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Joint comprehensive plan update underway

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A five-year update of the Joint Comprehensive Plan for Gilmer County and the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay is taking shape.
After around six decades, old friends Mary Lou Hipp, left, and Brenda Sailors Blanton were reunited during a surprise luncheon at the local Berkshire Hathaway real estate office.

After around six decades, old friends Mary Lou Hipp, left, and Brenda Sailors Blanton were reunited during a surprise luncheon at the local Berkshire Hathaway real estate office.

Childhood friends recall growing up in Ellijay

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
When DeAnn Golden drove her mother, Brenda Sailors Blanton, around Ellijay recently, she was surprised at how much her mom remembered about growing up here in the 1940s-50s.
Mountain Summer Magazine 2024

Mountain Summer Magazine 2024

Mountain Summer Magazine is here!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Check out our latest magazine, Mountain Summer! You will find lots of ways to have fun in our beautiful area in this publication. Click here to view it online!
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County network restored after cyberattack

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Gilmer County government has been able to move past a March cyberattack on its computer network, but there are still some technological components to be replaced as the county also explores ways to strengthen its protection against future ransomware threats.
Dozens of motorcyclists and other citizens waving American flags welcomed the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to the Lions Club Fairgrounds just before noon Wednesday. The Wall was assembled and opened for viewing Thursday, June 20, and was in place through Monday, June 24, 24 hours a day. Security and grief counselors were on site at 1729 S. Main St. at all times. (Photo by Mark Millican)

Dozens of motorcyclists and other citizens waving American flags welcomed the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to the Lions Club Fairgrounds just before noon Wednesday. The Wall was assembled and opened for viewing Thursday, June 20, and was in place through Monday, June 24, 24 hours a day. Security and grief counselors were on site at 1729 S. Main St. at all times. (Photo by Mark Millican)

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall exhibit well-attended

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Ferguson wins runoff for BOC Post 1

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Karleen Ferguson, a former Gilmer County commissioner, will return to the board next year following the June 18 runoff election. Formerly a Post 2 commissioner, Ferguson won the runoff for Post 1 commissioner, which resulted from the May 21 primary election.
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Ellijay council first-reads cryptomining ordinance

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Ellijay City Councilmembers gave the first reading of an ordinance regulating cryptocurrency mining and took no action on the second reading of an ordinance to add a new restaurant to the city’s alcohol consumption zone when meeting Monday, June 17.
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Ferguson wins primary runoff

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Karleen Ferguson has won the runoff primary race against Doug Rink for Gilmer County Post 1 Commissioner. Ferguson garnered 1,811 votes overall to Rink’s 1,456. She will stand as the Republican candidate for the office in the November election. There is no Democrat challenger.