Construction of the new Clear Creek Elementary School continues. Above is a view of the school’s front entrance. The center section of the school will house the main office, cafeteria and gymnasium.

Gilmer County Solid Waste Manager Randy Chadwick is pictured amongst some of the tires that were dropped off at the Tower Road landfill Tuesday, the first day of this year’s Tire Amnesty program.

Racquel Watkins, Gilmer Health Department Registered Nurse, takes care of a patient during the health department’s drive-thru flu shot clinic held last month at the ETC Pavilion.

Pictured are some of the creative entries in last year’s Pumpkin Palooza at the Gilmer County Library. This year, the pumpkin decorating contest will be held online with entrants submitting photos of their work.

Welcome to apple country...

Terry Ellis, Mike Bean, Chris Curtin, Chuck Mitchell, Don Roberts and Frank Enos join in a past music night at The Blue Door Cafe.

The Burt family, of Dawsonville ­— Amy, Robert and daughter, McKenzie — enjoy a day out at R&A Orchards.

Scarecrows of all sizes and designs are beginning to spring up around Harrison Park, where this year’s Scarecrow Invasion will be on display from Oct. 10-31.

A single engine plane – a Super Decathlon – approached the runway from the south, bounced on a hard landing and veered sharply. The plane flipped upside down on the runway, causing minor injuries to the pilot and passenger. They were treated by Gilmer County EMS and released on scene.

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