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The Mountain Men chapter of the Protectors Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club will host a toy run for two area nonprofits Saturday, Nov. 5. Pictured, from left, are the chapter’s officers: Tim Griffin (secretary/treasurer), Bron Nichols (sergeant at arms), John Palmisino (president) and Jeff Rupp (vice president). 

The Mountain Men chapter of the Protectors Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club will host a toy run for two area nonprofits Saturday, Nov. 5. Pictured, from left, are the chapter’s officers: Tim Griffin (secretary/treasurer), Bron Nichols (sergeant at arms), John Palmisino (president) and Jeff Rupp (vice president). 

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Motorcycle run to raise toys for Gilmer, Fannin nonprofits

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
A motorcycle/vehicle run taking place for the first time this Saturday will bring Christmas toys to nonprofit outreach organizations in Gilmer and Fannin County.
Karate-kicking skeleton scarecrow by United Karate Studios

Karate-kicking skeleton scarecrow by United Karate Studios

Halloween at Harrison Park Saturday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The karate-kicking skeleton scarecrow by United Karate Studios will be among many elaborately decorated scarecrows greeting trick or treaters at Halloween festivities planned for Harrison Park Saturday, Oct. 29. Trick or treating will be held from 1-4 p.m.
Above are 52 vaping devices and cartridges that have been confiscated from Gilmer High and the Mountain Innovation Program since classes resumed in August.

Above are 52 vaping devices and cartridges that have been confiscated from Gilmer High and the Mountain Innovation Program since classes resumed in August.

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Vaping continues to be ‘daily event’

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Nearly 70 vaping devices have been confiscated at Gilmer County Schools since classes began in August. The large yield can be credited to a detection system that was installed ahead of the new school year.
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Subdivision road request heard by Ellijay council

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Plans for a proposed subdivision on Progress Road went before a third city or county governing board as the Ellijay City Council met Monday, Oct. 17.
Bill Ozaki is shown, second from left, at a 2020 USTA player development camp alongside Jon Glover, USTA national coach; tennis touring pro Brian Baker and U.S. Federation Cup coach Kathy Rinaldi.

Bill Ozaki is shown, second from left, at a 2020 USTA player development camp alongside Jon Glover, USTA national coach; tennis touring pro Brian Baker and U.S. Federation Cup coach Kathy Rinaldi.

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Ozaki going into tennis hall of fame

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A Cherry Log resident whose dedication to youth sports earned him the nickname “Mr. Junior Tennis” is hall of fame bound. Bill Ozaki will soon be inducted into the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame. The honor is bestowed by the Southern Tennis Foundation and the U.S.
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County’s sales ratio raised; utilities still billed at lower rate

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Gilmer County will be able to collect a bigger share of public utility taxes than first anticipated after the local assessors office received a low property sales ratio from the state Department of Audits and Appeals (DOAA).
The Oct. 29 Blue Betty Sessions concert will feature Nashville singer/songwriters Byron Hill and Stephen Simmons alongside Ellijay’s Robin Salmon. The show begins at 7 p.m.

The Oct. 29 Blue Betty Sessions concert will feature Nashville singer/songwriters Byron Hill and Stephen Simmons alongside Ellijay’s Robin Salmon. The show begins at 7 p.m.

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Playhouse to welcome working songwriters in the round

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse will resemble a Nashville country music haunt when a trio of singer/songwriters takes the stage this Saturday. The Oct. 29 Blue Betty Sessions concert will feature Nashville singer/songwriters Byron Hill and Stephen Simmons alongside Ellijay’s Robin Salmon.
Civil War and World War II books the museum is selling.

Civil War and World War II books the museum is selling.

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Civil War, WWII books for sale at Tabor House Museum

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A local history museum is making room for new displays, and that could be good news for those interested in Civil War or World War II history.
Members of the cast of “Hands on a Hardbody” rehearse for the upcoming one-act play at Gilmer High School. Pictured, from left: Amber Collins, Lucas McCoy, AJ Parker, Caiden McCoy, Tracy Mosley, Abbie Flowers, Chelsea Parker, Addie Davenport and Nick Dombrowski.

Members of the cast of “Hands on a Hardbody” rehearse for the upcoming one-act play at Gilmer High School. Pictured, from left: Amber Collins, Lucas McCoy, AJ Parker, Caiden McCoy, Tracy Mosley, Abbie Flowers, Chelsea Parker, Addie Davenport and Nick Dombrowski.

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Texas truck contest backdrop for GHS one-act play

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Truth is often stranger than fiction, and some people will go to great lengths for a free truck. These are two takeaways of a one-act play being rehearsed by Gilmer High School Theatre. The GHS players will present “Hands on a Hardbody” at the GHS Linda Miller Theater Nov. 4-6.
Johnathan Kyle Tatum

Johnathan Kyle Tatum

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Boyfriend charged in woman’s death

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A Gilmer County woman is dead and her boyfriend is being charged. Johnathan Kyle Tatum, 25, is charged with murder in the death of Ashley Peterson, 29, according to Captain Frank Copeland of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office.