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The next Blue Betty Sessions show at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse will feature Ellijay’s Surrender Hill, left, and Hiawassee singer-songwriter Wyatt Espilan, right, and his band, The Riverstones.

The next Blue Betty Sessions show at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse will feature Ellijay’s Surrender Hill, left, and Hiawassee singer-songwriter Wyatt Espilan, right, and his band, The Riverstones.

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Espilan and Riverstones rolling in as Blue Betty Session guests

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
An evening of Americana music hosted by Ellijay’s Surrender Hill will welcome a fiddling north Georgia singer-songwriter and his band when the Blue Betty Sessions return to the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse Saturday, March 12.
During Monday’s Ellijay City Council meeting, Pam O’Dell, executive director of the Short-Term Rental Owners Association of Georgia, right, speaks to Mayor Al Hoyle and councilmembers about the city’s short-term rental ordinance.

During Monday’s Ellijay City Council meeting, Pam O’Dell, executive director of the Short-Term Rental Owners Association of Georgia, right, speaks to Mayor Al Hoyle and councilmembers about the city’s short-term rental ordinance.

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Short-term rental ordinance passed

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Ellijay City Council passed an ordinance for short-term rentals at a well-attended meeting where several citizens had comments and questions. Almost 30 attended the Monday, Feb.
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Human remains found

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Gilmer County deputies are investigating human remains found in the county by a lineman crew. An Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation crew found the body at 4 a.m., Feb. 18, according to a release.
Pictured above and below is a Daffodil Project garden at the Rotary Club Peace Park in Jasper, which was planted in 2020.

Pictured above and below is a Daffodil Project garden at the Rotary Club Peace Park in Jasper, which was planted in 2020.

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Harrison Park looked at as site for Daffodil Project garden

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Ellijay could be the seventh site in communities along Highway 515 to have a Daffodil Project garden. The Daffodil Project is an Atlanta-based grass-roots initiative in which daffodil bulbs are planted in remembrance of children who died in the Holocaust.
East Ellijay City Councilmembers approved plans for a traffic roundabout to be built on Highland Parkway, between the entrance to Talona Ridge RV Resort and Westbrook Boulevard.

East Ellijay City Councilmembers approved plans for a traffic roundabout to be built on Highland Parkway, between the entrance to Talona Ridge RV Resort and Westbrook Boulevard.

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East Ellijay council OKs new roundabout

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Gilmer County will be getting another traffic roundabout, this time in East Ellijay. When meeting last Wednesday, members of the East Ellijay City Council approved a resolution authorizing an expenditure of funds for construction of a roundabout on Highland Parkway.
Georgia Game Warden Scott Carroll leads a litter enforcement workshop recently attended by police officers from Gilmer and Whitfield County.

Georgia Game Warden Scott Carroll leads a litter enforcement workshop recently attended by police officers from Gilmer and Whitfield County.

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Police, county officials attend litter enforcement workshop

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Several local police officers were among those who joined members of Keep Gilmer Beautiful (KGB) for a recent training workshop that explored how litter enforcement and prevention can help make communities safer.
Above, Ian Conrey signs copies of his first book, Hælend’s Ballad, at Book Exchange in Marietta.

Above, Ian Conrey signs copies of his first book, Hælend’s Ballad, at Book Exchange in Marietta.

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‘Dark fantasy’ novel a triumphant debut for Ellijay author

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
It’s somewhat fitting that writing a fantasy novel became a decade-long quest for an Ellijay author. Fortunately, Ian Conrey persevered and is now enjoying the fruits of his literary labor. Conrey’s self-published novel, Hælend’s Ballad, was released last November.
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Water authority responds to TV news leachate report

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The director of the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority (EGCWSA) is responding to a recent TV news report, which said the water authority has allowed landfills to deposit millions of gallons of waste into the local wastewater treatment plant without state-required permits.
Above, Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office personnel stand at salute around a memorial dedicated to late Gilmer Deputy Brett Dickey during a service for the 26th anniversary of Dickey’s death in the line of duty. Pictured, clockwise from left: Cpl. Al Greenway, Sgt. Randy Beavers, Aux. Dep. Josh Chancey, Lt. Gene Hefner, Dep. Ryan Scott, Aux. Dep. Bill Hall and Capt. Brian Crump.

Above, Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office personnel stand at salute around a memorial dedicated to late Gilmer Deputy Brett Dickey during a service for the 26th anniversary of Dickey’s death in the line of duty. Pictured, clockwise from left: Cpl. Al Greenway, Sgt. Randy Beavers, Aux. Dep. Josh Chancey, Lt. Gene Hefner, Dep. Ryan Scott, Aux. Dep. Bill Hall and Capt. Brian Crump.

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‘A friend to this community’

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Several Gilmer County police officers gathered on a clear Saturday morning to honor and remember fallen Gilmer Deputy Brett Dickey. It was 26 years ago that Dickey was shot and killed as he and fellow officers attempted to serve a warrant on fleeing fugitive Tommy Pickren Feb. 13, 1996.