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Gary McVey, Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority director, is pictured with a stockpile of PVC pipe, a standard item that multiple local departments are having trouble getting due to supply chain issues. McVey said the water authority purchased the pipe some time ago, but it would be hard to get that much right now.

Gary McVey, Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority director, is pictured with a stockpile of PVC pipe, a standard item that multiple local departments are having trouble getting due to supply chain issues. McVey said the water authority purchased the pipe some time ago, but it would be hard to get that much right now.

Supply chain issues being felt by county departments

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
As continuing supply chain disruptions cause people to rethink how they do things ranging from Christmas shopping to building a home, several Gilmer County departments are seeing longer wait times for various parts and materials.
Sandra Sales, elections superintendent for the City of Ellijay.

Sandra Sales, elections superintendent for the City of Ellijay.

Ellijay liquor item goes to vote

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Sandra Sales, elections superintendent for the City of Ellijay, stands beside ballot boxes at the Gilmer Civic Center Tuesday morning, the final day Ellijay’s registered voters could vote on whether or not to allow package sales of distilled spirits in the city limits.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Assessor board hears concerns about conservation covenant ending

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors heard public comment, during its Oct. 21 regular meeting, from a local man on behalf of his elderly father concerning early termination of a conservation use covenant.
Michael Andrews/ Mountain Life Editor Metal barricades blocking eight parallel parking spaces on River Street are expected to remain up until January.

Michael Andrews/ Mountain Life Editor Metal barricades blocking eight parallel parking spaces on River Street are expected to remain up until January.

No-parking test run starts on River Street

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Temporary blockage of eight parallel parking spaces on the north end of River Street has begun and will last for the next few months. Police Chief Ed Lacey said the barricades were put up at the direction of the Ellijay City Council last Wednesday.
The LeFevre Quartet features several veterans of gospel music who honed their craft with other quartets and groups. Pictured, clockwise, from left: group members Bryan Elliott, Will Lane, Jordan LeFevre, Jay Parrick and Mike LeFevre.

The LeFevre Quartet features several veterans of gospel music who honed their craft with other quartets and groups. Pictured, clockwise, from left: group members Bryan Elliott, Will Lane, Jordan LeFevre, Jay Parrick and Mike LeFevre.

LeFevre Quartet bringing uplifting gospel sounds to playhouse

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A Georgia-based gospel quartet with joy to spare will soon bring their uplifting four-part harmonies to Ellijay.   The LeFevre Quartet will perform at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse Friday, Nov. 12. Showtime is 7 p.m.
Above, a box truck is well on its way to being filled at last year’s first Keep Gilmer Beautiful e-recycling event. Right, Keep Gilmer Beautiful member Jim Harris helps unload dropped-off electronics at the 2020 e-recycling event.

Above, a box truck is well on its way to being filled at last year’s first Keep Gilmer Beautiful e-recycling event. Right, Keep Gilmer Beautiful member Jim Harris helps unload dropped-off electronics at the 2020 e-recycling event.

Unwanted electronics welcome at Nov. 13 e-recycling event

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A drive-thru electronics recycling event held for the first time last year returns to Ellijay Saturday, Nov. 13. Presented by Keep Gilmer Beautiful (KGB), it will take place in the county courthouse/Dalton State College parking lot from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Labor shortage hits public safety

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Gilmer County is feeling the labor shortage pinch not just in the private sector, but in the public sector as well. Two areas experiencing the shortage are law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs. “We are getting very few people applying,” said Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson.
The Ghost of Overdue Books, made by Friends of the Gilmer County Library, is among the many scarecrows that can be seen by those trick-or-treating at Harrison Park.

The Ghost of Overdue Books, made by Friends of the Gilmer County Library, is among the many scarecrows that can be seen by those trick-or-treating at Harrison Park.

Downtown trick or treat at Harrison Park MOVED TO SUNDAY

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
**Breaking News** Due to rain forecast for Saturday, the trick or treating event will be held Sunday, Oct. 31!!   Downtown Ellijay’s Halloween trick-or-treat festivities will return to Harrison Park this Saturday.
Ellijay Lions Club members will serve boxed barbecue lunches to veterans and their families during a complimentary Veterans Day program at the fairgrounds Thursday, Nov. 11.

Ellijay Lions Club members will serve boxed barbecue lunches to veterans and their families during a complimentary Veterans Day program at the fairgrounds Thursday, Nov. 11.

Veterans Day program, lunch to go on at fairgrounds

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
A program and lunch that salutes local military veterans will return to the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds this Veterans Day. The honorary program will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11.