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Tracie Sanchez, of the Explore Georgia Tourism Product Development Resource Team, talks about how the tourism potential for outdoor recreation in Ellijay can be increased.

Tracie Sanchez, of the Explore Georgia Tourism Product Development Resource Team, talks about how the tourism potential for outdoor recreation in Ellijay can be increased.

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State team outlines tourism report, recommendations for Ellijay

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Personnel from the City of Ellijay, Gilmer County government and others were given recommendations on how to increase Ellijay’s tourism potential during an Oct. 1 presentation at the Piedmont Community Center.
Wrapping gifts is one big way that volunteers help the local Toys for Tots distribution effort come together each year.

Wrapping gifts is one big way that volunteers help the local Toys for Tots distribution effort come together each year.

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Gilmer’s Toys for Tots campaign underway

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Toys for Tots team that typically provides presents for more than 1,000 local children each Christmas is gearing up for its 2019 toy drive and distribution campaign. The campaign led by the local U.S.
Clayton Adams, of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), talks about the shortage of licensed child care facilities in the county during a recent Gilmer Family Connection collaborative workshop.

Clayton Adams, of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), talks about the shortage of licensed child care facilities in the county during a recent Gilmer Family Connection collaborative workshop.

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Lack of child care options discussed at workshop

News Staff
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Representatives from several local organizations, businesses and agencies were briefed on the limited access to licensed child care facilities in the county, as well as state efforts to “quality rate” more child care providers, during a recent collaborative workshop presented by Gilmer Family...
Jaxon Sevcech, 7, watches as volunteer Mickey Moskovitz explains how a DVD disc drawer works. The “Deconstruction Zone” at the Three Rivers Boys and Girls Club is a popular once-a-week class.

Jaxon Sevcech, 7, watches as volunteer Mickey Moskovitz explains how a DVD disc drawer works. The “Deconstruction Zone” at the Three Rivers Boys and Girls Club is a popular once-a-week class.

Developing motor skills

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
As a volunteer at the Three Rivers Boys and Girls Club in Ellijay, Mickey Moskovitz says one of his goals is to show kids “there’s always a way to do something.
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Curtains go up on ‘hauntingly funny comedy’ this weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Gilmer Arts presents a laugh out loud stage comedy the weekends of Oct. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. Sunday matinées start at 2 p.m. All shows will be presented at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse, located at 135 Dalton Street.
The corn turning brown in this field along Newport Road shows the effect of almost two months without rain.

The corn turning brown in this field along Newport Road shows the effect of almost two months without rain.

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Officials: Wildfire risk elevated

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Three years ago this fall, a drought not seen in the Southern Appalachians for around 20 years burned thousands upon thousands of acres of woodlands, destroyed property and left residents seeking protection from smoke if they ventured outside.
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New program aims to cut hospital readmissions

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Interested in a program which can save patients money, save hospitals money and free up some ambulance time? So are the Gilmer County commissioners. They approved creation of a Community Paramedicine program at their meeting Sept. 12 and budgeted for the purchase of a Ford Explorer.
Charlie Dingler, of Commerce, will be among the folk artists selling and showing their creations at the third annual Dancing Goats Folkfest.

Charlie Dingler, of Commerce, will be among the folk artists selling and showing their creations at the third annual Dancing Goats Folkfest.

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Dancing Goats Folkfest gets new location, activities

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
A folk art festival that’s become a popular attraction in the month leading up to the Georgia Apple Festival returns this year with new activities and a new location.  The third annual Dancing Goats Folkfest will take place Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29, from 9-5 p.m. both days.