Maria Rodriguez, left, and Garrett Ralston, center, both of Pilgrim’s Ellijay, prepare registration information with Ashley Rice, of the Gilmer Health Department, right, during a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday, Aug. 10. Those who came to the health department to get their first COVID shot that day were entered into a prize drawing to win a year’s supply of meat courtesy of the local Pilgrim’s plant.

Vintage World War II aircraft like the North American Aviation T-6 Texan shown above will be on display at the first Georgia Mountain Warbird Weekend. The rescheduled event will be presented by the Gilmer Chamber April 15-16 2022. (Contributed photo by John Wilhoff)

From left, Ken Fillman, Cassie Rasco and Jessica Wells, of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Georgia, join Gilmer Chamber President Jennifer Grimmer in breaking ground for a playground at the new Boys and Girls Club site on Progress Road.

The Ellijay City Council and Mayor Al Hoyle heard concerns from a number of local residents about a proposed short-term rental ordinance when meeting Monday. Tom Griffith, standing, is shown speaking to Hoyle, right, and councilmembers Sandy Ott, Tom Crawford and Katie Lancey.

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A statue of Jesus Christ made by local chain saw carver Mike Duke watches over Cartecay United Methodist Church.

Attendees enjoy the first outdoor movie night presented by the Friends of Harrison Park in 2019. (Photo by Rick Lucas)

The Gilmer Arts Community Chorus will hold auditions for its upcoming fall concert Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.

During a recent dinner meeting at Charlie’s Restaurant, Gary Johnson, Ellijay Mountain Cruisers Car Club manager, back left, presents $900 in gift cards to Gilmer High School auto tech teacher Ken Martin, back right. Also pictured, from front left, are auto tech students Dominick McAuliffe, Jonah Sutton and Kenneth Withrow.