Tech basketball
Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Jackson McVey has traded his red and black basketball attire for white and gold.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Gilmer High's Lauren Smith will attend Berry College where she will run track for the Vikings.
Smith will run track at Berry
News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
