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Board approves $754K in water plant projects

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members approved $754,000 in expenses for infrastructure improvements at the local water treatment plant when meeting Monday, Feb. 28.
St. Petrick's cancellation

St. Petrick's cancellation

St. Petricks festivities cancelled

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Due to the inclement weather forecast, the St. Petrick's festivities have been cancelled.     The eye-catching animal and shamrock signs up around downtown Ellijay mean it’s about time for another St. Petrick’s Celebration, which will take place Saturday, March 12, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The newly renamed Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market will move off Broad Street and into the neighboring Gilmer County Courthouse/Dalton State parking lot beginning Saturday, May 7.

The newly renamed Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market will move off Broad Street and into the neighboring Gilmer County Courthouse/Dalton State parking lot beginning Saturday, May 7.

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Farmers market to continue with some changes

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
A popular farmers market held in downtown Ellijay spring to early fall will continue this year, but with some changes. Among those changes will be the name of the seasonal market, as well as the leadership and sponsorship needed to make it happen, confirmed Chris Cleberg, market coordinator.
Bo Chance, owner of the two-story building at 45 South Main Street, is in the process of gutting the interior of the long vacant 82-year-old structure.

Bo Chance, owner of the two-story building at 45 South Main Street, is in the process of gutting the interior of the long vacant 82-year-old structure.

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New, old look being given to vacant South Main building

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
A developer who’s bought and renovated a number of buildings in downtown Ellijay and Blue Ridge sees big things for the big red building at 45 South Main Street. Bo Chance, of Blue Ridge, purchased the two-floor downtown Ellijay building late last year.
Gilmer County Elections Superintendent Scott Chastain, right, and Chief Registrar Tammy Watkins, back, lead a town hall to discuss moving the Big Creek polling place.

Gilmer County Elections Superintendent Scott Chastain, right, and Chief Registrar Tammy Watkins, back, lead a town hall to discuss moving the Big Creek polling place.

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Big Creek polling place moving to Roy Road fire station

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Voters who cast their ballots at the Big Creek Fire Station might be going to a different polling place as early as May.
Good Samaritan Catholic Church blanket donation

Good Samaritan Catholic Church blanket donation

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson and deputies accept a donation of 60 handmade blankets and pillowcases from Father Carlos Vargas, of Ellijay Good Samaritan Catholic Church, left.
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Ellijay packaged liquor ordinance introduced

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
An ordinance for the packaged sales of distilled spirits had its first reading as the Ellijay City Council met Monday, Feb. 21. Last November, a small turnout of voters passed a ballot item that asked whether sales of packaged liquor should be allowed inside the city limits.
Popeyes is among several new restaurants now under construction in the Highland Parkway area.

Popeyes is among several new restaurants now under construction in the Highland Parkway area.

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Aldi’s interest discussed at East Ellijay City Council meeting

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
East Ellijay City Councilmembers heard that the Aldi supermarket chain is interested in purchasing property on Highway 515 during a recent council meeting.
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County gets $286K ARPA grant for landfill work

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Gilmer County has received $286,427 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding that will go toward extensive improvements at the Tower Road Landfill.