Deputies returned a herd of goats to their owner after being found Sunday, May 4, 14 miles away. (Courtesy of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office)

Gilmer Community Food Pantry director Allen Triebel is stepping down from the role in November and searching for new leadership.

Gilmer County Schools hosted Family Literacy Night May 2. This year’s theme was “wild about books,” taking families on a safari adventure. Photographed is pre-K student Delilah Collier.

Gilmer Arts is hosting their 11th annual “Plein Air, Art in the Mountains,” May 15 to May 18. Artists from across the region will paint various scenery in the north Georgia mountains.

United Community Bank hosted its annual customer appreciation day Friday, May 2. As a way to say thanks, bank staff and volunteers passed out 7,000 tomato plants to community members, according to branch manager Amber Davenport.

Chandra Teague named Mountain View Elementary’s principal. Tiffany Boyette named Gilmer High School’s principal. (Courtesy of Gilmer County Schools)

East Ellijay Mayor Don Callihan pictured with his granddaughter, 9-year-old Sarah Jane Callihan, at Chick-fil-A’s soft opening. He said Sarah Jane wants to own one when she’s older.

Ellijay Elementary School located at 32 McCutchen Street

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Leaders from local nonprofits, who either receive a monthly or one-time grant from FHC, attended the reception held at the Piedmont Community Center.