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Record-setting pet clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
At a Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) drive-thru vaccination clinic held Saturday, April 27, 476 pet vaccinations were given and 33 low-cost spay/neuter certificates were provided to the community. The clinic was held in the courthouse parking lot on Broad Street.
Mike Finch, left, and Harold Henson met last weekend for the first time in 53 years after they both served together in Vietnam as helicopter mechanics.

Mike Finch, left, and Harold Henson met last weekend for the first time in 53 years after they both served together in Vietnam as helicopter mechanics.

Vietnam chopper specialists reunite 53 years after service

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
When his deployment in Vietnam was drawing to a close, helicopter mechanic Mike Finch was made an offer he could have refused — sign on to stay five more months in the war zone and then when he returned stateside, he would be free of the Army.
Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain, center, receives the Outstanding Probate Judge Award from Coweta County Probate Judge Carrie Markham, left, and Judge Danielle McRae, Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia president, right.

Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain, center, receives the Outstanding Probate Judge Award from Coweta County Probate Judge Carrie Markham, left, and Judge Danielle McRae, Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia president, right.

Scott Chastain named Outstanding Probate Judge

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia (CPCJG) honored Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain as its 2023-2024 Outstanding Probate Judge of the Year honoree. The Outstanding Probate Judge Award is voted on by probate judges across the state of Georgia.
Doug Rink

Doug Rink

Candidate for Post Commissioner Doug Rink

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Doug Rink is on the ballot for Post 1 Gilmer County Commissioner in the Republican primary May 21.  As a retired journalist who regularly covered local government, he brings a unique perspective to the position.
Hayden Berry

Hayden Berry

Bobcats set to face Ringgold

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Gilmer High baseball earned a state tournament berth last week when the Bobcats swept West Hall. It is the Cats’ first postseason appearance since 2017. Above is Hayden Berry, who drove in eight runs last week including four in game two with a grand slam. See story here.
Seats in the courthouse jury assembly room filled up quickly for Thursday’s Gilmer County Planning Commission meeting, at which rezoning requests for a cryptomining facility and a multifamily housing development were heard.

Seats in the courthouse jury assembly room filled up quickly for Thursday’s Gilmer County Planning Commission meeting, at which rezoning requests for a cryptomining facility and a multifamily housing development were heard.

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Zoning board recommends denial

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
An April 18 meeting of the Gilmer County Planning Commission often resembled a sporting event minus the actual athletic contest.  Numerous attendees repeatedly cheered the side they supported and booed those with whom they disagreed.
Ellijay Police Chief Edward Lacey wears the external body armor the police department will be phasing in as their existing concealed body armor reaches its replace date.

Ellijay Police Chief Edward Lacey wears the external body armor the police department will be phasing in as their existing concealed body armor reaches its replace date.

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Ellijay Police to phase in new body armor

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Ellijay Police Department is planning to transition to a more modern style of body armor.  City councilmembers heard an update from Police Chief Edward Lacey regarding the impending change in protective body armor during a Monday, April 15, council meeting.
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Early voting starts April 29

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Early voting in the upcoming general primary election will start Monday, April 29. The last day for early voting in the primary will be Friday, May 17. Votes can also be cast on two Saturdays, May 4 and 11.
Author Cassandra King Conroy tells stories about her late husband, “The Prince of Tides” author Pat Conroy, during the Friends of the Gilmer Library’s annual meeting.

Author Cassandra King Conroy tells stories about her late husband, “The Prince of Tides” author Pat Conroy, during the Friends of the Gilmer Library’s annual meeting.

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King Conroy speaks at annual library meeting

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Attendees enjoyed inspiring words from an acclaimed novelist during the Friends of the Gilmer Library’s (FOGL) annual meeting, which was held at the library last week.  Novelist Cassandra King Conroy was the event’s guest speaker.
Carol Daves

Carol Daves

Daves running for Clerk of Superior Court

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Carol Daves announced that she has qualified for Clerk of Superior Court of Gilmer County.  For the past 25 years, Daves has served the citizens of Gilmer County as an employee of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office and, more recently, as an investigator with the district attorney’s office.