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The corn turning brown in this field along Newport Road shows the effect of almost two months without rain.

Officials: Wildfire risk elevated

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Three years ago this fall, a drought not seen in the Southern Appalachians for around 20 years burned thousands upon thousands of acres of woodlands, destroyed property and left residents seeking protection from smoke if they ventured outside. Two-thirds of the nearby Cohutta Wilderness Area was burned despite the efforts of firefighters flown in from around the country.
Charlie Dingler, of Commerce, will be among the folk artists selling and showing their creations at the third annual Dancing Goats Folkfest.

Dancing Goats Folkfest gets new location, activities

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

A folk art festival that’s become a popular attraction in the month leading up to the Georgia Apple Festival returns this year with new activities and a new location. 

Lion Bill Leinmiller stands with donated eyeglasses and hearing aids collected for the Georgia Lighthouse Foundation.

Ellijay Lions celebrate 85th birthday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

On the eve of the Ellijay Lions Club’s 85th birthday, members observed that only two other Lions Clubs in the state of Georgia have been around longer. 

Customers will be able to fill a grocery bag of children’s or adult clothes for $4 at the upcoming flea market presented by Ellijay Good Samaritan Catholic Church.

Good Samaritan Church to hold flea market Friday, Saturday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

A flea market that’s become a destination for bargain hunters and browsers will mark its 17th year of fundraising when Ellijay Good Samaritan Catholic Church presents the 2019 resale event this Fri

Gilmer County students have been transported to and from school this year using a revamped system that has been more efficient than methods used in previous years. (Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor)

New bus routes more efficient, safe

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

When Gilmer County Schools were reorganized and redistricted prior to the start of the school year, it only made sense that transportation methods also received an overhaul.