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Attractants, such as household garbage, are the main cause of food-conditioned bears that need to be euthanized or relocated. (The Associated Press photo)

Attractants, such as household garbage, are the main cause of food-conditioned bears that need to be euthanized or relocated. (The Associated Press photo)

As spring emerges, so do hungry bears

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
The Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears would like to remind the public that the beginning of March is time for the black bears to emerge from den.  The first to wake up are the adult males and subadults in early to mid-March.
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Gang crackdown sought by top Georgia law enforcement officials

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
By Beau Evans, Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service Georgia law enforcement officials are urging state lawmakers to boost funding for a new criminal gang task force and database to track tens of thousands of gang members in the state. Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget calls for nearly $1.
Mountain biker AJ Petrillo takes in a panoramic view of Lake Blue Ridge from one of the Aska trails.

Mountain biker AJ Petrillo takes in a panoramic view of Lake Blue Ridge from one of the Aska trails.

New Aska Trail section in works for cyclists, hikers

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The 9.5-mile Aska New Trail Project (Fruitkof portion) on Lake Blue Ridge in Fannin County has gained approval to proceed from the U.S. Forest Service’s Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Blue Ridge Ranger District.
Newborn black bear cubs are born blind with fine fur and weighing 0.5 to 1 pounds.

Newborn black bear cubs are born blind with fine fur and weighing 0.5 to 1 pounds.

Almost time for that long winter’s nap ...

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
The shadows are long, the air is cool and the trees have given up their last leaves. It is almost time for the Appalachia Georgia black bears to go into den for their long winter nap. Our bears generally den from late December through April.
Pictured is an example of ornaments inspired by the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly that will be made in an upcoming class for young people at the Gilmer County Library.

Pictured is an example of ornaments inspired by the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly that will be made in an upcoming class for young people at the Gilmer County Library.

Holiday-themed programs scheduled

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
The happy sounds of Whoville will be ringing through the Gilmer County Library when the institution follows a recent visit from Santa Claus with its Merry Grinchmas event Saturday, Dec. 7.
Ernie Russell waits patiently while donating double red blood cells at the last Northeast Georgia Red Cross blood drive to be held at the Ellijay Lions Club this decade.

Ernie Russell waits patiently while donating double red blood cells at the last Northeast Georgia Red Cross blood drive to be held at the Ellijay Lions Club this decade.

Decade of donorship

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Monday, November 25, 2019
The Northeast Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross marked a decade of successful blood drives at the Elljay Lions Club by continuing to collect, while thanking those who donate with a community appreciation event Thursday, Nov. 14.
Ellijay Lions Bonnie Dixon, Susan Harden and Charlie Dixon serve barbecue and fixings to appreciative attendees.

Ellijay Lions Bonnie Dixon, Susan Harden and Charlie Dixon serve barbecue and fixings to appreciative attendees.

Lions salute county’s veterans with special lunch

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The Ellijay Lions Club welcomed several hundred veterans and guests for lunch and fellowship on Veterans Day. Above, Ellijay Lions Bonnie Dixon, Susan Harden and Charlie Dixon serve barbecue and fixings to appreciative attendees.
30th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

30th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

30th Annual Veterans Day Celebration Schedule of Events

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Thursday, Nov. 7 6 p.m. – Veterans Appreciation Dinner at Ellijay First Baptist Church. All veterans and their spouses are invited. Monday, Nov. 11 8:30 a.m. – Coffee and breakfast for all veterans and their families at Ellijay First United Methodist Church, no reservations are required. 10 a.m.
A sign marks new U-turn lanes near the intersection of Antioch Church Road and Highway 515 just south of the Gilmer/Pickens County line.

A sign marks new U-turn lanes near the intersection of Antioch Church Road and Highway 515 just south of the Gilmer/Pickens County line.

New U-turn lanes open on Highway 515

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Newly opened traffic lanes are meeting and, in some cases, baffling motorists at the intersection of Antioch Church Road and Highway 515 just south of the Gilmer/Pickens County line.