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Sharon and Peter explain the duties of a service dog.

Sharon and Peter explain the duties of a service dog.

Shelter dogs visit Boys and Girls Club

News Staff
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Children enrolled in the summer program at the Three Rivers Boys and Girls Club received a special visit from Sharon and Peter Callan, who lead local nonprofit Shelter Dogs For Veterans, who brought along some of their four-legged friends.
Shoe drive gift tag

Shoe drive gift tag

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Ellijay Hope Lutheran a drop-off location for children’s shoe drive

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Ellijay’s Hope Lutheran Church will continue to serve as a drop-off location for an international shoe drive benefiting orphaned and vulnerable children. Donations can be left at the church, located at 3295 Old Highway 5 South, during August.
Newly hired superintendent Dr. Hal Brian Ridley addresses the crowd at Monday’s board of education work session.

Newly hired superintendent Dr. Hal Brian Ridley addresses the crowd at Monday’s board of education work session.

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Ridley hired as superintendent

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Dr. Hal Brian Ridley has been hired to be Gilmer County Schools’ next superintendent. Shortly after the start of Monday’s board of education work session, members retreated to executive session to briefly discuss the matter.
The removal of parking spaces in front of businesses on the downtown roundabout and parallel parking on River Street, above, is currently being explored by both the Ellijay Downtown Development Authority and City Council.

The removal of parking spaces in front of businesses on the downtown roundabout and parallel parking on River Street, above, is currently being explored by both the Ellijay Downtown Development Authority and City Council.

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DDA looks closer at proposed downtown parking changes

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Ellijay Downtown Development Authority (DDA) took a closer look at an “extended trial run” of no parking on the downtown roundabout during a meeting at City Hall last Tuesday. At a June City Council workshop, Ellijay council and DDA members discussed with Police Capt.
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Assessor board divided on school tax-exemption plea

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Gilmer County Board of Assessors heard a plea from the son of an almost 90-year-old property owner concerning an over-65 homestead exemption as board members met last Thursday.
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Gilmer Schools announce open house dates

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Gilmer County School System has set open house dates ahead of the new school year. Ninth-grade orientation will be held at Gilmer High Saturday, July 31, at 10 a.m. Remaining GHS students may come by the school Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pre-K open house is set for Monday, Aug.
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Ellijay council OKs ballot item for liquor package sales

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Ellijay residents will be able to vote on whether or not to allow package sales of distilled spirits within the city limits. The Ellijay City Council approved a resolution to initiate a voter referendum on that topic during a Monday, July 19, meeting.
Joyce Southern Bennett

Joyce Southern Bennett

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Bennett to do church book signing

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
A local author who’s used her birthplace of Gilmer County as a literary backdrop is looking forward to an upcoming book signing at her place of worship, Faith Chapel Church of God of Prophecy.
Don VanLandingham is pictured with a copy of his novel, Corruptacy.

Don VanLandingham is pictured with a copy of his novel, Corruptacy.

Novel draws from author’s ‘exciting’ accounting background

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Although some might see accounting as a tedious profession, a local retired CPA turned author found excitement between the numbers. “During my career, a lot of people thought being an accountant was a boring subject, but I wasn’t that way.
Above are some of the adult tricycles free to use as part of the Silver Spokes Loaner Program.

Above are some of the adult tricycles free to use as part of the Silver Spokes Loaner Program.

Take a free ride with Silver Spokes

News Staff
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Silver Spokes Tricycle Loaner Program is a community service providing free adult tricycles to anyone interested in pedaling in the park for fun and health.