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A past group of Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy students is pictured touring the Gilmer County Jail.

A past group of Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy students is pictured touring the Gilmer County Jail.

Next GCSO Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy starts March 21

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
In a continuing program from the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), you’ll ride in a police car and spend and evening at the local jail. But don’t worry. It’s all for educational purposes. The GCSO’s next Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy (CLEA) will begin March 21.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Ellijay man killed in plane crash

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer Publisher   An Ellijay man is dead as the result of an airplane crash Sunday morning, March 5, in Fannin County. The victim has been identified as Jeffrey Alfred Petersohn, 65, of 146 Novena Court, #9092.
Severe thunderstorms that blew through Gilmer County last Friday brought winds strong enough to tear tin from the roof of the Ellijay Pepsi plant. (Photo by Rhesa Chastain)

Severe thunderstorms that blew through Gilmer County last Friday brought winds strong enough to tear tin from the roof of the Ellijay Pepsi plant. (Photo by Rhesa Chastain)

‘Could’ve been a whole lot worse’

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
A string of severe thunderstorms that prompted a tornado warning for Gilmer County last Friday didn’t result in any known tornadic activity here, although conditions were almost on point for that type of destructive event.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

The president with a cabin in Cherry Log

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
By David Brown, Regional Publisher   Longtime Cherokee County resident Curtis Brown met the 39th president of the United States because he happened to be manager of a plant that made the right thing at the right time. “My secretary told me President Jimmy Carter was on the line,” Brown said.
A crew from Colditz Paving, of Blairsville, puts new asphalt down on a stretch of Highway 515 near Greenfield Road last week.

A crew from Colditz Paving, of Blairsville, puts new asphalt down on a stretch of Highway 515 near Greenfield Road last week.

Almost 5 miles of 515 to be paved

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Resurfacing of Highway 515 that recently started near the highway’s intersection with Old Northcutt Road will extend past where the highway intersects Maddox Drive/Yukon Road in East Ellijay. A total of 4.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Water board hires contractor for South Main line replacement

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority (EGCWSA) board members awarded a construction contract for an upcoming water line replacement project that will stretch from South Main Street to River Street.
Hunter Burdette gets guidance at the Adult Learning Center from teacher and GED mentor Dita Paukert.

Hunter Burdette gets guidance at the Adult Learning Center from teacher and GED mentor Dita Paukert.

GED exam now free

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hunter Burdette was focused while sitting in front of a computer screen at the Gilmer Adult Learning Center last week. He’s studying to take the GED (General Education Development) test.
Gilmer Sheriff’s Office Detectives Dan Farnham, left, and Trevor Stanfield, right, gave examples and advice about different types of scams during a recent workshop at the Orchard Church.

Gilmer Sheriff’s Office Detectives Dan Farnham, left, and Trevor Stanfield, right, gave examples and advice about different types of scams during a recent workshop at the Orchard Church.

Tip to avoid scams, don’t answer the phone calls

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The easiest way to avoid becoming the victim of a phone scam may require the least amount of effort. Not answering unfamiliar numbers is the most effective option. But, if you do answer an unfamiliar number and  someone asks for your personal information or money, just hang up.
Kyle Andrew Fabiano

Kyle Andrew Fabiano

Federal fugitive apprehended

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer Publisher A federal fugitive is in custody following a standoff with Fannin County deputies that lasted just over seven hours Tuesday, Feb. 21. Kyle Andrew Fabiano, 36, remained in the Gilmer County Jail Friday awaiting pickup by U.S. Marshalls.