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Speed cameras coming soon to school zones

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Just because a deputy or officer is not visible when a vehicle speeds by a school zone doesn’t mean the vehicle’s owner won’t get a ticket. Gilmer County commissioners unanimously passed the first reading of an ordinance allowing the use of speed detection cameras in local school zones.
Apple Festival vendor Ken Barker, The Clogging Potter, shows one of his handmade face jugs alongside wife, Rita. The two traveled from Tallahassee, Fla., for their first time as Apple Festival vendors.

Apple Festival vendor Ken Barker, The Clogging Potter, shows one of his handmade face jugs alongside wife, Rita. The two traveled from Tallahassee, Fla., for their first time as Apple Festival vendors.

Apple Festival’s ‘triumphant return’

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Members of the Gilmer Chamber and Ellijay Lions Club were pleased to see almost 27,000 converge on the Lions Club Fairgrounds for the 50th annual Georgia Apple Festival’s opening weekend Oct. 9-10.
The Highway 382-515 connector and roundabout are now fully open to traffic.

The Highway 382-515 connector and roundabout are now fully open to traffic.

Highway connector open, work still remains

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
A new connector that links Highway 382 and 515 was made fully open to traffic in time for the Georgia Apple Festival’s first weekend, although orange barrels and some barricades still line the roadway as the project nears competition.
Sgt. Randy Beavers, of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, gets his flu shot from Gilmer Health Department nurse Jennifer Vick during a drive-thru clinic at the ETC Pavilion Thursday, Oct. 7.

Sgt. Randy Beavers, of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, gets his flu shot from Gilmer Health Department nurse Jennifer Vick during a drive-thru clinic at the ETC Pavilion Thursday, Oct. 7.

Drive-thru flu shot clinic vaccinates 100-plus

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Although persistent rain threatened to delay a drive-thru flu shot clinic held last Thursday at the ETC Pavilion, 108 took advantage of the easy opportunity to “arm” themselves against the flu.
Mayor Al Hoyle, second from left, and Ellijay City Councilmembers Sandy Ott, Tom Crawford, Kevin Pritchett and Al Fuller review the city’s proposed 2022 operating budget during a special called meeting last week.

Mayor Al Hoyle, second from left, and Ellijay City Councilmembers Sandy Ott, Tom Crawford, Kevin Pritchett and Al Fuller review the city’s proposed 2022 operating budget during a special called meeting last week.

Ellijay council reviews 2022 city budget

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Mayor Al Hoyle and Ellijay City Councilmembers Sandy Ott, Tom Crawford, Al Fuller and Kevin Pritchett received and reviewed a copy of the city’s proposed 2022 operating budget during a brief special called meeting at City Hall last Thursday. The 2022 budget amounts to $2.
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Local Toys for Tots drive kicks off this month

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
While toy shopping for the annual Gilmer Toys for Tots campaign is done throughout the year, the 2021 campaign officially kicks off this month by starting to accept applications for assistance, as well as donations of toys and funding from the public. Gilmer Toys for Tots coordinator Ret. U.S.
Friends of the Gilmer County Library Laura Huster, center, and Galen Forbes, right, look over what’s available at The Bookshelf with library manager Alex Thomerson.

Friends of the Gilmer County Library Laura Huster, center, and Galen Forbes, right, look over what’s available at The Bookshelf with library manager Alex Thomerson.

Friends of Library look to boost membership, book donations

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Gilmer County Library could use a few new friends, confirmed the president of a local group of volunteers that raises funding for the library.
Novack, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, is one of two Gilmer Sheriff’s Office K-9s who will soon receive a protective vest from the Georgia Police K-9 Foundation.

Novack, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, is one of two Gilmer Sheriff’s Office K-9s who will soon receive a protective vest from the Georgia Police K-9 Foundation.

Two sheriff’s office K-9s ‘vested’ through nonprofit’s donation

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is thankful to receive two protective vests for its personnel, although the lifesaving equipment is not fitted for your standard police officer. Instead, these vests will be worn by two of the department’s K-9s.
The Apple Classic Car Show, presented by the Apple Country Auto Club, will return to Ronnie Thompson Ford Saturday, Oct. 9.

The Apple Classic Car Show, presented by the Apple Country Auto Club, will return to Ronnie Thompson Ford Saturday, Oct. 9.

Apple Classic Car Show returns to R.T. Ford Saturday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Members of a local charitable car club are getting in gear for the Apple Festival’s first Saturday, when they will again host their long-running annual car show. The Apple Country Auto Club will present the 2021 Apple Classic Car Show at Ronnie Thompson Ford, 130 Coosawattee Drive, Saturday, Oct.