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Jennifer Grimmer, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, and Rebecca Harrell, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce 2024 board chair, took the plunge during the ribbon cutting for the Gilmer County pool May 1. The pool is slated to open Memorial Day weekend.

Jennifer Grimmer, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, and Rebecca Harrell, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce 2024 board chair, took the plunge during the ribbon cutting for the Gilmer County pool May 1. The pool is slated to open Memorial Day weekend.

New pool to open by Memorial Day

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Although an exact date hasn’t been set, Gilmer Parks and Rec. plans to have the new county swimming pool open by Memorial Day (Monday, May 27).  Last week, a Gilmer Chamber ribbon cutting for the new pool at the Civic Center was attended by county commissioners, Sen. Steve Gooch, Rep.
Digital speed detection signs have returned to four downtown Ellijay streets after being temporarily taken down for regular maintenance.

Digital speed detection signs have returned to four downtown Ellijay streets after being temporarily taken down for regular maintenance.

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Downtown speed signs are back

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Speed detection signs that have been absent from downtown Ellijay for several weeks are back up and running.  The signs were taken down because they needed to receive some routine maintenance, confirmed Ellijay Police Chief Edward Lacey.
Investigators said more than two dozen people, primarily underage high school students, were drinking heavily at a post-prom party in May 2014 at this cabin in Coosawattee River Resort where an alleged sexual assault took place.

Investigators said more than two dozen people, primarily underage high school students, were drinking heavily at a post-prom party in May 2014 at this cabin in Coosawattee River Resort where an alleged sexual assault took place.

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State ‘moving forward’ on post-prom party case

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
An investigation into alleged sexual crimes against a female high school student by three of her fellow male students began 10 years ago on May 11, 2014, the day after an overnight drinking party in Gilmer County’s Coosawattee River Resort.
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New chain locations coming to East Ellijay

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Some retail and restaurant chains are expected to soon start renovating existing space or building new locations in East Ellijay.
The Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market returns to the county courthouse parking lot on Broad Street this Saturday. The market will be held each Saturday from May 4-Sept. 28.

The Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market returns to the county courthouse parking lot on Broad Street this Saturday. The market will be held each Saturday from May 4-Sept. 28.

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Farmers and artisans market starts new season Saturday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market will kick off its 2024 season this Saturday. It will be held from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each Saturday May 4-Sept. 28.
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Assessors office works through cyberattack

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Gilmer County Assessors Office expects to have all property assessment notices finished and mailed by the expected date despite a recent cyberattack, which caused problems for several county government offices.
Gilmer County voters were able to hear more about candidates running in contested county election races at an April 22 forum hosted by the Gilmer Chamber.

Gilmer County voters were able to hear more about candidates running in contested county election races at an April 22 forum hosted by the Gilmer Chamber.

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Forum gets ball rolling for Gilmer County candidates

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Candidates in contested races in the upcoming county election were able to put some campaign talking points across while answering questions during a public forum hosted by the Gilmer Chamber last week.