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Folk artist Charles Dingler shows Susan Catron some of his creations during the 2019 Dancing Goats Folkfest.

Folk artist Charles Dingler shows Susan Catron some of his creations during the 2019 Dancing Goats Folkfest.

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Folkfest needs helpful hands

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
A local folk art festival will return to downtown Ellijay this September, but there’s a need right now for volunteers who’d like to assist in its preparation. The fourth annual Dancing Goats Folkfest is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26, at the Artful Acres site just off River Street.
School children happily show new books and hand-knitted hats they received as part of a previous delivery by the Craddock Center.

School children happily show new books and hand-knitted hats they received as part of a previous delivery by the Craddock Center.

Craddock Center marks 20 years of ‘a leg up’ for kids, families

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
A Cherry Log nonprofit that encourages reading and storytelling for kids and adults, started out as a little group of people helping other people, said the son of its founder.
Gilmer High School band director David Wiebers takes time to deliver instructions during band camp last Thursday morning. (Photos by Robbie Bills/Sports Editor)

Gilmer High School band director David Wiebers takes time to deliver instructions during band camp last Thursday morning. (Photos by Robbie Bills/Sports Editor)

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Marching band heads into ‘The Upside Down’

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
They’ve been out in the sweltering summer sun for weeks, doing heavy lifting and taking part in repetitive drills.
Saxsquatch is among the performers booked for the first Holla Yella Music and Bigfoot Festival in Ellijay.

Saxsquatch is among the performers booked for the first Holla Yella Music and Bigfoot Festival in Ellijay.

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Bigfoot-themed music fest to debut

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Organizers of a first-time music festival hope their mix of big sounds and the ever-popular legend of Bigfoot will lead to another recurring event in Ellijay. The Holla Yella Music and Bigfoot Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Artful Acres site at 516 River Street.
Video footage shows the suspect being apprehended by the Gilmer Sheriff's Dept.

Video footage shows the suspect being apprehended by the Gilmer Sheriff's Dept.

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Gang member arrested in Gilmer

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Aiding other law enforcement agencies led to a drug arrest in Gilmer County of an alleged member of the Ghost Face gang. “My guys did a great job and I am proud of them,” said Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson.
New superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley (second from right) is joined by assistant superintendent Kim Cagle (left) during a welcome reception last Thursday.

New superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley (second from right) is joined by assistant superintendent Kim Cagle (left) during a welcome reception last Thursday.

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Meet Dr. Ridley, Gilmer’s new superintendent

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
When classes commence Aug. 5 it will mark the beginning of Dr. Brian Ridley’s 25th year in education and first as a superintendent. Ridley, 49, was approved by the Gilmer County Board of Education Monday, July 19, to be the district’s next superintendent.
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Commissioners approve rollback rate

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Gilmer County commissioners approved the rollback millage rate. The rate was approved at a special called meeting Monday morning, July 26, which was attended by Chair Charlie Paris and Post Commissioner Hubert Parker.