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A crowd of people hold up signs during a rally on the square in downtown Ellijay on June 4. Organizers said the wanted to give people a place to voice their frustrations and concerns over racism.

A crowd of people hold up signs during a rally on the square in downtown Ellijay on June 4. Organizers said the wanted to give people a place to voice their frustrations and concerns over racism.

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Rally for justice comes to Ellijay

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Ellijay joined a long list of cities across the country when it played host to a rally against racial and social injustice. It took place on Thursday, June 4, in the middle of the roundabout in downtown Ellijay.
Gilmer Deputy Zach Weaver and Ellijay Police Officer Brandon Health were part of the visible law enforcement presence during the rally in Ellijay on June 4. Chief Edward D. Lacey III praised the professionalism of the officers at the rally.

Gilmer Deputy Zach Weaver and Ellijay Police Officer Brandon Health were part of the visible law enforcement presence during the rally in Ellijay on June 4. Chief Edward D. Lacey III praised the professionalism of the officers at the rally.

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Ellijay police organize fast for rally

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
When Ellijay Chief of Police Edward D. Lacey III, heard there might be a rally for justice in his town his department began reaching out on social media. He wanted to let the organizers know they needed permits to demonstrate in the town.
Poll closing has been delayed for the precincts of Big Creek, Boardtown, Cartecay, Cherry Log, Ellijay South and Tails Creek.

Poll closing has been delayed for the precincts of Big Creek, Boardtown, Cartecay, Cherry Log, Ellijay South and Tails Creek.

Primary Day is here - Voting times extended in some precincts

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Primary election started off with some bumps in Gilmer County according to Election Superintendent Scott Chastain. He said voting was delayed in Cherry Log and Tails Creek due to operator error with the new voting machines.
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Water board OKs bond refinancing paperwork

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members approved master and supplemental resolutions needed to proceed in refinancing revenue bonds in the amount of $6.85 million during a brief teleconference meeting last Wednesday. “We are redeeming the old 2015 bonds.
Pam Johnson and Todd Adamson, of Friends of Harrison Park, take an elementary school class on a tour of the park’s bluebird trail during an educational visit last year.

Pam Johnson and Todd Adamson, of Friends of Harrison Park, take an elementary school class on a tour of the park’s bluebird trail during an educational visit last year.

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Harrison Park’s bluebird trail open to visitors, used by nesters

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
A bluebird trail maintained by the Friends of Harrison Park will welcome another brood of baby birds this summer and the group hopes parkgoers will take time to enjoy walking the trail when visiting.
Ponyo and Don are two longtime residents of the Gilmer Animal Shelter who have been spotlighted by the shelter’s Hopeful for a Home adoption effort on Facebook. Soon, a new website will be up that visitors can use to look at shelter dogs and cats available for adoption.

Ponyo and Don are two longtime residents of the Gilmer Animal Shelter who have been spotlighted by the shelter’s Hopeful for a Home adoption effort on Facebook. Soon, a new website will be up that visitors can use to look at shelter dogs and cats available for adoption.

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Animal shelter begins phased reopening with pet drop offs, stray pick ups

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The Gilmer County Animal Shelter began its first phase of reopening the facility at 4152 Highway 52 East last Friday, although the actual building remains closed to the public for the time being.