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The new Piedmont Healthcare facility will open its emergency department on June 12.

The new Piedmont Healthcare facility will open its emergency department on June 12.

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East Ellijay construction project roundup

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
As people drive along Highway 515 through East Ellijay, they may notice a plethora of construction projects underway.
Representatives from each school in the district accept certificates for their Cognia Systems Accreditation at the GCSS board meeting March 17.

Representatives from each school in the district accept certificates for their Cognia Systems Accreditation at the GCSS board meeting March 17.

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GCSS announces Cognia accreditation

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Gilmer County Schools has earned Cognia Systems Accreditation for the next six years, recognizing their commitment to purposeful education for their more than 4,000 students.
Mountain Home magazine features Gilmer's own Clare Moore, a steward of the land — one young woman’s homesteading and nutrition journey

Mountain Home magazine features Gilmer's own Clare Moore, a steward of the land — one young woman’s homesteading and nutrition journey

Presenting our 2025 Mountain Home magazine!

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Welcome to your Mountain Home! As I write this welcome, the weather in Gilmer County has not yet decided to make the transition to Spring. We are vacillating between warm temperatures and forecasts of flurries. Like the song from the early 90s, it is four seasons in one day sometimes.
Howard Berk is the president and co-founder of Ellijay Mushrooms. (Photos courtesy of Howard Berk)

Howard Berk is the president and co-founder of Ellijay Mushrooms. (Photos courtesy of Howard Berk)

Funding freeze impacts local farmers

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Amid the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been unable to award most of their grant money, and local farmers are feeling the impact.
Server Brooke Swofford works to get River Street Tavern ready to open for lunch. She said she has to work 50 hours a week right now, due to short staffing.

Server Brooke Swofford works to get River Street Tavern ready to open for lunch. She said she has to work 50 hours a week right now, due to short staffing.

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Staffing issues continue to hurt local restaurants

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Customers hungry for a bite to eat are being met with signs on restaurant doors reading that they’re hiring, or they can’t open during certain hours. This is because local and chain restaurants across Gilmer are short staffed.
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Apartment zoning application submitted

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The owner of a plot of land near Appalachian Beverage is now applying to build an apartment complex on it. This comes after East Ellijay city council members voted to approve the deannexation of that property from the city to the county at a meeting on Feb. 27.
Storms overnight caused an awning at Gilmer High School to bend apart. It has since been removed. (Photo by Mark Millican))

Storms overnight caused an awning at Gilmer High School to bend apart. It has since been removed. (Photo by Mark Millican))

Power outages, school closures caused by severe storm

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Extreme weather and wind overnight Tuesday, March 4, left a mess across Gilmer County, resulting in schools closing their doors Wednesday.