Students walk into Ellijay Elementary School for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 3.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
After a hot and rainy summer, Gilmer County Schools (GCS) started back Monday, Aug. 3.For the county’s roughly 4,000 students, this year will be the first with the new Performing Arts Center.“That’s been a project that’s been in the works for a few years,” GCS Superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley said.
Floodwaters from Cox Creek rose during the Tuesday, July 28 storm, damaging the Coosawattee Shrine Club and other local buildings.
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Whitepath Golf Course is known for its spectacular mountain vistas.
Tumbling Waters Nature Trail
Spring Mountain trailhead vista
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From left are GHS seniors Mia Henson, Makayla Martin, Jaylee McDaniel, Sarah Dale and Emma Cagle.
Clear Creek offensive coordinator Taylor Johnstone looks on as players collide at practice last Thursday.
