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The second weekend of the 51st annual Georgia Apple Festival saw 28,500 attending the event at the Lions Club Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16. Above, a parade through downtown Ellijay kicks off the second festival weekend.

The second weekend of the 51st annual Georgia Apple Festival saw 28,500 attending the event at the Lions Club Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16. Above, a parade through downtown Ellijay kicks off the second festival weekend.

Parade, 28K crowd on second festival weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Two big weekends for the 51st annual Georgia Apple Festival saw a total of 58,500 attend the event at the Lions Club Fairgrounds, which coincided with several other events around town including the Apple Country Auto Club’s Apple Classic Car Show, Apple Arts in downtown Ellijay and the Apple...
Voters lined up before the 8:30 a.m. opening of the registrar’s office Monday to cast their ballots before the Nov. 7 general election.

Voters lined up before the 8:30 a.m. opening of the registrar’s office Monday to cast their ballots before the Nov. 7 general election.

Early voting underway

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The voter registrar’s office will also be open for two Saturdays, Oct. 22 & 29, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The last day of early voting is Friday, Nov. 4.
Ellijay Downtown Development Authority members listen to a presentation on possible cleanup areas and better downtown walkability from DDA member Keith Nunn. Pictured, from left, Josh Moyers, Nunn, Reece Sanford, Ellen Grant and Sarah Burnette.

Ellijay Downtown Development Authority members listen to a presentation on possible cleanup areas and better downtown walkability from DDA member Keith Nunn. Pictured, from left, Josh Moyers, Nunn, Reece Sanford, Ellen Grant and Sarah Burnette.

DDA talks possible downtown cleanup areas

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Ellijay Downtown Development Authority (DDA) heard a presentation from one of its members about possible cleanup areas in downtown Ellijay, as well as the need for more walkability downtown, as the DDA met last Tuesday.
Appalachian Road Show will perform at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fall Festival Halloween night. Pictured, from left: Darrell Webb, Jim VanCleve, Barry Abernathy, Todd Phillips and Zeb Snyder.

Appalachian Road Show will perform at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fall Festival Halloween night. Pictured, from left: Darrell Webb, Jim VanCleve, Barry Abernathy, Todd Phillips and Zeb Snyder.

Appalachian Road Show to perform at First Baptist Fall Festival

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A Halloween homecoming is in store for an Ellijay musician who’s been traveling the country with bluegrass group Appalachian Road Show. The group, which includes Ellijay banjo player and singer Barry Abernathy, will perform at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fall Festival Monday, Oct. 31.
Blood drive

Blood drive

Blood Drive Wednesday, Oct. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
We are having another blood drive! AirLife 3 and Gilmer County Fire Rescue are partnering with Blood Assurance to save lives. Join us Wednesday October 19th in Ellijay. The blood bus will be at Veterans Memorial Park from 10:00 - 3:00. Appointments are encouraged and can be made at www.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Early voting starts Oct. 17

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Early voting for Georgia’s upcoming general election will begin Monday, Oct. 17. Gilmer County voters will head to the voter registrar’s office at 1 Broad Street, Suite 107, to cast their votes. Early voting times are: Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and two Saturdays, Oct.
Drone photo by Robert Ferguson

Drone photo by Robert Ferguson

Strong start for Apple Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The 51st annual Georgia Apple Festival enjoyed a strong first weekend at the Lions Club Fairgrounds. According to the Gilmer Chamber, a total of 30,000 attended Saturday and Sunday. The festival continues this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, at the fairgrounds. 
The Clark and Clark Attorneys scarecrow team is ready for Halloween at Harrison Park.

The Clark and Clark Attorneys scarecrow team is ready for Halloween at Harrison Park.

Community trick or treat, fall events set for Harrison Park

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Community trick or treating will return to downtown Ellijay’s Harrison Park the Saturday before Halloween. Trick or treaters can visit the park at 75 McCutchen Street from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The rain date is the next day, Sunday Oct. 30.  “We’ll open the gate at 1 p.m.
Homecoming queen and king

Homecoming queen and king

GHS king and queen crowned

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Above are Gilmer High’s homecoming queen and king Ashlynn Poole and Camden Lyles. They were crowned during halftime of last Friday’s homecoming football game versus Lumpkin County. See the runners-up on page 12A of this week's newspaper.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

County bridge solutions hit high costs

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Gilmer County leaders are looking for an alternative for the two bridge replacements on Rock Creek Road. Commissioners heard about the bridges, received an update on county pool construction and discussed possible changes to the farm winery ordinance at a work session Oct. 5.