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Election office deals with recount and runoff

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Election season 2020 will go down in history in Gilmer County as one of the busiest ones in history. It began with delayed primaries and is ending with a recount in the presidential race which followed an audit and hand recount which will be followed by a runoff for the two U.S.
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Long-term care facilities deal with COVID-19

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
COVID-19 (coronavirus) has taken a toll on one of Gilmer County’s long-term-care facilities which has been battling an outbreak. Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Ellijay hit a peak of infection two weeks ago and is on the other side, according to Tammy Bowling, R.N., B.S.N.
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COVID-19 testing moves to county health department

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Gilmer’s public health COVID-19 testing is now being done at the county health department, located at 28 Southside Church Street, confirmed representatives from the North Georgia Health District.  Tests were previously administered two to three days a week at the ETC Pavilion on Legion Road.
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Assessor board mulls unusual common area request

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Deciding whether or not to change a common area parcel back to sellable real estate brought discussion and questions when the Gilmer County Board of Assessors met Thursday, Nov. 19.
Jesus Morales, of the Gilmer Arts Gallery, straightens a painting by Atlanta artist Jill McGannon, whose work comprises one of three exhibits now on display at the downtown Ellijay gallery.

Jesus Morales, of the Gilmer Arts Gallery, straightens a painting by Atlanta artist Jill McGannon, whose work comprises one of three exhibits now on display at the downtown Ellijay gallery.

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Three artists, three different styles on display at Gilmer Arts Gallery

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Monday, November 23, 2020
Because of COVID-19, there hasn’t been much to speak of this year in regard to public events hosted by Gilmer Arts.
Macy Dotson, of Cameron Hall Assisted Living, is pictured with some of the items that have been donated for a holiday gift drive for local homebound senior citizens.

Macy Dotson, of Cameron Hall Assisted Living, is pictured with some of the items that have been donated for a holiday gift drive for local homebound senior citizens.

Cameron Hall, Gilmer Senior Center join in holiday drive for senior citizens

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Monday, November 23, 2020
Local assisted living community Cameron Hall joins the Gilmer Senior Center this holiday season for an outreach effort focused on homebound senior citizens. A Christmas gift drive is conducted by the Senior Center each year. Donations of clothing and food items are usually collected.
Gilmer County Fire Chief Daniel Kauffman presents a check from the public safety agency’s recent Fighting for a Cure fundraiser to Piedmont Mountainside Radiology Clinical Manager Jennifer Nestor, center, and Piedmont Mountainside Director of Imaging Services Brandi Baldwin, right. The funds will be used to provide reduced-cost mammograms for 13 local women.

Gilmer County Fire Chief Daniel Kauffman presents a check from the public safety agency’s recent Fighting for a Cure fundraiser to Piedmont Mountainside Radiology Clinical Manager Jennifer Nestor, center, and Piedmont Mountainside Director of Imaging Services Brandi Baldwin, right. The funds will be used to provide reduced-cost mammograms for 13 local women.

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Gilmer Public Safety exceeds goal for Piedmont mammogram fundraiser

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Monday, November 23, 2020
By having an October T-shirt fundraiser, Gilmer County Public Safety was able to raise enough money to fund future reduced-cost mammograms for 13 local residents.
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Board moves for alcohol sales at golf course

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Monday, November 23, 2020
Gilmer County’s Board of Commissioners voted to advertise a change to sell beer and wine at Whitepath Golf Club. “It really came about because of all the requests from visitors coming in,” said Gilmer County Chairman Charlie Paris. “It’s getting a good reputation. It’s getting around.