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Poll worker Alexandra Chastain helps voter Michael Flowers get signed in at the East Ellijay City Hall polling place during the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff election Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Poll worker Alexandra Chastain helps voter Michael Flowers get signed in at the East Ellijay City Hall polling place during the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff election Tuesday, Dec. 6.

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Runoff record breaking for local voter participation

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Gilmer County’s early voting and Election Day turnouts for the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff were two more record breakers in an already noteworthy election season. For the one-week early voting period that preceded the Dec.
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Fifth Republican qualifies for seat

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
A fifth name was added to the ballot for the Georgia House District 7 seat. Gilmer County GOP Chair Richie Stone qualified for the seat left open by the death of Speaker David Ralston. Stone joins Ralston’s widow Sheree Ralston, Brian K.
Daffodil Project ambassador Mike Weinroth, right, listens intently after introducing World War II veteran Hilbert “Hibby” Margol, left, to speak during a dedication ceremony for a new Daffodil Project garden at River Park. Margol, 98, was among the soldiers who liberated the Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945.

Daffodil Project ambassador Mike Weinroth, right, listens intently after introducing World War II veteran Hilbert “Hibby” Margol, left, to speak during a dedication ceremony for a new Daffodil Project garden at River Park. Margol, 98, was among the soldiers who liberated the Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945.

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Daffodil Project garden dedicated at emotional ceremony

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
A World War II veteran, who was one of the liberators of the Dachau concentration camp near Munich, Germany, was humble about that history-making effort when speaking to a crowd gathered Wednesday, Dec. 7, for the dedication of a special daffodil garden at River Park.
Conceptual renderings of the Gilmer Performing Arts Center by Breaux & Associates Architects.

Conceptual renderings of the Gilmer Performing Arts Center by Breaux & Associates Architects.

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Performing arts center renderings unveiled

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Above are conceptual renderings of the Gilmer Performing Arts Center by Breaux & Associates Architects. The GPAC will serve as a cultural center for the entire community and provide classroom space for GHS Fine Arts classes.
Abandonment of the middle portion of Log Round Mountain Road would allow a developer who bought a tract of land which fronts the middle portion of the road on both sides to have a seamless tract.

Abandonment of the middle portion of Log Round Mountain Road would allow a developer who bought a tract of land which fronts the middle portion of the road on both sides to have a seamless tract.

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Board to abandon portion of road, raise building fees

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Once the details get hammered out, the center of Log Round Mountain Road will be abandoned by Gilmer County. A unanimous vote to begin the abandonment process followed a public hearing about the road, followed by a regular meeting on Dec. 8. A work session was held Dec. 7.
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Water authority moving forward with Carmeuse well project

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members heard updates on plans to use property at the Carmeuse mines for a potential water source — while also offering their respects to late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston — when meeting Monday, Nov. 28.
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Four qualify for Georgia House

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Four candidates qualified for the Georgia House seat left open by the death of Speaker David Ralston. Qualifying began Monday morning, Dec. 5, for a special election to fill the seat. The period ends Dec. 7, at 1 p.m., after publication of the Times-Courier.
Mr. and Mrs. Semper-Fi Santa wave from their sleigh

Mr. and Mrs. Semper-Fi Santa wave from their sleigh

Here comes Santa Claus

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
A large crowd gathered downtown to watch the Light Up Ellijay parade and enjoy other festive activities Saturday, Dec. 3. Light Up Ellijay is Gilmer County's annual celebration to begin the Christmas season. Photos by Robert Ferguson 
Edna and Melanie Poole ring up the last customers, Gary and Selean Newsome, at Poole’s Bar-B-Q during the East Ellijay restaurant’s last day of business Saturday, Nov. 26. Gary was also the first customer at Poole’s when the restaurant first opened. (Photo by George Winn)

Edna and Melanie Poole ring up the last customers, Gary and Selean Newsome, at Poole’s Bar-B-Q during the East Ellijay restaurant’s last day of business Saturday, Nov. 26. Gary was also the first customer at Poole’s when the restaurant first opened. (Photo by George Winn)

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‘A local landmark’

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The herd of wooden pigs that helped made Poole’s Bar-B-Q famous remains on the hill, but the last plate of pork has been served at the popular East Ellijay restaurant. At least for now.
A warming center, which will be manned by volunteers when temperatures drop below 30 degrees, is located at the left side entrance of the Gilmer County Civic Center, seen below.

A warming center, which will be manned by volunteers when temperatures drop below 30 degrees, is located at the left side entrance of the Gilmer County Civic Center, seen below.

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Warming center to open when below 30 degrees outside

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
A community warming center will open for public use when temperatures drop below 30 degrees this winter. Volunteers will open the warming center located at the left side entrance of the Gilmer County Civic Center, 1561 South Main Street, at 5 p.m.