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From left, members of the Harrison Park Advisory Board and Friends of Harrison Park Rick Lucas, Mike Lancaster, Al Fuller and Linda Lancaster look over a concept plan that shows how amenities could be positioned at the downtown Ellijay walking park within the next 10 years.

From left, members of the Harrison Park Advisory Board and Friends of Harrison Park Rick Lucas, Mike Lancaster, Al Fuller and Linda Lancaster look over a concept plan that shows how amenities could be positioned at the downtown Ellijay walking park within the next 10 years.

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Harrison Park concept plan finalized

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
When meeting Thursday, March 12, members of the Harrison Park Advisory Board and Friends of Harrison Park reviewed a 10-year concept plan that details how the 26-acre park site could change over the next decade. “This is the third spin.
Some of the artwork by Gilmer High School students now on display in a Youth Art Month exhibit at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

Some of the artwork by Gilmer High School students now on display in a Youth Art Month exhibit at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

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Youth Art Month celebrated at gallery

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
A snowman drawn by first-grade student Ignacio Lucas received an Honorable Mention award for Clear Creek Elementary School. A diverse array of artwork created by students at all five Gilmer County schools is now on display at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.
Wayne Hooper places a kerosene lamp on a fireplace mantel in one of the exhibit rooms at the Gilmer Historical Society’s Tabor House Museum. The inscription on the mantel, believed to have been made when the oldest standing home in downtown Ellijay was used as a boarding house, is dated 1936.

Wayne Hooper places a kerosene lamp on a fireplace mantel in one of the exhibit rooms at the Gilmer Historical Society’s Tabor House Museum. The inscription on the mantel, believed to have been made when the oldest standing home in downtown Ellijay was used as a boarding house, is dated 1936.

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Tabor House Museum to reopen April 2

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Members of the Gilmer Historical Society plan to have their downtown Ellijay museum and office back up and running for spring, summer and fall Thursday, April 2.  The museum, which is usually closed during winter months, is located in the historic Tabor House at 138 Spring Street.
Paige Green, President and CEO, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce

Paige Green, President and CEO, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce

A message from the Gilmer County Chamber

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
I grew up in south Alabama with the threat of tornadoes a constant reminder of Mother Nature’s disastrous abilities.  For a few years, I lived in central Florida where the threat of hurricanes was very real.
Dr. Zachary Taylor, director of Georgia Department of Public Health District 1-2, left, talks about the Coronavirus and how communities should plan for future cases during last week’s meeting of the Gilmer County Board of Health. Pictured at right is Steve Tonya, health district administrator.

Dr. Zachary Taylor, director of Georgia Department of Public Health District 1-2, left, talks about the Coronavirus and how communities should plan for future cases during last week’s meeting of the Gilmer County Board of Health. Pictured at right is Steve Tonya, health district administrator.

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COVID-19 pandemic addressed

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
In a week where the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused how we live our lives to be changed by the day, if not by the hour, both the North Georgia Health District and Piedmont Healthcare consistently updated the Times-Courier about how they’re responding to the unfolding health crisis.
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Guidance from the Gilmer County Public Safety Coalition

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Our Gilmer County Public Safety Coalition, which includes Gilmer County Emergency Management Agency, Gilmer County Fire and Rescue, Gilmer County Sheriff’s Department, City of Ellijay Police Department, City of Ellijay Fire Department, City of East Ellijay Police Department and Gilmer County School...
Carson Bentley was one of many students to be directed to the media center at Gilmer High School Friday, March 13, to receive an assigned Chromebook laptop. Manning one of the tables were assistant principal Tiffany Boyette and Erin Brandy (sitting).

Carson Bentley was one of many students to be directed to the media center at Gilmer High School Friday, March 13, to receive an assigned Chromebook laptop. Manning one of the tables were assistant principal Tiffany Boyette and Erin Brandy (sitting).

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School and sports put on hold, meals available for county’s youth

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
What began as a recommendation is now an order. A March 12 press release from Gov. Brian Kemp’s office recommended school closures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), but remained supportive of those that wished to remain open. By March 16, that was no longer the case.