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Gilmer’s COVID case rate spikes as Delta Variant spreads

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Just a few months ago, Gilmer County’s number of new COVID-19 cases was on the decline. Now, a sharp spike in new cases is being seen here and in several other nearby counties.
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County cautious with recovery money

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Gilmer County has received a portion of the funds it is eligible for from the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden in March. And now, the county is taking a wait-and-see attitude toward spending the money.
The midway of the Gilmer County Fair is shown being set up Tuesday morning. The fair was scheduled to kick off Tuesday, Aug. 10, and run until Sunday, Aug. 15, as the event returns to the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds after being canceled last year. Event times are 5-10 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 5-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4-10 p.m. on Sunday.

The midway of the Gilmer County Fair is shown being set up Tuesday morning. The fair was scheduled to kick off Tuesday, Aug. 10, and run until Sunday, Aug. 15, as the event returns to the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds after being canceled last year. Event times are 5-10 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 5-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4-10 p.m. on Sunday.

Fair back in town — enjoy the rides, but don’t miss the exhibits

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Exciting, brightly-lit rides may be the biggest draw for most younger Gilmer County Fairgoers, but the fair also has a strong history of showing competitive exhibits entered by local residents.
Photo by April Teague/Staff

Photo by April Teague/Staff

Back-to-school celebration held

News Staff
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
A back-to-school celebration was held Monday, Aug. 2, at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium for teachers and staff. The Gilmer Chamber awarded door prizes donated by local businesses. Above, assistant superintendent Kim Cagle, students and the Bobcat mascot entertain the crowd with a dance performance.
Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are all currently available at the Gilmer County Health Department. The vaccinations are given on a walk-in basis, and appointments are no longer needed.

Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are all currently available at the Gilmer County Health Department. The vaccinations are given on a walk-in basis, and appointments are no longer needed.

‘A long way to go’

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
With the COVID-19 vaccination effort past the half-year mark, data from the North Georgia Health District (NGHD) tells that Gilmer County is well short of meeting a 50 percent vaccination threshold.
Folk artist Charles Dingler shows Susan Catron some of his creations during the 2019 Dancing Goats Folkfest.

Folk artist Charles Dingler shows Susan Catron some of his creations during the 2019 Dancing Goats Folkfest.

Folkfest needs helpful hands

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
A local folk art festival will return to downtown Ellijay this September, but there’s a need right now for volunteers who’d like to assist in its preparation. The fourth annual Dancing Goats Folkfest is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26, at the Artful Acres site just off River Street.
School children happily show new books and hand-knitted hats they received as part of a previous delivery by the Craddock Center.

School children happily show new books and hand-knitted hats they received as part of a previous delivery by the Craddock Center.

Craddock Center marks 20 years of ‘a leg up’ for kids, families

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
A Cherry Log nonprofit that encourages reading and storytelling for kids and adults, started out as a little group of people helping other people, said the son of its founder.