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Madison Alina Grace Perez, Elizabeth “Rylie” Sue Henson, Aspen Leigh Cagle, , Gray Anthony McClure, Robert Gabriel Shoilekov, Davonnte Lavon Brehon and Anthony Jared Inestruza Whisnant

Madison Alina Grace Perez, Elizabeth “Rylie” Sue Henson, Aspen Leigh Cagle, , Gray Anthony McClure, Robert Gabriel Shoilekov, Davonnte Lavon Brehon and Anthony Jared Inestruza Whisnant

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Three plead guilty in death of woman

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Three defendants pled guilty in a case involving the death of a Pickens County woman. Mallory Warden, a 19-year-old, died after being shot.
Kittens peek out of a cage at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

Kittens peek out of a cage at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

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Animal shelter faces ‘over-pup-ulation’

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Gilmer County Animal Shelter (GCAS) director Kelly Pickering had to take in 33 Chihuahua-wiener mix dogs after their Gilmer County owner could no longer care for them. In situations like these, certain phrases come to mind for Pickering: “Oh my God! What are we gonna do?
Susan Noles drives and Judy Price rides shotgun in the 2024 Fourth of July Parade in downtown Ellijay. Both are members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain James Kell Chapter.

Susan Noles drives and Judy Price rides shotgun in the 2024 Fourth of July Parade in downtown Ellijay. Both are members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain James Kell Chapter.

‘United We Stand’ theme of Fourth in Ellijay

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Food, fun, music, a parade and fireworks will once again be on tap for Ellijay’s annual Fourth of July celebration this Friday. Festivities get underway at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of First Baptist Church, and downtown merchants will also have their doormats out in hopes of a bustling business day.
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Traffic stop nets methamphetamine seizure

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Gilmer County deputies seized more than 10 ounces of methamphetamine from a vehicle during a traffic stop. The seizure came as part of a two-year investigation involving the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office along with Fannin County, Union County and Cherokee County, N.C.
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$1.5 million grant for housing project

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
State funds have been granted which will prove vital in an upcoming building project in Gilmer County. Gov. Brian Kemp announced a $1.5 million grant from the OneGeorgia Authority for the Gilmer County Joint Development Authority, Ellijay, East Ellijay and Gilmer County.
Max Frady, of Ellijay, third from right, holds up an issue of the Times-Courier at the recent NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City. Members of the Race Recovery Team, one of several at the event, are tow operators from around the country.

Max Frady, of Ellijay, third from right, holds up an issue of the Times-Courier at the recent NASCAR Cup Series Race at Mexico City. Members of the Race Recovery Team, one of several at the event, are tow operators from around the country.

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Frady part of NASCAR’s Mexico City race

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Max Frady has been working NASCAR Cup Series races as a tow truck operator for more than 20 years. However, the recent race in Mexico City, Mexico, proved to be one of the most exciting in his career.
A “mock-up” of what the Veterans Memorial Park will look like after renovations are completed. Danette Ozment, vice-chair for the memorial park committee, remarked, “This needs to be done for this community.” (Contributed rendering)

A “mock-up” of what the Veterans Memorial Park will look like after renovations are completed. Danette Ozment, vice-chair for the memorial park committee, remarked, “This needs to be done for this community.” (Contributed rendering)

Veterans Memorial restoration planned

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By Jennifer Anderson As seen every year around Memorial Day, when crosses line Main Street in solemn remembrance, Gilmer County proudly honors the men and women who served our nation.
State Senator Steve Gooch and State Rep. Johnny Chastain exchange the mic during the monthly Gilmer County Chamber luncheon. Both showed up to give chamber members the lowdown on happenings under the Gold Dome.

State Senator Steve Gooch and State Rep. Johnny Chastain exchange the mic during the monthly Gilmer County Chamber luncheon. Both showed up to give chamber members the lowdown on happenings under the Gold Dome.

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Legislators make appearance in Gilmer

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Gilmer County’s two state representatives showed up at a Gilmer Chamber luncheon where they gave brief remarks. Rep. Johnny Chastain encouraged voters to send him their ideas and issues. State Rep. Johnny Chastain and State Sen.