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Best friends Kolby Richard and Mila Gusic had fun sledding at the River Park on Monday, Jan. 17.

Best friends Kolby Richard and Mila Gusic had fun sledding at the River Park on Monday, Jan. 17.

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Gilmer got light snow, heavy winds

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Although Gilmer County experienced what many would consider a minor amount of wintry precipitation late Sunday and early Monday morning, heavy wind gusts that ushered in snow and sleet brought down trees leading to widespread power outages.
Anita Summers, center, and mother, Alice Davis, left, share a laugh with state Rep. Charlice Byrd, who represents Georgia House District 20, at a Gilmer County Library reception for Summer’s retirement as the Sequoyah Library System’s executive director.

Anita Summers, center, and mother, Alice Davis, left, share a laugh with state Rep. Charlice Byrd, who represents Georgia House District 20, at a Gilmer County Library reception for Summer’s retirement as the Sequoyah Library System’s executive director.

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Summers retires as library system director

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
An Ellijay native who led the Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) as its executive director since 2014, after previously managing Gilmer County’s library, retired last week.
John McCutcheon is shown performing at the Craddock Center’s 2019 Songs & Stories event.

John McCutcheon is shown performing at the Craddock Center’s 2019 Songs & Stories event.

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McCutcheon making happy return to Craddock Center Songs & Stories

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
A world-traveled folksinger and multi-instrumentalist is looking forward to a free concert he’ll soon perform for Cherry Log’s Craddock Center. John McCutcheon will appear at the center’s Songs and Stories afternoon Saturday, Feb. 5, at 3 p.m.
Downtown Ellijay

Downtown Ellijay

Almost like a postcard

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
A postcard-like view of downtown Ellijay and the fading fall colors was seen shortly before the Christmas holidays.
New COVID-19 protocols announced for Gilmer Schools

New COVID-19 protocols announced for Gilmer Schools

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New COVID guidance released

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
With COVID-19 variants leading to an uptick in positive cases, the Georgia Department of Public Health continues to alter guidance for schools. The Gilmer County School System relayed the latest guidance from Jan. 6 to parents, staff and students in a Monday press release.
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Gilmer County board passes 2022 budget

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Commissioners unanimously passed a budget for 2022 which provides for raises to county employees across the board. “The high point of it, over and above everything else, is the employee raises,” said Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris. “We hope this helps us recruit and retain people.
From left, Albert and Cindy O’Shields, Jaiden Bauer and Roger Bunnell are pictured at a soup stand they recently set up near a Red Cross and FEMA emergency relief center in Bowling Green, Ky.

From left, Albert and Cindy O’Shields, Jaiden Bauer and Roger Bunnell are pictured at a soup stand they recently set up near a Red Cross and FEMA emergency relief center in Bowling Green, Ky.

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Local couple reaches out to displaced Kentuckians

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Ellijay residents known for making boiled peanuts recently used their own resources and generosity to help people affected by the December tornadoes that ripped across eastern Kentucky.
Michael Smith cleans the veterans monument on the Ellijay town square.

Michael Smith cleans the veterans monument on the Ellijay town square.

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New shine on veterans monument

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The veterans monument on the Ellijay town square has a new shine after some recent work was done by employees of two area funeral homes.