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County residents, owners speak out on short-term rental ordinance

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

In two sessions last week, commissioners heard from county residents and those in the short-term rental business about a proposed ordinance governing the industry in Gilmer County. Chair Charlie Paris and Post Commissioner John Marshall attended the Feb.

New District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit Frank Wood is shown with Superior Court Judge B. Alison Sosebee and Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver.

Wood sworn in as District Attorney

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer Frank Wood was appointed District Attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit by Gov. Brian Kemp Friday, March 1, and was sworn into office the same day.

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Times-Courier committed to downtown

Andy Ashurst - Publisher

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Times-Courier, the newspaper of record for Gilmer County, is staying put in downtown Ellijay. The local newspaper will have the exact same entrance it has used for many years. However, since the Times-Courier no longer needed all of the available space, the building at 47 River St.

Ellijay runner Al Fuller is shown after completing the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run. Fuller finished first in the challenging 5K’s 75-79 age group.

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Fuller a winner in ‘bucket list’ Savannah 5K

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

A fleet-footed Ellijay native recently traveled south to Savannah to cross a challenging 5K off his bucket list. When race was done, Al Fuller had finished first in his age group.

Promoter Ray Green holds a poster for the Atlanta Rhythm Section concert, which will take place Memorial Day weekend.

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Atlanta Rhythm Section concert announced

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

One of their biggest albums celebrated a “Champagne Jam,” so it’s only fitting that a local winery will soon welcome veteran Georgia rockers Atlanta Rhythm Section.

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Water authority nears next phase of Roundtop line extension

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members approved purchasing over $300,000 of pipe and other materials for the next phase of extending water service in the Roundtop Road area. The Roundtop Road and Mt.

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Qualifying for several county races begins

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Qualifying for several Gilmer County offices started Monday, March 4. The last day to qualify is Friday, March 8.

Reader Suzanne Hughes took this photo of a recent controlled burn looking from Rainbow Mountain toward the Owltown Mountain area.

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Controlled burn season has started

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Smoke that drifted into lower lying areas of Gilmer County last week was likely from a prescribed, controlled burn in the Owltown Mountain area.

Carson Farist and Taylor Schiesser

Farist, Schiesser FCA’s wrestlers of year

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Above are Gilmer High senior wrestlers Carson Farist and Taylor Schiesser. They were named Fellowship of Christian Athletes Wrestling’s male and female wrestlers of the year for the state of Georgia. They were recognized at the GHSA Traditional State Tournament Feb.

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Temporary moratorium on subdivisions for East Ellijay

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

East Ellijay has put a 180-day moratorium on plats for new subdivisions as the city’s zoning ordinance is reviewed and possibly updated. East Ellijay City Councilmembers approved a resolution instating the moratorium when meeting last week.