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Toilet paper remains a ‘hot commodity’ at local stores

Toilet paper remains a ‘hot commodity’ at local stores

Toilet paper remains a ‘hot commodity’ at local stores

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Toilet paper, a product that’s become synonymous with grocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, is still hard to come by at local stores, representatives of three Gilmer County supermarkets relayed this week. “Toilet paper is still a hot commodity, but paper towels are starting to level off.
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State shelter order extended

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Gov. Brian Kemp extended the Public Health State of Emergency through May 13 and the Shelter in Place order for the state of Georgia through April 30. One thing he did not do, which was requested by leadership in 12 counties, including by Gilmer County Chairman Charlie Paris, was close state parks.
Artwork created for the Gilmer Chamber’s Chalk Ellijay campaign by Mr. P’s Take Out Food.

Artwork created for the Gilmer Chamber’s Chalk Ellijay campaign by Mr. P’s Take Out Food.

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Chamber keeping small businesses, customers connected

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
While face-to-face interaction with customers has stalled for many local businesses, the Gilmer Chamber is working to keep business owners and customers connected during the ongoing health crisis.
Hunter Grindley practiced social distancing turkey hunting. His first ever turkey weighed 26 pounds had three beards and sported 1.6 inch spurs. Two days after brother Hunter killed a record book turkey, McKenzie Grindley decided she wanted to do the same. She shot a shotgun for the first time that evening and the next morning she lowered the boom on this trophy turkey.

Hunter Grindley practiced social distancing turkey hunting. His first ever turkey weighed 26 pounds had three beards and sported 1.6 inch spurs. Two days after brother Hunter killed a record book turkey, McKenzie Grindley decided she wanted to do the same. She shot a shotgun for the first time that evening and the next morning she lowered the boom on this trophy turkey.

What are you doing during quarantine?

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Social distancing, quarantine, working from home — We want to know how you are keeping busy. Email a high resolution photo and short sentence about how you’re spending your time to april@timescourier.com.
Nine volunteers spent 18 hours assembling 700 learning kits.

Nine volunteers spent 18 hours assembling 700 learning kits.

Boys & Girls Club makes learning kits

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
During this time of crisis and uncertainty in our world, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia (BGCNG) are standing strong and making a difference in our communities.