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Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office deputies, detectives and county personnel celebrate the opening of their new office. Shown from left are, front, Sergeant Lexia Robinson, Detective Molly Cousin, Detective Lessie Sippel, Administrative Assistant Melissa Waddell, Captain Brian Crump, Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, Chairman Charlie Paris, and, back; Deputy Jake Knight, Lieutenant Gene Hefner, Sergeant Treavor Stanfield, Deputy Seth Reeves and Detective Russell Henson.

Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office deputies, detectives and county personnel celebrate the opening of their new office. Shown from left are, front, Sergeant Lexia Robinson, Detective Molly Cousin, Detective Lessie Sippel, Administrative Assistant Melissa Waddell, Captain Brian Crump, Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, Chairman Charlie Paris, and, back; Deputy Jake Knight, Lieutenant Gene Hefner, Sergeant Treavor Stanfield, Deputy Seth Reeves and Detective Russell Henson.

Two Sheriff’s divisions move into new building

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) deputies and detectives will be able to cooperate like never before after moving into the same building. “We’ve needed this for a long time.
Remi Brayer, a 14-month-old baby, was a happy and loving baby. She was abused and murdered. (Photo courtesy of Brittan Hosier)

Remi Brayer, a 14-month-old baby, was a happy and loving baby. She was abused and murdered. (Photo courtesy of Brittan Hosier)

Ellijay aunt remembers murdered nephew

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Remi Bray and Ryker Bray could have grown up like other kids. But they won’t now. “She was literally the light of everyone’s day,” said Brittan Hosier, an Ellijay resident said of her niece, Remi.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Correction

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The article, “Coosawattee River Resort faces urgent sewer upgrade” in the April 1 edition of the Times-Courier was in error. The upgrades were needed in the Coosawattee River Resort Eagle Mountain Campground area, not in the Coosawattee River Resort area. The Times-Courier  regrets this error. 
A mother cat and two kittens wait for a new home at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter on Thursday, April 2. Shown from left are cats Siri, Bixby and Alexa.

A mother cat and two kittens wait for a new home at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter on Thursday, April 2. Shown from left are cats Siri, Bixby and Alexa.

Kitten season comes to Gilmer

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Spring is a time for cute baby kittens.  But unless there’s a plan for them, their lives will likely be short and harsh. “I’m very concerned with the growth of Gilmer County,” Gilmer County Animal Shelter (GCAS) Director Kelly Pickering said.
Lane Woods, right, a Gilmer resident, writes heartwarming novels. Her work will be discussed at the Gilmer Local Authors Forum. At left, Gilmer County 17-year-old Lucas Watson reads his contest-winning book, “Clarence the Crab,” at The Craddock Center.

Lane Woods, right, a Gilmer resident, writes heartwarming novels. Her work will be discussed at the Gilmer Local Authors Forum. At left, Gilmer County 17-year-old Lucas Watson reads his contest-winning book, “Clarence the Crab,” at The Craddock Center.

From high school to retirement, Gilmer authors get creative

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Whether you’re still a student or have been educating for decades, you can be a Gilmer County author. Gilmer author Lane Woods is a retired educator and bookseller who has been making up and writing stories since childhood.
The Garden Club of Ellijay (GCE) celebrates winning the Garden Club of Georgia (GCG) trophy. Shown from left are former GCE President Edna McClellan, former GCE President Michelle Culberson, Co-President Joanne Waddey, Vice President Madeline Chandler Madeline Chandler, GCG State President Diane Hunter and former GCE President Kathy Shiner. (Contributed photo)

The Garden Club of Ellijay (GCE) celebrates winning the Garden Club of Georgia (GCG) trophy. Shown from left are former GCE President Edna McClellan, former GCE President Michelle Culberson, Co-President Joanne Waddey, Vice President Madeline Chandler Madeline Chandler, GCG State President Diane Hunter and former GCE President Kathy Shiner. (Contributed photo)

Garden Club of Ellijay wins best in state award

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Garden Club of Ellijay (GCE) won beat 276 other garden clubs to win the “Garden Club of Georgia Trophy.” “We’re very proud,” Co-President Joanne Waddey said. “Particularly for a relatively small club.
Family Advocate Jennifer Poole displays the Appalachian Children’s Center’s new Quiet Room.

Family Advocate Jennifer Poole displays the Appalachian Children’s Center’s new Quiet Room.

A safe place for children to rest

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
At a certain depth, the ocean isn’t disturbed by storms, hurricanes and other chaos. The Appalachian Children’s Center’s (ACC) newly-painted Quiet Room hopes to provide children a similar peace.
Caleb Arnold, the owner of Ever Wilder Farm, points out a ramp plant on his property.

Caleb Arnold, the owner of Ever Wilder Farm, points out a ramp plant on his property.

How to forage sustainably in Gilmer County

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
If you look for food from the forest in Gilmer County, you’re not the first. Ethical forager Caleb Arnold has found Stone Age spearpoints on his property from people who hunted and foraged thousands of years ago. “You can get everything needed for life from the land around us,” he said.