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Johnny Jameson

Johnny Jameson

Jameson’s Irish acoustic show to kick off restarted Gilmer Arts concerts

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Nashville bandleader Johnny Jameson enjoys making the merry, and sometimes mournful, music of the traditional Irish-Celtic genre.  The singer and guitarist, who performed in Ellijay with his band The Empty Pints last March, is excited about returning here for a solo show at the George Link Jr.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Gilmer schools see enrollment decline

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Gilmer County School System has seen its enrollment decline over the past 16 months. The district’s full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment in October of the 2019-2020 school year was 4,189, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
Bean performs solo at an Acoustic Blends showcase presented by Gilmer Arts.

Bean performs solo at an Acoustic Blends showcase presented by Gilmer Arts.

Friends, family remember Bean’s positive outlook, love of music

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
For a guy who loved to sing the blues, there was no shortage of positivity from Mike Bean, family and friends are remembering about the Ellijay singer-guitarist who passed away Feb. 5 at age 70.
Paris is pictured getting his second dose of vaccine from Taylor Rayburn. 

Paris is pictured getting his second dose of vaccine from Taylor Rayburn. 

Doing his part, taking his shot

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Gilmer County Commission Chairman Charlie Paris was among those who were vaccinated against COVID-19 at county fire station 1 this week.
Vaccination record cards given after one’s first COVID-19 vaccine, and updated following the second dose, could prove useful when traveling, some are saying.

Vaccination record cards given after one’s first COVID-19 vaccine, and updated following the second dose, could prove useful when traveling, some are saying.

Might be wise to hold onto COVID vaccine card

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be given nationwide and in Georgia, those who receive the vaccine are handed a white paper record card showing when and where their first and, later, second doses were received.