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North Georgia Christian Academy students stand together in front of the school’s massive knight statute. Shown from left are Daniel Coneby, Elias Barron and Hudson Coneby.

North Georgia Christian Academy students stand together in front of the school’s massive knight statute. Shown from left are Daniel Coneby, Elias Barron and Hudson Coneby.

North Georgia Christian Academy doubles in size over six years

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
In her 15 years as principal of the North Georgia Christian Academy (NGCA), Mary Pierce has seen the school go from 90 students to 365.  Nearly half of the school’s growth has taken place since 2019.
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Burglar steals lottery tickets from local store

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Somewhere out there, a burglar may be hoping to get very lucky. That’s why he robbed the Parks Place Convenience Store at 3178 Old Highway South and made off with only the store’s lottery tickets, according to an investigation report from the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO).
Angel Eaton, left, receives back her Elf on the Shelf, Gumdrop, along with a bag of goodies from Deputy Stacey Weaver, right.

Angel Eaton, left, receives back her Elf on the Shelf, Gumdrop, along with a bag of goodies from Deputy Stacey Weaver, right.

Deputies arrest local Elf on the Shelf

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
“Gumdrop” is a funny name for a criminal, but that’s who the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) arrested on Halloween this year. “It means a lot to me to be able to do stuff like this for the community,” GCSO Deputy Stacey Weaver said.
Salvation Army Major Ken Chapman is looking for donors and volunteers to bring Salvation Army help to Gilmer County.

Salvation Army Major Ken Chapman is looking for donors and volunteers to bring Salvation Army help to Gilmer County.

The Salvation Army looks to open in Gilmer

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
One man hopes to bring Salvation Army charity to Gilmer County, and he’s looking for your help. Retired Salvation Army Major Ken Chapman has spent the last 16 years working for the Salvation Army as an ordained minister.