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Artist John Christian paints Willy the Hillbilly, part of a throwback Mountain Dew mural on the side of the building at 24 River Street.

Artist John Christian paints Willy the Hillbilly, part of a throwback Mountain Dew mural on the side of the building at 24 River Street.

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Retro Mountain Dew mural new on River Street

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
A new mural going up on the side of a historic River Street building is a throwback to a vintage Mountain Dew advertising campaign. The mural was commissioned by the local Pepsi plant, confirmed Dwight Childers, the plant’s general manager.
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East Ellijay council OKs height variance for hotel

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
East Ellijay City Council members approved a height variance for a Marriott hotel currently under construction near Highway 515 when meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Ellijay American Legion Riders Pat Buchanan, Fred McGill, Art Dodge, Gary Johnson and Tim Duffey are pictured before leaving Gilmer County to be in a motorcycle procession that escorted the previously unclaimed remains of eight veterans to the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. (American Legion Post 82 photos)

Ellijay American Legion Riders Pat Buchanan, Fred McGill, Art Dodge, Gary Johnson and Tim Duffey are pictured before leaving Gilmer County to be in a motorcycle procession that escorted the previously unclaimed remains of eight veterans to the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. (American Legion Post 82 photos)

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No longer unclaimed

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Five of Ellijay’s American Legion Riders were among a convoy of motorcycling Georgia veterans who went on a special, significant ride Sept. 20.
Potter Jack Meacham arranges some of his artwork at a past Dancing Goats Folkfest.

Potter Jack Meacham arranges some of his artwork at a past Dancing Goats Folkfest.

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New location, same old-time flavor for Dancing Goats Folkfest

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
A folk art festival that’s become popular amongst creators and fans of folk art will go on in a new location later this month. The annual Dancing Goats Folkfest will be held at River Park, on South Main Street, Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23. Event times are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Welcome to the Apple Capital!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Click here to view the 2022 Apple Capital Magazine!   The Georgia Apple Festival and its sister festival, Apple Arts on the Square, have been staples of north Georgia fall getaways for over 50 years.
The southbound lanes of Hwy. 515 were blocked Sept. 23 as law enforcement officials worked an accident caused by three people fleeing East Ellijay officers. One person died and two others were seriously injured in the crash. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident and charges are pending.

The southbound lanes of Hwy. 515 were blocked Sept. 23 as law enforcement officials worked an accident caused by three people fleeing East Ellijay officers. One person died and two others were seriously injured in the crash. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident and charges are pending.

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One dead in accident while fleeing police

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
One person is dead and two others injured following a crash while fleeing police for a suspected shoplifting. East Ellijay Police Chief Larry Callahan said his department received a call from Walmart about a possible shoplifting incident Sept. 23.
Gilmer County Elections tech Dustin Long conducts logic and accuracy testing on one of the county’s voting machines.

Gilmer County Elections tech Dustin Long conducts logic and accuracy testing on one of the county’s voting machines.

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County’s voting machines tested

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
As the start of early voting for the Nov. 8 general election draws near, Gilmer County’s voting machines were put to the test last week. More specifically, they underwent logic and accuracy testing to ensure the machinery operates correctly come voting time.
Produced as part of a Leadership Gilmer class project, an upcoming line of “Super Squad” trading cards features local police officers from all three county and city departments. Pictured, from left, are Ellijay Police Capt. Ray Grace, East Ellijay Police Sgt. Noel Loera and Gilmer Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Stephanie Pim.

Produced as part of a Leadership Gilmer class project, an upcoming line of “Super Squad” trading cards features local police officers from all three county and city departments. Pictured, from left, are Ellijay Police Capt. Ray Grace, East Ellijay Police Sgt. Noel Loera and Gilmer Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Stephanie Pim.

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Cop cards for kids

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
“I’ve got a Sheriff Nicholson and two Chief Laceys, but I need a Chief Callahan. Wanna trade?” Local kids might soon have a conversation like this about a line of locally-made police officer trading cards.
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Ellijay man killed in motorcycle accident

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
An Ellijay man was killed when his motorcycle struck another vehicle on Hwy. 52 West. Wesly James Epperson, 38, died at the scene. According to an accident report from the Georgia State Patrol, Epperson was behind a 2011 Toyota Camry on Hwy.