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Amber Davenport, Ellijay United Community Bank vice president, left, and teller Rachel Bailey, right, are shown inside a mobile banking unit the local UCB branch is using while cleanup and repairs from recent water damage continue.

Amber Davenport, Ellijay United Community Bank vice president, left, and teller Rachel Bailey, right, are shown inside a mobile banking unit the local UCB branch is using while cleanup and repairs from recent water damage continue.

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Bank on wheels being used

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
It’s not a construction trailer. It’s a bank on wheels. That’s a brief description of a mobile banking unit that Ellijay United Community Bank (UCB) has been using to serve customers after the bank received extensive water damage during the Christmas weekend deep freeze.
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Residents of Rock Creek Road voice concerns

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Residents of Rock Creek Road showed up to voice their opinions on bridges and short-term rentals to Gilmer County commissioners. Three residents of the area spoke about two bridges on their road which have been on the county’s list to repair or replace.
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Two month investigation nets $24,000 worth of meth

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
An Ellijay woman was arrested and four kilograms of methamphetamine were seized. “My deputies and drug agents made a dent in the methamphetamine availability in Gilmer County with this investigation,” said Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson.
Deanna Carter, right, and buddy Emily Hall enjoy the first Night to Shine Prom held at Cartecay Baptist Church in 2020.

Deanna Carter, right, and buddy Emily Hall enjoy the first Night to Shine Prom held at Cartecay Baptist Church in 2020.

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Night to Shine Prom returning to Cartecay Baptist

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
A prom for people with special needs will soon be held again at an Ellijay church following a two-year hiatus. Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, Night to Shine Proms are normally held in hundreds of churches across the country and abroad each year.
Volunteer and nurse Mary Young performs a blood pressure check during one of the mobile clinic’s previous stops at Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store. (Photo by Mark Millican)

Volunteer and nurse Mary Young performs a blood pressure check during one of the mobile clinic’s previous stops at Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store. (Photo by Mark Millican)

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Mobile free clinic now partnering with health department

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Volunteers who help staff a mobile health clinic that comes to Gilmer County monthly hope a change in location will increase the number of patients receiving care.
Voter Jaime Ledford, left, is helped by poll worker Jackie Watson during the election for 7th District State House Representative at the Ellijay Northeast (Lions Club) polling place Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Voter Jaime Ledford, left, is helped by poll worker Jackie Watson during the election for 7th District State House Representative at the Ellijay Northeast (Lions Club) polling place Tuesday, Jan. 3.

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Runoff to decide special election

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
In the special election for the Georgia State House District 7 race Sheree Ralston won Gilmer County and the election as a whole. She did not avoid a runoff, however, garnering only 45 percent of the vote for the district.
Volunteers Victoria and John Bateman are shown helping wrap gifts for the 2022 Gilmer County Toys for Tots campaign.

Volunteers Victoria and John Bateman are shown helping wrap gifts for the 2022 Gilmer County Toys for Tots campaign.

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Future of local Toys for Tots drive uncertain

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Gilmer County’s 2022 Toys for Tots campaign provided Christmas presents to more children than in any previous year, but the future of the annual U.S. Marines-led toy drive is uncertain due, in part, to how big it’s become.
Chris Callihan was sworn in and approved as a new member of the East Ellijay City Council last week.

Chris Callihan was sworn in and approved as a new member of the East Ellijay City Council last week.

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Callihan appointed to East Ellijay council

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The East Ellijay City Council welcomed a new councilmember in its first meeting of the year last Wednesday at East Ellijay City Hall.  Chris Callihan became the newest councilmember after being sworn in by Mayor Mack West and having his appointment approved by the rest of the council.
Linemen work to switch Georgia Power service in downtown Ellijay from overhead to underground lines.

Linemen work to switch Georgia Power service in downtown Ellijay from overhead to underground lines.

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Underground power line project near completion

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
A Georgia Power Grid Investment Project that’s covered several parts of Gilmer County for much of the last two years may take a few more months to complete, but it’s in the final stages.