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As for the Ellijay mayor’s race, incumbent Mayor Al Hoyle said he fully intends to qualify for the election, while city councilmember and mayor pro-tem Sandy Ott recently announced her plans to run for mayor.

As for the Ellijay mayor’s race, incumbent Mayor Al Hoyle said he fully intends to qualify for the election, while city councilmember and mayor pro-tem Sandy Ott recently announced her plans to run for mayor.

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Qualifying for two city elections Aug. 21-23

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The qualifying period draws near for two local city elections. Both Ellijay and East Ellijay will hold elections for mayor and city council later this year. Qualifying for both elections starts Monday, Aug. 21, and runs through Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Ellijay Lions Susan Harden, left, and Ruthann Harding, right, award ribbons to the winning floral entries.

Ellijay Lions Susan Harden, left, and Ruthann Harding, right, award ribbons to the winning floral entries.

Excellent exhibits at county fair

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Members of the Ellijay Lions Club and Apple Country Quilters were busy judging the Gilmer County Fair’s exhibit entries Monday, Aug. 14. All the entered exhibits will be on display for public viewing during the fair, which runs Aug. 15-20 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds.
Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

Go Bobcats!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Click here to read all about the high school athletes kicking off the 2023 fall season at GHS! Go Bobcats and Lady Cats! 
Eric Maddox carries an Olaf the Snowman doll during a past delivery of Christmas toys, which firefighters made to local schools. (Gilmer Fire and Rescue photo)

Eric Maddox carries an Olaf the Snowman doll during a past delivery of Christmas toys, which firefighters made to local schools. (Gilmer Fire and Rescue photo)

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County mourns firefighter’s passing

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Gilmer firefighter/EMT Eric Maddox’s nickname, “Tigger,” reflected his happy, zany personality, which was not unlike the spirited, bouncing “Winnie the Pooh” character. “He was probably the happiest person I have ever met,” said Gilmer County Deputy Fire Chief Mark Chastain.
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Five were airlifted after recent 52 East crash

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
It’s long been known as Gilmer County’s Apple Alley, but a large number of car crashes has made Highway 52 East a frequent destination not only for travelers and tourists, but also emergency response vehicles.
The bridge on Lower Cartecay Road that has been out since April 2017. (Times-Courier archives photo by Mark Millican)

The bridge on Lower Cartecay Road that has been out since April 2017. (Times-Courier archives photo by Mark Millican)

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Lower Cartecay bridge gets start date

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Construction on the Lower Cartecay bridge is set to begin October of this year. The date comes out of a meeting between representatives of Georgia Department of Transportation and Talley Construction, which was awarded the bid, said Gilmer County Director of Public Works Ryan Steingruber.
Rusty Raines, foreground, was among those applying three new coats of paint to the 100-year-old Pinson Barn at Harrison Park earlier this week.

Rusty Raines, foreground, was among those applying three new coats of paint to the 100-year-old Pinson Barn at Harrison Park earlier this week.

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Harrison Park to hold first ‘Barniversary’

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Friends of Harrison Park are throwing a birthday party — not for the team of park boosters themselves, but for a 100-year old barn that’s the anchor of the downtown Ellijay walking park. They will hold Harrison Park’s first-ever Barniversary Saturday, Aug. 12, beginning at 1 p.m.
Ashley Hoppers, Joshua Aaron

Ashley Hoppers, Joshua Aaron

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Extension office announces new 4-H agent, search for new ag agent

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Gilmer County’s UGA Extension Office said goodbye to an agriculture extension agent, while also welcoming a new 4-H agent, last week.  Ashley Hoppers, who’s been the ag extension agent for Gilmer and Fannin County since 2019, completed her last day in that role Friday, Aug. 4.