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Judge John Worcester

Judge John Worcester

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Superior Court Judge Worcester passes suddenly

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Colleagues of a departed Appalachian Judicial Circuit judge who passed away suddenly last week are remembering his dedication, compassion and willingness to help others. Judge John Worcester passed away Thursday, Aug. 17. He was 74.
Times-Courier

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Lightning prompts boil water advisory

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A boil water advisory for some Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority customers on the east end of the county was issued and later lifted last week.
Mayoral candidates Al Hoyle, incumbent, and Sandy Ott

Mayoral candidates Al Hoyle, incumbent, and Sandy Ott

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Several qualify for city elections in first two days

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Several candidates qualified for the upcoming Ellijay and East Ellijay mayor and city council races in the first two days of the three-day qualifying period. Incumbent Mayor Al Hoyle and Mayor-Pro Tem/ city councilmember Sandy Ott have qualified for Ellijay’s mayoral race.
The Kool Breeze Band, led by Jim Richter, specializes in a danceable blend of jazz fusion music. The latest addition to the eight-piece band is Gilmer County percussionist Nathan Talbot, below.

The Kool Breeze Band, led by Jim Richter, specializes in a danceable blend of jazz fusion music. The latest addition to the eight-piece band is Gilmer County percussionist Nathan Talbot, below.

Kool Breeze Band brings smooth jazz sounds to playhouse’s sixth birthday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A jazz fusion band whose considerable chops have helped them build a growing following will bring their smooth sounds to the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse in celebration of the venue’s sixth anniversary.
Eric Maddox

Eric Maddox

Bike ride will benefit late firefighter’s family

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A memorial bike and vehicle ride will raise money for the family of a Gilmer County firefighter/EMT who passed away suddenly last week. The ride in remembrance of Eric “Tigger” Maddox will be held Sunday, Aug. 27.
Photo by Keli Fredrickson Parker

Photo by Keli Fredrickson Parker

A hometown salute

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Sidewalks and roadsides in Gilmer County were lined with those paying respect to late Gilmer firefighter/EMT Eric Maddox Thursday, Aug. 10.
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Man sentenced to life in prison

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A jury found a Gilmer County man guilty of murder, and he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Joshua Robert Weaver, 40, of Ellijay, was charged with murder and aggravated assault in the death of his uncle.
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Toppled trees, wide power outages caused by recent storms

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The second line of sudden, severe thunderstorms to move through Gilmer County over the past few weeks toppled trees and caused widespread power outages last Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.