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Gilmer Schools lose member to COVID

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The Gilmer County School System lost a longtime employee after his battle with COVID-19. John Painter, 53, spent 22 years in Gilmer Schools as a technology technician and died Monday, Aug. 30. “We’re deeply saddened by his passing,” said superintendent Dr.
To accommodate larger turnouts, a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site operated by Mako Medical has moved from the local health department to the parking lot of the Gilmer County Civic Center.

To accommodate larger turnouts, a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site operated by Mako Medical has moved from the local health department to the parking lot of the Gilmer County Civic Center.

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COVID cases still climbing

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
As Georgia passes what the state Department of Public Health calls a “grim milestone” — 20,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began last year — both local and state public health personnel remind those not yet vaccinated that vaccine remains plentiful, free to receive and effective at...
It wasn’t a good time to sit on a bench and watch the river flow as heavy rains from Hurricane Ida poured down for much of last Monday and Tuesday.

It wasn’t a good time to sit on a bench and watch the river flow as heavy rains from Hurricane Ida poured down for much of last Monday and Tuesday.

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County ‘dodged bullet’ from Ida storm damage

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Gilmer County experienced little damage to  roads and only a small amount of flooding as storms from Hurricane Ida brought days of heavy rain last week.
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Public meetings set for 515 power line project

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Gilmer County residents will soon be able to voice their concerns and ask questions about a high transmission power line project that’s been rerouted to run up Highway 515. Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC) will hold two “drop-in” open house meetings Tuesday, Sept.
Emergency services are busy

Emergency services are busy

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Emergency health care system stressed

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Health care services in Georgia are feeling the strain of the current COVID-19 spike in Georgia. “We’ve been busy,” aid Gilmer Public Safety Director Keith Kucera. “There are a lot of sick people. We haven’t missed a call.
New Ellijay Election Superintendent Sandra Sales is pictured, left, with former city election superintendent Gary Watkins.

New Ellijay Election Superintendent Sandra Sales is pictured, left, with former city election superintendent Gary Watkins.

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Sales is Ellijay’s new election superintendent

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The City of Ellijay recently welcomed a new election superintendent who will get a primer on new changes to Georgia election laws at a conference for the state’s registration and election officials this week.
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Assessor board briefed on over-65 policy opinion

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
After long awaiting a state-level opinion about changing a local homestead exemption for property owners age 65 and up, the Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors was notified that some sort of opinion has been received from the attorney general’s office, but it’s not the type of response they’d...
Representatives from numerous Georgia police and public safety agencies gathered at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall last week for a day of child abduction response training led by FBI and GBI agents.

Representatives from numerous Georgia police and public safety agencies gathered at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall last week for a day of child abduction response training led by FBI and GBI agents.

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Georgia officers convene here for FBI, GBI-led training

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Law enforcement and public safety personnel from across Georgia gathered in Ellijay last week for a daylong training session led by FBI and GBI agents.
Porsches were shown at a previous charitable car show at Cartecay River Brewing Company. All makes and models can be shown at the brewery’s upcoming car show to benefit the Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

Porsches were shown at a previous charitable car show at Cartecay River Brewing Company. All makes and models can be shown at the brewery’s upcoming car show to benefit the Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

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Animal shelter, brewery partner for first-time car show

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
A fundraising event at a local brewery will welcome both car and animal lovers in a show of support for the Gilmer County Animal Shelter. The Rescues and Rides Charity Car Show will take place at Cartecay River Brewing Company Saturday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.