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Judy Moody comforts Marshmallow, one of the 26 cats and dogs that were treated at a Jan. 15 spay-neuter clinic sponsored by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS).

Judy Moody comforts Marshmallow, one of the 26 cats and dogs that were treated at a Jan. 15 spay-neuter clinic sponsored by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS).

FOGAS begins year with continued spay-neuter efforts

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) kicked off 2021 by hosting its first reduced cost spay-neuter clinic of the year Friday, Jan 15.  Dr. Craig Chester and the staff of Jasper’s Animal Medical Clinic treated 20 dogs and six cats at the Gilmer County Civic Center.
A string of 2008 and 2009 concerts paired guitarist Tony Rice (in suit) with the group Mountain Heart, featuring Barry Abernathy on banjo, at venues including the Grand Ole Opry, above, and the Ellijay Elementary School Auditorium, below.

A string of 2008 and 2009 concerts paired guitarist Tony Rice (in suit) with the group Mountain Heart, featuring Barry Abernathy on banjo, at venues including the Grand Ole Opry, above, and the Ellijay Elementary School Auditorium, below.

Ellijay’s Abernathy shared music, stages with bluegrass great Rice

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
A string of 2008 and 2009 concerts that paired Mountain Heart, the progressive bluegrass group co-founded by Ellijay banjo player Barry Abernathy, with acoustic guitar great Tony Rice allowed Abernathy to perform alongside one of his musical heroes.
Eston Cantrell, left, rolls up his sleeve to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from Gilmer Health Department nurse Leigh Ann Dover at the Piedmont Community Center.

Eston Cantrell, left, rolls up his sleeve to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from Gilmer Health Department nurse Leigh Ann Dover at the Piedmont Community Center.

Over 1,100 COVID vaccinations given in first week of expanded rollout

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Last week saw much activity in both the appointment-making and COVID-19 vaccination processes used by the North Georgia Health District. After the health district’s NGHD.org website crashed Monday, Jan.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Only two qualifications needed to get help from food pantry

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
With a new year underway, the Gilmer Community Food Pantry wants local residents to be aware of the qualifactions that allow eligible persons to receive assistance from the local food bank located at 5273 Highway 52 East.  “There are only two criteria to qualify for food at the pantry.
Barbara Edwards' watermedia piece, "Night Pastures," is among the winning entries in a juried exhibit now on display at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

Barbara Edwards' watermedia piece, "Night Pastures," is among the winning entries in a juried exhibit now on display at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

Juried exhibit on display at Gilmer Arts

News Staff
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
The 2021 Annual Juried Art Exhibition opened at Gilmer Arts Gallery Jan. 8.  Thirty-two regional artists have multiple entries in the exhibit in the categories of 3D Art, 2D Art and Photography.  An awards reception will be scheduled when the area’s COVID-19 numbers calm.
Coach Paul Standard

Coach Paul Standard

GHS hires head football coach

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gilmer High School is pleased to announce our recommendation of Coach Paul Standard to lead the Bobcat Football Program. After talks and negotiations over the past several weeks, Dr.
Gilmer County EMA Director Keith Kucera, left, and environmental health manager Andrea Mathis, at car window, assist with traffic control outside the local health department on Monday.

Gilmer County EMA Director Keith Kucera, left, and environmental health manager Andrea Mathis, at car window, assist with traffic control outside the local health department on Monday.

Hotline, website overwhelmed on first day of COVID vaccine expansion

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
With a new appointment-making process for COVID-19 vaccinations off to a rocky start on Monday, the North Georgia Health District (NGHD) is asking that eligible persons remain patient and continue using either a hot-line number or the NGHD website to make vaccine appointments in Gilmer, as well as...