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Election results

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Unofficial results for the two city elections decided Tuesday, Nov. 7, are as follows:  In Ellijay, incumbent Mayor Al Hoyle (174 votes) won by a narrow margin over challenger Sandy Ott (171 votes).  There may be a recount in this race depending on if the candidates request it.
Members of the Gilmer High School band, chorus and drama classes clear grass and help level the ground for a pathway into the garden at Ellijay Elementary School that is being refurbished in memory of Noah West. (Photos by Robbie Bills)

Members of the Gilmer High School band, chorus and drama classes clear grass and help level the ground for a pathway into the garden at Ellijay Elementary School that is being refurbished in memory of Noah West. (Photos by Robbie Bills)

Garden at local school honors Noah West

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
When Noah West unexpectedly passed away Oct. 11, he left behind grieving family and friends among fellow Boy Scouts in Troop 440 and classmates at Gilmer High School.
Gilmer Warming Center volunteers Joey and Laura Lyles set up cots in the Civic Center gym, which is used as the warming center’s sleeping area.

Gilmer Warming Center volunteers Joey and Laura Lyles set up cots in the Civic Center gym, which is used as the warming center’s sleeping area.

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Warming center ready to open if need arises

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Temperatures haven’t dropped to wintertime lows quite yet, although the forecast says they might just after Halloween.  A team of volunteers that mans the Gilmer Warming Center is already prepared for when the cold arrives.
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Election Day for cities is Nov. 7

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Voters in Ellijay and East Ellijay will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7.  Candidates for mayor and city council will be on the ballots for both cities. In Ellijay, Election Day voting will be done at the Gilmer County Civic Center, 1561 South Main Street.
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County’s Veterans Day events set for Nov. 10

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Gilmer County will be saluting its military veterans one day early this year. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, but the community Veterans Day parade, honorary program and other events will all be held Friday, Nov. 10. The parade and program are open to the public to attend.
Attendees enjoyed food and fellowship at last year’s community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store.

Attendees enjoyed food and fellowship at last year’s community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store.

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Community Thanksgiving dinner planned

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Serving an early Thanksgiving dinner is one local nonprofit’s way of continuing to say “thank you” to the whole community.  The annual Thanksgiving feast coordinated by Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store will return to the Ellijay First Baptist Church (FBC) Fellowship Hall Saturday, Nov. 11.
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Ellijay council approves ’24 budget, sets millage rate

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Ellijay City Councilmembers approved the city budget for 2024, while also setting a millage rate for this year, during a special called meeting last week.  The 2023 millage rate of 1.89 is based on the current rollback rate, confirmed Mayor Al Hoyle.
Clear skies and crisp fall weather helped draw approximately 27,000 to the Lions Club Fairgrounds for the second weekend of the 52nd annual Georgia Apple Festival Oct. 21-22. In all, approximately 57,000 attended over the two festival weekends, according to the Gilmer Chamber.

Clear skies and crisp fall weather helped draw approximately 27,000 to the Lions Club Fairgrounds for the second weekend of the 52nd annual Georgia Apple Festival Oct. 21-22. In all, approximately 57,000 attended over the two festival weekends, according to the Gilmer Chamber.

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Apple Festival closes with 27K attending

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
When the Apple Festival is in full swing, it’s easy to overlook the time and elbow grease that goes into preparing one of the biggest annual events in north Georgia.  The second festival weekend, Saturday and Sunday Oct.
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Gilmer County employee insurance up 22 percent

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Gilmer County commissioners have voted to accept an employee insurance benefit plan which increases 22 percent over last year. “Let me say, too, that has been a long and arduous process because they started out right around 70 again,” said Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris.