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Tattered US Flags ready for retirement can now be dropped off in the lobby of the Gilmer County Commissioner’s Office. Members of Keep Gilmer Beautiful will check the box monthly and take the deposited flags to the local American Legion post for a proper retirement ceremony.

Tattered US Flags ready for retirement can now be dropped off in the lobby of the Gilmer County Commissioner’s Office. Members of Keep Gilmer Beautiful will check the box monthly and take the deposited flags to the local American Legion post for a proper retirement ceremony.

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Keep Gilmer Beautiful accepting worn US Flags

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
As part of its efforts to promote recycling and litter reduction in the community, Keep Gilmer Beautiful now accepts worn American flags ready for retirement.
The same view of Cherry Log Creek taken two days apart shows the diverse affects Mother Nature can bring in a short amount of time. At left is the creek after flooding its banks on Thursday. At right, by Saturday the floodwaters had receded, but the area is covered in 5 inches of snow. (Photo bu Rhesa Chastain)

The same view of Cherry Log Creek taken two days apart shows the diverse affects Mother Nature can bring in a short amount of time. At left is the creek after flooding its banks on Thursday. At right, by Saturday the floodwaters had receded, but the area is covered in 5 inches of snow. (Photo bu Rhesa Chastain)

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Weather events come in threes

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Weather in Gilmer County has fluctuated from rain and flooding to deep snow to more rain and possibly more flooding, all in less than a week. “They say it happens in threes,” said Gilmer County Public Safety Director Keith Kucera. On Thursday, Feb.
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$4.4 million ReConnect grant to fund expansion of ETC’s broadband service

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
A $4.4 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow local telecommunications provider ETC to expand its broadband internet service to several areas of the county that are considered underserved.
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TSPLOST set for May ballot

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Gilmer County voters will see a TSPLOST question on the ballot in May. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the details of the TSPLOST, short for Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, at a special meeting Feb. 6.
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East Ellijay council approves TSPLOST agreement

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Members of the East Ellijay City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement Tuesday, Feb. 4, that will be used for distribution of funds should a TSPLOST (Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax) ballot item be passed by voters in the May 19 General Primary election.
Wally is pictured at his former home, a grassy spot in the Highlands shopping area of East Ellijay. Customers and employees of nearby businesses brought the homeless dog food, blankets and other items including a doghouse made from a storage container, seen above.

Wally is pictured at his former home, a grassy spot in the Highlands shopping area of East Ellijay. Customers and employees of nearby businesses brought the homeless dog food, blankets and other items including a doghouse made from a storage container, seen above.

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New home for Wally

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
A pup who now has a permanent home was, quite possibly, the most beloved stray animal in Gilmer County until being adopted last month.  His new owner will keep the first part of the dog’s name, inspired by the retail store where he became a subject of outreach and concern for customers.
Local residents Terry and Venae Ellis (left) are two of the three vocalists in the band Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk.

Local residents Terry and Venae Ellis (left) are two of the three vocalists in the band Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk.

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Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk brings Valentine grooves to playhouse

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
After boxes of candy have been opened and flowers have been watered, a 10-piece band with local members will light up an Ellijay stage when Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk performs at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse the day after Valentine’s.
Emergency shelter open

Emergency shelter open

Emergency shelter open at Gilmer Civic Center

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Gary Watkins, of Gilmer Fire and Rescue, stands at the emergency shelter now open at the Gilmer Civic Center, 1561 South Main Street. According to Gilmer Public Safety, the shelter is  for anyone who is displaced from their home as a result of today's weather activity.