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President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter with Ellijay residents Bob and Melinda Hadden when the couple were visiting in the years following his presidency.

President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter with Ellijay residents Bob and Melinda Hadden when the couple were visiting in the years following his presidency.

Eating tomato sandwiches with Jimmy Carter

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Joe Sisson vividly recalls the first time he met Jimmy Carter, the former Georgia governor and 39th president of the United States who passed away recently at age 100.
Haley Higingbotham, the salutatorian for Gilmer High’s Class of 2016, is pictured outside the U.S. Capitol last week, waiting to see the casket holding President Jimmy Carter’s body lying in state in the Rotunda.

Haley Higingbotham, the salutatorian for Gilmer High’s Class of 2016, is pictured outside the U.S. Capitol last week, waiting to see the casket holding President Jimmy Carter’s body lying in state in the Rotunda.

Ellijay native visits Rotunda to see Carter lying in state

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Ellijay native Haley Higingbotham and another friend from Georgia waited three hours outdoors in subfreezing, wind-chilled temperatures last week to view the casket with President Jimmy Carter’s body lying in state in Washington, D.C.
Clyde Wolfe-Borders, a volunteer at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter, holds one of six puppies that just arrived with their mom. He received a Facebook message that their owner moved and left them behind.

Clyde Wolfe-Borders, a volunteer at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter, holds one of six puppies that just arrived with their mom. He received a Facebook message that their owner moved and left them behind.

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What happens to pets if their owner loses their home?

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
From foreclosures to evictions, people who lose their home need to find new accommodations for their furry friends. Gilmer County Animal Shelter director Kelly Pickering says most of the time, they end up with her.  “There’s hardly the same process for each one,” Pickering said.
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Sheriff’s Office warns of “brushing scam”

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office wants you to watch out for a scam involving deliveries at your door. It’s called a “brushing scam,” where scammers are sending people fake items like speakers or jewelry, with the goal of boosting their sales of the knock-off item.  Here’s how it works.
Thomas Woody of Ellijay took this pic of his truck earlier today. He says, "Do not do what I did! The roads are getting rough, and I’m home now!"

Thomas Woody of Ellijay took this pic of his truck earlier today. He says, "Do not do what I did! The roads are getting rough, and I’m home now!"

Sheriff’s Office warns to stay off roads

Lauren Sabia
Friday, January 10, 2025
This story has been updated as of 1 p.m. All roads in Gilmer County have become “treacherous” and “impassible” from the winter storm, according to Gilmer County deputies.
County officials meet at the Gilmer County Airport to hear the latest weather alerts from the National Weather Service. (Photo by Lauren Sabia)

County officials meet at the Gilmer County Airport to hear the latest weather alerts from the National Weather Service. (Photo by Lauren Sabia)

Schools to close due to winter storm

Lauren Sabia
Thursday, January 9, 2025
This story has been updated as of 3:17 p.m.   Gilmer County schools will close their doors Friday, as a major winter storm heads our way. “We want all of our students and staff to be safe,” Gilmer County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley said.
Abby Collins takes an order at the Gilmer County Chick-fil-A. Collins has worked at the restaurant for four years. Chick-fil-A will be closing the doors this week in order to begin renovating the facility and the parking lot. (Photo by Lauren Sabia/Reporter)

Abby Collins takes an order at the Gilmer County Chick-fil-A. Collins has worked at the restaurant for four years. Chick-fil-A will be closing the doors this week in order to begin renovating the facility and the parking lot. (Photo by Lauren Sabia/Reporter)

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Chick-fil-A closing for renovations

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Last call this week for Chick-fil-A fans in Gilmer County as the local restaurant closes for a lengthy renovation. “It will be a brand-new restaurant in a lot of ways,” said Gilmer County Chick-fil-A Restaurant Operator Betsy Salzmann. The store is 99 percent certain to close Thursday, Jan.
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Local Boys and Girls Club merges to increase impact

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Boys and Girls Club of North Georgia is merging, but most people won’t notice. The club serving Gilmer and Pickens counties has combined with The Boys and Girls Clubs serving Chattooga, Gordon, Murray and Whitfield counties.
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Fire department merger possible

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Monday, December 30, 2024
Merging the fire departments of Gilmer County and Ellijay is on the table. Just right at the edge of the table. It was mentioned at a county budget meeting Dec. 18. Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris said he has mentioned the possibility to Ellijay Mayor Al Hoyle.