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Brian Stahl in his Gilmer Arts exhibit titled “Autism Awareness.”

Brian Stahl in his Gilmer Arts exhibit titled “Autism Awareness.”

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Celebrating Autism Awareness Month with art 

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
April is Autism Awareness Month, a cause for celebration as Gilmer Arts showcases one local artist’s talent with an exhibit through the rest of the month. Brian Stahl was diagnosed with autism when he was about 2½ years old.
Blanket of pollen coats any and every surface as we hit the peak of allergy season.

Blanket of pollen coats any and every surface as we hit the peak of allergy season.

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How to survive allergy season: Doctor provides tips

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Spring is in the air, so is the pollen. Temperatures finally warming up can only mean one thing for those that suffer from allergies, annoying symptoms that more than a quarter of adults deal with, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Age progressed sketch of homicide victim David Clary at the time of his death in 1986.

Age progressed sketch of homicide victim David Clary at the time of his death in 1986.

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1986 cold case victim identified

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Nearly 40 years ago, a man’s remains were found in Gilmer County. Now, investigators have identified him using DNA testing, marking a major breakthrough in a homicide case that was once believed to be cold.
Four arrested in Ellijay, accused of burglarizing a home in Madison, Miss. (Courtesy of Madison Police Department)

Four arrested in Ellijay, accused of burglarizing a home in Madison, Miss. (Courtesy of Madison Police Department)

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Arrests made in connection to Mississippi burglary

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
License plate recognition (LPR) cameras put up around Ellijay led to the arrest of four people accused of stealing jewelry and cash from a home in Madison, Miss.  Madison police said the burglary happened on March 15, and the suspects’ vehicles were able to be identified after an investigation.
Student Joshua Ayers and teacher Beth Smith enjoy exploring the Bobcat Boutique.

Student Joshua Ayers and teacher Beth Smith enjoy exploring the Bobcat Boutique.

Students shop all things prom at the Bobcat Boutique

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Gilmer County’s Kiwanis Club has successfully hosted their first ever “Project Prom” to help provide local students access to formal attire ahead of the big night.  Gilmer High student Joshua Ayers is on this year’s Junior Prom Court.
The Friends of the Gilmer Library board is hosting an authors forum and market featuring seven local writers on April 24.

The Friends of the Gilmer Library board is hosting an authors forum and market featuring seven local writers on April 24.

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Meet and greet with local Gilmer area authors

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Community members will have the chance to hear from local authors at Friends of the Gilmer County Library’s annual meeting later this month.
Three CTAE pathways classes are moving out of the Larry Walker Education Center and up to Gilmer High School.

Three CTAE pathways classes are moving out of the Larry Walker Education Center and up to Gilmer High School.

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CTAE pathways to move out of Larry Walker Education Center

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Career, technology, agriculture and education (CTAE) pathways classes are moving out of the Larry Walker Education Center and into Gilmer High School, as renovations and construction of the Performing Arts Center continue.