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Planning to keep Gilmer rural

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
How to keep Gilmer County from being swamped by new residents was a major topic at a recent Board of Commissioners work session. “Growth is coming,” Chairman Charlie Paris said. “We want to make sure Gilmer County remains a rural agriculture county.
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New Standard set at Gilmer High

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Paul Standard brings 36 years of football coaching experience and a wealth of success to Gilmer High School. Standard, 58, was named Gilmer’s football head coach Jan. 13. He has spent the past week and a half meeting with current assistants, players and getting to know those in the community.
Book sculptor Ted Wray stands in front of a collection of his art work currently on display as part of a juried exhibit at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

Book sculptor Ted Wray stands in front of a collection of his art work currently on display as part of a juried exhibit at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

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Wray’s book sculpting reveals pages like you’ve never seen them before

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Books bound for the recycle bin or dusty shelf corners become enlivened canvases in the hands of a local artist who works in the genre of book sculpting.
Judy Moody comforts Marshmallow, one of the 26 cats and dogs that were treated at a Jan. 15 spay-neuter clinic sponsored by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS).

Judy Moody comforts Marshmallow, one of the 26 cats and dogs that were treated at a Jan. 15 spay-neuter clinic sponsored by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS).

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FOGAS begins year with continued spay-neuter efforts

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) kicked off 2021 by hosting its first reduced cost spay-neuter clinic of the year Friday, Jan 15.  Dr. Craig Chester and the staff of Jasper’s Animal Medical Clinic treated 20 dogs and six cats at the Gilmer County Civic Center.
A string of 2008 and 2009 concerts paired guitarist Tony Rice (in suit) with the group Mountain Heart, featuring Barry Abernathy on banjo, at venues including the Grand Ole Opry, above, and the Ellijay Elementary School Auditorium, below.

A string of 2008 and 2009 concerts paired guitarist Tony Rice (in suit) with the group Mountain Heart, featuring Barry Abernathy on banjo, at venues including the Grand Ole Opry, above, and the Ellijay Elementary School Auditorium, below.

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Ellijay’s Abernathy shared music, stages with bluegrass great Rice

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
A string of 2008 and 2009 concerts that paired Mountain Heart, the progressive bluegrass group co-founded by Ellijay banjo player Barry Abernathy, with acoustic guitar great Tony Rice allowed Abernathy to perform alongside one of his musical heroes.
Eston Cantrell, left, rolls up his sleeve to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from Gilmer Health Department nurse Leigh Ann Dover at the Piedmont Community Center.

Eston Cantrell, left, rolls up his sleeve to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from Gilmer Health Department nurse Leigh Ann Dover at the Piedmont Community Center.

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Over 1,100 COVID vaccinations given in first week of expanded rollout

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Last week saw much activity in both the appointment-making and COVID-19 vaccination processes used by the North Georgia Health District. After the health district’s NGHD.org website crashed Monday, Jan.
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Only two qualifications needed to get help from food pantry

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
With a new year underway, the Gilmer Community Food Pantry wants local residents to be aware of the qualifactions that allow eligible persons to receive assistance from the local food bank located at 5273 Highway 52 East.  “There are only two criteria to qualify for food at the pantry.