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With its light now working, traffic flows through the intersection between GA 515 and First Avenue on Sept. 12.

With its light now working, traffic flows through the intersection between GA 515 and First Avenue on Sept. 12.

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Three traffic light outages not related

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Over two days, Gilmer County experienced three traffic light outages at major intersections. The traffic light at the intersection of GA 515 and First Avenue went out Sept. 8. It went out again Sept. 9. The traffic light at the intersection of GA 282 and South Main Street went out Sept. 9.
Gilmer County first responders received this signed card for the National Day of Service and Remembrance, Sept. 11.

Gilmer County first responders received this signed card for the National Day of Service and Remembrance, Sept. 11.

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Gilmer first responders receive gifts on 9/11

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
For first responders, Sept. 11 is an important anniversary. “It brings home the reality that sometimes horrible tragedies can happen, whether it’s something on the level of 9/11 or this weekend when this officer was shot,” Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Captain Frank Copeland said.
Dr. Steve Jones, an ecology expert, has concerns about the trout habitat of Gilmer County.

Dr. Steve Jones, an ecology expert, has concerns about the trout habitat of Gilmer County.

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Warm water isn’t only obstacle for improving Gilmer trout fishing

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
From a trout’s perspective, some Gilmer County streams resemble empty pavement. “If you want to stay there, you can, but you’re going to go,” Dr. Steve Jones, a former Clemson University professor with expertise in ecology and years of river restoration experience said.
The Gilmer County High School homecoming court senior girls pose together for a playful picture. Shown are Jada Howard, Gracie Pritchett, Charley Heaslip, Natalia Barrios Aguillon, Gracie Gaitanoglou, Natalie Hernandez, Lyla Ard, Lily Wingate and Marci Barrera. Bree Burnette is not pictured.

The Gilmer County High School homecoming court senior girls pose together for a playful picture. Shown are Jada Howard, Gracie Pritchett, Charley Heaslip, Natalia Barrios Aguillon, Gracie Gaitanoglou, Natalie Hernandez, Lyla Ard, Lily Wingate and Marci Barrera. Bree Burnette is not pictured.

Homecoming Court is debuted

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Volunteer Dave Krier poses with a dog who will be receiving food from the Gilmer Community Pet Food Pantry. (Contributed photo)

Volunteer Dave Krier poses with a dog who will be receiving food from the Gilmer Community Pet Food Pantry. (Contributed photo)

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Pet Food Pantry in need of support

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
It’s hard to choose between feeding yourself and feeding your pet, a Gilmer Community Pet Food Pantry volunteer said. But when that choice comes, most people who attend the food pantry would rather let their pet eat, volunteer Mindy Petzer said.
A work crew begins investigating the cause of a signal outage at the Highway 515 and First Avenue intersection.

A work crew begins investigating the cause of a signal outage at the Highway 515 and First Avenue intersection.

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GDOT responds to broken light at major intersection

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
A traffic light went dark at the Highway 515 and First Avenue intersection during morning commute hours. The traffic signal went out at some point before 6:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8. The intersection is one of Gilmer’s busier road connections. At 6:45 a.m.
Trout fisherman and Trout Unlimited member Charles Henniger has looked into what has caused Gilmer trout populations to decline.

Trout fisherman and Trout Unlimited member Charles Henniger has looked into what has caused Gilmer trout populations to decline.

Reason for Gilmer’s falling trout population revealed

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
There was a time when the best trout fishing in Gilmer County was behind the Pilgrim’s chicken plant. Trout would feast on the meat scraps the company threw into the water, and grow massive.