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A crowd gathers outside the Gilmer County Library for the 2017 solar eclipse.

A crowd gathers outside the Gilmer County Library for the 2017 solar eclipse.

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Gilmer should have good view of solar eclipse

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Gilmer County may be able to see more than three-fourths of the full magnitude of an upcoming total solar eclipse — but that’s only a prediction.  The eclipse will take place  Monday, April 8.
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Water authority board OKs plant repair projects

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Members of the Ellijay- Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority approved a couple of expenses for pending repair projects at the water and wastewater treatment plants when meeting last week. One expense was for an overhaul of a worn influent pump at the wastewater treatment plant.
Brothers Attila and Vajc Atkinson wear their protective beekeeping gear during a recent mentoring session at the apiary maintained by the Beekeepers of Gilmer County.

Brothers Attila and Vajc Atkinson wear their protective beekeeping gear during a recent mentoring session at the apiary maintained by the Beekeepers of Gilmer County.

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Bee club hopes to reach next generation of keepers

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Two young aspiring beekeepers are getting hands-on experience tending hives with guidance from a local beekeeping club.  The Beekeepers of Gilmer County recently adopted their first family as part of the club’s effort to interest younger generations in beekeeping.
From left, volunteers Sally Dowling, Betty Turcan, Adrianna Ernst, Emmie Lee and Cathy Vincent are shown at the Cherry Log Christian Church Clothes Closet, which will add Saturdays to its operating schedule starting April 6.

From left, volunteers Sally Dowling, Betty Turcan, Adrianna Ernst, Emmie Lee and Cathy Vincent are shown at the Cherry Log Christian Church Clothes Closet, which will add Saturdays to its operating schedule starting April 6.

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CLCC adding extra day to Clothes Closet schedule

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
A clothes closet operated by members of Cherry Log Christian Church (CLCC) will soon be open an extra day each week so that more folks who need its services can take advantage. Currently, The Clothes Closet is open to the public just one day a week, on Thursdays, from noon-3 p.m.
A Youth Art Month exhibit featuring artwork by Gilmer County school students opened with a March reception at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

A Youth Art Month exhibit featuring artwork by Gilmer County school students opened with a March reception at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

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Local youth art on display

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Some of Gilmer County’s youngest artists have their work on display for public viewing through April. The Gilmer Arts Gallery recently celebrated National Youth Art Month with an exhibit that includes artwork from the county’s five public schools and North Georgia Christian Academy.
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Best-selling novelist to speak at library meeting

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Friends of the Gilmer County Library (FOGL) will welcome a best-selling novelist to speak at its upcoming annual meeting. The group of local library boosters only meets once a year, and those meetings are always open to the public, confirmed Nan Flickinger, FOGL president.
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Gilmer County hit by ransomware attack

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Gilmer County government offices are in the middle of a ransomware attack. County Chair Charlie Paris released the following statement about the attack. “Gilmer County recently discovered a ransomware attack on our computer network.
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Mail delivery delays felt here

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Delivery delays stemming from issues at a new distribution plant in Palmetto, Ga., and recent changes in how the U.S. Postal Service handles mail are being felt here.
Gilmer’s Jackson McVey was named MVP of the annual Georgia Basketball Coaches Association’s Junior All-Star Game last Friday.

Gilmer’s Jackson McVey was named MVP of the annual Georgia Basketball Coaches Association’s Junior All-Star Game last Friday.

McVey named all-star game MVP

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Gilmer High’s Jackson McVey was on the court with the state’s best and proved he had every right to be there. The state’s elite hoopers gathered over the weekend for the annual Georgia Basketball Coaches Association’s Jr./Sr. All-Star Game.