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Keith and Ella Schwartz

Keith and Ella Schwartz

Ellijay girl running for St. Jude fundraiser

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A 12-year-old Ellijay girl is using her love of running to help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Ella Schwartz, an honor student at Clear Creek Middle School, has pledged to run at least 200 miles for St. Jude’s 60 Miles in April Challenge, a fundraising effort on Facebook. “I love running.
U.S. Forest Service Pictured are recent prescribed burns in the U.S. Forest Service’s Chattahoochee-Oconee district near Blue Ridge, above, and Helen, below.

U.S. Forest Service Pictured are recent prescribed burns in the U.S. Forest Service’s Chattahoochee-Oconee district near Blue Ridge, above, and Helen, below.

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Prescribed burn season winding down for multiple agencies

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
With spring in bloom and warm weather setting in, three state and federal agencies are starting to wind down their prescribed/controlled burn season in the Gilmer-Fannin County area. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and U.S.
Paving maintenance by GDOT

Paving maintenance by GDOT

Putting down new pavement

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Maddox Drive in East Ellijay was unusually without very much traffic Tuesday morning as a section of the road that connects to Highway 515 was paved.
The animal-themed signs and tie-dye hanging from lampposts in downtown Ellijay signal the upcoming Woofstock festivities presented by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter.

The animal-themed signs and tie-dye hanging from lampposts in downtown Ellijay signal the upcoming Woofstock festivities presented by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter.

Woofstock to be a groovy good time for pets, owners

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The presenters of an animal-themed parade and event have traded their shamrocks for tie-dye, but the purpose of the festivities remains the same. Previously known as St. Petrick’s Day, the event helmed by the Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) is now known as Woofstock.
April Network Luncheon

April Network Luncheon

Gilmer Chamber April Network Luncheon April 13

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Correction — We inadvertently printed the wrong date for the upcoming Chamber Network Luncheon in this week's edition. The correct date for the April Network Luncheon is April 13, 2023. We regret the error.
Gilmer High junior Taylor Schiesser pinned the No. 1 ranked wrestlers in her weight class at the Viper Pit Nationals Open to win the folkstyle championship.

Gilmer High junior Taylor Schiesser pinned the No. 1 ranked wrestlers in her weight class at the Viper Pit Nationals Open to win the folkstyle championship.

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All-American Schiesser wins national title

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Gilmer’s Taylor Schiesser continues to rack up wrestling accolades. Schiesser, a Gilmer High junior, is now a five-time All-American in addition to being a national champion.
Glenda Sue Johnson

Glenda Sue Johnson

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Longtime court clerk Johnson’s kindness, dedication remembered

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Glenda Sue Johnson, a Gilmer native who served as the county’s Clerk of Court for 22 years, is being remembered as someone always willing to help and whose kind, giving personality made her a friend to many. Johnson passed away March 23 at age 81.
Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Corporal David Ridings puts K-9 Milo through a brief training exercise at Fannin County High School in Blue Ridge after Milo and four other drug dogs thoroughly searched the school Wednesday, March 29.

Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Corporal David Ridings puts K-9 Milo through a brief training exercise at Fannin County High School in Blue Ridge after Milo and four other drug dogs thoroughly searched the school Wednesday, March 29.

Gilmer deputies, dogs aid in school search

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer Publisher –– Deputies from the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office joined representatives from four other law enforcement agencies last week to search Fannin County High School in Blue Ridge. After the search, high school Principal Dr.
New water authority board member Ricky Wimpey.

New water authority board member Ricky Wimpey.

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Credit card payments new at water authority

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Customers of the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority can now pay their bills in person using a credit card. Water authority director Gary McVey and controller Alicia Stewart discussed this recent change with water board members during a meeting last week.