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Turf replacement coming soon at Pettit Field

Turf replacement coming soon at Pettit Field

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Pettit Field’s turf to be replaced for $320K

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium’s Pettit Field is set for a makeover in December. The Gilmer County Board of Education unanimously approved to replace the top layer of the field at a cost of $320K, which will be paid for with the 2015 educational special purpose local option sales tax funds.
Alexandria Aguilar, a volunteer with Ellijay Paws in Need, enjoys spending time with Lancelot, one of the many dogs up for adoption at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

Alexandria Aguilar, a volunteer with Ellijay Paws in Need, enjoys spending time with Lancelot, one of the many dogs up for adoption at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

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Quality time with dogs

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
A volunteer group is off on a good foot — and paw — in its aim to better prepare dogs at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter for adoption. Started last year, Ellijay Paws in Need welcomes volunteers to walk dogs and enjoy quality time with the animal shelter’s canines.
Our office will be closed Monday, Sept. 5

Our office will be closed Monday, Sept. 5

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Early deadlines for Labor Day

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Times-Courier will be closed for Labor day, Monday, Sept. 5. We will have early deadlines for our  Sept. 7 edition. Display and classified advertising deadline is 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2. Legal notices deadline is noon Thursday, Sept. 1. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!
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Tree TLC talked at Ellijay council meeting

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
A local developer and downtown business owner urged the City of Ellijay to better maintain its trees and shrubbery during public comments at an Aug. 15 city council meeting.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year ...

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Football season is here again, and the Gilmer High School Bobcats travel to Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Above, halfback Hunter Watkins (7) gets a block from offensive lineman Blane Banks (54) in Gilmer’s scrimmage versus Commerce.
Reece Sanford, Ellijay Downtown Development Authority (DDA) chairman, left, speaks during a DDA information session on workforce housing last Tuesday. Pictured, seated, are DDA members Sandy Ott and Melinda Hadden and Jeff Ledford, of the Georgia Realtors Association.

Reece Sanford, Ellijay Downtown Development Authority (DDA) chairman, left, speaks during a DDA information session on workforce housing last Tuesday. Pictured, seated, are DDA members Sandy Ott and Melinda Hadden and Jeff Ledford, of the Georgia Realtors Association.

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Housing shortage talked, personal stories told at DDA session

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
At a Tuesday, Aug. 9, information session led by the Ellijay Downtown Development Authority (DDA), attendees heard analysis of the county’s housing market from a member of the state realtor’s association, as well as personal housing experiences from a handful of current and former local residents.
The 25-acre tract as seen on Gilmer Tax Assessors map. Progress Road is the left boundary, Mountain View Road is the right, and Coosawattee Drive is seen in the top right corner.

The 25-acre tract as seen on Gilmer Tax Assessors map. Progress Road is the left boundary, Mountain View Road is the right, and Coosawattee Drive is seen in the top right corner.

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Conditional approval for Progress Road subdivision rezoning

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners (BOC) gave conditional approval for 25 acres between Progress Road and Highway 515 to be rezoned from R1 (low density, single family residential) to R5 (high-density, multifamily residential), which will take effect only if specific conditions are met by the...
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Commissioners reduce millage rate

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Gilmer County commissioners reduced the general maintenance and operation millage rate by .041 mils for 2022. In terms of dollars, the reduction projects to $82,000 less for the county coffers. Post Commissioner Hubert Parker asked for the reduction at a special called meeting Aug.