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Several short spills of partially treated wastewater occurred at the Gilmer County Wastewater Treatment Plant in May after an automated bar screen was taken out of commission to be replaced.

Several short spills of partially treated wastewater occurred at the Gilmer County Wastewater Treatment Plant in May after an automated bar screen was taken out of commission to be replaced.

Wastewater plant violations require EPD input

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Several sewer spills earlier this month required the state Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to be notified.
Kenneth Cameron, above, lost his camper home and pickup truck in a recent fire, the aftermath of which is seen at right.

Kenneth Cameron, above, lost his camper home and pickup truck in a recent fire, the aftermath of which is seen at right.

Fundraiser set for elderly man who lost home in fire

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A fundraising effort is being done to prevent an elderly Ellijay man from becoming homeless after losing his camper and vehicle in a recent fire. Kenneth Cameron, 73, had lived in the camper at the Coosawattee River Resort Campground until it was destroyed in a fire earlier this year.
Coosawattee River access ramp at Ellijay River Park

Coosawattee River access ramp at Ellijay River Park

SEWER SPILL

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
During the week of May 7-13,2013, the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority (Authority) experienced an issue at the Authority’s Wastewater Treatment Plant which would constitute a spill according to Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) guidelines.
Rick Harris, left, the Gold Star father of First Lt. Noah Harris who was killed in action in Iraq, and Mike Pilvinsky, of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, right, place a wreath to honor those killed in America’s wars during a Memorial Day service held at Gilmer Veterans Memorial Park Monday, May 29.

Rick Harris, left, the Gold Star father of First Lt. Noah Harris who was killed in action in Iraq, and Mike Pilvinsky, of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, right, place a wreath to honor those killed in America’s wars during a Memorial Day service held at Gilmer Veterans Memorial Park Monday, May 29.

Fallen heroes remembered on Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Times-Courier

County selects contractor for bridges

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Gilmer County commissioners agreed to hire a contractor for the Rock Creek Road bridge projects. Charles Wells Services Inc. was given the contract for $1.2 million to place box culverts to replace the two bridges at a special called meeting May 25.
Times-Courier

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Assessment notices show base cost hike for third straight year

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
As many Gilmer County property owners receive their assessment notices this week, it’s almost certain they will see an increase from last year’s values. The Gilmer Assessors Office mailed out 34,459 real property assessment notices on May 23.
Sgt. Lessie Sippel, of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, left, shows Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy class members some of the items, like evidence placards, that are used by the local criminal investigations team.

Sgt. Lessie Sippel, of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, left, shows Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy class members some of the items, like evidence placards, that are used by the local criminal investigations team.

CLEA class goes in depth with county’s criminal investigation team

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Participants in the Gilmer Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy learned how real-life criminal investigations don’t usually mirror TV shows like “CSI” when hearing in-depth presentations from members of the county’s CID (Criminal Investigations Division) team at the past two weekly...
Georgia Family Connection Regional Manager Gabrielle Stewart, back, collaborates with Family Connection directors of Gilmer, Pickens and Fannin County during the first Journey to Action event at the Craddock Center. In front, from left: Sherry Morris (Fannin), Jacque Elwarner (Pickens) and Tiffany Watson (Gilmer).

Georgia Family Connection Regional Manager Gabrielle Stewart, back, collaborates with Family Connection directors of Gilmer, Pickens and Fannin County during the first Journey to Action event at the Craddock Center. In front, from left: Sherry Morris (Fannin), Jacque Elwarner (Pickens) and Tiffany Watson (Gilmer).

Family Connection in three counties convene for Journey to Action event

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Representatives of Family Connection chapters in Gilmer, Pickens and Fannin County convened at a recent first-time conference to discuss future priorities for the three community outreach nonprofits.