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Mobile home base cost figures going up

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The base costs used to value many mobile homes in the county are increasing. The Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors approved changes in those base (or per-square-foot) cost figures when meeting Monday, Nov. 22.
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Accident on Hwy. 515 results in fatality

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
A California man died in a vehicle crash on Hwy. 515 which resulted in a woman being taken to the hospital. The crash took place at the intersection of 515 and Searcy Road Nov. 23 at 2:50 p.m., according to a Georgia State Patrol report. George Bland, 43, of Garberville, Calif.
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One man dies, another injured in cutting trees

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
One man died and another suffered injuries  from cutting trees in the Conasauga Road area last week. Somehow, a tree came down on the two individuals, said Gilmer EMS Chief Andrew Burnette. Eduardo Santillan, 26, was airlifted by helicopter, according to Gilmer County Coroner Jerry Hensley.
The Gilmer Chamber will award this fully decorated Christmas tree, currently on display at the Gilmer County Library, to the winner of its “A Weekend In Ellijay” contest.

The Gilmer Chamber will award this fully decorated Christmas tree, currently on display at the Gilmer County Library, to the winner of its “A Weekend In Ellijay” contest.

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Fully decorated Christmas tree prize in chamber contest

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The winner of a new social media contest from the Gilmer Chamber will take home a uniquely decorated tree with all the trimmings to put up next Christmas.
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Chamber to award nonprofits $75,000 in tourism grants

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
A tourism grant program led by the Gilmer Chamber for the first time this year will continue headed into 2022. The grants are funded by local hotel-motel taxes collected in Ellijay, East Ellijay and Gilmer County.
Photo by Michael Andrews/ Mountain Life Editor

Photo by Michael Andrews/ Mountain Life Editor

Downtown decorated

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
David Bryan and Tony Teague, of the City of Ellijay Street Department, were getting a leg up on Christmas decorating last week as they hung wreaths and bows from lampposts along River Street prior to this Friday’s Light Up Ellijay festivities downtown. The Light Up Ellijay parade will begin at 6 p.
Lesley Darnell Mulkey. Jasper Police received information that the suspect may have shaved his head and facial hair since this photo. They urge people to call 911 if they have any information about Mulkey’s whereabouts.

Lesley Darnell Mulkey. Jasper Police received information that the suspect may have shaved his head and facial hair since this photo. They urge people to call 911 if they have any information about Mulkey’s whereabouts.

Gilmer County man sought in stabbing

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
By Angela Reinhardt, Pickens Progress The search continues for the suspect in a downtown Jasper stabbing that occurred over a game of cornhole.   Authorities are on the lookout for Lesley Darnell Mulkey, 40, of Ellijay, who has been charged with aggravated assault.
The Gilmer County Civic Center is located at 1561 South Main St.

The Gilmer County Civic Center is located at 1561 South Main St.

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Warming center to open when 30 or below

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
A group of local volunteers now managing the county’s winter warming center wants people in need to know the center is there to provide a warm place to stay the night.
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Speed detection set for school zones

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Speed detection cameras will be allowed at the entrances of local schools. Gilmer County commissioners passed the second reading of an ordinance allowing the Gilmer County Sheriffs Office to install unmanned speed detection cameras and radar on roads which pass school entrances.