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Gilmer High School teacher Ken Martin and students in his second level auto tech class are pictured with a 2014 Ford Focus the school recently received from Ford Motor Company to use for in-class learning. Pictured, from left, back row: Tanner Attebery, Filip Biernacik, James Eves, Martin, Isaac McClure and Nicholas Price; front row: Billy Goswick, Christian Trestrail, Ethan McCollum, Noah Turner, Natalie Key and Kaylie Casady.

Gilmer High School teacher Ken Martin and students in his second level auto tech class are pictured with a 2014 Ford Focus the school recently received from Ford Motor Company to use for in-class learning. Pictured, from left, back row: Tanner Attebery, Filip Biernacik, James Eves, Martin, Isaac McClure and Nicholas Price; front row: Billy Goswick, Christian Trestrail, Ethan McCollum, Noah Turner, Natalie Key and Kaylie Casady.

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GHS Auto Tech gets special delivery

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
High schoolers often work toward getting their first car to drive. Students in auto tech classes at Gilmer High School (GHS) have been working toward getting a car for different purpose — to use as an in-class learning tool.
Photo courtesy Jennifer and Sam Fontenot

Photo courtesy Jennifer and Sam Fontenot

Dogs’ day out

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Pets and owners take to North Main Street during the 2022 St. Petrick’s Day Parade held Saturday, April 30. The festive pet-themed event, organized by Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS), was originally planned for March 12, but had to be rescheduled due to bad weather that weekend.
A body found earlier this year on Springer Mountain in Fannin County has been identified as that of Stephen Lucas Ryan, 40, of Pennsylvania.

A body found earlier this year on Springer Mountain in Fannin County has been identified as that of Stephen Lucas Ryan, 40, of Pennsylvania.

Body of hiker identified

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
A body found earlier this year on Springer Mountain in Fannin County has been identified as that of Stephen Lucas Ryan, 40, of Pennsylvania. Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan said the identification was made by two specialists in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Missing Persons unit.
Two of the bridges are on Rock Creek Road, another is on Boardtown at or near the intersection of Whitepath Road (above). The final one is on Old Hwy. 5 near the address 4058 Old Highway 5 south (below).

Two of the bridges are on Rock Creek Road, another is on Boardtown at or near the intersection of Whitepath Road (above). The final one is on Old Hwy. 5 near the address 4058 Old Highway 5 south (below).

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County bridges get more attention

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Bridges are receiving more attention from Gilmer County government. “We’ve been getting inspections on those bridges all along, every other year, said Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris.
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East Ellijay Council accepts higher LOST share

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
By Michael Andrews Mountain Life Editor   East Ellijay will recoup 1 percent more in future Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenue following recent negotiations that also involved Ellijay and Gilmer County governments.
A water and sewer authority project underway on McCutchen Street will replace almost 3,500 feet of aging sewer line.

A water and sewer authority project underway on McCutchen Street will replace almost 3,500 feet of aging sewer line.

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Downtown sewer line rehab underway

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
A project that will replace thousands of feet of aging sewer line in downtown Ellijay is about a quarter done.
Carlton and Cindy Wilson (Book-in photo/Pickens County Sheriff’s Office)

Carlton and Cindy Wilson (Book-in photo/Pickens County Sheriff’s Office)

Former superintendent, wife charged with racketeering

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Mid-afternoon Friday, April 29, former superintendent Carlton Wilson and his wife Cindy Wilson were taken into custody for financial charges that relate to their involvement with Appalachian Gun Range where they are co-owners.
Venae & The Vybbe bring a mix of jazz, neo-soul and world music to a special Mother’s Day brunch and concert at the Gilmer Arts Playhouse this Saturday.

Venae & The Vybbe bring a mix of jazz, neo-soul and world music to a special Mother’s Day brunch and concert at the Gilmer Arts Playhouse this Saturday.

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Smooth jazz and heart songs

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
By Michael Andrews Mountain Life Editor   An Ellijay band’s mix of smooth, often danceable jazz, neo-soul and world music is kind of a heart to heart thing, said two of its members. “Even though we’re the only two females in the band, we started it to nourish the female heart.
Addie Davenport, Jordan Sharp, and Sophie Burnette rehearse a song from “9 to 5 The Musical,” in which three disgruntled employees kidnap their boss and put themselves in charge of the office. The musical comedy will cap off the 2021-22 season for Gilmer High School Theater this weekend.

Addie Davenport, Jordan Sharp, and Sophie Burnette rehearse a song from “9 to 5 The Musical,” in which three disgruntled employees kidnap their boss and put themselves in charge of the office. The musical comedy will cap off the 2021-22 season for Gilmer High School Theater this weekend.

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‘9 to 5’ a GHS musical not to miss

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
What a way to make a living, and what a musical production to cap off the first full season of theater at Gilmer High School (GHS) in quite a while. That would be “9 to 5: The Musical,” which closes out GHS Theater’s 2021-22 season this weekend, May 6-8.