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Gilmer County Public Safety went to remove to a huge tree down on 382 and a bunch of citizens stop to help them cut and remove it. (Photo courtesy of Al Cash/Gilmer Fire and Rescue)

Gilmer County Public Safety went to remove to a huge tree down on 382 and a bunch of citizens stop to help them cut and remove it. (Photo courtesy of Al Cash/Gilmer Fire and Rescue)

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Storm rampages through Gilmer

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Tropical Storm Zeta made landfall as a hurricane in Louisiana, but maintained enough strength to down trees and cause massive power outages in Gilmer County. Early Thursday morning, Oct. 29, Zeta made its presence felt in the county.
Octavia Bushey, who was recently declared a National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Award winner in the area of dairy production-entrepreneurship, is pictured competing at the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa.

Octavia Bushey, who was recently declared a National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Award winner in the area of dairy production-entrepreneurship, is pictured competing at the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa.

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Bushey nets top honor at National FFA Convention

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
A Gilmer High School junior faced and bested college-level competition in this year’s 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo. Octavia Bushey was declared winner of the National Agricultural Proficiency Award in the area of dairy production-entrepreneurship during the virtual convention held Oct. 27.
Gilmer Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Eric Irish is shown with one of the two LUCAS chest compression devices recently acquired by the county public safety agency.

Gilmer Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Eric Irish is shown with one of the two LUCAS chest compression devices recently acquired by the county public safety agency.

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Gilmer Fire and Rescue adds automatic chest compression devices to ambulances

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Two new automatic chest compression units were recently added to Gilmer Fire and Rescue’s equipment resources. The LUCAS devices were acquired through CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) ACT funding received by the county, confirmed Gilmer EMA Director Keith Kucera.
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GHS unveils procedures for winter sports

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
As sports shift indoors for the winter sports season, Gilmer High has announced its procedures for basketball and wrestling events during the COVID-19 pandemic. GHS athletic director Matt Johnson noted that those who attended a volleyball match in the fall should be familiar with the plan in place.
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Pool plans moving forward

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
A Gilmer County pool is still in the works. “We are hoping to get finished, if not by the beginning of the season, at least some time during the season,” said Gilmer County Chairman Charlie Paris. At an Oct.
From left, Robert Ferguson, Gilmer Post 2 Commissioner Karleen Ferguson and Jay Zipperman, of Keep Gilmer Beautiful, learn more about the newly-opened Pickens County Recycling Center from Pickens Waste and Recycling Director Kenny Woodard, right.

From left, Robert Ferguson, Gilmer Post 2 Commissioner Karleen Ferguson and Jay Zipperman, of Keep Gilmer Beautiful, learn more about the newly-opened Pickens County Recycling Center from Pickens Waste and Recycling Director Kenny Woodard, right.

New recycling center open in Pickens

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
A new recycling center located in Jasper at 390 Appalachian Court opened Oct. 30.  Anyone, not just Pickens County residents, are welcome to use this facility. The following items will be accepted for recycling: ﹣ #1 plastic including water and soda bottles.
The annual Veterans Day lunch at the Ellijay Lions Club is taking place this year, but it will look differently than in years past, as seen above. Meals will be provided in takeout boxes, and seating will be spread out through the Lions Club building and fairground areas.

The annual Veterans Day lunch at the Ellijay Lions Club is taking place this year, but it will look differently than in years past, as seen above. Meals will be provided in takeout boxes, and seating will be spread out through the Lions Club building and fairground areas.

Veterans Day event, lunch to go on at Lions Club

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Gilmer County’s military men and women will not go unnoticed on Veterans Day, as two local events that have long been held annually will take place this year.
Pictured beside service trucks of their respective companies are ETC Chief Operating Officer Jason Smith, left, and Amicalola EMC President and CEO Todd Payne.

Pictured beside service trucks of their respective companies are ETC Chief Operating Officer Jason Smith, left, and Amicalola EMC President and CEO Todd Payne.

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Broadband expansion project to start through ETC-Amicalola Electric partnership

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Two local public utilities will partner in an upcoming project that will expand fiber-optic broadband internet service in rural areas of five north Georgia counties.
Lynn Robey, a volunteer with Homeward Bound Pet Rescue, enjoys time outdoors with Oscar, a former resident of the Homeward Bound kennel who she adopted.

Lynn Robey, a volunteer with Homeward Bound Pet Rescue, enjoys time outdoors with Oscar, a former resident of the Homeward Bound kennel who she adopted.

Homeward Bound sale to offer discount spay-neuter, heartworm prevention certificates

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Homeward Bound Pet Rescue gratefully acknowledges another generous grant award from the Georgia Department of Agriculture that will help continue funding for the pet sterilization component of our community assistance program, Spay Ellijay/ Neuter Today.