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At a groundbreaking event, Dr. William Raisig, second from left, describes the purpose of a new aquatic center that will be constructed behind the Raisig Clinic and Wellness Center in East Ellijay. Pictured, from left: Raisig Clinic Assistant Director Sandy Bowling, Dr. Raisig, East Ellijay Mayor Don Callihan and Gilmer Chamber CEO Jennifer Grimmer.

At a groundbreaking event, Dr. William Raisig, second from left, describes the purpose of a new aquatic center that will be constructed behind the Raisig Clinic and Wellness Center in East Ellijay. Pictured, from left: Raisig Clinic Assistant Director Sandy Bowling, Dr. Raisig, East Ellijay Mayor Don Callihan and Gilmer Chamber CEO Jennifer Grimmer.

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Aquatic wellness center will be a first for county

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
An aquatic wellness center that will be unique not only to Gilmer County, but maybe to the entire country, will soon be built in East Ellijay. Dr.
Kent Sanford, of the Gilmer Initiative for Community Housing, standing, explains a new effort to build a workforce housing apartment complex, funded in part by state-issued tax credits, to Ellijay City Councilmembers and Mayor Al Hoyle.

Kent Sanford, of the Gilmer Initiative for Community Housing, standing, explains a new effort to build a workforce housing apartment complex, funded in part by state-issued tax credits, to Ellijay City Councilmembers and Mayor Al Hoyle.

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Ellijay council hears future plans for workforce housing

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Ellijay City Councilmembers heard about plans for possible construction of a workforce housing apartment complex during a workshop that preceded the Monday, May 15, council meeting.
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East Ellijay council gets first look at next budget

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
East Ellijay City Councilmembers reviewed the city’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year and approved moving some financial assets when meeting last Wednesday. The city’s all funds budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts July 1, is $2.6 million.
Oscar Manuel Garcia, left, and Juan Ayala-Rodriguez, right, received life prison sentences after pleading guilty to multiple charges in the 2021 killing of Rossana Delgado.

Oscar Manuel Garcia, left, and Juan Ayala-Rodriguez, right, received life prison sentences after pleading guilty to multiple charges in the 2021 killing of Rossana Delgado.

Nine plead guilty in murder case

News Staff
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Nine defendants in a case that involved the murder of a woman in Gilmer County pled guilty to various charges prior to the start date of the Appalachian Superior Court trial. Rossana Delgado, 37, of Barrow County, was abducted by associates of a drug trafficking organization (DTO) in April 2021.
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Board approves major paving bid

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Gilmer County commissioners approved a $3.389 million bid to pave several roads in the county. Yukon Road proved to be the biggest ticket item on the list coming in at $2.7 million. The bid went to Colditz Trucking Inc. which came in with the lowest bid.
The Veterans Memorial Bridge and Garden at River Park will host a community Memorial Day service Monday, May 29.

The Veterans Memorial Bridge and Garden at River Park will host a community Memorial Day service Monday, May 29.

Memorial Day service set for veterans bridge site

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
America’s fallen military men and women will be saluted at a community Memorial Day service Monday, May 29. The service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Garden (located at the south end of River Park on South Main Street) beginning at 11 a.m.
Ian Haggerty, shown accepting his graduation cord from Olivia Shull, was among the senior Gilmer High School FFA members who hung up their blue jackets at the 2023 FFA Banquet held last week at the Clear Creek Agriculture Education Center.

Ian Haggerty, shown accepting his graduation cord from Olivia Shull, was among the senior Gilmer High School FFA members who hung up their blue jackets at the 2023 FFA Banquet held last week at the Clear Creek Agriculture Education Center.

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Gilmer FFA members celebrate big year at awards banquet

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Members of the Gilmer High and Clear Creek Middle School FFA chapters looked back at an eventful year filled with high points, while bidding a fond farewell to graduating seniors, during the club’s annual banquet last Thursday at the Gilmer County Agriculture Education Center.
Carson Farist and Lily Thurman were named Gilmer High School 2023 prom king and queen.

Carson Farist and Lily Thurman were named Gilmer High School 2023 prom king and queen.

GHS prom king, queen

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Carson Farist and Lily Thurman were named Gilmer High School 2023 prom king and queen. First runners-up were Emma Heaslip and Noah Turner. Second runners-up were Abigail Keener and Caden Farist and third runners-up were David Rafael-Garcia and Alina Miltiades.