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A petition being signed by several North Main Street businessowners asks the City of Ellijay to consider putting some type of safety improvements on the busy downtown street.

A petition being signed by several North Main Street businessowners asks the City of Ellijay to consider putting some type of safety improvements on the busy downtown street.

North Main businesses petition for safety improvements

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The owners of a downtown Ellijay antique shop are among the business owners on North Main Street who want to see some type of pedestrian safety improvements on the increasingly busy street.
Incoming Gilmer Community Food Pantry Director Amber Kirkpatrick, left, is pictured with the food pantry’s outgoing director, Allen Triebel.

Incoming Gilmer Community Food Pantry Director Amber Kirkpatrick, left, is pictured with the food pantry’s outgoing director, Allen Triebel.

Kirkpatrick will be food pantry’s new director

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The co-owner of a downtown Ellijay coffeeshop is excited about soon beginning a new leadership role as director of the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.
Downed crossing signal

Downed crossing signal

Crossing signal down

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
A relatively new pedestrian crossing signal at the intersection of Highway 52/River Street and First Avenue was the victim of a vehicular accident that occurred early last Friday morning.
Gilmer Chamber Citizen of the Year Paul Nealey, left, and wife, Diane. (Photos by John Crawford)

Gilmer Chamber Citizen of the Year Paul Nealey, left, and wife, Diane. (Photos by John Crawford)

Nealey is Citizen of the Year

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Gilmer Chamber recognized its Citizen of the Year, while also presenting Business, Member and Community Champion of the Year Awards, at the chamber’s annual meeting and gala Saturday, March 5.
University of Tennessee — Chattanooga wrestler Matthew Waddell has his hand raised in victory after winning the Southern Conference championship at 197 pounds. (Photo Courtesy of Andy McLean/Appalachian State Athletics)

University of Tennessee — Chattanooga wrestler Matthew Waddell has his hand raised in victory after winning the Southern Conference championship at 197 pounds. (Photo Courtesy of Andy McLean/Appalachian State Athletics)

Waddell wins SoCon title, qualifies for nationals

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Matthew Waddell is a Southern Conference wrestling champion and has qualified for nationals. Waddell, a Gilmer High School alum, is currently a junior at the University of Tennessee — Chattanooga and wrestles for the Mocs at 197 pounds.
Protesters gathered near the Gilmer County Courthouse last Friday during the court arraignment of Susan Littlejohn, of Build an Ark Animal Rescue.

Protesters gathered near the Gilmer County Courthouse last Friday during the court arraignment of Susan Littlejohn, of Build an Ark Animal Rescue.

Build An Ark animal cruelty case headed to hearing

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Susan Littlejohn, proprietor of Build an Ark Animal Rescue, appeared in Gilmer County Magistrate Court Friday, March 4, to answer four charges of animal cruelty brought by the county’s animal control department.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

County and towns negotiate LOST

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Discussions have begun between the administrations of Gilmer County, Ellijay and East Ellijay about the division of the Local Option Sales Tax. Mayors for both cities are looking for a 1 percent increase to their share of the sales tax.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Board approves $754K in water plant projects

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members approved $754,000 in expenses for infrastructure improvements at the local water treatment plant when meeting Monday, Feb. 28.
St. Petrick's cancellation

St. Petrick's cancellation

St. Petricks festivities cancelled

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Due to the inclement weather forecast, the St. Petrick's festivities have been cancelled.     The eye-catching animal and shamrock signs up around downtown Ellijay mean it’s about time for another St. Petrick’s Celebration, which will take place Saturday, March 12, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The newly renamed Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market will move off Broad Street and into the neighboring Gilmer County Courthouse/Dalton State parking lot beginning Saturday, May 7.

The newly renamed Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market will move off Broad Street and into the neighboring Gilmer County Courthouse/Dalton State parking lot beginning Saturday, May 7.

Farmers market to continue with some changes

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
A popular farmers market held in downtown Ellijay spring to early fall will continue this year, but with some changes. Among those changes will be the name of the seasonal market, as well as the leadership and sponsorship needed to make it happen, confirmed Chris Cleberg, market coordinator.