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Honey is among the dogs that have found their way to Homeward Bound Pet Rescue.

Honey is among the dogs that have found their way to Homeward Bound Pet Rescue.

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Two local nonprofits receive state ag department grants

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
James Wilson is pictured with his pal, Copper, a Shelter Dogs for Veterans service dog in training, after passing a test that’s part of the nonprofit’s training program.
Pictured, from left, are: Trent Sanford (Optimist Club president), Kathy Romanick (Optimist Club fundraiser event chair), Paul Bryant (food pantry volunteer), Lu Hale (food pantry Sack Pack coordinator) and Allen Triebel (food pantry executive director).

Pictured, from left, are: Trent Sanford (Optimist Club president), Kathy Romanick (Optimist Club fundraiser event chair), Paul Bryant (food pantry volunteer), Lu Hale (food pantry Sack Pack coordinator) and Allen Triebel (food pantry executive director).

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Food Pantry’s Sack Pack program receives big boost from Optimist Club

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
A recent donation to the Gilmer Community Food Pantry ensures that its Sack Pack program for children will continue through the current school year.
The project area for the Coosawattee River-Carters Lake Watershed Management Plan is highlighted in blue on the above map.

The project area for the Coosawattee River-Carters Lake Watershed Management Plan is highlighted in blue on the above map.

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Grant program targets septic systems in Coosawattee-Carters Lake watershed area

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
A grant program administered through a partnership between the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, state Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and Gilmer County Environmental Health Department will provide funds for repairing failing septic systems and septic system pump-outs done at...
Veterinary technician Sarah Prather comforts a feline patient.

Veterinary technician Sarah Prather comforts a feline patient.

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FOGAS to sell limited number of certificates for next spay-neuter clinic

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) will be able to sponsor at least one more discount spay-neuter clinic this year.  Certificates for that clinic, scheduled to take place Friday, Sept.
Kathy Tankersley assists Leah Davis during early voting at the Gilmer County Courthouse for the Aug. 11, primary runoff.

Kathy Tankersley assists Leah Davis during early voting at the Gilmer County Courthouse for the Aug. 11, primary runoff.

Early voting ends Aug. 7

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Kathy Tankersley assists Leah Davis during early voting at the Gilmer County Courthouse for the Aug. 11, primary runoff. Runoffs are between 9th Congressional District Democratic Party Devin Pandy and Brooke Siskin and Republican Party Andrew Clyde and Matt Gurtler.
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New procedures for schools

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The Gilmer County School System will begin the new year Friday. Education around the country will look different than years past as COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread and alter instruction.
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County eyes Georgia CARES Act funds

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Gilmer County commissioners have approved the Georgia CARES Act contract, which is the first step toward applying for funds dealing with the county’s COVID-19 (coronavirus) response. Chairman Charlie Paris and Post Commissioner Hubert Parker approved the contract at a special meeting July 30.
Ted Oliver

Ted Oliver

Public assisting in hit-and-run fatality case

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Although authorities are continuing to get tips on a possible suspect in the July 25 hit-and-run death of pedestrian Ted Oliver, no arrest had been made as of late Monday, according to the Gilmer County jail.
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Assessors office submits real property digest

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The Gilmer County Board of Assessors approved submission of the real property portion of the 2020 tax digest when meeting Wednesday, July 15. Chief Appraiser Theresa Gooch said a total of 802 qualified sales took place during the digest year.