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Prescribed burn smoke traveled south

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
When one smells smoke there’s fire, or so the old saying goes. That was true last week, but the fire was not in Gilmer County, nor was it one that had gotten out of control.
Police Chief Edward Lacey discusses the need for security cameras at Harrison Park and in downtown Ellijay with Mayor Al Hoyle and the Ellijay City Council.

Police Chief Edward Lacey discusses the need for security cameras at Harrison Park and in downtown Ellijay with Mayor Al Hoyle and the Ellijay City Council.

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Need for security cameras talked at council meeting

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Security cameras could soon be coming to Harrison Park and possibly the downtown Ellijay square in the future, all depending on whether applied-for grant funding is received.
Gilmer County 911 Communications Officers Sgt. Donavie Laney, left, and Sgt. Ashley Laney, right, test the multitasking ability of the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy class with a split ear exercise and excerpts from actual 911 calls.

Gilmer County 911 Communications Officers Sgt. Donavie Laney, left, and Sgt. Ashley Laney, right, test the multitasking ability of the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy class with a split ear exercise and excerpts from actual 911 calls.

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Emergencies every day

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Participants in the Gilmer Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy (CLEA) got a crash course in what it takes to be a 911 dispatcher during last week’s session of the educational program in which citizens get an up-close look at different GCSO departments.
Volunteers team up to make a rock-lined pathway through a new wildflower meadow at Harrison Park. The flowers should be in bloom this summer.

Volunteers team up to make a rock-lined pathway through a new wildflower meadow at Harrison Park. The flowers should be in bloom this summer.

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New wildflower meadow taking shape at Harrison Park

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
A long-in-the-making wildflower meadow is coming to fruition at Harrison Park. Work to prepare the near acre-and-a-half site for planting was started by the Friends of Harrison Park (FOHP) in fall 2021, noted Mike Carter, FOHP member.
Keep Gilmer Beautiful Recycling Event

Keep Gilmer Beautiful Recycling Event

Recycle Electronics Sat., April 29

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Keep Gilmer Beautiful presents a recycling event for electronics at the Gilmer County Courthouse parking lot, Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gilmer Fire Battalion Chief Jason Bryant, right, observes the progress of recruits in training as they work toward donning their protective gear in two minutes or less.

Gilmer Fire Battalion Chief Jason Bryant, right, observes the progress of recruits in training as they work toward donning their protective gear in two minutes or less.

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Gilmer Fire to start second class in training program

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
As the first class in Gilmer Fire and Rescue’s new recruit training program finishes EMT training, the county fire department prepares to usher in a second round of its comprehensive on-the-job training/certification program.
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County parts ways with recreation director

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Following a 20 minute closed session, Gilmer County commissioners voted unanimously to approve a separation agreement with the parks and recreation director. The decision to fire Parks and Recreation Director Kevan White came at a regular meeting April 13.
The Gilmer County Beekeepers, members of which are seen above tending to hives at their apiary, are among the environmentally-conscious groups scheduled to participate in the first Earth Day Fair presented by Coosawattee River Resort.

The Gilmer County Beekeepers, members of which are seen above tending to hives at their apiary, are among the environmentally-conscious groups scheduled to participate in the first Earth Day Fair presented by Coosawattee River Resort.

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Earth Day-related events scheduled in Ellijay

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Earth Day weekend and the weekend after will see multiple events in Ellijay connected to the environmentally conscious day. An Earth Day Fair  presented by Coosawattee River Resort will debut at River Park Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rev. Monica Ledford

Rev. Monica Ledford

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Ledford proud, excited to be new CLCC minister

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A woman who grew up in Cherry Log is proud, grateful and excited to have recently been named the new minister of Cherry Log Christian Church (CLCC). Monica Ledford will be the first female pastor of the local Disciples of Christ church, which reviewed many candidates for the ministership.