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The president with a cabin in Cherry Log

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
By David Brown, Regional Publisher   Longtime Cherokee County resident Curtis Brown met the 39th president of the United States because he happened to be manager of a plant that made the right thing at the right time. “My secretary told me President Jimmy Carter was on the line,” Brown said.
A crew from Colditz Paving, of Blairsville, puts new asphalt down on a stretch of Highway 515 near Greenfield Road last week.

A crew from Colditz Paving, of Blairsville, puts new asphalt down on a stretch of Highway 515 near Greenfield Road last week.

Almost 5 miles of 515 to be paved

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Resurfacing of Highway 515 that recently started near the highway’s intersection with Old Northcutt Road will extend past where the highway intersects Maddox Drive/Yukon Road in East Ellijay. A total of 4.
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Times-Courier

Water board hires contractor for South Main line replacement

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority (EGCWSA) board members awarded a construction contract for an upcoming water line replacement project that will stretch from South Main Street to River Street.
Hunter Burdette gets guidance at the Adult Learning Center from teacher and GED mentor Dita Paukert.

Hunter Burdette gets guidance at the Adult Learning Center from teacher and GED mentor Dita Paukert.

GED exam now free

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hunter Burdette was focused while sitting in front of a computer screen at the Gilmer Adult Learning Center last week. He’s studying to take the GED (General Education Development) test.
Gilmer Sheriff’s Office Detectives Dan Farnham, left, and Trevor Stanfield, right, gave examples and advice about different types of scams during a recent workshop at the Orchard Church.

Gilmer Sheriff’s Office Detectives Dan Farnham, left, and Trevor Stanfield, right, gave examples and advice about different types of scams during a recent workshop at the Orchard Church.

Tip to avoid scams, don’t answer the phone calls

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The easiest way to avoid becoming the victim of a phone scam may require the least amount of effort. Not answering unfamiliar numbers is the most effective option. But, if you do answer an unfamiliar number and  someone asks for your personal information or money, just hang up.
Kyle Andrew Fabiano

Kyle Andrew Fabiano

Federal fugitive apprehended

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer Publisher A federal fugitive is in custody following a standoff with Fannin County deputies that lasted just over seven hours Tuesday, Feb. 21. Kyle Andrew Fabiano, 36, remained in the Gilmer County Jail Friday awaiting pickup by U.S. Marshalls.
Don Callihan, left, is sworn in as East Ellijay Mayor by Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain, right. East Ellijay City Councilmembers Ed Forrester and Linda Smith are pictured in background.

Don Callihan, left, is sworn in as East Ellijay Mayor by Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain, right. East Ellijay City Councilmembers Ed Forrester and Linda Smith are pictured in background.

Callihan sworn in as East Ellijay Mayor

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Last week’s East Ellijay City Council meeting was a historic event with the first time a new city mayor had been sworn in since 1972. Any other time East Ellijay’s mayor had been sworn in during the past 50 years, it was longtime incumbent mayor Mack West taking the oath of office.
Ellijay police officers Kaleb Hensley, left, and Brian Stafford, right, received lifesaving awards from Chief Edward Lacey, center, at a recent Ellijay City Council meeting. Mayor Al Hoyle is pictured in background.

Ellijay police officers Kaleb Hensley, left, and Brian Stafford, right, received lifesaving awards from Chief Edward Lacey, center, at a recent Ellijay City Council meeting. Mayor Al Hoyle is pictured in background.

Two Ellijay police officers receive lifesaving awards

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Two Ellijay police officers were recognized for their lifesaving efforts in the line of duty as the Ellijay City Council met Monday, Feb. 20.
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Commissioners talk about $9 million plan

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Gilmer County’s post commissioners used a special meeting to clarify some thoughts on a $9 million plan addressing several issues in Gilmer County. The plan was originally proposed by Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris at a board meeting Feb. 8.