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The Gilmer Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic will remain the Piedmont Community Center at 824 Industrial Boulevard.

The Gilmer Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic will remain the Piedmont Community Center at 824 Industrial Boulevard.

Significant changes in COVID vaccine eligibility

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The past week brought significant changes in who can be vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia, as well as how vaccination appointments are made in the six-county North Georgia Health District. Last Tuesday, Gov.
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Two fatal accidents on Hwy. 52

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Last week two fatalities were reported from accidents on Hwy. 52 on two separate days. Edward Dwelly, 62, of Ohio, was involved in a single vehicle accident Tuesday, March 23, according to a Georgia State Patrol report.
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Water authority looks toward transite line removal project

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members approved an early step toward removing remaining asbestos cement pipe from the water system when meeting Monday, March 29.
New tax forms take into account stimulus checks and extended unemployment issued in 2020.

New tax forms take into account stimulus checks and extended unemployment issued in 2020.

Tax preparers, payers dealing with unique filing season

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
As an extended-for-2021 tax deadline approaches, both taxpayers and preparers are experiencing a filing season like no other in recent memory. “It’s been a very unusual year and quite a hectic year in the tax world,” said Beth Bennett, franchisee of the East Ellijay H&R Block location.
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Chamber opens Zoom board meetings to public

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Gilmer Chamber is now inviting the general public to join its monthly board meetings held online via the Zoom teleconferencing app.  “(We) are formally opening board meetings to the public for comment and hearing.
Gilmer Fire and Rescue employees Mikey Bramlett, left, with search dog, Duke, and Mike Dempsey, right, with search dog, Axel, are pictured with trail layer Nicole Linton and instructor Shayne Schettler, of Georgia K9 National Training Center.

Gilmer Fire and Rescue employees Mikey Bramlett, left, with search dog, Duke, and Mike Dempsey, right, with search dog, Axel, are pictured with trail layer Nicole Linton and instructor Shayne Schettler, of Georgia K9 National Training Center.

Search dogs, handlers complete national certification course

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Four recent graduates of a national certification course for search dogs and handlers comprise a team that can be used in a variety of search and rescue situations.
Chandler Watkins is pictured with the record-setting white crappie he caught on Carters Lake.

Chandler Watkins is pictured with the record-setting white crappie he caught on Carters Lake.

Ellijay boy sets Carters Lake fishing record

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
A 12-year-old Ellijay boy already had plenty of true fishing stories to tell before recently catching a verified record setter.  That record-breaking white crappie may become a go-to fishing story for young Chandler Watkins, who reeled in the 3-pound, 4.
Gilmer Schools

Gilmer Schools

Gilmer County BoE adopts ’21-’22 academic calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Gilmer County Board of Education voted 3-2 in favor of adopting an academic calendar that received 14.3 percent fewer votes than the preferred choice of its stakeholders. A survey containing three calendar options for the 2021-2022 school year was sent to parents and staff March 8.
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Ellijay council gives first reading of new distillery ordinance

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Liquor distilleries could soon join the alcohol-producing businesses that can be licensed to operate in Ellijay.  City councilmembers gave the first reading of a new distillery ordinance when meeting Monday, March 15. No public comment or objection to the ordinance was given.
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Land use changes head for ninth draft

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Gilmer County commissioners held a special meeting Monday morning to vote on advertising for passage of a revised land use ordinance. Instead, the document is headed for a ninth draft. “I would rather do it right than do it quick,” said Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris at the March 22 meeting.