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Ellijay sculptor and blacksmith Eric Strauss speaks about his piece “Entwined Strength” during a recent dedication ceremony in Johns Creek. The steel horse sculpture is the centerpiece of a roundabout in the Shakerag community of Johns Creek.

Ellijay sculptor and blacksmith Eric Strauss speaks about his piece “Entwined Strength” during a recent dedication ceremony in Johns Creek. The steel horse sculpture is the centerpiece of a roundabout in the Shakerag community of Johns Creek.

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Forging ahead on a hot metal horse

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
A steel sculpture that recently went up in Johns Creek brings an Ellijay sculptor and blacksmith’s inspiration of horses full circle. Metal artist Eric Strauss officially unveiled his 12-foot, 4,000-pound creation, “Entwined Strength,” at a dedication ceremony in Johns Creek last weekend.
Ellijay’s Zane Johnson proudly stands next to the Braves 2021 World Series trophy at the Gilmer High School gym Sunday. Around 500 people stopped by throughout the day to get a glimpse and photo with the Braves first World Series trophy since 1995.

Ellijay’s Zane Johnson proudly stands next to the Braves 2021 World Series trophy at the Gilmer High School gym Sunday. Around 500 people stopped by throughout the day to get a glimpse and photo with the Braves first World Series trophy since 1995.

World Series trophy in Ellijay

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Commissioners deal with paving, other issues

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
At a meeting where commissioners dealt with several issues, the board locked in an asphalt paving contract for 2022. Colditz Trucking Inc. was awarded a bid of $2,975,177 for paving all or portions of Legion Road, Flat Branch Road, Roberts Ridge Road, Turniptown Road and Mulkey Road.
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Early voting hours extended

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Gilmer County voters have an additional hour to cast their ballots in person each day this week. The voter registrar’s office announced that in-person early voting for the June 21 runoff election will be extended by one hour Monday, June 13-Friday, June 17. The new times are 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Water board OKs $8.5 million budget for 2022-23

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board approved an $8.5 million operating budget for the water authority’s 2022-23 fiscal year when meeting Tuesday, May 31. The budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 is up from last year’s initial $7.8 million budget.
Owen’s Vista is among the many scenic sites on the Georgia portion of the Benton MacKaye Trail.

Owen’s Vista is among the many scenic sites on the Georgia portion of the Benton MacKaye Trail.

BMT closer to becoming National Scenic Trail

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) is one big step closer to its goal of having the near 300-mile hiking path declared a National Scenic Trail.
Pickens County chef Hans Rueffert, left, and Food Network personality Steve McDonagh team up for the new food-centric podcast “But I Digest.” Rueffert previously hosted two cooking shows on the ETC-3 channel.

Pickens County chef Hans Rueffert, left, and Food Network personality Steve McDonagh team up for the new food-centric podcast “But I Digest.” Rueffert previously hosted two cooking shows on the ETC-3 channel.

‘But I Digest’ celebrates the history, heroes, hoopla of food

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
By Angela Reinhardt, Pickens County Progress — What do croissants and the Battle of Vienna have in common? What about nutmeg and Admiral Russell? Clams and Howard Johnsons? I didn’t know either.
New 4-way stop on North Main St.

New 4-way stop on North Main St.

Don’t forget to stop

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Vehicles navigate the new four-way stop in downtown Ellijay, which was put into effect over the weekend. New stop signs have been installed on North Main Street (both directions) and North Avenue.
Early voting for runoff starts June 13

Early voting for runoff starts June 13

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Early voting for runoff starts June 13

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Early voting for the upcoming June 21 runoff election will start Monday, June 13, and last until Friday, June 17. Times are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. All early voting will be at the Gilmer County Voter Registrar’s Office, 1 Broad Street.