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The Oct. 29 Blue Betty Sessions concert will feature Nashville singer/songwriters Byron Hill and Stephen Simmons alongside Ellijay’s Robin Salmon. The show begins at 7 p.m.

The Oct. 29 Blue Betty Sessions concert will feature Nashville singer/songwriters Byron Hill and Stephen Simmons alongside Ellijay’s Robin Salmon. The show begins at 7 p.m.

Playhouse to welcome working songwriters in the round

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse will resemble a Nashville country music haunt when a trio of singer/songwriters takes the stage this Saturday. The Oct. 29 Blue Betty Sessions concert will feature Nashville singer/songwriters Byron Hill and Stephen Simmons alongside Ellijay’s Robin Salmon.
Civil War and World War II books the museum is selling.

Civil War and World War II books the museum is selling.

Civil War, WWII books for sale at Tabor House Museum

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A local history museum is making room for new displays, and that could be good news for those interested in Civil War or World War II history.
Members of the cast of “Hands on a Hardbody” rehearse for the upcoming one-act play at Gilmer High School. Pictured, from left: Amber Collins, Lucas McCoy, AJ Parker, Caiden McCoy, Tracy Mosley, Abbie Flowers, Chelsea Parker, Addie Davenport and Nick Dombrowski.

Members of the cast of “Hands on a Hardbody” rehearse for the upcoming one-act play at Gilmer High School. Pictured, from left: Amber Collins, Lucas McCoy, AJ Parker, Caiden McCoy, Tracy Mosley, Abbie Flowers, Chelsea Parker, Addie Davenport and Nick Dombrowski.

Texas truck contest backdrop for GHS one-act play

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Truth is often stranger than fiction, and some people will go to great lengths for a free truck. These are two takeaways of a one-act play being rehearsed by Gilmer High School Theatre. The GHS players will present “Hands on a Hardbody” at the GHS Linda Miller Theater Nov. 4-6.
Johnathan Kyle Tatum

Johnathan Kyle Tatum

Boyfriend charged in woman’s death

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A Gilmer County woman is dead and her boyfriend is being charged. Johnathan Kyle Tatum, 25, is charged with murder in the death of Ashley Peterson, 29, according to Captain Frank Copeland of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office.
Gilmer High School Band celebrates win

Gilmer High School Band celebrates win

Gilmer High takes 1st at band competition

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Gilmer High School Band attended the 15th annual Armuchee Invitational Marching Festival and Competition Oct. 8. In Class 3A, GHS finished first in band, color guard and percussion and was second in drum majors at the event.
Gary Stanley and his dog, Gollum, are pictured next to a dropoff box for pet food donations at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

Gary Stanley and his dog, Gollum, are pictured next to a dropoff box for pet food donations at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

Helping keep dogs, cats fed and at home goal of pet food pantry

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry has long helped local residents and families in need of food. For the past couple of years, it’s also been helping some of the county’s pet owners by providing food for their dogs and cats.
From left, Gilmer County Commission Chairman Charlie Paris, Gilmer Parks and Rec. Director Kevan White and Ricky Ensley, of the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, are pictured next to one of the collection boxes being installed in a new storm water management system at River Park.

From left, Gilmer County Commission Chairman Charlie Paris, Gilmer Parks and Rec. Director Kevan White and Ricky Ensley, of the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, are pictured next to one of the collection boxes being installed in a new storm water management system at River Park.

Storm water, erosion control focus of River Park project

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A new storm water infiltration system at River Park will reduce erosion by redirecting storm water runoff in a section of the park near South Main Street.
The second weekend of the 51st annual Georgia Apple Festival saw 28,500 attending the event at the Lions Club Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16. Above, a parade through downtown Ellijay kicks off the second festival weekend.

The second weekend of the 51st annual Georgia Apple Festival saw 28,500 attending the event at the Lions Club Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16. Above, a parade through downtown Ellijay kicks off the second festival weekend.

Parade, 28K crowd on second festival weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Two big weekends for the 51st annual Georgia Apple Festival saw a total of 58,500 attend the event at the Lions Club Fairgrounds, which coincided with several other events around town including the Apple Country Auto Club’s Apple Classic Car Show, Apple Arts in downtown Ellijay and the Apple...
Voters lined up before the 8:30 a.m. opening of the registrar’s office Monday to cast their ballots before the Nov. 7 general election.

Voters lined up before the 8:30 a.m. opening of the registrar’s office Monday to cast their ballots before the Nov. 7 general election.

Early voting underway

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The voter registrar’s office will also be open for two Saturdays, Oct. 22 & 29, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The last day of early voting is Friday, Nov. 4.
Ellijay Downtown Development Authority members listen to a presentation on possible cleanup areas and better downtown walkability from DDA member Keith Nunn. Pictured, from left, Josh Moyers, Nunn, Reece Sanford, Ellen Grant and Sarah Burnette.

Ellijay Downtown Development Authority members listen to a presentation on possible cleanup areas and better downtown walkability from DDA member Keith Nunn. Pictured, from left, Josh Moyers, Nunn, Reece Sanford, Ellen Grant and Sarah Burnette.

DDA talks possible downtown cleanup areas

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Ellijay Downtown Development Authority (DDA) heard a presentation from one of its members about possible cleanup areas in downtown Ellijay, as well as the need for more walkability downtown, as the DDA met last Tuesday.