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Water board approves near half-million equipment purchase

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage authority board members approved an almost half-million dollar expense for replacing equipment at the wastewater treatment plant, while also hearing updates on current and upcoming projects, when meeting Monday, June 27.
Joan Alford, Gilmer Senior Center activities coordinator, shows some of the Independence Day crafts recently made by senior center attendees.

Joan Alford, Gilmer Senior Center activities coordinator, shows some of the Independence Day crafts recently made by senior center attendees.

Senior center looking to boost attendance

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The staff of the Gilmer Senior Center wants to see more senior citizens coming to the downtown Ellijay center for fellowship, food and activities.
Ralph Painter, standing at right, with his D-7 "Priest" 105mm armored howitzer crew that landed on Utah Beach and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. (Contributed photo)

Ralph Painter, standing at right, with his D-7 "Priest" 105mm armored howitzer crew that landed on Utah Beach and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. (Contributed photo)

Centenarian Painter part of regional and world history

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Thursday, June 30, 2022
On Monday, Ralph Painter will celebrate his 100th Fourth of July. However, there's one Independence Day he distinctly can't remember – in France in 1944, headed toward Nazi Germany.   Ralph Painter, 100, with his great nephew Brad Lewis.
Dane Spilberg shows the golden ticket, that makes him an honorary grand marshal in Ellijay’s upcoming July Fourth parade.

Dane Spilberg shows the golden ticket, that makes him an honorary grand marshal in Ellijay’s upcoming July Fourth parade.

Fourth of July parade, fireworks planned

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, June 30, 2022
July Fourth will be celebratory in downtown Ellijay with a parade at 6 p.m. and fireworks beginning at  dark. As in past years, the fireworks will be launched from the campus of Ellijay Elementary School. All festivities will take place Monday, July 4.
East Ellijay Poll Manager Kathy Watkins, right, helps voter Sally Forest turn in her ballot to be recorded during the runoff election held Tuesday, June 21.

East Ellijay Poll Manager Kathy Watkins, right, helps voter Sally Forest turn in her ballot to be recorded during the runoff election held Tuesday, June 21.

Marshall next Post 2 commissioner

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
John Marshall will be Gilmer County’s next Post 2 Commissioner. In the runoff election held Tuesday, June 21, Marshall finished with 3,029 votes, while Tom Whatley finished with 1,534 votes.
Sysco will begin supplying K-12 products for school lunches in Gilmer County.

Sysco will begin supplying K-12 products for school lunches in Gilmer County.

Sysco accepts bid to deliver food, supplies to GCSS

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Sysco has accepted the bid to deliver food and supplies to Gilmer County Schools. Gilmer and surrounding counties were left in the lurch when U.S. Foods did not renew its food delivery contracts in the K-12 sector. Gilmer was notified by U.S. Foods Jan.
This smaller home being built in Coosawattee River Resort would still be priced out of reach for many in the Gilmer County workforce who need affordable housing, those studying the issue say.

This smaller home being built in Coosawattee River Resort would still be priced out of reach for many in the Gilmer County workforce who need affordable housing, those studying the issue say.

Local churches, individuals can help with affordable housing effort

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Long lines of cars at drive-thru restaurants, and more automated check-out stations at retail stores. Employees in service jobs and construction workers having to live in other counties and drive here to work.
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East Ellijay City Council approves 2022-23 budget

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The East Ellijay City Council approved a $2.4 million operating budget for the city’s 2022-23 fiscal year when meeting last week. Mayor Mack West gave a rundown of budget details during a public hearing that preceded the June 21 council meeting.
From left, Environmental Health Manager Andrea Mathis, Environmental Health Director Ray King and North Georgia Health District Director Dr. Zachary Taylor discuss a new policy that addresses multiproperty sewage disposal systems during the Gilmer Board of Health’s recent quarterly meeting.

From left, Environmental Health Manager Andrea Mathis, Environmental Health Director Ray King and North Georgia Health District Director Dr. Zachary Taylor discuss a new policy that addresses multiproperty sewage disposal systems during the Gilmer Board of Health’s recent quarterly meeting.

Board of Health OKs new septic policy

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Gilmer County Board of Health members Charlie Paris, Lex Rainey, Dr.
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Couple arrested for brisket theft

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
A couple of brisket bandits have been arrested and charged with breaking into the Pink Pig, a barbecue restaurant. Kenneth Franklin Eaton, 32, and Shanda Nichole Green, 39, both of Blue Ridge, were charged with second degree burglary, according to a report from the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office.