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Ryan Harper and Dave Hankison, both of the East Ellijay Lowe’s, install one of two protective sneeze guards now in place at the checkout area of Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store.

Ryan Harper and Dave Hankison, both of the East Ellijay Lowe’s, install one of two protective sneeze guards now in place at the checkout area of Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store.

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Recycle store takes steps toward reopening

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
The volunteer staff of a philanthropic Ellijay thrift store hopes to soon welcome customers back to shop, although an official reopening date has not been determined.
Pictured is new vehicle extrication equipment recently received by the Ellijay Fire Department. The equipment purchase was funded by an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Pictured is new vehicle extrication equipment recently received by the Ellijay Fire Department. The equipment purchase was funded by an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Ellijay Fire receives new extrication equipment

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
For the second year in a row, a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has allowed the Ellijay Fire Department to modernize its equipment and improve emergency response capability. Per FEMA.
Judy Wilson, left, and Laura Thomas stand in front of Hometown Florist where a few senior portraits can be seen in the window.

Judy Wilson, left, and Laura Thomas stand in front of Hometown Florist where a few senior portraits can be seen in the window.

Turning the town purple for the Class of 2020

April Teague - Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Judy Wilson of Hometown Florist and Laura Thomas of Green Willow Soap wanted to do something for this year’s graduating seniors. Their efforts resulted in a downtown display of purple bows and senior portraits honoring the GHS Class of 2020.
Valedictorian, Riana Henderson and salutatorian, Riley McCormick

Valedictorian, Riana Henderson and salutatorian, Riley McCormick

Valedictorian, salutatorian announced

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
The Gilmer High School Class of 2020 valedictorian is Riana Henderson and the salutatorian is Riley McCormick. The “social-distanced” individual graduation ceremonies will be held May 6-8.
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Shelter in place order expires for most

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Georgia’s shelter in place order expired for the majority of citizens as April ended. Gilmer County Commission Chair Charlie Paris cautioned people not to act as if COVID-19 (coronavirus) is not still active. Cases are still being identified in the county.
Signs posted at Logan Funeral Home, notify those attending funerals or visitations at either establishment to limit physical contact and maintain distancing of at least six feet.

Signs posted at Logan Funeral Home, notify those attending funerals or visitations at either establishment to limit physical contact and maintain distancing of at least six feet.

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Changes, restrictions affecting how funerals are done during pandemic

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Funeral services and visitations have been handled much differently during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those changes will continue until the situation improves and possibly thereafter confirmed representatives from two local funeral homes.
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Water authority resumes late penalties, cutoffs

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
After temporarily suspending late penalties and reducing service cutoffs, the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority has resumed doing both of those.