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Early voting hours extended

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Gilmer County voters have an additional hour to cast their ballots in person each day this week. The voter registrar’s office announced that in-person early voting for the June 21 runoff election will be extended by one hour Monday, June 13-Friday, June 17. The new times are 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Water board OKs $8.5 million budget for 2022-23

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board approved an $8.5 million operating budget for the water authority’s 2022-23 fiscal year when meeting Tuesday, May 31. The budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 is up from last year’s initial $7.8 million budget.
Owen’s Vista is among the many scenic sites on the Georgia portion of the Benton MacKaye Trail.

Owen’s Vista is among the many scenic sites on the Georgia portion of the Benton MacKaye Trail.

BMT closer to becoming National Scenic Trail

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) is one big step closer to its goal of having the near 300-mile hiking path declared a National Scenic Trail.
Pickens County chef Hans Rueffert, left, and Food Network personality Steve McDonagh team up for the new food-centric podcast “But I Digest.” Rueffert previously hosted two cooking shows on the ETC-3 channel.

Pickens County chef Hans Rueffert, left, and Food Network personality Steve McDonagh team up for the new food-centric podcast “But I Digest.” Rueffert previously hosted two cooking shows on the ETC-3 channel.

‘But I Digest’ celebrates the history, heroes, hoopla of food

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
By Angela Reinhardt, Pickens County Progress — What do croissants and the Battle of Vienna have in common? What about nutmeg and Admiral Russell? Clams and Howard Johnsons? I didn’t know either.
New 4-way stop on North Main St.

New 4-way stop on North Main St.

Don’t forget to stop

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Vehicles navigate the new four-way stop in downtown Ellijay, which was put into effect over the weekend. New stop signs have been installed on North Main Street (both directions) and North Avenue.
Early voting for runoff starts June 13

Early voting for runoff starts June 13

Early voting for runoff starts June 13

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Early voting for the upcoming June 21 runoff election will start Monday, June 13, and last until Friday, June 17. Times are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. All early voting will be at the Gilmer County Voter Registrar’s Office, 1 Broad Street.
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Property values, preliminary tax digest up from last year

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Total residential property values reflected by recently-mailed county assessment notices have increased by 31 percent, while this year’s preliminary gross tax digest figure is up by 26 percent, according to the Gilmer County Assessors Office.
Euel Reece is pictured second from left in a family photo with, from left, daughter Sherri Walls; wife, Virgie Reece and daughters, Donna Tidmore and Beverly Daniell.

Euel Reece is pictured second from left in a family photo with, from left, daughter Sherri Walls; wife, Virgie Reece and daughters, Donna Tidmore and Beverly Daniell.

With book, Reece looks back on his life service of the Lord

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Euel Reece has some interesting and inspirational real-life stories to tell. Whether the outcomes are good or bad, Reece is quick to point out that God has been with him the whole way.