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GHSA approves member schools return to training

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Georgia’s high school athletes will be permitted to train on school grounds beginning June 8. The Georgia High School Association’s Board of Trustees made the decision at a meeting last Thursday, May 21. Activities are voluntary and limited to conditioning and weight training.
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Assessment notices mailed, appeal period ends July 6

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The Gilmer County Board of Assessors approved this year’s property assessment notices when meeting Thursday, May 21.  The 33,321 real property, 1,733 personal property and nine FLPA (Forest Land Protection Act) notices were mailed last Friday. The 45-day appeal period lasts from May 22 - July 6.
Congrats 2020!

Congrats 2020!

Times-Courier celebrates our 2020 graduates!

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
This year's graduation was unlike any we've experienced before. Along with our advertisers, the Times-Courier wishes great success to each grad of the Class of 2020.  Click here to view the special section, Congrats 20!
Bagged response packets will be left at homes without a physical mailing address as part of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Update Leave operation.

Bagged response packets will be left at homes without a physical mailing address as part of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Update Leave operation.

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Census target dates extended

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The 2020 Census will proceed, though not exactly as planned, with new target dates and precautions in place. A statement from the U.S. Census Bureau noted that a phased restart of some 2020 Census field operations began in select areas the week of May 4.
Cathy Tankersley cleans the voting machines and stylus pen during early voting Tuesday, May 19, at the Gilmer County Courthouse. (Photo by April Teague)

Cathy Tankersley cleans the voting machines and stylus pen during early voting Tuesday, May 19, at the Gilmer County Courthouse. (Photo by April Teague)

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Early voting begins, mail-in continues

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Early voting for the June 9 primary started Monday, but it looks a bit different. Gilmer County Chief Registrar Tammy Watkins is asking people to practice patience. “It’s rocking and rolling,” she said. “We are doing pretty well with it.
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Ellijay council OKs exploration of alternate truck routes

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The Ellijay City Council approved a resolution for exploration of alternate truck routes to alleviate traffic congestion downtown as the council met, for the first time since March, Monday, May 18.
An outdoor dining area has been used to accommodate Cornerstone Cafe customers after the downtown Ellijay restaurant recently reopened.

An outdoor dining area has been used to accommodate Cornerstone Cafe customers after the downtown Ellijay restaurant recently reopened.

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No Taste of Ellijay event, but chamber showcasing local restaurants this week

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Inclement weather has caused Taste of Ellijay, the popular food-sampling event presented by the Gilmer Chamber, to be rescheduled a time or two.