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Cars, trucks and motorcycles are among the vehicles that will be shown and seen at the upcoming Apple Classic Auto Show hosted by the Apple Country Auto Club.

Cars, trucks and motorcycles are among the vehicles that will be shown and seen at the upcoming Apple Classic Auto Show hosted by the Apple Country Auto Club.

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Car show set for first Apple Festival Saturday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Gilmer County’s Apple Country Auto Club will steer its biggest annual event at a new location this year. The club will hold its Apple Classic Auto Show Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Vehicle registration will be from 8 a.m.-noon.
Jim Richter, front, leads the Kool Breeze Band, a big band with a smooth sound.

Jim Richter, front, leads the Kool Breeze Band, a big band with a smooth sound.

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Kool Breeze Band blows into playhouse Oct. 7

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
A seven-piece group will be playing it “kool” when they bring their slick jazz-rock sounds to the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse. The Kool Breeze Band featuring Jim Richter will perform at the 135 Dalton Street venue Friday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m.
The Gilmer Health Department will hold its drive-thru flu shot clinic Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the ETC Pavilion.

The Gilmer Health Department will hold its drive-thru flu shot clinic Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the ETC Pavilion.

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Latest COVID boosters available

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Gilmer Board of Health members were updated on availability of COVID booster vaccines, as well as details about other vaccines currently being offered at health departments in the North Georgia district, during a Sept. 13 teleconference.
Mike Sutila, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, fires a musket salute during a dedication ceremony for a commemorative America 250! marker outside the Gilmer County Courthouse.

Mike Sutila, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, fires a musket salute during a dedication ceremony for a commemorative America 250! marker outside the Gilmer County Courthouse.

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America 250! marker unveiled at courthouse

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
It may be a mouthful, but an important occasion nonetheless — the United States’ upcoming semiquincentennial.
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Assessor board urges state-level talk on sales ratios

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Gilmer Board of Tax Assessors is urging county commissioners to contact state legislators about criteria the Georgia Departments of Audits (GDOA) uses to determine property sales ratios.
Thomas Payne, who served as a U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War, shows the few photos he has left from his tour of duty there. He was med-evacked by helicopter when he suffered a bullet wound through his hip on March 12, 1968.

Thomas Payne, who served as a U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War, shows the few photos he has left from his tour of duty there. He was med-evacked by helicopter when he suffered a bullet wound through his hip on March 12, 1968.

‘A very real battle for survival’

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Loosely translated, Con Thien in South Vietnam means “The Hill of Angels.” However, U.S. Marines who were 200 meters outside the perimeter of their fire base there learned quickly “the devil lurked with those angels” when they were ambushed on Sept. 21, 1967 — 55 years ago today.
Nancy Adams, new Family and Consumer Sciences Agent for Gilmer County’s UGA Extension Office, arrives with a background in agriculture, teaching and helping with the 4-H program in Cherokee County.

Nancy Adams, new Family and Consumer Sciences Agent for Gilmer County’s UGA Extension Office, arrives with a background in agriculture, teaching and helping with the 4-H program in Cherokee County.

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Adams is county’s new FACS extension agent

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Gilmer County’s new Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Extension Agent arrives with a background in teaching, running a family business and involvement in the 4-H program.
The county’s youth pick up meals at the Boys and Girls Club of Gilmer County, which was one of eight sites where food was provided during June and July.

The county’s youth pick up meals at the Boys and Girls Club of Gilmer County, which was one of eight sites where food was provided during June and July.

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Over 25K meals served

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Gilmer County School System kept students fed over the summer with the help of selfless volunteers. Seamless Summer offered free meals to those 18 and under during all of June plus two weeks in July.
Higher logistics costs, including renting and fueling shuttle buses, have caused admission prices for the upcoming Georgia Apple Festival to increase.

Higher logistics costs, including renting and fueling shuttle buses, have caused admission prices for the upcoming Georgia Apple Festival to increase.

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Apple Festival’s setup, admission prices going up

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
As the 51st annual Georgia Apple Festival approaches, the Gilmer Chamber and Ellijay Lions Club will soon build an event resembling a small city on the Lions Fairgrounds. As with most building projects today, inflation and price increases are impacting the festival set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct.