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GBI investigates officer involved shooting in Pickens County

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
On Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an officer involved shooting investigation. The investigation indicates that at approximately 2:30 p.m.
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Gilmer man charged with rape

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
A man is facing a rape charge in Gilmer County. Roscoe Benny Sharpe, Jr, 53, was arrested and charged with rape by the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 5. The incident allegedly occurred in November 2020. Sharpe offered the alleged victim a ride in his van to meet a friend.
Above, Keep Gilmer Beautiful members Jim Harris, left, and Karen Vitelli, fourth from left, give red oak and dogwood seedlings to county commissioners Karleen Ferguson, Charlie Paris and Hubert Parker.

Above, Keep Gilmer Beautiful members Jim Harris, left, and Karen Vitelli, fourth from left, give red oak and dogwood seedlings to county commissioners Karleen Ferguson, Charlie Paris and Hubert Parker.

Tree planting at root of Keep Gilmer Beautiful project

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Keep Gilmer Beautiful recently partnered with two statewide organizations to distribute 100 tree seedlings to several local agencies and organizations.
Orange barrels and heavy equipment line the intersection of Old Highway 5 and Highway 382, where construction of a connecting route between 382 and Highway 515 continues.

Orange barrels and heavy equipment line the intersection of Old Highway 5 and Highway 382, where construction of a connecting route between 382 and Highway 515 continues.

GDOT expects 382 extension to wrap this summer

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) expects construction of a connecting route for Highway 382 and 515 to finish by this July.
Ruth Caudell is pictured at the front entrance of Gilmer High School, where she taught and later worked as an administrator from 1962-2000.

Ruth Caudell is pictured at the front entrance of Gilmer High School, where she taught and later worked as an administrator from 1962-2000.

Caudell’s decades in education, community service remembered

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
If you attended Gilmer High School between 1962 and 2000, there’s a very good chance one of your teachers, if not your assistant principal, was Ruth Caudell. The longtime educator and former Ellijay City Councilwoman, who passed away Saturday, Jan.
Sally Daniels puts a “Gilmer’s Got It” sticker on the Gilmer Chamber’s door following the launch of the 2010s shop local campaign, which was Daniels’ idea.

Sally Daniels puts a “Gilmer’s Got It” sticker on the Gilmer Chamber’s door following the launch of the 2010s shop local campaign, which was Daniels’ idea.

Daniels fondly remembered

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Past and present staff of the Gilmer Chamber are remembering the commitment and enthusiasm displayed by one of their longest-serving volunteers. Sally Daniels, a retired local business owner and active Gilmer Chamber member since 1986, passed away last week at age 80.
Jason Lynn Newman

Jason Lynn Newman

Deputy placed on leave following arrest

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
A Gilmer County deputy was placed on leave after being arrested in Pickens County while off-duty. Sgt. Jason Lynn Newman, 34, of Talking Rock, is  being held on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, interferring with a 911 call, obstructing police and reckless conduct. “Sgt.
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Changes to land use ordinance tabled

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Gilmer County commissioners decided to table proposed changes to the land use ordinance pending more conversation following public input. A decision could be made about lifting a development moratorium at a Feb. 10 meeting, according to discussion.
Board of Education

Board of Education

New BoE meets, elects officers

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Gilmer County Board of Education convened for its work session and regular meeting last week. New members (from left) Joe Pflueger and Michael Parks joined the board, and are pictured along with vice chairman Doug Pritchett, superintendent Dr.