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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, right, talks with Kerry McDearmid, of Mac and Son Plumbing, at a March 10 Gilmer Chamber luncheon.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, right, talks with Kerry McDearmid, of Mac and Son Plumbing, at a March 10 Gilmer Chamber luncheon.

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Raffensperger talks 2020 election, voter law at chamber lunch

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
When speaking at a member’s luncheon hosted by the Gilmer Chamber Thursday, March 10, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he was grateful for an opportunity to “set the record straight” regarding controversy surrounding 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
Commission Post 2 candidates

Commission Post 2 candidates

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Eight qualify for May 24 primary election

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
A total of eight candidates have qualified to run for county government and school board positions in the upcoming May 24 primary election. Qualifying for the primary ran from Monday, March 7, to Friday, March 11.
Michelle Penland is pictured center with family.

Michelle Penland is pictured center with family.

Penland announces candidacy for school board

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
I would like to announce my candidacy for Gilmer County School Board — District 4. My husband, Lee Penland, and I are lifelong residents of Gilmer County. Lee and his brother John are the fifth generation of Penlands to own and operate Penland’s Apple House.
A petition being signed by several North Main Street businessowners asks the City of Ellijay to consider putting some type of safety improvements on the busy downtown street.

A petition being signed by several North Main Street businessowners asks the City of Ellijay to consider putting some type of safety improvements on the busy downtown street.

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North Main businesses petition for safety improvements

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The owners of a downtown Ellijay antique shop are among the business owners on North Main Street who want to see some type of pedestrian safety improvements on the increasingly busy street.
Incoming Gilmer Community Food Pantry Director Amber Kirkpatrick, left, is pictured with the food pantry’s outgoing director, Allen Triebel.

Incoming Gilmer Community Food Pantry Director Amber Kirkpatrick, left, is pictured with the food pantry’s outgoing director, Allen Triebel.

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Kirkpatrick will be food pantry’s new director

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The co-owner of a downtown Ellijay coffeeshop is excited about soon beginning a new leadership role as director of the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.
Downed crossing signal

Downed crossing signal

Crossing signal down

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
A relatively new pedestrian crossing signal at the intersection of Highway 52/River Street and First Avenue was the victim of a vehicular accident that occurred early last Friday morning.
Gilmer Chamber Citizen of the Year Paul Nealey, left, and wife, Diane. (Photos by John Crawford)

Gilmer Chamber Citizen of the Year Paul Nealey, left, and wife, Diane. (Photos by John Crawford)

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Nealey is Citizen of the Year

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Gilmer Chamber recognized its Citizen of the Year, while also presenting Business, Member and Community Champion of the Year Awards, at the chamber’s annual meeting and gala Saturday, March 5.
University of Tennessee — Chattanooga wrestler Matthew Waddell has his hand raised in victory after winning the Southern Conference championship at 197 pounds. (Photo Courtesy of Andy McLean/Appalachian State Athletics)

University of Tennessee — Chattanooga wrestler Matthew Waddell has his hand raised in victory after winning the Southern Conference championship at 197 pounds. (Photo Courtesy of Andy McLean/Appalachian State Athletics)

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Waddell wins SoCon title, qualifies for nationals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Matthew Waddell is a Southern Conference wrestling champion and has qualified for nationals. Waddell, a Gilmer High School alum, is currently a junior at the University of Tennessee — Chattanooga and wrestles for the Mocs at 197 pounds.
Protesters gathered near the Gilmer County Courthouse last Friday during the court arraignment of Susan Littlejohn, of Build an Ark Animal Rescue.

Protesters gathered near the Gilmer County Courthouse last Friday during the court arraignment of Susan Littlejohn, of Build an Ark Animal Rescue.

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Build An Ark animal cruelty case headed to hearing

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Susan Littlejohn, proprietor of Build an Ark Animal Rescue, appeared in Gilmer County Magistrate Court Friday, March 4, to answer four charges of animal cruelty brought by the county’s animal control department.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

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County and towns negotiate LOST

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Discussions have begun between the administrations of Gilmer County, Ellijay and East Ellijay about the division of the Local Option Sales Tax. Mayors for both cities are looking for a 1 percent increase to their share of the sales tax.