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One dead in accident while fleeing police
One person is dead and two others injured following a crash while fleeing police for a suspected shoplifting.
County’s voting machines tested
As the start of early voting for the Nov. 8 general election draws near, Gilmer County’s voting machines were put to the test last week.
Ellijay council grants distillery license on second time around
By Michael Andrews
Mountain Life Editor
Cop cards for kids
“I’ve got a Sheriff Nicholson and two Chief Laceys, but I need a Chief Callahan. Wanna trade?”
Ellijay man killed in motorcycle accident
An Ellijay man was killed when his motorcycle struck another vehicle on Hwy. 52 West.
Wesly James Epperson, 38, died at the scene.
Car show set for first Apple Festival Saturday
Gilmer County’s Apple Country Auto Club will steer its biggest annual event at a new location this year.
Kool Breeze Band blows into playhouse Oct. 7
A seven-piece group will be playing it “kool” when they bring their slick jazz-rock sounds to the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.
Latest COVID boosters available
Gilmer Board of Health members were updated on availability of COVID booster vaccines, as well as details about other vaccines currently being offered at health departments in the North Georgia dis
America 250! marker unveiled at courthouse
It may be a mouthful, but an important occasion nonetheless — the United States’ upcoming semiquincentennial.