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Georgia’s Sara Mosley rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer during the NCAA regional final versus Duke. (Photo courtesy of Tony Walsh)

Georgia’s Sara Mosley rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer during the NCAA regional final versus Duke. (Photo courtesy of Tony Walsh)

Mosley, UGA regroup for WCWS appearance

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Following her freshman season that was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sara Mosley and her University of Georgia teammates made a statement on the softball diamond.
From left, Tiffany Czirok, Gilmer EMS Chief Russell Brown, Jesse Parks and Aaron Freeman with the EMS of the Year Award the local emergency medical services department recently received from Northwest Georgia EMS Region 1.

From left, Tiffany Czirok, Gilmer EMS Chief Russell Brown, Jesse Parks and Aaron Freeman with the EMS of the Year Award the local emergency medical services department recently received from Northwest Georgia EMS Region 1.

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Gilmer named EMS of the Year for 16-county region

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Gilmer County Fire and Rescue has been named EMS Department of the Year for a region that includes 16 north Georgia and metro Atlanta area counties.  The honor was presented at the Northwest Georgia EMS Region 1 Awards Banquet held in Canton earlier this month.
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Vote to name park rescinded

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Gilmer County commissioners voted to rescind their previous vote to name the River Park in honor of the Ralston family. Harold Hefner River Park is the official name of the park. Commissioners voted to fete the Ralston’s without realizing someone was already honored.
Ellijay roots rockers Surrender Hill, above, and Kennesaw singer/songwriter Mark Miller, below, will perform at the first installment of the Blue Betty Sessions at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.

Ellijay roots rockers Surrender Hill, above, and Kennesaw singer/songwriter Mark Miller, below, will perform at the first installment of the Blue Betty Sessions at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.

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Blue Betty Sessions bring Americana sounds to playhouse

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A new live music series, The Blue Betty Sessions, will partner an Ellijay group that plays folk and country-inspired roots rock with a rotating cast of regional and national singer/songwriters.
Calvin Wilson, standing, talks with Mayor Al Hoyle and Ellijay City Councilmembers about a proposed short-term rental ordinance during a June 21 council workshop.

Calvin Wilson, standing, talks with Mayor Al Hoyle and Ellijay City Councilmembers about a proposed short-term rental ordinance during a June 21 council workshop.

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City council tables first reading of short-term rental ordinance

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
During a workshop that preceded a Monday, June 21, meeting of the Ellijay City Council, councilmembers and Mayor Al Hoyle heard concerns and questions -— mostly from owners of short-term rental properties -— about a proposed city ordinance that would govern operation and licensing of certain...
Alyssa Drake

Alyssa Drake

Up, up and away ...

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Water skier Alyssa Drake soars through the air last Sunday at Whitestone Lake Estate’s annual Summer Starter. The event featured two days of slalom, trick and jump events.
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COVID cases down, vaccines ongoing

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
After more than half a year since COVID-19 vaccines were introduced, Gilmer County’s new case numbers are decreasing, noted the director of the North Georgia Health District during last week’s quarterly Gilmer County Board of Health teleconference meeting.  Health Director Dr.
Lloyd Clark, at podium, speaks to the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners at a work session also attended by several local residents who either support or oppose a farm winery planned by Clark.

Lloyd Clark, at podium, speaks to the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners at a work session also attended by several local residents who either support or oppose a farm winery planned by Clark.

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Board nixes farm winery

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Following public comment about allowing zoning changes for a farm winery and tasting room, Gilmer County commissioners denied the change. “I would hate for it to be  taken as a referendum on how we feel about wineries,” Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris said.