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Emerald Goble, left, and Brooklin Lyon, of Jasper’s Animal Medical Clinic, examine one of the 20 canine patients treated at a recent discount spay/neuter clinic sponsored by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter.

Emerald Goble, left, and Brooklin Lyon, of Jasper’s Animal Medical Clinic, examine one of the 20 canine patients treated at a recent discount spay/neuter clinic sponsored by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter.

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Thirty pets spay/neutered at FOGAS clinic

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Two discount spay/neuter clinics sponsored by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) this year have resulted in 51 dogs and cats receiving those operations locally. The most recent clinic, held at the Gilmer Civic Center Friday, Oct.
Election day is Nov. 5

Election day is Nov. 5

Tuesday is Voting Day!

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2019
Tuesday, Nov. 5 is voting day in Gilmer County. The special election is to replace the unexpired term of County Commissioner Post 1, Dallas Miller.  The candidates are: Jason Biggs, Al Cash, Hubert Parker, Ed Stover Jr. and Jerry Tuso.
The John Jorgenson Quintet returns to Ellijay to conclude Gilmer Arts’ 2019 B.E.S.T. Series Saturday, Nov. 9. Pictured, from left, are group members Rory Hoffman, Simon Planting, Jorgenson and Rick Reed.

The John Jorgenson Quintet returns to Ellijay to conclude Gilmer Arts’ 2019 B.E.S.T. Series Saturday, Nov. 9. Pictured, from left, are group members Rory Hoffman, Simon Planting, Jorgenson and Rick Reed.

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Jorgenson’s Gypsy jazz quintet to close 25th anniversary B.E.S.T. Series

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
A California bandleader who’s performed to local acclaim with two different groups is bringing his “21st century world music ensemble” back to Ellijay. The John Jorgenson Quintet will conclude the 2019 B.E.S.T. (Bringing Ellijay Sensational Talent) Series presented by Gilmer Arts Saturday, Nov. 9.
Firefighter Jeff Statham pins a junior fire chief badge onto Nolan Tatum, one of the local second graders who completed the Ellijay Fire Department’s safety and prevention course this year.

Firefighter Jeff Statham pins a junior fire chief badge onto Nolan Tatum, one of the local second graders who completed the Ellijay Fire Department’s safety and prevention course this year.

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Expanded fire safety program reaching more than 1,000 students this year

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
A fire safety education program entering its sixth year at the Ellijay Fire Department went on the road this month, albeit not too far from the city fire station on North Main Street.
Elise Derck helps change a tire in vehicle repair class.

Elise Derck helps change a tire in vehicle repair class.

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Adulting Day at Gilmer High School

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Some high school students haven’t planned their lives past graduation, while others have their whole lives planned out. Regardless of whether or not students have started planning for real life, all teenagers need to be taught more about the realities of being an adult.
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East Ellijay suspends licenses

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
An East Ellijay bar and restaurant’s business and on-premise alcoholic beverage consumption licenses have been suspended, Mayor Mack West informed city councilmembers during a council meeting at East Ellijay City Hall last Tuesday.
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Per state EPD, Gilmer under Level 1 Drought Response

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has declared a Level l Drought Response for Gilmer County, the director of the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority said during a brief water board meeting last Monday.
Trick or Treat Rescheduled

Trick or Treat Rescheduled

Downtown Halloween festivities rescheduled

(not verified)
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Mother nature seems to be making up for lost time with days of rain to come! Therefore, our ghosts and goblins will get an extra day to prepare for Halloween.
Left to Right. Emily Dunn, GDOT board member, 9th Congressional District, and Christina Barry, PE, District 6 traffic engineer, Gerald D. Hodge, Jr., Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears Founder, and Adam Hammond, chief bear biologist for GDNR.

Left to Right. Emily Dunn, GDOT board member, 9th Congressional District, and Christina Barry, PE, District 6 traffic engineer, Gerald D. Hodge, Jr., Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears Founder, and Adam Hammond, chief bear biologist for GDNR.

Black bear roadkill, part 2

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Last week we concluded by asking the questions, “How often does black bear roadkill take place and does it matter anyway?