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Ellijay River Park including the walking trail, shown here, is closed till further notice due to flood conditions. The park entrances on South Main Street have been roped off.

Ellijay River Park including the walking trail, shown here, is closed till further notice due to flood conditions. The park entrances on South Main Street have been roped off.

Gilmer Schools to release 3 hours early due to storm flooding

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2020
GCSS is working with local emergency management authorities to assess the current road conditions in our area. The Coosawattee and Cartecay Rivers have risen to the "Action" stage, the level before "Flood" stage, and rising rapidly.
Gilmer High School’s 2019-20 STAR Student, Nathan Jones, is pictured second from left alongside, from left, GHS Guidance Director Tammy Bennett, STAR Teacher Dr. Renee Hoard and GHS Principal Carla Foley.

Gilmer High School’s 2019-20 STAR Student, Nathan Jones, is pictured second from left alongside, from left, GHS Guidance Director Tammy Bennett, STAR Teacher Dr. Renee Hoard and GHS Principal Carla Foley.

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Jones, Hoard Gilmer High’s 2019-20 STAR Student, Teacher

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
When asked about his favorite subject, Gilmer High School’s 2019-20 Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Star Student said there’s just something about math that appeals to him. “I feel satisfaction in doing it. I just feel something about it,” said STAR Student Nathan Jones, 18.
Members of the Gilmer County Optimist Club join Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlie Paris, seated, as he signs a proclamation recognizing Optimist Day in the county. Pictured in back, from left: Barbara Simmons, Bob Salman, Ed Grant, Lisa Salman, Bryan Staggs, club treasurer Rebecca Harrell, Probate Judge Scott Chastain, club president Trent Sanford and Ellen Grant.

Members of the Gilmer County Optimist Club join Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlie Paris, seated, as he signs a proclamation recognizing Optimist Day in the county. Pictured in back, from left: Barbara Simmons, Bob Salman, Ed Grant, Lisa Salman, Bryan Staggs, club treasurer Rebecca Harrell, Probate Judge Scott Chastain, club president Trent Sanford and Ellen Grant.

Optimist Day observed in county

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The Optimist Club of Gilmer County will be participating in Optimist International’s Optimist Day Thursday, Feb. 6.
The cast and crew

The cast and crew

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Pooh Corner no bother for GHS Theatre

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Pictured, above, Members of the cast and crew for Gilmer High School Theatre’s winter production, The House at Pooh Corner, breath a sigh of relief following a four-show run Jan. 24-26, as well as an encore performance for local pre-K and kindergarten students last week.
Tracy Lee Wilson

Tracy Lee Wilson

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Man arrested in deadly hit and run

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
An Ellijay man is being charged with a hit and run in which a pedestrian was killed. Tracy Lee Wilson, 47, of Ellijay, is charged with felony hit and run, according to a Woodstock Police Department press release. A pedestrian, Sarahfina Okole, 18, was struck at 6:50 a.m. along Hwy.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

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Dam inspections are in hand

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Gilmer County’s 20 dams are in good condition. Board of Commissioners Chair Charlie Paris, true to his words, dropped off copies of the 20 inspection reports to the Times-Courier. “The main thing is for people to not worry,” Paris said.
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Times-Courier

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Man injured fleeing on a motorcycle

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
An Ellijay man was injured while fleeing law enforcement officials when the motorcycle he was riding struck a Georgia State Patrol car joining the pursuit. Matthew Larry Gibbs, 39, of Lower Cartecay Road, Ellijay, was traveling east on Hwy.
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Water board approves septic receiving changes

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority Board of Directors voted to limit the amount of septic tank waste that can be accepted by the local wastewater treatment plant during the board’s first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 27.