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A March 26 drive-thru pet vaccination clinic will offer a number of vaccinations that dogs and cats can receive without leaving the car.

A March 26 drive-thru pet vaccination clinic will offer a number of vaccinations that dogs and cats can receive without leaving the car.

Drive-thru pet vaccination clinic this Saturday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) will be offering discount pet vaccinations at a clinic this Saturday. The group will hold its spring drive-thru pet vaccination clinic Saturday, March 26, from 8 a.m.
The Ellijay City Council has approved making the intersection of North Main Street, North Avenue and College Street an all-way stop.

The Ellijay City Council has approved making the intersection of North Main Street, North Avenue and College Street an all-way stop.

Ellijay council OKs all-way stop, crosswalk for North Main

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
New stop signs will be going up at a much-travelled intersection in downtown Ellijay. When meeting Monday, March 21, the Ellijay City Council approved taking steps to make the intersection of North Main Street, North Avenue and College Street an all-way stop.
Kirk Cameron, of the Craddock Center, above, and Andrea Gibby, of Appalachian Children’s Center, below, speak about the purpose and goals of their organizations during a March 14 grant reception at Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store.

Kirk Cameron, of the Craddock Center, above, and Andrea Gibby, of Appalachian Children’s Center, below, speak about the purpose and goals of their organizations during a March 14 grant reception at Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store.

Faith, Hope and Charity awards 260K in local grant funding

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
A number of local nonprofits and community organizations are receiving 2022 grant funding made possible from sales at a local thrift store. Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store Inc.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

COVID cases declining in county

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
It looks as though the two-year COVID-19 pandemic has finally turned a corner in Georgia with new cases declining across the state. Gilmer County Board of Health members learned that’s also been true locally during their quarterly teleconference meeting last Tuesday. Dr.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, right, talks with Kerry McDearmid, of Mac and Son Plumbing, at a March 10 Gilmer Chamber luncheon.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, right, talks with Kerry McDearmid, of Mac and Son Plumbing, at a March 10 Gilmer Chamber luncheon.

Raffensperger talks 2020 election, voter law at chamber lunch

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
When speaking at a member’s luncheon hosted by the Gilmer Chamber Thursday, March 10, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said he was grateful for an opportunity to “set the record straight” regarding controversy surrounding 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
Commission Post 2 candidates

Commission Post 2 candidates

Eight qualify for May 24 primary election

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
A total of eight candidates have qualified to run for county government and school board positions in the upcoming May 24 primary election. Qualifying for the primary ran from Monday, March 7, to Friday, March 11.
Michelle Penland is pictured center with family.

Michelle Penland is pictured center with family.

Penland announces candidacy for school board

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
I would like to announce my candidacy for Gilmer County School Board — District 4. My husband, Lee Penland, and I are lifelong residents of Gilmer County. Lee and his brother John are the fifth generation of Penlands to own and operate Penland’s Apple House.