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John Oudin, of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, right, is joined by a Sasquatch friend during last year’s Georgia Mountain Trail Fest. This year’s event will take place Saturday, April 20.

John Oudin, of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, right, is joined by a Sasquatch friend during last year’s Georgia Mountain Trail Fest. This year’s event will take place Saturday, April 20.

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Responsible outdoor recreation focus of trail fest

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
An event that’s focused on promoting the area’s abundant outdoor recreation activities and how to enjoy them responsibly will put down stakes this weekend.  The third annual Georgia Mountain Trail Fest will take place at Reece’s Cider Company, 9110 Highway 52 East, beginning at 9 a.m.
The award for Best All Time Smile went to Odie with owner Maddie Miller

The award for Best All Time Smile went to Odie with owner Maddie Miller

Winning at Woofstock

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Owners and pets were dressed in their best ‘60s duds during the Woofstock pet party presented by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) in downtown Ellijay Saturday, April 13.
Although they can be registered and tagged, side by side UTVs can only be legally driven on county roads, not within the city limits.

Although they can be registered and tagged, side by side UTVs can only be legally driven on county roads, not within the city limits.

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Ellijay Police: Side by sides only legal on county roads

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Ellijay Police Department is putting out a friendly warning for drivers of side by side UTVs. The utility task vehicles, for which a license plate can be obtained, can only be legally driven on county roads. They are not permitted to be driven on city streets, interstates or state highways.
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County candidate forum set for April 22

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Candidates in the upcoming county election will have a chance to explain their platforms, answer questions and meet with the public at an upcoming forum hosted by the Gilmer Chamber. The candidate forum will take place Monday, April 22, at the Piedmont Community Center, 824 Industrial Boulevard.
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County’s tourism was at height in 2023

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Yearly tourism stats compiled by the Gilmer Chamber show that 2023 was among the biggest years to date — for both the amount of outside visitors to the county and the amount of lodging tax revenue they generated.  “The busiest Ellijay has ever been was Dec. 25 through New Year’s.
Dr. Brian Ridley

Dr. Brian Ridley

Dr. Ridley awarded

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Gilmer County School System’s superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley was recognized by the Georgia School Superintendents Association as a 2024 President’s Award recipient April 10. “It’s my honor, but really this is the result of all of our hard work,” Ridley said Monday evening.
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Nine stores cited for gaming machine violations

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Representatives of nine Gilmer County convenience stores will soon have administrative hearings with the Georgia Lottery after the stores were issued citations relating to illegal cash payouts from coin-operated amusement machines (COAMs).
The Wolf Pen Trail home belonging to Johnny and Donna Warren was destroyed in a March fire.

The Wolf Pen Trail home belonging to Johnny and Donna Warren was destroyed in a March fire.

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Two house fires displace families

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Two Gilmer County families lost their homes to fires over the last few weeks.  On March 25, a fire on Wolf Pen Trail engulfed the home owned by Johnny and Donna Warren, soon spreading to the surrounding woods.