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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.

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.
“Attractants” — household garbage — is the main cause of food-conditioned bears that need to be euthanized or relocated. (Photo by The Associated Press)

“Attractants” — household garbage — is the main cause of food-conditioned bears that need to be euthanized or relocated. (Photo by The Associated Press)

During hyperphagia, it’s more important to be ‘bear wise’!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
A fed bear is a dead bear! This axiom is not referring to a black bear eating acorns, berries, larvae, insects or even honey. It is referring to the intentional and often unintentional food, known as attractants, which humans provide each and every day to black bears.
Gilmer County Post 1 Commissioner Dallas Miller (center) receives a plaque for his service at his last meeting on Sept. 12, from Chairman Charlie Paris and Post 2 Commissioner Karleen Ferguson. Miller’s resignation from the board was effective Sept. 13.

Gilmer County Post 1 Commissioner Dallas Miller (center) receives a plaque for his service at his last meeting on Sept. 12, from Chairman Charlie Paris and Post 2 Commissioner Karleen Ferguson. Miller’s resignation from the board was effective Sept. 13.

County dips toe into Carters Lake

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Monday, September 23, 2019
Gilmer County commissioners are mulling going to Carters Lake. More accurately, they are studying the possibility of creating a county department to take over anywhere from one to four recreation areas at the lake now operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Lion Bill Leinmiller stands with donated eyeglasses and hearing aids collected for the Georgia Lighthouse Foundation.

Lion Bill Leinmiller stands with donated eyeglasses and hearing aids collected for the Georgia Lighthouse Foundation.

Ellijay Lions celebrate 85th birthday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
On the eve of the Ellijay Lions Club’s 85th birthday, members observed that only two other Lions Clubs in the state of Georgia have been around longer.  The local club officially turned 85 July 27. An official charter from Lions Clubs International was granted on that date in 1934.
Customers will be able to fill a grocery bag of children’s or adult clothes for $4 at the upcoming flea market presented by Ellijay Good Samaritan Catholic Church.

Customers will be able to fill a grocery bag of children’s or adult clothes for $4 at the upcoming flea market presented by Ellijay Good Samaritan Catholic Church.

Good Samaritan Church to hold flea market Friday, Saturday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
A flea market that’s become a destination for bargain hunters and browsers will mark its 17th year of fundraising when Ellijay Good Samaritan Catholic Church presents the 2019 resale event this Friday and Saturday.  The flea market will take place at the Lions Club Fairgrounds from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Kindergartner Shawnee Rogers presents grandmother Lynn Rogers with a handmade card for Grandparents Day at Clear Creek Elementary School Friday, Sept. 6. See more photos on pages 5-6B of this week's edition.

Kindergartner Shawnee Rogers presents grandmother Lynn Rogers with a handmade card for Grandparents Day at Clear Creek Elementary School Friday, Sept. 6. See more photos on pages 5-6B of this week's edition.

Grandparents Day at CCES

April Teague - Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Gilmer County students have been transported to and from school this year using a revamped system that has been more efficient than methods used in previous years. (Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor)

Gilmer County students have been transported to and from school this year using a revamped system that has been more efficient than methods used in previous years. (Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor)

New bus routes more efficient, safe

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
When Gilmer County Schools were reorganized and redistricted prior to the start of the school year, it only made sense that transportation methods also received an overhaul.  Gilmer County Schools’ Superintendent Dr.
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Election set for November

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Gilmer County voters will go to the polls Nov. 5 to cast ballots for a new Post 1 Commissioner to finish the unfulfilled term of Dallas Miller. “We can’t really call for a special election until after Sept. 13,” said Gilmer County Probate Judge and Election Superintendent Scott Chastain.