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Gilmer County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff Jake Knight fires his pistol during a stage of shooting at the June 2026 Georgia Police and Fire Games. Below, Knight focuses on a target during a stage of shooting at the games.

Gilmer County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff Jake Knight fires his pistol during a stage of shooting at the June 2026 Georgia Police and Fire Games. Below, Knight focuses on a target during a stage of shooting at the games.

Fastest gun in Georgia

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Deputy Sheriff Jake Knight first picked up a gun at 5 years old.He’s been shooting ever since.“Pretty much my entire adult life, I’ve either served my community or the country,” he said.
Gilmer resident Leigh Garrett votes in the primary run-off Tuesday, June 16. Below, Tommy Jacobs and James Garrett take their turns at the poll.

Gilmer resident Leigh Garrett votes in the primary run-off Tuesday, June 16. Below, Tommy Jacobs and James Garrett take their turns at the poll.

Primaries end with Post Two Commissioner close finish

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Primary season came to an end Tuesday, June 16, as Gilmer found out who would be the next Post Two County Commissioner and who would be in the general election.Democrats have run no candidates for Gilmer’s Post Two Commissioner post, so the Republican primary determined the election winner.
Frank Wood was sworn in as district attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit in March 2024. From left are Superior Court Judge Alison Sosebee, who served as DA from 2012-2024, and Senior Judge Brenda Weaver. (Contributed photo)

Frank Wood was sworn in as district attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit in March 2024. From left are Superior Court Judge Alison Sosebee, who served as DA from 2012-2024, and Senior Judge Brenda Weaver. (Contributed photo)

Post-prom party case ruling not appealed

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A sexual assault in Gilmer County that is alleged to have taken place during a teenage drinking party in May 2014 will not appear on a courtroom case calendar any longer.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

GCSS distributes over 14K meals through 2 weeks

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Gilmer County School System's meal program continues to thrive over the summer as youth are receiving much-needed nutrition.Patricia Partin is the GCSS’s director of nutrition, and she provided an update on the program at last Monday’s board of education work session.
North Georgia Mountains History Center President Jan Murphy cuts the ribbon on her museum with the support of her board members and the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce.

North Georgia Mountains History Center President Jan Murphy cuts the ribbon on her museum with the support of her board members and the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce.

North Georgia Mountains History Center celebrates ribbon cutting

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
With a flash of scissors, the North Georgia Mountains History Center (NGMHC) made some history of its own at its ribbon cutting ceremony.The event, hosted by the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the museum’s successful opening.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

East Ellijay City Council sets new millage rate

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
In their Wednesday, June 17 meeting, East Ellijay City Council members voted to keep the city’s millage rate the same as last year.Their vote for a continued 3.0 millage rate was unanimous. They also voted to waive collecting these taxes during the year 2026 and 2027.