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Citizens asked to be on lookout for man

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Gilmer County Sheriffs Office has asked county residents to be on the lookout for a man wanted in North Dakota. “Leonard Higdon is currently being sought by law enforcement for a brutal attack that took place in Williston, N.D., on Sept. 29,” reads a post on Facebook.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Build an Ark case headed to Superior Court

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
A court case involving the former proprietor of a Gilmer County animal rescue and petting zoo will be heard in Superior Court. Former Build an Ark proprietor Susan Littlejohn is charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty by Gilmer County Animal Control.
Christy Manning gets her flu shot from nurse Jennifer Vick during the Gilmer Health Department’s drive-thru flu shot clinic at the ETC Pavilion.

Christy Manning gets her flu shot from nurse Jennifer Vick during the Gilmer Health Department’s drive-thru flu shot clinic at the ETC Pavilion.

More than 100 vaccinated at drive-thru flu shot clinic

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Getting a flu shot without even having to park the car. That convenience was again provided by the Gilmer County Health Department last Tuesday during a drive-thru flu shot clinic at the ETC Pavilion on Legion Road.
The 46th annual Apple Festival 5K Road Race drew 146 runners to downtown Ellijay last Saturday. (Photo by Robbie Bills/Sports Editor)

The 46th annual Apple Festival 5K Road Race drew 146 runners to downtown Ellijay last Saturday. (Photo by Robbie Bills/Sports Editor)

Apple Festival 5K Overall Finish List • October 8, 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Overall / Name / City/State / Age / Gend / Time / Pace   1  / Steve Bell  / Kennesaw, GA / 51 / M / 16:31.3 / 5:20/M 2  / Aidan O'Sullivan  / Cumming, GA / 15 / M / 17:44.9 / 5:44/M 3  / Owen Merritt  / Hartselle, AL / 14 / M / 17:57.
Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, center, presents lifesaving awards to Sgt. Josh Perigo, left, and Lt. Mark Patrick, right. (Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office photo)

Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, center, presents lifesaving awards to Sgt. Josh Perigo, left, and Lt. Mark Patrick, right. (Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office photo)

Deputies receive lifesaving awards

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Two Gilmer County deputies were recently recognized for their lifesaving actions in a situation that could’ve easily ended in tragedy. In August, Lt. Mark Patrick and Sgt. Josh Perigo responded to a possible suicide call.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Two charged in incident which led to accident

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Charges and names have been released for the occupants of a vehicle which crashed fleeing East Ellijay officers. East Ellijay Police Chief Larry Callahan said his department received a call from Walmart about a possible shoplifting incident Sept. 23.
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.

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.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

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)

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.