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Gilmer Schools hire search firm

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The search for Gilmer County’s next superintendent is under way. The Gilmer County Board of Education unanimously approved to hire the search firm King-Cooper and Associates last Thursday to assist in the process. King-Cooper aided the search for current superintendent Dr.
Periodical cicadas have red eyes, a black body and orange wings. By contrast, annual cicadas, which can be seen each year, have black eyes and green wings. (UGA picture)

Periodical cicadas have red eyes, a black body and orange wings. By contrast, annual cicadas, which can be seen each year, have black eyes and green wings. (UGA picture)

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Gilmer a likely site for 17-year cicada emergence

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Like a solar eclipse or visible comet, the emergence of periodical cicadas is one of those natural happenings that only comes along every so often. For Brood X Cicadas, every-so-often is a 17-year cycle that will conclude and reset this year.
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Higher property values coming

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Property owners can expect their county-appraised values to increase this year as Gilmer County continues to see higher prices paid for homes.
A shopping cart shows the typical amount of food a family of four receives at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

A shopping cart shows the typical amount of food a family of four receives at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

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Food pantry to mark 20th anniversary

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry will mark two decades of providing food to local residents next month. A 20th anniversary reception is scheduled for Monday, May 3, at the pantry facility at 5273 Highway 52 East.
The intersection of Old Highway 5 and Highway 382 has been turned into a three-way stop as construction of a traffic roundabout continues.

The intersection of Old Highway 5 and Highway 382 has been turned into a three-way stop as construction of a traffic roundabout continues.

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Three-way stop new, but temporary at intersection of Old 5/Hwy. 382

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
As construction of a traffic roundabout ramps up, a new three-way stop at the intersection of Old Highway 5 and Highway 382 -may be catching some drivers by surprise.
Apple trees are in bloom at BJ Reece Orchards.

Apple trees are in bloom at BJ Reece Orchards.

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Cold snap did some apple damage

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Two things local apple growers can expect, and hopefully overcome, are cold snaps and severe storms that often accompany the arrival of springtime in Georgia.  “For us, it’s just a continual, normal thing. You’re going to have a flood every year and bad wind storms every year.
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Land use ordinance ready for vote

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Version 9 of changes to the Gilmer County land use ordinance is the one being advertised for a vote. Gilmer County’s Board of Commissioners made the decision at the April 8 regular meeting. “I’m glad there isn’t going to be a version 10,” said Chairman Charlie Paris.
At Harrison Park, John Carter Wilson, right, works on hanging the bee hotels he made for an Eagle Scout project with friend, Mitchell Rice, left, and brother, Spencer Wilson, center.

At Harrison Park, John Carter Wilson, right, works on hanging the bee hotels he made for an Eagle Scout project with friend, Mitchell Rice, left, and brother, Spencer Wilson, center.

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Bee hotels new additions at Harrison Park

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
New “bee hotels” at Harrison Park are exactly what they sound like. The wooden, hanging boxes provide shelter for bees that aren’t part of a hive.