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Mayor Don Callihan

Mayor Don Callihan

Callihan announces campaign for East Ellijay Mayor

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
My name is Don Callihan, and I am the Mayor of the City of East Ellijay.  I was sworn in as mayor after the passing of our long-time Mayor Mack West in February of this year.  I have served on the East Ellijay City Council since 2007 and became the mayor pro tem in 2011.
Mayor Al Hoyle

Mayor Al Hoyle

Hoyle seeks re-election as Ellijay Mayor

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Mayor Al Hoyle is seeking re-election in the Ellijay City Election on Nov. 7. Hoyle is a life-long resident of Gilmer County, living in downtown Ellijay for the past 35 years.  He is a member of First United Methodist Church and the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce.
Jeff Dill

Jeff Dill

Dill announces Ellijay City Council candidacy

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
My name is Jeff Dill. I am running for an Ellijay City Council seat.   Like my father, I served a full career in the United States Army, so I’ve spent most of my adult life moving from one duty station to the next around the world.
Tom Crawford

Tom Crawford

Crawford running for re-election to Ellijay City Council

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
My name is Tom Crawford. I am a current Ellijay City Councilmember running for re-election.  I have made Ellijay my home since 2010. I was raised in Rome, Ga., and graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1986.
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Water authority board hears project updates

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Members of the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board of directors heard updates on some current water system improvement projects when meeting briefly last week.
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Assessors strike hiring audit firm

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Gilmer County Board of Assessors ultimately voted to strike a $25,000 expense for hiring an outside company to conduct in-person personal property audits at local businesses, but not without discussing the topic at length during a meeting last week.
Gilmer Health Department nurse Leigh Ann Dover prepares to vaccinate a patient during last year’s drive-thru flu shot clinic at the ETC Pavilion. This year’s clinic, at the same location, will last from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Contributed photo)

Gilmer Health Department nurse Leigh Ann Dover prepares to vaccinate a patient during last year’s drive-thru flu shot clinic at the ETC Pavilion. This year’s clinic, at the same location, will last from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Contributed photo)

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Gilmer Health Dept. to host drive-thru flu shot clinic

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Local residents will again be able to roll up their sleeves and arm themselves against the flu without having to take both hands off the wheel. The Gilmer County Health Department will host its annual drive-thru flu shot clinic Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the ETC Pavilion on Legion Road.