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Cars navigate the junction where Industrial Boulevard, Highway 515, River Street and First Avenue meet.

Cars navigate the junction where Industrial Boulevard, Highway 515, River Street and First Avenue meet.

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Georgia DOT may soon fix “Malfunction Junction”

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
One of Gilmer’s most frustrating intersections may soon receive a much-needed transformation. The section of First Ave. between Georgia Highway 515 and River Street has long been frustrating for anyone in a car.
Maximum Allowable Light Standards

Maximum Allowable Light Standards

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Irritating lights get the spotlight

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Outdoor lighting which shines into a neighbors’ window or yard may soon run afoul of a proposed Gilmer County ordinance. An ordinance entitled Outdoor Lighting and Glare Standards will receive a public hearing Thursday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m.
Bigfoot masks hang on a wall in a scene from “Unknown Ellijay.” (Photos contributed by Sozo Bear Films)

Bigfoot masks hang on a wall in a scene from “Unknown Ellijay.” (Photos contributed by Sozo Bear Films)

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New film searches Gilmer for the supernatural

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Do Bigfoot, ghosts and more haunt Gilmer County, or do they just haunt our imaginations? Sozo Bear Films co-directors Brad Kennedy and Luke Pilgrim seek to explore this question and others in their newly-released paranormal documentary, “Unknown Ellijay.
Freemasons of the Oak Bowery Lodge participate in the July Fourth parade.

Freemasons of the Oak Bowery Lodge participate in the July Fourth parade.

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Community charities shine in July 4 parade

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
On Independence Day, Gilmer celebrated several nonprofits in its Fourth of July Parade. A nation’s ideals can be seen in how it treats its most vulnerable citizens, and Gilmer showed it values them greatly.
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BoE approves local supplement increase

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The county’s educators will see a little more money in their monthly paycheck while coaches at Gilmer High will be rewarded for postseason berths and advancement. The Gilmer County Board of Education unanimously approved all pay increases and bonuses at its June regular meeting.
Key Assistant Location Manager Rashawn Cash attends a day of filming for new Peacock series, “The Good Daughter.”

Key Assistant Location Manager Rashawn Cash attends a day of filming for new Peacock series, “The Good Daughter.”

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Gilmer scenery to be part of “The Good Daughter” show

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Murder, home invasions and violence came to Gilmer County last week, but in the form of filming for a new psychological thriller show soon to release on Peacock. “The Good Daughter” is based on a Karin Slaughter novel of the same name.
"When bears get used to eating human food, they become far more likely to have a dangerous encounter with people," Georgia State Bear Biologist Adam Hammond said.

"When bears get used to eating human food, they become far more likely to have a dangerous encounter with people," Georgia State Bear Biologist Adam Hammond said.

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Bear and cubs leave shelter hiking area

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
A mother bear with cubs is one of the most protective animals in nature.  Recent reports suggest one with two cubs has moved on from the hiking shelter on Springer Mountain. “Obviously, we’ll be monitoring the situation,” Georgia State Bear Biologist Adam Hammond said.