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Higher property values coming

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Property owners can expect their county-appraised values to increase this year as Gilmer County continues to see higher prices paid for homes.
A shopping cart shows the typical amount of food a family of four receives at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

A shopping cart shows the typical amount of food a family of four receives at the Gilmer Community Food Pantry.

Food pantry to mark 20th anniversary

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The Gilmer Community Food Pantry will mark two decades of providing food to local residents next month. A 20th anniversary reception is scheduled for Monday, May 3, at the pantry facility at 5273 Highway 52 East.
The intersection of Old Highway 5 and Highway 382 has been turned into a three-way stop as construction of a traffic roundabout continues.

The intersection of Old Highway 5 and Highway 382 has been turned into a three-way stop as construction of a traffic roundabout continues.

Three-way stop new, but temporary at intersection of Old 5/Hwy. 382

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
As construction of a traffic roundabout ramps up, a new three-way stop at the intersection of Old Highway 5 and Highway 382 -may be catching some drivers by surprise.
Apple trees are in bloom at BJ Reece Orchards.

Apple trees are in bloom at BJ Reece Orchards.

Cold snap did some apple damage

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Two things local apple growers can expect, and hopefully overcome, are cold snaps and severe storms that often accompany the arrival of springtime in Georgia.  “For us, it’s just a continual, normal thing. You’re going to have a flood every year and bad wind storms every year.
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Land use ordinance ready for vote

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Version 9 of changes to the Gilmer County land use ordinance is the one being advertised for a vote. Gilmer County’s Board of Commissioners made the decision at the April 8 regular meeting. “I’m glad there isn’t going to be a version 10,” said Chairman Charlie Paris.
At Harrison Park, John Carter Wilson, right, works on hanging the bee hotels he made for an Eagle Scout project with friend, Mitchell Rice, left, and brother, Spencer Wilson, center.

At Harrison Park, John Carter Wilson, right, works on hanging the bee hotels he made for an Eagle Scout project with friend, Mitchell Rice, left, and brother, Spencer Wilson, center.

Bee hotels new additions at Harrison Park

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
New “bee hotels” at Harrison Park are exactly what they sound like. The wooden, hanging boxes provide shelter for bees that aren’t part of a hive.
Marie Holt, left, is pictured at her 100th birthday party with granddaughter, Amanda Payne.

Marie Holt, left, is pictured at her 100th birthday party with granddaughter, Amanda Payne.

Retired educator happily turns 100

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
An Ellijay woman who recently turned 100 has a simple explanation for her longevity. “Hard work, clean living, and a strong faith in God,” have been cornerstones for Marie Holt, who marked the big occasion April 7.
Gilmer Senior Center employees and Meals on Wheels drivers Sue Reece, above, and Janice Melvin, below, are shown with food from the Gilmer Community Food Pantry that’s been bagged to distribute to those enrolled in the center’s meal programs.

Gilmer Senior Center employees and Meals on Wheels drivers Sue Reece, above, and Janice Melvin, below, are shown with food from the Gilmer Community Food Pantry that’s been bagged to distribute to those enrolled in the center’s meal programs.

Gilmer Senior Center, food pantry partner for new ‘satellite’ program

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
A new “satellite food pantry” effort is bringing services of the Gilmer Community Food Pantry to the county’s senior center in downtown Ellijay. The first delivery of food to the Gilmer Senior Center was made last week, confirmed Allen Triebel, the food pantry’s director.
Storm damage in Coosawattee River Resort included a washed-out section of Newport Drive, which remains closed.

Storm damage in Coosawattee River Resort included a washed-out section of Newport Drive, which remains closed.

Road damage from storms estimated at over $200K

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
As of last week, almost 80 roads in the county were listed as having received some type of damage from severe storms that tore through March 25 and 26.  The storm damage was widespread across the county, confirmed Gilmer Public Works Director Jim Smith.