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Ellijay native Dedra Key, sitting in front, is shown with some of the 575 Haitian children who now attend school and are fed with funding from her nonprofit, Present Hope Ministry.

Ellijay native Dedra Key, sitting in front, is shown with some of the 575 Haitian children who now attend school and are fed with funding from her nonprofit, Present Hope Ministry.

Ellijay native continuing outreach mission in Haiti

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
An Ellijay native is making good on her mission to educate impoverished children in Haiti. Dedra Key was enjoying some time with family in her hometown last week before returning to Ouanaminthe, Haiti, where she’s lived since 2013.
Replacement of aging water line that runs under South Main Street recently began. The span of water line scheduled to be replaced will extend into downtown Ellijay, ending on River Street.

Replacement of aging water line that runs under South Main Street recently began. The span of water line scheduled to be replaced will extend into downtown Ellijay, ending on River Street.

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Board approves half-million for wastewater plant repairs

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Members of the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board approved using a half-million dollars for repairs at the wastewater treatment plant, as well as other expenses for projects, when meeting Monday, Aug. 28.
Doug Dovell

Doug Dovell

Last delivery

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
It wasn’t exactly the very last delivery that Doug Dovell was making above, but close. Dovell, Ellijay’s longtime city mail carrier, retired last week after 41 years with the U.S. Postal Service.
Aaron Garland leads the Gilmer High School Band during the halftime show at a recent home game against Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High. (Photo by Robbie Bills/Sports Editor)

Aaron Garland leads the Gilmer High School Band during the halftime show at a recent home game against Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High. (Photo by Robbie Bills/Sports Editor)

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Gilmer High School Band alum proud to be new director

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
An Ellijay native who once played trombone in the Gilmer High School (GHS) Band has returned to GHS as its new band director.  Aaron Garland, a 2000 GHS grad with a master’s degree in music, began working as band director this past summer.
Sue and Walt Taylor show some of the fresh fruits and vegetables that have made Paw Paw’s Produce a popular roadside business. The future of the produce stand is uncertain after new spots the Taylors planned on moving to did not work out for various reasons.

Sue and Walt Taylor show some of the fresh fruits and vegetables that have made Paw Paw’s Produce a popular roadside business. The future of the produce stand is uncertain after new spots the Taylors planned on moving to did not work out for various reasons.

Produce stand in limbo after string of setbacks

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The owners of a local produce stand are still on the move, albeit reluctantly.  Walt and Sue Taylor, the husband and wife behind Paw Paw’s Produce, ran their roadside fruit and vegetable stand on a Maddox Drive lot near East Ellijay Pawn for 14 years.
Two unidentified hikers help carry Prince, an exhausted 100-pound golden retriever, back from a long hike to Panther Creek Falls in Habersham County. Members of local outdoor activity group Stay Active Friends of Ellijay also assisted in the dog carrying team effort. (Contributed photo)

Two unidentified hikers help carry Prince, an exhausted 100-pound golden retriever, back from a long hike to Panther Creek Falls in Habersham County. Members of local outdoor activity group Stay Active Friends of Ellijay also assisted in the dog carrying team effort. (Contributed photo)

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Day hike turns to dog rescue for members of local outdoors group

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A recent day hike to a popular waterfall in Habersham County turned into a memorable experience for three local hikers, a South Carolina man, his dog and others. The reason why didn’t even involve the picturesque falls.  Bryan Santana, who lives in Greenville, S.C.