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From left, Raegan Dempsey, as Winnie the Pooh, and Sophie Burnette, as Piglet, meet Tigger, Nick Jones, during a rehearsal for the upcoming GHS Theatre production of The House at Pooh Corner.

From left, Raegan Dempsey, as Winnie the Pooh, and Sophie Burnette, as Piglet, meet Tigger, Nick Jones, during a rehearsal for the upcoming GHS Theatre production of The House at Pooh Corner.

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House at Pooh Corner opening at GHS Theatre

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The comical creatures of the Hundred Acre Wood will be brought to life when Gilmer High School (GHS) Theatre’s young actors and actresses present their first show of the new year. The House at Pooh Corner will be presented at the GHS Linda Miller Theater Friday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 26.
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First steps taken for elections

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Qualifying fees have been set by the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners, the first step in getting ready for candidates to sign up and run for office. Commissioners set the fees at a special called meeting Jan. 14. Local candidates will qualify for office the week of March 2.
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Board of Assessors revisits over-65 exemption

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
During their first meeting of 2020, members of the Gilmer County Board of Assessors discussed what could follow an as-of-yet unreceived legal opinion regarding whether or not unattached structures should be covered by a local homestead exemption for property owners over age 65 that provides a break...
Merle Howell Naylor, right, holds the Gilmer Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Award for 2019 alongside 2018 COTY Steve Purvis.

Merle Howell Naylor, right, holds the Gilmer Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Award for 2019 alongside 2018 COTY Steve Purvis.

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Family Connection’s Naylor honored to be Gilmer Chamber Citizen of the Year

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Gilmer Chamber honored Merle Howell Naylor, director of the county’s Family Connection office, as its Citizen of the Year (COTY) for 2019 during the chamber’s annual meeting held Thursday, Jan 16, at Ellijay First Baptist Church.
Anthony Joe Starks and Glenn Cleveland Callahan

Anthony Joe Starks and Glenn Cleveland Callahan

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Two more arrested in gang investigation

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Gilmer County Sheriff deputies followed up last week’s arrest of a Ghost Face Gangster fugitive with the arrest of two more members of the gang. On Thursday, Jan. 9,  deputies, along with U.S.
Saturday’s storm blew this tree down across Rock Creek Road in Cherry Log. (Photo by Mark Belongie)

Saturday’s storm blew this tree down across Rock Creek Road in Cherry Log. (Photo by Mark Belongie)

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Storm leaves many without power

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
A major storm passed through Gilmer County Saturday night and left many in its wake without power. “Beginning around 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11,  Amicalola EMC experienced power outages in nine of the 10 counties we serve,” said Stacey Fields, director of Public Relations, Amicalola EMC.
Low humidity and high winds contributed to a brush fire spreading in Coosawattee River Resort last week.

Low humidity and high winds contributed to a brush fire spreading in Coosawattee River Resort last week.

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Coosawattee brush fire battled

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
A fast-moving brush fire inside Coosawattee River Resort was contained and knocked out by Gilmer Fire and Rescue and Georgia Forestry Service crews last Thursday. The fire spanned a wooded area around the neighborhoods of Pacer Court and Villa Lane.
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Note threatening gun violence left at GHS

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
An ominous note left in a Gilmer High bathroom put the school on edge last Wednesday afternoon. Quick action by students and faculty quelled the tense situation with little disruption to the day’s schedule. GHS principal Carla Foley discussed what occurred during an interview last Friday.