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BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
As of 3:15pm on Friday July 31, 2026, the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority (Authority) is lifting the Boil Water Advisory that was issued on Wednesday July 29, 2026 for the New Hope Pressure Zone area of the Authority’s water distribution system.
Sue Wheeler, left, and her husband, Army veteran Ron Wheeler, right, celebrate getting a new roof from Phoenix Roofing Systems as part of the company's Operation Rooftop Rescue.

Sue Wheeler, left, and her husband, Army veteran Ron Wheeler, right, celebrate getting a new roof from Phoenix Roofing Systems as part of the company's Operation Rooftop Rescue.

Phoenix Roofing gives veteran a free roof

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Friday, July 31, 2026
Last week, Phoenix Roofing gave a roof to one of those who guarded the roofs over our heads.“We have always been giving back to veterans,” company Managing Partner Albert Zabala said.The Ellijay-based company planned a special giveaway of a free roof to a local veteran.
Riley Angel, left, and Poole’s Bar-B-Q owner Candace Sandrini, right, serve a cast member in a scene from “The Breed,” a new horror film made in northern Georgia.

Riley Angel, left, and Poole’s Bar-B-Q owner Candace Sandrini, right, serve a cast member in a scene from “The Breed,” a new horror film made in northern Georgia.

"The Breed" finishes filming

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Friday, July 31, 2026
For several weeks, a group of mostly nocturnal creatures prowled northern Georgia, accompanied by suspense and screams.Then, the cast and crew of new horror movie “The Breed” finished filming and went home.
Times-Courier

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East Ellijay City Council votes to keep Flock cameras

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Friday, July 31, 2026
At its Wednesday, July 15 meeting, the East Ellijay City Council voted to keep the city’s Flock cameras.Flock Safety sells cameras that law enforcement can use to help watch communities.The city voted four to one for keeping the cameras, with Council Member James Waters voting against it.
Angling in Grief founder and President Rick Gillert wants to help comfort those who have experienced loss.

Angling in Grief founder and President Rick Gillert wants to help comfort those who have experienced loss.

1135 Campaign raises money for grief counseling

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Friday, July 31, 2026
If you live long enough, you will have something to grieve.“Grief is not really a mental health problem,” Rick Gillert, the founder and president of nonprofit Angling in Grief said.But grieving people still need help.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Gilmer Education Celebration honors educators

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Friday, July 31, 2026
As the school year begins, the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce (GCOC) plans to show appreciation to local teachers.“We really want to say thank you to our educators and get them all started off,” Chamber President Kyle Ray said. “They do an important job in raising our kids.
Rainbow the parrot waits for a new home after his owners could no longer care for him.

Rainbow the parrot waits for a new home after his owners could no longer care for him.

Gilmer County Animal Shelter finds new home for parrot

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Friday, July 31, 2026
In her career, Gilmer County Animal Shelter (GCAS) Shelter Coordinator Lacey Crump has seen dogs, cats, pigs, and a lizard illegal in the United States pass through the doors of her workplace.But the strangest animal she’s ever met on the job is Rainbow the macaw, a massive, crimson parrot.
Shown from left are Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors (NGBR) President Kirbi Smith, former NGBR president Teesha Morgan, former NGBR president Mark Congdon, NGBR Director Maria Zabala and Optimist Club Programs Chair Carolyn Slavenas.

Shown from left are Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors (NGBR) President Kirbi Smith, former NGBR president Teesha Morgan, former NGBR president Mark Congdon, NGBR Director Maria Zabala and Optimist Club Programs Chair Carolyn Slavenas.

Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors stuffs the bus

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Friday, July 31, 2026
The Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors (NGBR) gave back to Gilmer County last week with a $1,000 donation to Stuff the Bus.“We like to give back to our community,” said the group’s president, Kirbi Smith. “We are always looking for ways to give back.