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Songs of Surrender Hill’s Afton in spotlight at playhouse

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
As one-half of Ellijay roots rock duo Surrender Hill, Afton Salmon has performed with husband and bandmate, Robin Salmon, at all the group’s Blue Betty Sessions — semi-regular shows at which the two partner with visiting singer/songwriters and musicians.
Law enforcement officials search the van used in the burglary of Southern Drug Company in Blue Ridge.

Law enforcement officials search the van used in the burglary of Southern Drug Company in Blue Ridge.

Two charged in burglary

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer Publisher   Quick action by Sergeant Jessie Godsey and Deputy Kaylee Robertson of the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of two individuals only minutes after they are accused of breaking into Southern Drug Company in Blue Ridge.
Korean War veteran Otis Suddeth, left, receives the Ambassador of Peace Medal from Ninth District Congressman Andrew Clyde in a ceremony at Cartecay Baptist Church.

Korean War veteran Otis Suddeth, left, receives the Ambassador of Peace Medal from Ninth District Congressman Andrew Clyde in a ceremony at Cartecay Baptist Church.

Korean War veteran Suddeth receives medal

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A Gilmer County Korean War veteran was honored for his service by Georgia’s 9th District Congressional Representative last week.
Hoyt Millholland, then-maintenance director for North Georgia Medical Center, waves from the Kubota tractor he rode from his home in Blue Ridge to work at the local hospital after the Blizzard of ’93.

Hoyt Millholland, then-maintenance director for North Georgia Medical Center, waves from the Kubota tractor he rode from his home in Blue Ridge to work at the local hospital after the Blizzard of ’93.

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‘Something you never forget’

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
About this time three decades ago, students were finally returning to class from a week-long school break during which they were probably without electricity for days and might’ve even had to melt snow or ice for water.
David Ralston

David Ralston

State leaders pay tribute to David Ralston

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer Publisher   “Friend” echoed repeatedly through the Georgia capitol last week as state leaders paid tribute to David Ralston, the late Speaker of the state House of Representatives.
James Waters, left, is sworn in as an East Ellijay City Councilmember by Mayor Don Callihan, right.

James Waters, left, is sworn in as an East Ellijay City Councilmember by Mayor Don Callihan, right.

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Waters is East Ellijay’s newest councilmember

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Changes in East Ellijay’s governmental structure continued last week, following the passing of longtime Mayor Mack West in February. Prior city councilmember and mayor pro-tem Don Callihan was sworn in as East Ellijay’s mayor last month.
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$9 million supplemental plan approved

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Gilmer County commissioners approved a revised supplemental plan for the county which will allow spending $9 million from the general fund to address urgent needs in the county. “We’re getting started on those as quickly as we can,” said Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris.
Aaron Dean and Knucklehead tackle the class 3 rapids of the Nantahala River by kayak.

Aaron Dean and Knucklehead tackle the class 3 rapids of the Nantahala River by kayak.

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Dog, owner enjoy adventures together

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
A man and his dog — best friends, kayaking buddies, bikers. Some of those are fairly uncommon descriptions of the typical relationship between man and dog, but they’ve become pretty much the norm for Aaron Dean, an Ellijay homebuilder, and Knucklehead, a two-and-a-half-year old pit bull.