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Higher water tap fees coming

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
All residential and some commercial customers will soon pay $300 more in initial charges for connecting to city-county water service.
The Dec 19, 1924, issue of the Times-Courier is among the back issues of Gilmer County newspapers recently digitized for the Georgia Historic Newspapers webpage. (Georgia Historic Newspapers)

The Dec 19, 1924, issue of the Times-Courier is among the back issues of Gilmer County newspapers recently digitized for the Georgia Historic Newspapers webpage. (Georgia Historic Newspapers)

Gilmer newspapers from late 1800s, early 1900s go digital

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The threat of typhoid fever, the possibility of a railroad through north Georgia and ample advertising of medicinal tonics. These are some of the historical nuggets that can be found in Gilmer County newspapers of yesteryear — some more than a century old — now available for free online viewing.
The race between John Marshall and Tom Whatley will be decided in a runoff election June 21.

The race between John Marshall and Tom Whatley will be decided in a runoff election June 21.

Marshall, Whatley head to runoff

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The race for Gilmer County’s next Post Two Commissioner will head to a runoff in June.
Gilmer County firefighters and recruits are shown during a training exercise on how to safely enter and exit a burning building using a ladder. (Photos by Al Cash/ Gilmer Fire and Rescue)

Gilmer County firefighters and recruits are shown during a training exercise on how to safely enter and exit a burning building using a ladder. (Photos by Al Cash/ Gilmer Fire and Rescue)

Gilmer Fire looking for ‘homegrown’ employees

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Gilmer County Fire and Rescue is looking to recruit more firefighters and EMTs with a new training and certification program, which will start in August. Like many of today’s public safety agencies, Gilmer Fire is dealing with a staffing shortage, confirmed Fire Chief Daniel Kauffman.
Seamless summer meal program

Seamless summer meal program

Seamless Summer meal program returns June 6

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The Gilmer County School System’s Seamless Summer feeding program is set to begin in next Monday. Free meals will be available Monday through Friday at eight locations throughout the county and are open to those who are 18 years old and younger. Returning once again are Summer STEM Camps.
Allison Fuller is pictured near the Ohio River after completing half marathon #24 in Parkersburg, W. Va.

Allison Fuller is pictured near the Ohio River after completing half marathon #24 in Parkersburg, W. Va.

Finish line in sight for Fuller

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Forty-nine states with a half marathon completed in each one. That’s the progress made over the last seven years by Ellijay’s Allison Fuller, who’s closing in on her goal to run a half marathon in all 50 states. Fuller, 28, plans to reach that goal in June.
George and Noah Powell, cadet colonels in Ellijay’s 507th Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron, center, accept the prestigious Spaatz Award from CAP National Commander/CEO Maj. Gen. Edward Phelka, left, and National Vice Commander Brig. Gen. Regena Aye, right.

George and Noah Powell, cadet colonels in Ellijay’s 507th Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron, center, accept the prestigious Spaatz Award from CAP National Commander/CEO Maj. Gen. Edward Phelka, left, and National Vice Commander Brig. Gen. Regena Aye, right.

Ellijay CAP cadets receive Spaatz Award

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Two young cadets with Gilmer County’s Civil Air Patrol (CAP) composite squadron recently achieved a feat reached by a very small number of CAP cadets. Last week, twin brothers George and Noah Powell both received the prestigious Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award.
Election Results

Election Results

May 24 Primary Election results

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Unofficial election results from the May 24 primary show Gilmer County Post Two Commissioner candidates John Marshall and Tom Whatley will head to a runoff on June 21. In school board races, Michael Bramlett (incumbent) won for Post 4 and Jacob Callihan for Post 5.
Zach Henderson is shown competing in last year’s inaugural Justin Elliott Memorial Tennis Tournament.

Zach Henderson is shown competing in last year’s inaugural Justin Elliott Memorial Tennis Tournament.

Justin Elliott Memorial Tennis Tournament to raise funds for youth projects

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Tennis players are needed to fill two local courts for a fundraising tournament hosted by the Gilmer County Optimist Club. The second annual Justin Elliott Memorial Tennis Tournament will take place Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12.
Luke Bryant, Valedictorian, and Kinsleigh Purvis, Salutatorian

Luke Bryant, Valedictorian, and Kinsleigh Purvis, Salutatorian

Valedictorian, salutatorian announced

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Luke Bryant was named the Gilmer High School Class of 2022 valedictorian. Kinsleigh Purvis was named salutatorian. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m. at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium. Gates will be open at 8:30 a.m.