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Rapid COVID-19 testing now available at health department

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Rapid COVID-19 tests are now being given at the Gilmer County Health Department.  Krystal Sumner, the local health department’s nurse manager, said the BinaxNOW rapid tests are given to patients who have coronavirus symptoms.
Pictured above, from left, are: ETC Chief Operating Officer Jason Smith, ETC’s John and Cathy Harrison, Sen. Steve Gooch, Rep. Rick Jasperse, ETC’s David and Marianne Bowman, Georgia EMC CEO Dennis Chastain and Amicalola CEO Todd Payne.

Pictured above, from left, are: ETC Chief Operating Officer Jason Smith, ETC’s John and Cathy Harrison, Sen. Steve Gooch, Rep. Rick Jasperse, ETC’s David and Marianne Bowman, Georgia EMC CEO Dennis Chastain and Amicalola CEO Todd Payne.

Details of broadband expansion project officially announced

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Details of a forthcoming project in which local service providers Amicalola Membership Corporation (AEMC) and Ellijay Telephone Company (ETC) will partner to expand high-speed internet access in portions of their shared north Georgia service areas were officially announced Wednesday, Dec.
Keep Gilmer Beautiful advisory board members Jay Zipperman, Karen Vitelli, MyKey Cook and Jim Harris are pictured in front of a truck that was filled during the group’s first e-waste recycling event.

Keep Gilmer Beautiful advisory board members Jay Zipperman, Karen Vitelli, MyKey Cook and Jim Harris are pictured in front of a truck that was filled during the group’s first e-waste recycling event.

Keep Gilmer Beautiful among governor’s award winners

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Though some of their projects for this year may have been cut short or reshuffled, members of Keep Gilmer Beautiful are happy to have recently received a commendation from statewide organization Keep Georgia Beautiful and Gov. Brian Kemp.
Attendees enjoy a 2019 “Polar Express” Christmas party at the Ellijay American Legion.

Attendees enjoy a 2019 “Polar Express” Christmas party at the Ellijay American Legion.

American Legion to continue Christmas toy program in drive-thru format

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Ellijay’s Ira Cochran American Legion Post 82 will continue an annual holiday program that provides presents for local children, although it will be presented in a different format this year.
Cooper Rollins, right, enjoys his Santa time with grandparents Bobbie and Glen Goldman.

Cooper Rollins, right, enjoys his Santa time with grandparents Bobbie and Glen Goldman.

People and pets enjoy Santa time

News Staff
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Kids, adults and family pets were able to let Santa know what’s on their Christmas lists during a recent fundraiser for Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS), at which Mr. and Mrs. Semper Fi Santa (Jon and Michelle Vigue) set up for photos and visits on the Gilmer Welcome Center lawn. 
Mr. & Mrs. Clause (Jeff and Susan Ellington) and the Grinch (Rozier Wingate) take a festive stroll through downtown Ellijay Thursday, Dec. 3.

Mr. & Mrs. Clause (Jeff and Susan Ellington) and the Grinch (Rozier Wingate) take a festive stroll through downtown Ellijay Thursday, Dec. 3.

Locals feeling festive

April Teague - Staff
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Mr. & Mrs. Claus (Jeff and Susan Ellington) and the Grinch (Rozier Wingate) take a festive stroll through downtown Ellijay Thursday, Dec. 3.