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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.

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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Times-Courier

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
Gilmer High School Band celebrates win

Gilmer High School Band celebrates win

Gilmer High takes 1st at band competition

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Gilmer High School Band attended the 15th annual Armuchee Invitational Marching Festival and Competition Oct. 8. In Class 3A, GHS finished first in band, color guard and percussion and was second in drum majors at the event.
Gary Stanley and his dog, Gollum, are pictured next to a dropoff box for pet food donations at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

Gary Stanley and his dog, Gollum, are pictured next to a dropoff box for pet food donations at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

Helping keep dogs, cats fed and at home goal of pet food pantry

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry has long helped local residents and families in need of food. For the past couple of years, it’s also been helping some of the county’s pet owners by providing food for their dogs and cats.
From left, Gilmer County Commission Chairman Charlie Paris, Gilmer Parks and Rec. Director Kevan White and Ricky Ensley, of the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, are pictured next to one of the collection boxes being installed in a new storm water management system at River Park.

From left, Gilmer County Commission Chairman Charlie Paris, Gilmer Parks and Rec. Director Kevan White and Ricky Ensley, of the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, are pictured next to one of the collection boxes being installed in a new storm water management system at River Park.

Storm water, erosion control focus of River Park project

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A new storm water infiltration system at River Park will reduce erosion by redirecting storm water runoff in a section of the park near South Main Street.