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GCSO, GBI to partner for safer internet workshop

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) will team up for a special event that’s open to the public, but is especially of note to parents of school-age children. The Safer Internet Day workshop will take place Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6-8 p.m.
Melinda Cowan, left, and Janice Ross, right, were among the Gilmer Toys for Tots volunteer gift wrappers who worked to get presents wrapped for 162 families the week before Christmas.

Melinda Cowan, left, and Janice Ross, right, were among the Gilmer Toys for Tots volunteer gift wrappers who worked to get presents wrapped for 162 families the week before Christmas.

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Toys for Tots campaign reaches almost 2,000 Gilmer kids

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The outcome of 2023’s Gilmer Toys for Tots (TFT) campaign shows the degree to which the U.S. Marines-sponsored Christmas outreach effort has grown since starting here 14 years ago.
John McCutcheon

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Craddock Center to host Songs and Stories event rescheduled for March 9

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Craddock Center will welcome back a folk singer and a storyteller who’ve previously delighted audiences there for a free event that combines both those forms of entertainment.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Songs and Stories event planned for Saturday, Feb.
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Majority in favor of rec center

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Attendees at a town hall called by Gilmer County commissioners to gauge interest in a recreation center were overwhelmingly in favor of the project. Ellijay Elementary School’s auditorium was close to capacity for the meeting Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Josh Chancey, a Kids Ferst of Gilmer County board member, reads to children at a local elementary school. The childhood literacy organization distributes 1,000 books a month to children ages 0 to 5 in the county, and recently passed donating its 200,000th book since the program’s inception in 2007.

Josh Chancey, a Kids Ferst of Gilmer County board member, reads to children at a local elementary school. The childhood literacy organization distributes 1,000 books a month to children ages 0 to 5 in the county, and recently passed donating its 200,000th book since the program’s inception in 2007.

Unique childhood literacy program at risk of closing

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The pandemic and inflation have delivered a one-two punch to many states’ economies throughout the nation. Now childhood literacy advocates say the destructive duo could knock out a program that is feeding the educational dreams of local kids.
Jackson McVey with parents, Patrick and Susan

Jackson McVey with parents, Patrick and Susan

Family affair for McVeys

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Gilmer High junior Jackson McVey was recognized for scoring his 1,000th career point prior to the Bobcats’ Jan. 12 game versus West Hall. He is joined by parents Patrick and Susan McVey, who are GHS alumni.
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County agencies had few issues during cold snap

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Last week’s freezing cold snap caused one school systemwide closing (which meant a digital learning day for students) followed by a two-hour delay the next day, but no big issues for local utilities or emergency management agencies.
New Ellijay City Councilmembers Thomas Griffith and Claudia Penland are sworn in for their first terms prior to Monday’s council meeting.

New Ellijay City Councilmembers Thomas Griffith and Claudia Penland are sworn in for their first terms prior to Monday’s council meeting.

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City of Ellijay council, mayor begin new terms

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Ellijay City Council welcomed two new members at its first meeting of 2024.  New mayor pro tem Claudia Penland and councilmember Thomas Griffith were elected to their first terms in November.
Assessors chairman Bill Logan and vice chairman Jerry Davis

Assessors chairman Bill Logan and vice chairman Jerry Davis

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Assessor board names officers, updates policies

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Gilmer County Board of Assessors updated several assessors office policies and named board members for 2024 during its first meeting of the new year.  Assessor board positions will remain the same for the year, with Bill Logan continuing as chairman and Jerry Davis as vice chairman.
Patrick McVey, president of the Ellijay-Gilmer County Library Foundation, left, presents a plaque to Anne and Lex Rainey, center and right, dedicating a portion of the facility’s lower level to the longtime supporters of the local public library.

Patrick McVey, president of the Ellijay-Gilmer County Library Foundation, left, presents a plaque to Anne and Lex Rainey, center and right, dedicating a portion of the facility’s lower level to the longtime supporters of the local public library.

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Area of library dedicated to Raineys

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A gathering room at the Gilmer County Library was dedicated to a local couple who were heavily involved with getting the library’s current location built.