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Officer Trevor McClure wears one of the new body cameras the Ellijay Police Department was able to purchase using a grant from Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store Inc.

Officer Trevor McClure wears one of the new body cameras the Ellijay Police Department was able to purchase using a grant from Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store Inc.

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Ellijay Police to use $60K FHC donation for body, car cameras

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
A recent grant donation from a local charitable nonprofit will add body cameras to the equipment used by the Ellijay Police Department.
Esteban Cecilio, second from left, and Dr. Melissa Galloway, right, are announced as Gilmer High School’s 2023 STAR Student and Teacher. Also pictured are GHS principal Derek Bowen and counselor Gina Eaton-Nichols.

Esteban Cecilio, second from left, and Dr. Melissa Galloway, right, are announced as Gilmer High School’s 2023 STAR Student and Teacher. Also pictured are GHS principal Derek Bowen and counselor Gina Eaton-Nichols.

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Cecilio, Galloway GHS STAR Student, Teacher

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
A Gilmer High School (GHS) senior with a passion for science and math is GHS’ 2023 STAR Student.
Election Results

Election Results

Johnny Chastain wins Georgia House seat

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Johnny Chastain will represent Gilmer County, along with Fannin and a portion of Dawson, as the representative of the Georgia House 7th District. Chastain won the total vote in a runoff election garnering 4,556 votes while Sheree Ralston received 4,080.
Janet Davis, Gilmer Mountain Education Dual Enrollment and Work-Based Learning Specialist, meets with student Hunter Holt.

Janet Davis, Gilmer Mountain Education Dual Enrollment and Work-Based Learning Specialist, meets with student Hunter Holt.

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Mountain Ed. hoping to avoid closures

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Representatives of Mountain Education Charter High School (MECHS) are asking state legislators to change requirements of a Georgia Senate bill, which could cause a discontinuation of services at all 18 MECHS locations including the one in Gilmer County.
As of last week, the Gilmer Community Food Pantry’s pet food pantry was down to less than two weeks worth of pet food to distribute to clients.

As of last week, the Gilmer Community Food Pantry’s pet food pantry was down to less than two weeks worth of pet food to distribute to clients.

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Pet food pantry feeling effects of shortage

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A program at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry that’s given pet food to clients with dogs and cats the past two years is seeing a sudden decrease in the amount of bagged pet food received from the Humane Society. The Atlanta Humane Society is the pet food pantry’s largest contributor.
Kerry Sweat, left, receives his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. during a graduation ceremony at the Gracie Barra headquarters in Florianópolis, Brazil.

Kerry Sweat, left, receives his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from Master Carlos Gracie Jr. during a graduation ceremony at the Gracie Barra headquarters in Florianópolis, Brazil.

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Ellijay jiu-jitsu grapplers reach black belt milestone in Brazil

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Two coaches at a local Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym recently returned from Brazil with black belts in the competitive martial art. That feat is impressive enough on its own.
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County budget approved for 2023

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Gilmer County has an official operating budget for 2023. Commissioners passed the 2023 budget at a special meeting Jan. 20, by unanimous vote. Gilmer County’s maintenance and operations budget for 2023 will be $39,921,978. This is $8 million more than the $31,783,762 for 2022.
Boiled water advisory in effect

Boiled water advisory in effect

BOILED WATER ADVISORY LIFTED

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
As of 8:00 a.m. today, Thursday January 26, 2023, the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority (Authority) is lifting the Boiled Water Advisory issued on Tuesday January 24, 2023.