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Attendees enjoy the first outdoor movie night presented by the Friends of Harrison Park in 2019. (Photo by Rick Lucas)

Attendees enjoy the first outdoor movie night presented by the Friends of Harrison Park in 2019. (Photo by Rick Lucas)

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Outdoor movies returning to Harrison Park

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
A free series of outdoor movies will return to Harrison Park beginning Saturday, Aug. 14, with the “classic” version of The Karate Kid. The movies in the park are open to the public.
The Gilmer Arts Community Chorus will hold auditions for its upcoming fall concert Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.

The Gilmer Arts Community Chorus will hold auditions for its upcoming fall concert Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.

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Community chorus needs singers for fall concert

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
After three seasons silent, members of the Gilmer Arts Community Chorus are anticipating returning to the stage and letting their voices ring out at an upcoming fall concert. The community vocal ensemble needs more area singers for that fall concert, scheduled for Sunday, Nov.
During a recent dinner meeting at Charlie’s Restaurant, Gary Johnson, Ellijay Mountain Cruisers Car Club manager, back left, presents $900 in gift cards to Gilmer High School auto tech teacher Ken Martin, back right. Also pictured, from front left, are auto tech students Dominick McAuliffe, Jonah Sutton and Kenneth Withrow.

During a recent dinner meeting at Charlie’s Restaurant, Gary Johnson, Ellijay Mountain Cruisers Car Club manager, back left, presents $900 in gift cards to Gilmer High School auto tech teacher Ken Martin, back right. Also pictured, from front left, are auto tech students Dominick McAuliffe, Jonah Sutton and Kenneth Withrow.

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Auto tech students on new track with drag strip vehicle project

News Staff
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The drag strip is becoming a place of learning, and possibly pre-employment training, for several students in an Auto Tech program at Gilmer High School.
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Gilmer’s COVID case rate spikes as Delta Variant spreads

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Just a few months ago, Gilmer County’s number of new COVID-19 cases was on the decline. Now, a sharp spike in new cases is being seen here and in several other nearby counties.
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County cautious with recovery money

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Gilmer County has received a portion of the funds it is eligible for from the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden in March. And now, the county is taking a wait-and-see attitude toward spending the money.
The midway of the Gilmer County Fair is shown being set up Tuesday morning. The fair was scheduled to kick off Tuesday, Aug. 10, and run until Sunday, Aug. 15, as the event returns to the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds after being canceled last year. Event times are 5-10 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 5-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4-10 p.m. on Sunday.

The midway of the Gilmer County Fair is shown being set up Tuesday morning. The fair was scheduled to kick off Tuesday, Aug. 10, and run until Sunday, Aug. 15, as the event returns to the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds after being canceled last year. Event times are 5-10 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 5-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4-10 p.m. on Sunday.

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Fair back in town — enjoy the rides, but don’t miss the exhibits

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Exciting, brightly-lit rides may be the biggest draw for most younger Gilmer County Fairgoers, but the fair also has a strong history of showing competitive exhibits entered by local residents.
Photo by April Teague/Staff

Photo by April Teague/Staff

Back-to-school celebration held

News Staff
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
A back-to-school celebration was held Monday, Aug. 2, at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium for teachers and staff. The Gilmer Chamber awarded door prizes donated by local businesses. Above, assistant superintendent Kim Cagle, students and the Bobcat mascot entertain the crowd with a dance performance.
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are all currently available at the Gilmer County Health Department. The vaccinations are given on a walk-in basis, and appointments are no longer needed.

Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are all currently available at the Gilmer County Health Department. The vaccinations are given on a walk-in basis, and appointments are no longer needed.

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‘A long way to go’

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
With the COVID-19 vaccination effort past the half-year mark, data from the North Georgia Health District (NGHD) tells that Gilmer County is well short of meeting a 50 percent vaccination threshold.