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A body found earlier this year on Springer Mountain in Fannin County has been identified as that of Stephen Lucas Ryan, 40, of Pennsylvania.

A body found earlier this year on Springer Mountain in Fannin County has been identified as that of Stephen Lucas Ryan, 40, of Pennsylvania.

Body of hiker identified

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
A body found earlier this year on Springer Mountain in Fannin County has been identified as that of Stephen Lucas Ryan, 40, of Pennsylvania. Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan said the identification was made by two specialists in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Missing Persons unit.
Two of the bridges are on Rock Creek Road, another is on Boardtown at or near the intersection of Whitepath Road (above). The final one is on Old Hwy. 5 near the address 4058 Old Highway 5 south (below).

Two of the bridges are on Rock Creek Road, another is on Boardtown at or near the intersection of Whitepath Road (above). The final one is on Old Hwy. 5 near the address 4058 Old Highway 5 south (below).

County bridges get more attention

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Bridges are receiving more attention from Gilmer County government. “We’ve been getting inspections on those bridges all along, every other year, said Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

East Ellijay Council accepts higher LOST share

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
By Michael Andrews Mountain Life Editor   East Ellijay will recoup 1 percent more in future Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenue following recent negotiations that also involved Ellijay and Gilmer County governments.
A water and sewer authority project underway on McCutchen Street will replace almost 3,500 feet of aging sewer line.

A water and sewer authority project underway on McCutchen Street will replace almost 3,500 feet of aging sewer line.

Downtown sewer line rehab underway

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
A project that will replace thousands of feet of aging sewer line in downtown Ellijay is about a quarter done.
Carlton and Cindy Wilson (Book-in photo/Pickens County Sheriff’s Office)

Carlton and Cindy Wilson (Book-in photo/Pickens County Sheriff’s Office)

Former superintendent, wife charged with racketeering

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Mid-afternoon Friday, April 29, former superintendent Carlton Wilson and his wife Cindy Wilson were taken into custody for financial charges that relate to their involvement with Appalachian Gun Range where they are co-owners.
Venae & The Vybbe bring a mix of jazz, neo-soul and world music to a special Mother’s Day brunch and concert at the Gilmer Arts Playhouse this Saturday.

Venae & The Vybbe bring a mix of jazz, neo-soul and world music to a special Mother’s Day brunch and concert at the Gilmer Arts Playhouse this Saturday.

Smooth jazz and heart songs

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
By Michael Andrews Mountain Life Editor   An Ellijay band’s mix of smooth, often danceable jazz, neo-soul and world music is kind of a heart to heart thing, said two of its members. “Even though we’re the only two females in the band, we started it to nourish the female heart.
Addie Davenport, Jordan Sharp, and Sophie Burnette rehearse a song from “9 to 5 The Musical,” in which three disgruntled employees kidnap their boss and put themselves in charge of the office. The musical comedy will cap off the 2021-22 season for Gilmer High School Theater this weekend.

Addie Davenport, Jordan Sharp, and Sophie Burnette rehearse a song from “9 to 5 The Musical,” in which three disgruntled employees kidnap their boss and put themselves in charge of the office. The musical comedy will cap off the 2021-22 season for Gilmer High School Theater this weekend.

‘9 to 5’ a GHS musical not to miss

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
What a way to make a living, and what a musical production to cap off the first full season of theater at Gilmer High School (GHS) in quite a while. That would be “9 to 5: The Musical,” which closes out GHS Theater’s 2021-22 season this weekend, May 6-8.
At Mikella Rutter’s FCCLA tent, GHS senior Jaylin Vick turns first grader Hezekiah Richards into a tiger.

At Mikella Rutter’s FCCLA tent, GHS senior Jaylin Vick turns first grader Hezekiah Richards into a tiger.

Family Literacy Night draws 1,029

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Gilmer County School System held its annual Family Literacy Night at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium last Friday. The event drew 1,029 people to Pettit Field as the county’s students visited booths hosted by GHS clubs and sports programs, as well as local organizations and businesses.
Joshua Robert Weaver

Joshua Robert Weaver

Ellijay man charged with murder

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
An Ellijay man has been charged in the death of his uncle. Joshua Robert Weaver, 39, of Ellijay, was charged with murder and aggravated assault. Another relative discovered Crate Hollis Weaver, 65, dead in the yard of a residence on Roy Road at 11:49 a.m.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

School employees receive one-time $2K bonus

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Gilmer County School System employees are set to receive a $2,000 bonus in their April paycheck. The influx of cash arrives after Gov. Brian Kemp signed an amended budget for fiscal year 2022. The one-time payment will be delivered to public state employees at the university and K-12 levels.