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Work recently began to install RCUT lanes at the intersection of Highway 515 and Whitestone Road near the Gilmer/Pickens County line.

Work recently began to install RCUT lanes at the intersection of Highway 515 and Whitestone Road near the Gilmer/Pickens County line.

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RCUTs going in at 515-Whitestone Road

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
A highway intersection that’s seen serious accidents over the years is getting a new layout.  The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) confirmed that RCUT (Reduced Conflict U-Turn) lanes are going in at the intersection of Highway 515 and Whitestone Road near the Gilmer/Pickens County line.
Kurt Sutton performs as both Samuel Clemens and Mark Twain in his one-man show coming to the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.

Kurt Sutton performs as both Samuel Clemens and Mark Twain in his one-man show coming to the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.

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Sutton bringing Twain to town for two playhouse shows

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Ellijay audiences will have two chances to learn more about Mark Twain, as well as Samuel Clemens, the man behind the pseudonym.
Glenda Bailey-Mershon

Glenda Bailey-Mershon

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Mountain Light church to welcome author/speaker

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
An author whose work has been inspired by her Romani heritage will speak at Mountain Light Unitarian Universalist Church.  The lecture by Glenda Bailey-Mershon will take place Sunday, April 7, at the Ellijay church located at 2502 Tails Creek Road.
Crews install pipe on River Street to join what’s already been put down along Church Street.

Crews install pipe on River Street to join what’s already been put down along Church Street.

Downtown water line work near end

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Lengthy installation of new water line in downtown Ellijay reached River Street last week. Above, crews install pipe on River Street to join what’s already been put down along Church Street. The entire water main will run from South Main Street to just before the bridge on River Street.
Times-Courier

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No surveyor candidates for county

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Gilmer is still without any candidates for its next county surveyor.  Nobody qualified as a candidate for surveyor during the recent primary election qualifying period, which ran March 4-8.
A new Aldi supermarket located off Howard Simmons Road will open Thursday, March 28.

A new Aldi supermarket located off Howard Simmons Road will open Thursday, March 28.

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East Ellijay Aldi sets opening date

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Gilmer County will soon have a new option for its grocery needs as an Aldi supermarket is slated to open in East Ellijay next week. Aldi announced the store, located off Howard Simmons Road at 24 West Highlands Drive, will officially open Thursday, March 28, at 8:45 a.m.
Kenneth Lee Greene, Randy Nathaniel Greene, Abbigayle Marie Owens and Donna Lee Hyatt are in custody.

Kenneth Lee Greene, Randy Nathaniel Greene, Abbigayle Marie Owens and Donna Lee Hyatt are in custody.

Investigation leads to arrests in multiple counties

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
(By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer) — An investigation that was started in Fannin County approximately 18 months ago resulted in four arrests, the seizure of 18 kilos of methamphetamine valued on the street at $5,760,001, and other property worth over $200,000.
A portrait of former Speaker David Ralston, who represented Gilmer County in the legislature, will hang at the entrance of the House chamber.

A portrait of former Speaker David Ralston, who represented Gilmer County in the legislature, will hang at the entrance of the House chamber.

David Ralston honored by state legislature

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
(By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer) — “A story seldom told is a story soon forgotten, and Speaker Ralston’s story will surely be told for generations to come,” Speaker Jon Burns told the crowd that filled the House Chamber under the Gold Dome in Atlanta.
Gilmer County Health Department staff members and Board of Health chairman Charlie Paris are shown with the Walt Orenstein Champions for Immunization Award, which the local health department received for its 2023 vaccination efforts in the community. Pictured, from left: nurse manager Krystal Sumner, board chairman Charlie Paris, Racquel Watkins, Leigh Ann Dover, Trina Matthews, Llanet Ortiz, Irene Rosales and Josi Aguillion.

Gilmer County Health Department staff members and Board of Health chairman Charlie Paris are shown with the Walt Orenstein Champions for Immunization Award, which the local health department received for its 2023 vaccination efforts in the community. Pictured, from left: nurse manager Krystal Sumner, board chairman Charlie Paris, Racquel Watkins, Leigh Ann Dover, Trina Matthews, Llanet Ortiz, Irene Rosales and Josi Aguillion.

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Health department’s vaccination efforts recognized

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Staff members of the Gilmer County Health Department were recently recognized for their vaccination efforts in the community during 2023.  The local public health facility was among two Georgia health departments that received the Walt Orenstein Champions for Immunization Award.