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Gilmer County Schools improve Milestones scores
Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Gilmer County Schools had good news to share with the release of its Georgia Milestones results.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Students charged with threats
Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Four Gilmer County students have been charged with felony terroristic threats for two separate incidents which occurred at local schools.
One student was of elementary school age.
“We have to take any threat to our students seriously,” said Gilmer County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Team Cartecay’s Isabella Cianciolo takes water in the feed zone
Mountain bike season opens for local riders
News Staff
Team Cartecay’s Isabella Cianciolo takes water in the feed zone on her way to a podium finish at last Saturday’s Georgia Cycling Association’s race in Milledgeville.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Need for new ambulances a concern for Gilmer Fire
Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
The need for new ambulances is becoming a growing concern for Gilmer Fire and Rescue.
The overall call volume for the fire department has increased by about 10 percent this year, and transport times to medical facilities are often long, putting additional miles on the vehicles.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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Board plans to ban cryptomining at busy meeting
Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Gilmer County commissioners plan to ban cryptomining in the county.
The board authorized the county attorney to advertise the change to the ordinance following busy work and regular sessions Sept. 11 and 12.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
God bless our schools
Gilmer schools react to copycat threats
Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Gilmer County Schools continue under a ‘secure’ designation this week following a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County which killed two teachers and two students last week.
“We are going to continue this through the week,” said Dr.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
From left, Gilmer’s Bo Cronic, Hunter Britain, Grant Ballew and Kyle Cowart signal that it is the Bobcats’ ball after Memphis Lewallen’s (18) fumble recovery versus Pickens Aug. 30. GHS travels to Westminster Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Gilmer wraps up nonregion schedule at Westminster
News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Digital app ‘great communication tool’ for sheriff’s office
Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Having a digital app is allowing the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office to reach many with useful updates and posts.
Since its launch last year, the Gilmer County Sheriff’s App has gained more than 4,100 subscribers on different platforms.
“We love it.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Joint Comprehensive Plan off to local governments
Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
A five-year Joint Comprehensive Plan update is out of the hands of its stakeholder committee after being submitted to city and county governments for review.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Gilmer Community Food Pantry warehouse manager Tim Prater with the facility’s new motorized pallet jack.
Food pantry awarded new equipment
News Staff
Moving heavy pallets is now a little easier for volunteers at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.
The local food pantry was one of 58 hunger relief organizations in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama chosen to receive a motorized pallet jack at no cost.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024