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Pictured are some of the box fans being distributed through a joint effort between Gilmer Fire and Rescue and Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store Inc.

Pictured are some of the box fans being distributed through a joint effort between Gilmer Fire and Rescue and Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store Inc.

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Summer fan program underway at Gilmer Fire and Rescue

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
As summer temperatures rise, a long running partnership between Gilmer Fire and Rescue and Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store Inc. will again provide free box fans for those in need. “We ask that it’s for people who can’t afford them and we allot two (fans) per household.
Family members of U.S. Army PFC William Charles Burgess Jr., killed in Vietnam on June 4, 1969, gathered last year to see him honored as the Vietnam Veterans of America, Cumming Chapter 1030, presented a high school scholarship in his honor. The date of the presentation was exactly 50 years from the day Burgess was killed. From left are cousin Wayne McPherson, sister Elizabeth Minton-Mooney, nephew Steve Minton, sister Evelyn Morace and Raymond Morace.

Family members of U.S. Army PFC William Charles Burgess Jr., killed in Vietnam on June 4, 1969, gathered last year to see him honored as the Vietnam Veterans of America, Cumming Chapter 1030, presented a high school scholarship in his honor. The date of the presentation was exactly 50 years from the day Burgess was killed. From left are cousin Wayne McPherson, sister Elizabeth Minton-Mooney, nephew Steve Minton, sister Evelyn Morace and Raymond Morace.

‘It was a great loss’

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Elizabeth Minton-Mooney recalls her mother was “always looking ahead, wanting to know what the future was going to be.” Toward that end, she sought help about her only son, Charles.
Public health staff members from the Gilmer County Health Department are pictured in protective gear worn while working at the local COVID-19 testing site. Pictured, from left, are Nohemi Reynoso, Leigh Ann Dover, Irene Rosales, Trina Matthews, Monica Ledford and Krystal Sumner.

Public health staff members from the Gilmer County Health Department are pictured in protective gear worn while working at the local COVID-19 testing site. Pictured, from left, are Nohemi Reynoso, Leigh Ann Dover, Irene Rosales, Trina Matthews, Monica Ledford and Krystal Sumner.

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Gilmer Board of Health hears COVID-19 update from district personnel

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Much has transpired in regard to COVID-19 since the Gilmer County Board of Health last met three months ago. At that March 10 meeting, Dr.
Kevin Johnson and Reagan Griggs Pritchett, candidates for Chief Magistrate Judge, will face a runoff election August 11.

Kevin Johnson and Reagan Griggs Pritchett, candidates for Chief Magistrate Judge, will face a runoff election August 11.

Polls open extra time after slow start

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Despite a slow start to the primary election day, Gilmer County finished the night with vote totals for all the local races. To compensate for a delayed start to voting at some precincts, a judicial order extended poll times for up to 30 minutes.
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Sales, hospitality tax tell story of shutdown

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
At a county commission work session, Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris gave a short update on how the shelter in place order affected county government. His concern is primarily for the capital budget which is funded through sales tax with the SPLOST.
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Executive order lifts more COVID-19 restrictions

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Georgia businesses may see their financial situations improve in the coming weeks.  Gov. Brian Kemp’s latest executive order was issued last Thursday, June 11, and it lifted some of the restrictions that have been in place since declaring a public health state of emergency March 14.
Paul Bryant, a volunteer at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry, weighs a cart of groceries that is representative of the amount of food families typically receives each Wednesday.

Paul Bryant, a volunteer at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry, weighs a cart of groceries that is representative of the amount of food families typically receives each Wednesday.

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Food pantry starting new volunteer outreach program

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry is hoping to start a new outreach program that will give local residents an opportunity to help others who could receive the food pantry’s services, but are unable to do so.
Larry and Vic Davis show a plaque that recognizes their induction into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.

Larry and Vic Davis show a plaque that recognizes their induction into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Davis Brothers proud of Atlanta Country Hall of Fame honor

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Two musically-inclined Ellijay brothers are proud to have been inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame (ACMHOF) as part of its 2019 class, despite circumstances that prevented both of them attending the 38th annual award ceremony.
Dr. Craig Chester, right, is assisted by vet tech Emerald Goble during a discount spay-neuter clinic sponsored by Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) last November.

Dr. Craig Chester, right, is assisted by vet tech Emerald Goble during a discount spay-neuter clinic sponsored by Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) last November.

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Discount spay-neuter clinic rescheduled

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) have announced a reschedule date for a discount spay-neuter clinic that was supposed to have taken place April 17, but was canceled due the COVID-19 pandemic.
With safety and social distancing measures in place, the Ellijay Farmers Market will look a little different than above when it opens for the 2020 season Saturday, June 13.

With safety and social distancing measures in place, the Ellijay Farmers Market will look a little different than above when it opens for the 2020 season Saturday, June 13.

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Ellijay Farmers Market will open Saturday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The Gilmer County UGA Extension Service has been given a green light for the Ellijay Farmers Market to open, the county’s agriculture extension agent confirmed last week. The market will open for the first day of its 2020 season Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m.-noon.