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Craddock Center Executive Director Kirk Cameron holds a $1,000 check from Amicalola Electric’s Operation Roundup program used to buy books for an upcoming Dr. Seuss program at area schools.

Craddock Center Executive Director Kirk Cameron holds a $1,000 check from Amicalola Electric’s Operation Roundup program used to buy books for an upcoming Dr. Seuss program at area schools.

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New Craddock Center director hopes to be ‘constant’ for local nonprofit

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Craddock Center’s new executive director, Kirk Cameron, did not expect he would soon be leading the Cherry Log nonprofit after becoming involved as a board member last year.
On a rainy Saturday morning, Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson speaks to attendees at a 25th anniversary memorial service for Deputy Brett Dickey, killed in the line of duty Feb. 13, 1996. Pictured, at left, is sheriff’s office chaplain Scotty Davis. Gathered around a wreath placed at a memorial marker for Dickey outside the Gilmer County Courthouse are Cpl. Al Greenway, Cpl. Randy Beavers, Deputy Josh Easley (obscured), Sgt. Gene Hefner, Capt. Brian Crump and Deputy Josh Chancey.

On a rainy Saturday morning, Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson speaks to attendees at a 25th anniversary memorial service for Deputy Brett Dickey, killed in the line of duty Feb. 13, 1996. Pictured, at left, is sheriff’s office chaplain Scotty Davis. Gathered around a wreath placed at a memorial marker for Dickey outside the Gilmer County Courthouse are Cpl. Al Greenway, Cpl. Randy Beavers, Deputy Josh Easley (obscured), Sgt. Gene Hefner, Capt. Brian Crump and Deputy Josh Chancey.

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Sheriff’s office marks 25th anniversary of deputy’s death

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Last Saturday morning, Gilmer Sheriff’s officers marked the 25th anniversary of the death of Deputy Brett Dickey, killed in the line of duty Feb. 13, 1996.
Dr. Robert Bond is pictured, at left, with his wife and office manager, Cory Bond, second from left, and Blue Ridge Mountain Internal Medicine staff members Teresa Newsome, Barbara Parks, Dianne Hughes, Rebecca Martin, Sherry Pierce and Lisa Hughes.

Dr. Robert Bond is pictured, at left, with his wife and office manager, Cory Bond, second from left, and Blue Ridge Mountain Internal Medicine staff members Teresa Newsome, Barbara Parks, Dianne Hughes, Rebecca Martin, Sherry Pierce and Lisa Hughes.

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Dr. Bond reflects on 39 years practicing medicine in Ellijay

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Retiring Ellijay physician Dr. Robert Bond is quick to emphasize the people have been the best part of practicing medicine here the past 39 years.  “I really love the people of Gilmer County. There are wonderful people here.
Johnny Jameson

Johnny Jameson

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Jameson’s Irish acoustic show to kick off restarted Gilmer Arts concerts

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Nashville bandleader Johnny Jameson enjoys making the merry, and sometimes mournful, music of the traditional Irish-Celtic genre.  The singer and guitarist, who performed in Ellijay with his band The Empty Pints last March, is excited about returning here for a solo show at the George Link Jr.
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Gilmer schools see enrollment decline

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Gilmer County School System has seen its enrollment decline over the past 16 months. The district’s full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment in October of the 2019-2020 school year was 4,189, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Bean performs solo at an Acoustic Blends showcase presented by Gilmer Arts.

Bean performs solo at an Acoustic Blends showcase presented by Gilmer Arts.

Friends, family remember Bean’s positive outlook, love of music

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
For a guy who loved to sing the blues, there was no shortage of positivity from Mike Bean, family and friends are remembering about the Ellijay singer-guitarist who passed away Feb. 5 at age 70.
Paris is pictured getting his second dose of vaccine from Taylor Rayburn. 

Paris is pictured getting his second dose of vaccine from Taylor Rayburn. 

Doing his part, taking his shot

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Gilmer County Commission Chairman Charlie Paris was among those who were vaccinated against COVID-19 at county fire station 1 this week.