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TCSG announces $3M funding for GCCA

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) approved the allocation of more than $3 million to establish a new college and career academy in Gilmer County during its May board meeting.
American Legion Post 82 member Wade Youmans reads about the life of Ira Cochran at the ceremony honoring him last week on May 22, exactly 106 years to the day he was killed in World War I.

American Legion Post 82 member Wade Youmans reads about the life of Ira Cochran at the ceremony honoring him last week on May 22, exactly 106 years to the day he was killed in World War I.

American Legion Post 82 named for Ira Cochran

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
As around three dozen people gathered on a sultry afternoon in the cemetery of a country church last week, the thought had to cross a few minds of what was going on in Army Private Ira Denton Cochran’s world 106 years earlier.
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Ellijay council reads amended alcohol ordinance

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
By Michael Andrews Mountain Life Editor   Ellijay City Councilmembers gave the first reading of an amended ordinance that adds a North Main Street location to the area of downtown where businesses can be considered for a distilled spirits pouring license when meeting May 21.
Retiring Gilmer County Historical Society President Leslie Thomas, center, accepts an award of appreciation from Commission Chairman Charlie Paris, left, and new historical society president Doug Piette, right.

Retiring Gilmer County Historical Society President Leslie Thomas, center, accepts an award of appreciation from Commission Chairman Charlie Paris, left, and new historical society president Doug Piette, right.

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For Thomas, preserving local history has been a passion

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The longtime president of the Gilmer County Historical Society and manager of Ellijay’s Tabor House Museum has retired from those posts.
Fall Branch Falls is among the many scenic wonders on the almost 82-mile section of the Benton MacKaye Trail that winds through north Georgia. (Photo by Joy Forehand)

Fall Branch Falls is among the many scenic wonders on the almost 82-mile section of the Benton MacKaye Trail that winds through north Georgia. (Photo by Joy Forehand)

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BMT one step closer to National Scenic Trail

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The effort to obtain a national title for a hiking trail that includes sections in Gilmer and Fannin County moved closer to that goal last week.  U.S.
Photo by Mark Millican

Photo by Mark Millican

Veterans memorial crosses going up

News Staff
Sunday, May 26, 2024
American Legion Post 82 and Legion Auxiliary members keep an annual tradition going Tuesday morning as they place crosses along South Main Street and Old Highway 5 in advance of Memorial Day. 
An area of Sunlight Road washed out during the severe storms that moved through May 8 and 9. (Gilmer Sheriff’s Office Facebook photo)

An area of Sunlight Road washed out during the severe storms that moved through May 8 and 9. (Gilmer Sheriff’s Office Facebook photo)

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Road cleanup, repairs continue

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Repairs and storm debris removal continued along Gilmer County roads last week. At one point, there were 102 entries on the county road department’s damage list following the destructive line of thunderstorms and at least one tornado that moved through May 8-9.
We remember and honor our heroes.

We remember and honor our heroes.

Memorial Day service at veterans bridge park Monday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The public is invited to attend a community Memorial Day service at which America’s fallen military men and women will be remembered.  The service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Park, located at the south end of River Park on South Main Street, beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27.
Mountain Wisdom campers learn how to build a fire from scratch during a past session of the electronics-free, back-to-nature camp.

Mountain Wisdom campers learn how to build a fire from scratch during a past session of the electronics-free, back-to-nature camp.

Mountain Wisdom to begin 21st camp in July

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
A nature camp designed to help teenage boys build leadership and life skills will enter its 21st season this summer.  The weeklong Mountain Wisdom summer camp will run from July 8-13, said “Hawkeye” Jay Zipperman, founder of the local Mountain Wisdom nonprofit.