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The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies.

The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies.

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Local Red Cross blood drives scheduled for July

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Numerous summer events may be canceled, but those who wish to donate blood to the American Red Cross can still do so. There is currently an urgent need for blood donors to help prevent a summer shortage and all blood types are needed, confirmed Ronnika McFall, Red Cross communications manager.
Jay Zipperman, front, leads a nature awareness hike during a 2019 Mountain Wisdom summer camp.

Jay Zipperman, front, leads a nature awareness hike during a 2019 Mountain Wisdom summer camp.

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Safety planning during pandemic new priority for Mountain Wisdom camps

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
By Michael Andrews Mountain Life Editor   The director of a local back-to-nature camp will be doing a number of things differently this year to increase safety for participating teens and their family members.
Information Please 2020-21

Information Please 2020-21

Information Please is here!

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Our annual "Information Please" magazine is here! It's loaded with everything you need to know about living in beautiful Gilmer County. Click to enjoy!
Last year, the streets of Ellijay were painted red, white and blue Thursday as festivalgoers donned their patriotic colors and flags to join in the celebration of America’s independence.

Last year, the streets of Ellijay were painted red, white and blue Thursday as festivalgoers donned their patriotic colors and flags to join in the celebration of America’s independence.

July Fourth will bring fireworks

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
There will be no parade through downtown Ellijay this Fourth of July, confirmed representatives from the City of Ellijay and the Downtown Ellijay Business and Community Association (DEBCA).
Major Charles H. Pritchett presented posthumous awards to the parents of Sgt. Larry F. Davis after his death in September 1970 in Vietnam. Arvil and Roma Davis receive a Bronze Star, an Air Medal and Purple Heart. Pritchett remarked, “This exceptional boy went beyond the call of duty. The two-year serviceman volunteered for NCO school and accepted more responsibility than the average young man who enters the service.

Major Charles H. Pritchett presented posthumous awards to the parents of Sgt. Larry F. Davis after his death in September 1970 in Vietnam. Arvil and Roma Davis receive a Bronze Star, an Air Medal and Purple Heart. Pritchett remarked, “This exceptional boy went beyond the call of duty. The two-year serviceman volunteered for NCO school and accepted more responsibility than the average young man who enters the service.

‘He had a good future in front of him’

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Larry Davis is pictured in Vietnam in 1970. His finger is bandaged from cutting it while clearing trails in the jungle with a machete. He was the sixth Gilmer County man killed in action in the Vietnam War, later that year on Sept. 15.
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Board looks to help wineries and farmers

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Gilmer County’s Board of Commissioners took up two matters in an attempt to help wineries and farmers recover during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Chairman Charlie Paris said given the shutdown and closing of businesses, the question has come up about how to help local businesses recover.
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Health department’s 2021 budget reviewed

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The Gilmer County Health Department can expect to see at least an 11 percent reduction in state funding for the next fiscal year, but the decrease is not expected to affect services or programs at the local public health facility.
Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) members Rebecca Harrell, Meg Eanes, Tim Vellenoweth, Marla Swanberg, Ernie Taylor, Sylvia Harris, Jack Peaden and Susan Lebert accept a $500 donation from Sammie Jo Hawkins and Terrie Leyden, of Cornerstone Cafe, third and fourth from left.

Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) members Rebecca Harrell, Meg Eanes, Tim Vellenoweth, Marla Swanberg, Ernie Taylor, Sylvia Harris, Jack Peaden and Susan Lebert accept a $500 donation from Sammie Jo Hawkins and Terrie Leyden, of Cornerstone Cafe, third and fourth from left.

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Cornerstone Cafe pays it forward to local animal-friendly nonprofits

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Shelter Dogs for Veterans personnel Peter Callan (vice president), Taylor (volunteer), Pepper (service dog) and Sharon Callan (president and dog trainer) accept a $500 donation from Leyden, left.