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Pictured during a recent dress rehearsal for the Tabor House Museum’s upcoming Christmas Open House are, back row: Bobby Bradford and Pam Johnson; front row: Karen Vitelli, Mike Davis, Leslie Thomas and Jonathan Davis.

Pictured during a recent dress rehearsal for the Tabor House Museum’s upcoming Christmas Open House are, back row: Bobby Bradford and Pam Johnson; front row: Karen Vitelli, Mike Davis, Leslie Thomas and Jonathan Davis.

Christmas Open House at Tabor Museum Dec. 4

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
With the holidays coming, why not go back to the 1870s when the Tabor family lived in the history and Civil War museum that’s now the oldest house in Ellijay?
Pictured are some of the handmade quilts previously shown at the Gilmer Arts Gallery. (Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor)

Pictured are some of the handmade quilts previously shown at the Gilmer Arts Gallery. (Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor)

Gilmer Arts quilt exhibit opens at gallery Dec. 3

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
It’s the time of year when we pull out the sweaters and quilts and cozy up to the fire. To honor that, Gilmer Arts will open its annual Fiber Arts Exhibit Friday, Dec. 3. The Gilmer Arts Gallery,  located at 207 Dalton Street, will host an opening reception from 5-7 p.m.
Temporary parking barricades on River Street will be moved to the roundabout prior to the Nov. 26 Light Up Ellijay festivities.

Temporary parking barricades on River Street will be moved to the roundabout prior to the Nov. 26 Light Up Ellijay festivities.

Ellijay council OKs lifting parking barricades

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Temporary parking barricades on River Street will come down sooner than expected following a vote from the Ellijay City Council Monday. During the Nov.
Kristy Lindstrom, host of ETC-3 program “Talk of the Town,” will be grand marshal for the upcoming Light Up Ellijay Parade.

Kristy Lindstrom, host of ETC-3 program “Talk of the Town,” will be grand marshal for the upcoming Light Up Ellijay Parade.

Light Up Ellijay returns to square Nov. 26

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Downtown Ellijay’s popular Christmas parade and visit from Santa is back on track this year, following an absence from the town square in 2020. Light Up Ellijay festivities will take place the day after Thanksgiving — Friday, Nov. 26 — beginning at 6 p.m.
Times-Courier

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Health dept. seeing slow start to age 5-11 COVID vaccinations

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
A slow response was seen at the Gilmer County Health Department during its first full week offering COVID-19 vaccinations for children age 5-11. Only seven COVID vaccinations were given for that age group from Nov.
Young Luke Kerr gets a lift from his grandpa, Vietnam veteran Harold Henson, as they watch the honorary Veterans Day program at the Lions Club Pavilion.

Young Luke Kerr gets a lift from his grandpa, Vietnam veteran Harold Henson, as they watch the honorary Veterans Day program at the Lions Club Pavilion.

Strong turnout, weather holds out for Veterans Day salute

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Storm clouds lingered, but held at ease, as members of the Ellijay Lions Club welcomed many guests to salute Gilmer County’s military men and women on Veterans Day.
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Three Christmas toy programs underway in county

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Three local outreach programs that provide toy assistance for Gilmer County families in need have already begun, or will soon begin, their application processes heading toward Christmas.
Times-Courier

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Citizen of the Year 2021 nominations now open

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Started in 1986 with Gene Jones as the first recipient, the Gilmer County Citizen of the Year (COTY), A Lifetime Achievement Award, has been awarded annually since. Merle Naylor was selected as the 2019 Citizen of the Year, adding her name to the prestigious list.
Times-Courier

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County budget nearing completion

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Gilmer County’s 2022 budget is reaching its final planning stages. “As of right now, we don’t have a final budget, but we have a balanced budget,” said Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris. He said the maintenance and operation budget is in place, but may see some fine tuning.