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Madison Chastain hangs up her blue jacket before receiving her graduation cord at the FFA Banquet May 8.

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Gilmer FFA celebrates their accomplishments

Lauren Sabia

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Gilmer Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) graduating seniors hung up their corduroy jackets, marking the end of their time in the program, but not before sharing what it meant to them.

Gilmer County commissioners hear comments from the public at their meeting May 8 in the Courthouse Jury Assembly Room.

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Zoning request approved for low-income apartments

Lauren Sabia

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Gilmer County commissioners have approved plans for a new, low-income apartment complex in East Ellijay in a 2-1 vote at last Thursday’s board of commissioners meeting. The apartment complex inquiry is called the Mountain View Terrace project, with 50 units planned.

Dr. Carlton Young is a motivational speaker who inspires young people and adults alike. He also served in Vietnam.

Memorial Day fundraiser to help struggling veterans

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

This Memorial Day, there will be a Heroes Helping Heroes Georgia charity benefit for Shelter Dogs for Veterans and Save the Horses, two nonprofits that are helping veterans who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

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Early deadlines for Memorial Day

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

On Monday, May 26, the Times-Courier will be closed to observe Memorial Day. Deadlines for the May 28 edition will be early due to the holiday. All ads, classified ads, legal notices and news submissions are due by 3 p.m. Thursday, May 22. Normal deadlines will resume the following week.

Courtesy of GHS teacher Maryellen Powell

Future Educators celebrated

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Gilmer High School participated in Georgia’s Teach in the Peach Future Educators Signing Day, a statewide initiative sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education on May 5.

Steve Gooch, Senate Majority Leader, R-Dahlonega.

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Significant changes to senate bill addressing AI

Lauren Sabia

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Passing legislation at the state level, protecting children from the consequences of AI-generated sexually explicit material, has hit some roadblocks. The language was stripped from the senate bill that now addresses political deepfakes instead.

4.1 magnitude earthquake felt across north Georgia

Earthquake reported

Lauren Sabia

Saturday, May 10, 2025

An earthquake has shaken homes and people’s nerves across north Georgia. It was strongly felt in Ellijay around 9:15 this morning. Gilmer County Emergency Management reported that a 4.1 magnitude quake happened near Greenback, Tenn.

Opposing demonstrations over President Trump’s first 100 days in office took place in downtown Ellijay Saturday, May 3.

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Opposing demonstrations on the square

Lauren Sabia

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The rainy weather didn’t stop dueling demonstrations from gathering in downtown Ellijay over President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. During Trump’s first 100 days as the 47th President of the United States, from his inauguration Jan.

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Sounding the alarm on suicide rates

Lauren Sabia

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Suicide rates are increasing at an accelerated rate in the county. There have been at least four so far this year, according to the Gilmer County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office reported that the county has some of the highest suicide rates in all of Georgia.

Stephen Hewitt

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Man behind bars, facing child exploitation charges

Lauren Sabia

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

A former law enforcement officer and Gilmer County resident is behind bars, facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation of children. The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office arrested Stephen Hewitt, 69, Wednesday, April 30, following an investigation into alleged child exploitation crimes.