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Gilmer Chamber President and CEO Jennifer Grimmer, front, talks to the Ellijay City Council about different levels of hotel-motel tax that can be implemented by Georgia cities and counties. Also pictured, in back, is councilwoman Sandy Ott.

Gilmer Chamber President and CEO Jennifer Grimmer, front, talks to the Ellijay City Council about different levels of hotel-motel tax that can be implemented by Georgia cities and counties. Also pictured, in back, is councilwoman Sandy Ott.

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Ellijay council hears chamber talk on hotel-motel tax

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
As the Ellijay City Council explores possibly raising the city’s hotel-motel tax rate at some point, councilmembers heard a presentation from Jennifer Grimmer, Gilmer Chamber president and CEO, during a workshop that preceded a Nov. 15 council meeting at City Hall.
Gilmer Toys for Tots Coordinator A.J. LeCompte, second from left, accepts a donation check from Apple Country Auto Club members Linda Miller, Andrew Miller and Ronnie Prater.

Gilmer Toys for Tots Coordinator A.J. LeCompte, second from left, accepts a donation check from Apple Country Auto Club members Linda Miller, Andrew Miller and Ronnie Prater.

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Car club continues charitable donations

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
A local car club continued its tradition of making year-end charitable donations to several local organizations and nonprofits last week. So far, the Apple Country Auto Club has split a total of $6,000 between six groups, confirmed Ronnie Prater, club president.
Weekly food distribution is among the ways that plastic grocery bags are used at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

Weekly food distribution is among the ways that plastic grocery bags are used at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

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Plastic bags a priority at food pantry

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry is always in need of a particular item, which is not edible or spendable. The local food provider’s supply of plastic grocery bags has recently dwindled down, said Allen Triebel, food pantry director. “(Last week), we almost had none.
Pictured during a recent dress rehearsal for the Tabor House Museum’s upcoming Christmas Open House are, back row: Bobby Bradford and Pam Johnson; front row: Karen Vitelli, Mike Davis, Leslie Thomas and Jonathan Davis.

Pictured during a recent dress rehearsal for the Tabor House Museum’s upcoming Christmas Open House are, back row: Bobby Bradford and Pam Johnson; front row: Karen Vitelli, Mike Davis, Leslie Thomas and Jonathan Davis.

Christmas Open House at Tabor Museum Dec. 4

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
With the holidays coming, why not go back to the 1870s when the Tabor family lived in the history and Civil War museum that’s now the oldest house in Ellijay?
Pictured are some of the handmade quilts previously shown at the Gilmer Arts Gallery. (Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor)

Pictured are some of the handmade quilts previously shown at the Gilmer Arts Gallery. (Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor)

Gilmer Arts quilt exhibit opens at gallery Dec. 3

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
It’s the time of year when we pull out the sweaters and quilts and cozy up to the fire. To honor that, Gilmer Arts will open its annual Fiber Arts Exhibit Friday, Dec. 3. The Gilmer Arts Gallery,  located at 207 Dalton Street, will host an opening reception from 5-7 p.m.
Temporary parking barricades on River Street will be moved to the roundabout prior to the Nov. 26 Light Up Ellijay festivities.

Temporary parking barricades on River Street will be moved to the roundabout prior to the Nov. 26 Light Up Ellijay festivities.

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Ellijay council OKs lifting parking barricades

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Temporary parking barricades on River Street will come down sooner than expected following a vote from the Ellijay City Council Monday. During the Nov.
Kristy Lindstrom, host of ETC-3 program “Talk of the Town,” will be grand marshal for the upcoming Light Up Ellijay Parade.

Kristy Lindstrom, host of ETC-3 program “Talk of the Town,” will be grand marshal for the upcoming Light Up Ellijay Parade.

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Light Up Ellijay returns to square Nov. 26

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Downtown Ellijay’s popular Christmas parade and visit from Santa is back on track this year, following an absence from the town square in 2020. Light Up Ellijay festivities will take place the day after Thanksgiving — Friday, Nov. 26 — beginning at 6 p.m.
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Health dept. seeing slow start to age 5-11 COVID vaccinations

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
A slow response was seen at the Gilmer County Health Department during its first full week offering COVID-19 vaccinations for children age 5-11. Only seven COVID vaccinations were given for that age group from Nov.
Young Luke Kerr gets a lift from his grandpa, Vietnam veteran Harold Henson, as they watch the honorary Veterans Day program at the Lions Club Pavilion.

Young Luke Kerr gets a lift from his grandpa, Vietnam veteran Harold Henson, as they watch the honorary Veterans Day program at the Lions Club Pavilion.

Strong turnout, weather holds out for Veterans Day salute

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Storm clouds lingered, but held at ease, as members of the Ellijay Lions Club welcomed many guests to salute Gilmer County’s military men and women on Veterans Day.
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Three Christmas toy programs underway in county

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Three local outreach programs that provide toy assistance for Gilmer County families in need have already begun, or will soon begin, their application processes heading toward Christmas.