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Ellijay council OKs hotel-motel tax increase

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The Ellijay City Council approved raising the city’s hotel-motel tax, while also giving a first reading of a previously stalled short-term rental ordinance, during its first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 24.
This solar-powered speed sign on River Street is among four of the traffic-calming devices recently installed around downtown Ellijay.

This solar-powered speed sign on River Street is among four of the traffic-calming devices recently installed around downtown Ellijay.

Too fast, slow down!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Newly installed solar speed signs are a constant reminder of the 25 mph speed limit for much of downtown Ellijay. The flashing digital signs recently went up on each of downtown’s four main roads — River, North Main, Dalton and South Main Street.
Bill Logan and Gary Engel

Bill Logan and Gary Engel

Assessor board sees leadership change

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors underwent a change of leadership during its first meeting of the year Thursday, Jan. 20. Bill Logan, previously the board’s vice chairman, was elected chairman, while board member Jerry Davis was elected vice chairman.
Addie Davenport, Emma Heaslip, Jordan Sharp (on couch) and Chelsea Parker rehearse for Gilmer High School Theater’s upcoming production of “The Odd Couple.”

Addie Davenport, Emma Heaslip, Jordan Sharp (on couch) and Chelsea Parker rehearse for Gilmer High School Theater’s upcoming production of “The Odd Couple.”

GHS Theater presents ‘The Odd Couple’ this weekend

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
A stage comedy with firm footing in American pop culture will be performed by Gilmer High School (GHS) students this weekend. “The Odd Couple” will be presented as GHS Theater’s winter show Friday, Feb. 4-Sunday, Feb. 6, at the high school’s Linda Miller Theater. Showtimes are Friday at 7 p.m.
Gilmer’s Daniel Reynoso took the mat first in last Saturday’s Class 3A duals state finals and earned a 16-3 win.

Gilmer’s Daniel Reynoso took the mat first in last Saturday’s Class 3A duals state finals and earned a 16-3 win.

Gilmer wrestling appeals to GHSA

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
For the second season in a row, a cloud hangs over the Class 3A wrestling duals state title. Just like a year ago, Gilmer High School has sent an appeal to the Georgia High School Association.
The proprietor of Build An Ark Animal Rescue, operated out of the big red barn near the Eagle Mountain Entrance to Coosawattee River Resort, has been given 30 days to vacate the property.

The proprietor of Build An Ark Animal Rescue, operated out of the big red barn near the Eagle Mountain Entrance to Coosawattee River Resort, has been given 30 days to vacate the property.

Eviction, charges for Build An Ark

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The proprietor of a Gilmer County animal rescue is facing eviction and two charges of cruelty to animals.
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Lodging tax increase moves forward

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Gilmer County’s hotel/motel/lodging tax will be moving from 5 percent to 8 percent following a second vote of the board of commissioners. The board voted to to ask Speaker David Ralston to introduce a local bill raising the lodging tax in Gilmer County, at a special called meeting Jan. 24.