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Christy Manning gets her flu shot from nurse Jennifer Vick during the Gilmer Health Department’s drive-thru flu shot clinic at the ETC Pavilion.

Christy Manning gets her flu shot from nurse Jennifer Vick during the Gilmer Health Department’s drive-thru flu shot clinic at the ETC Pavilion.

More than 100 vaccinated at drive-thru flu shot clinic

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Getting a flu shot without even having to park the car. That convenience was again provided by the Gilmer County Health Department last Tuesday during a drive-thru flu shot clinic at the ETC Pavilion on Legion Road.
The 46th annual Apple Festival 5K Road Race drew 146 runners to downtown Ellijay last Saturday. (Photo by Robbie Bills/Sports Editor)

The 46th annual Apple Festival 5K Road Race drew 146 runners to downtown Ellijay last Saturday. (Photo by Robbie Bills/Sports Editor)

Apple Festival 5K Overall Finish List • October 8, 2022

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Overall / Name / City/State / Age / Gend / Time / Pace   1  / Steve Bell  / Kennesaw, GA / 51 / M / 16:31.3 / 5:20/M 2  / Aidan O'Sullivan  / Cumming, GA / 15 / M / 17:44.9 / 5:44/M 3  / Owen Merritt  / Hartselle, AL / 14 / M / 17:57.
Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, center, presents lifesaving awards to Sgt. Josh Perigo, left, and Lt. Mark Patrick, right. (Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office photo)

Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, center, presents lifesaving awards to Sgt. Josh Perigo, left, and Lt. Mark Patrick, right. (Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office photo)

Deputies receive lifesaving awards

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Two Gilmer County deputies were recently recognized for their lifesaving actions in a situation that could’ve easily ended in tragedy. In August, Lt. Mark Patrick and Sgt. Josh Perigo responded to a possible suicide call.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Two charged in incident which led to accident

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Charges and names have been released for the occupants of a vehicle which crashed fleeing East Ellijay officers. East Ellijay Police Chief Larry Callahan said his department received a call from Walmart about a possible shoplifting incident Sept. 23.
Artist John Christian paints Willy the Hillbilly, part of a throwback Mountain Dew mural on the side of the building at 24 River Street.

Artist John Christian paints Willy the Hillbilly, part of a throwback Mountain Dew mural on the side of the building at 24 River Street.

Retro Mountain Dew mural new on River Street

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
A new mural going up on the side of a historic River Street building is a throwback to a vintage Mountain Dew advertising campaign. The mural was commissioned by the local Pepsi plant, confirmed Dwight Childers, the plant’s general manager.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

East Ellijay council OKs height variance for hotel

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
East Ellijay City Council members approved a height variance for a Marriott hotel currently under construction near Highway 515 when meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Ellijay American Legion Riders Pat Buchanan, Fred McGill, Art Dodge, Gary Johnson and Tim Duffey are pictured before leaving Gilmer County to be in a motorcycle procession that escorted the previously unclaimed remains of eight veterans to the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. (American Legion Post 82 photos)

Ellijay American Legion Riders Pat Buchanan, Fred McGill, Art Dodge, Gary Johnson and Tim Duffey are pictured before leaving Gilmer County to be in a motorcycle procession that escorted the previously unclaimed remains of eight veterans to the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. (American Legion Post 82 photos)

No longer unclaimed

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Five of Ellijay’s American Legion Riders were among a convoy of motorcycling Georgia veterans who went on a special, significant ride Sept. 20.
Potter Jack Meacham arranges some of his artwork at a past Dancing Goats Folkfest.

Potter Jack Meacham arranges some of his artwork at a past Dancing Goats Folkfest.

New location, same old-time flavor for Dancing Goats Folkfest

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
A folk art festival that’s become popular amongst creators and fans of folk art will go on in a new location later this month. The annual Dancing Goats Folkfest will be held at River Park, on South Main Street, Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23. Event times are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Apple Capital Magazine

Apple Capital Magazine

Welcome to the Apple Capital!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Click here to view the 2022 Apple Capital Magazine!   The Georgia Apple Festival and its sister festival, Apple Arts on the Square, have been staples of north Georgia fall getaways for over 50 years.
The southbound lanes of Hwy. 515 were blocked Sept. 23 as law enforcement officials worked an accident caused by three people fleeing East Ellijay officers. One person died and two others were seriously injured in the crash. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident and charges are pending.

The southbound lanes of Hwy. 515 were blocked Sept. 23 as law enforcement officials worked an accident caused by three people fleeing East Ellijay officers. One person died and two others were seriously injured in the crash. Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident and charges are pending.

One dead in accident while fleeing police

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
One person is dead and two others injured following a crash while fleeing police for a suspected shoplifting. East Ellijay Police Chief Larry Callahan said his department received a call from Walmart about a possible shoplifting incident Sept. 23.