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Boardtown power line project switches to Highway 515 route

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Many property owners in the Boardtown community are breathing a collective sigh of relief after an announcement last week that an alternate route has been chosen for a lengthy power line installation originally planned for Boardtown Road.
Gilmer Community Food Pantry Director Allen Triebel, right, welcomes past and present volunteers to a 20th anniversary reception held at the food pantry Monday, May 3.

Gilmer Community Food Pantry Director Allen Triebel, right, welcomes past and present volunteers to a 20th anniversary reception held at the food pantry Monday, May 3.

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Gilmer Community Food Pantry celebrates 20th anniversary

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Throughout two decades that have included periods of economic strife, two facility relocations and, now, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gilmer Community Food Pantry has continued to fulfill its mission of providing food to those in need.
Drugs, drug-related objects and money were recovered following a traffic stop in East Ellijay.

Drugs, drug-related objects and money were recovered following a traffic stop in East Ellijay.

East Ellijay traffic stop results in drug arrest

News Staff
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
A routine traffic stop led to East Ellijay Police arresting one man for drugs and drug-related objects last week. According to a police report, an SUV was pulled over after an officer noticed its brake lights weren’t working.
Brandon David Nunnelley

Brandon David Nunnelley

Bank robbery suspect caught

News Staff
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Gilmer County deputies are being credited with stopping Brandon David Nunnelley’s vain get-rich-quick attempt within minutes after he is accused of robbing the BB&T bank off Highway 515 in Blue Ridge last Thursday, April 29.
GBI agents are also looking to identify a woman who was the last known contact with Delgado. She was captured in a video with her. Anyone with information can call the tip line.

GBI agents are also looking to identify a woman who was the last known contact with Delgado. She was captured in a video with her. Anyone with information can call the tip line.

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Arrest made in murder investigation

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of a woman which occurred in Cherry Log.
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority wants to begin replacing manually-read Elster water meters, at left, with automated Sensus iPerl meters, at right, sometime in 2022.

The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority wants to begin replacing manually-read Elster water meters, at left, with automated Sensus iPerl meters, at right, sometime in 2022.

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Water board approves $1.5 million meter changeout

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members approved, as part of a five-year project outline, plans to replace a majority of existing customers’ water meters when meeting last Tuesday.
Authors, Rona Simmons, Jeff Shaw and Chris Negron.

Authors, Rona Simmons, Jeff Shaw and Chris Negron.

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Meet the Authors returns to playhouse May 8

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Gilmer Arts will soon bring its annual literary event back to the downtown Ellijay playhouse after pandemic restrictions prevented last year’s installment from being held.  The 2021 Meet the Authors event will take place Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.
Cast members participate in a dress rehearsal for the Gilmer High School Theater spring musical, Chicago, opening Friday, May 7. Shows are also scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Pictured, clockwise, from left: Abby Flowers, Chelsea Parker, Jordan Sharp, Layla Sizemore and Emma Heaslip.

Cast members participate in a dress rehearsal for the Gilmer High School Theater spring musical, Chicago, opening Friday, May 7. Shows are also scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Pictured, clockwise, from left: Abby Flowers, Chelsea Parker, Jordan Sharp, Layla Sizemore and Emma Heaslip.

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Chicago to be presented at GHS Theater this weekend

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Gilmer High School Theater’s spring season will go out with a bang when students present the popular stage musical Chicago this weekend. Shows will be held at the Linda Miller Theater inside the high school at 7 p.m. Friday, May 7; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 8, and a 1 p.m. matinée Sunday, May 9.
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Gallery exhibit opens with reception May 7

News Staff
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
The Gilmer Arts Gallery will host a reception Friday, May 7, from 5-7 p.m., that will honor two spectacular artists exhibiting at the gallery this month.  Colleen Sterling will speak on egg tempera and her process in producing her art pieces.