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First reading of crypto and land use ordinances passes

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
A crypto mining ordinance for Gilmer County and an amended land use ordinance have both cleared first readings unanimously. Both ordinances passed their first votes following public hearings before the regular session Nov. 9. Two people spoke during the crypto mining public hearing.
A festive scene greets passersby at the Gilmer Toys for Tots headquarters and pickup/drop-off location. This year, the local Toys for Tots location is on the second floor of the Truist Bank building on Maddox Drive.

A festive scene greets passersby at the Gilmer Toys for Tots headquarters and pickup/drop-off location. This year, the local Toys for Tots location is on the second floor of the Truist Bank building on Maddox Drive.

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Gilmer Toys for Tots campaign underway

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Toys for Tots (TFT) campaign that covers Gilmer County could help 2,000 or more local children with presents this Christmas.  Ret. Marine Sgt. A.J. LeCompte, TFT campaign coordinator, said 1,742 Gilmer children received toys in 2022, and that number typically grows by the year.
Forestland burns above Davenport Lake during a wildfire that started in the Mountaintown/Zion Hill area of the county last Friday. (Georgia Forestry Commission)

Forestland burns above Davenport Lake during a wildfire that started in the Mountaintown/Zion Hill area of the county last Friday. (Georgia Forestry Commission)

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Widespread brush fires lead to burn ban

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Brush fires have been persistent foes for Gilmer and Georgia Forestry firefighters over the past week — so much so that an emergency burn ban has been issued.
Amber Brooke Davis and her husband, Reinaldo Hernandez, visited Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium while attending a wedding in the Netherlands. (Contributed photos)

Amber Brooke Davis and her husband, Reinaldo Hernandez, visited Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium while attending a wedding in the Netherlands. (Contributed photos)

Couple honors local World War II vets buried in Belgium

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Thursday, November 9, 2023
When Amber Davis began researching the lives of several Gilmer County soldiers who died in World War II, things got a little “unsettled.” “When the men first started appearing in my dreams, they came one at a time,” she said of the service members. “They were always silent.
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Board finalizes changes to proposed ordinances

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Thursday, November 9, 2023
At a special called meeting, commissioners put the finishing touches on ordinances being proposed for a vote this week. Gilmer County is currently under a moratorium for crypto and data mining. Commissioners agreed to the final details of a proposed crypto ordinance at the special meeting Nov. 2.
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New community merchants group started

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
A new local merchants association has formed, and it will continue to present two of Ellijay’s yearly parades, while also planning other local events. Engage! (or Engage in Gilmer) comes on the heels of the Downtown Ellijay Business and Community Association (DEBCA).
The Rotary Club’s annual veterans appreciation dinner will take place Thursday, Nov 9, 6 p.m., at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 164 Dalton Street.

The Rotary Club’s annual veterans appreciation dinner will take place Thursday, Nov 9, 6 p.m., at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 164 Dalton Street.

Rotary Club to host veterans appreciation dinner Nov. 9

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
All local veterans are invited to come have dinner courtesy of the Gilmer County Rotary Club this Thursday.  The Rotary Club’s annual veterans appreciation dinner will take place Thursday, Nov 9, 6 p.m., at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 164 Dalton Street.
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Water authority board hears project updates

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
By Michael Andrews Mountain Life Editor   Ellijay Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority (EGCWSA) board members heard updates on three ongoing water line projects when meeting last Monday.
Volunteers Barbara Fail, background, and Mindy Petzer, front, split bags of pet food into smaller quantities, which are given to clients of the Gilmer Community Food Pantry who have dogs and cats.

Volunteers Barbara Fail, background, and Mindy Petzer, front, split bags of pet food into smaller quantities, which are given to clients of the Gilmer Community Food Pantry who have dogs and cats.

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Pet food pantry welcomes donations

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
An arm of the Gilmer Community Food Pantry that gives pet food to dog and cat owners who receive their own food from the pantry could use a helping hand.
Goat owner Destiny Benson, left, is pictured with her first place-winning pet “G.O.A.T” and pageant host Ava Rogers, right.

Goat owner Destiny Benson, left, is pictured with her first place-winning pet “G.O.A.T” and pageant host Ava Rogers, right.

Sharp dressed pets

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Pet goats and their owners put forth their best showings during a beauty pageant at the recent Dancing Goats Folkfest at River Park. (Photos by Brittany Paige Johnson)