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Pictured above and below are some of the drugs, weapons and drug-related objects confiscated in recent arrests made by East Ellijay Police.

Pictured above and below are some of the drugs, weapons and drug-related objects confiscated in recent arrests made by East Ellijay Police.

East Ellijay Police make drug arrests

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
A significant number of drug-related arrests have already been made by East Ellijay Police in the month of October. According to reports provided by the police department, all four arrests involved either heroin, methamphetamine or both substances.
Gilmer Public Safety staff give a front and back look at fundraising T-shirts worn in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pictured from left: Chris Bird, Caiden Osborne, Bobby Padgett, Dakota Heath and Fire Chief Daniel Kauffman.

Gilmer Public Safety staff give a front and back look at fundraising T-shirts worn in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pictured from left: Chris Bird, Caiden Osborne, Bobby Padgett, Dakota Heath and Fire Chief Daniel Kauffman.

Gilmer Public Safety ‘going pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Red may be the color that’s most associated with firefighters, but, during the month of October, employees of Gilmer County Public Safety are proudly adding pink to their uniforms.
Representatives from Gilmer County Charter Schools and the Gilmer Parks and Rec Department are pictured beside one of the 20 display markers that comprise a new children’s storywalk at River Park. From left: Lottie Mitchell, (school system chief academic officer), Kathy Stephens (B-5 literacy committee member), Kevan White (parks and recreation director), Bob Sosebee (school system maintenance director), Dr. Shanna Downs (school system superintendent) and Katrina Kingsley (school system pre-K director).

Representatives from Gilmer County Charter Schools and the Gilmer Parks and Rec Department are pictured beside one of the 20 display markers that comprise a new children’s storywalk at River Park. From left: Lottie Mitchell, (school system chief academic officer), Kathy Stephens (B-5 literacy committee member), Kevan White (parks and recreation director), Bob Sosebee (school system maintenance director), Dr. Shanna Downs (school system superintendent) and Katrina Kingsley (school system pre-K director).

Park storywalk encourages reading, exercise for children

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
New additions to the walking path at Ellijay’s River Park will help younger children sharpen both their reading skills and exercise routines.
Gilmer County voters lined up around the Gilmer County Courthouse Tuesday morning patiently waiting to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting.

Gilmer County voters lined up around the Gilmer County Courthouse Tuesday morning patiently waiting to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting.

Early voting begins

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Gilmer County voters lined up around the Gilmer County Courthouse Tuesday morning patiently waiting to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting. Early voting began at the courthouse Oct. 13 and will run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Construction of the new Clear Creek Elementary School continues. Above is a view of the school’s front entrance. The center section of the school will house the main office, cafeteria and gymnasium.

Construction of the new Clear Creek Elementary School continues. Above is a view of the school’s front entrance. The center section of the school will house the main office, cafeteria and gymnasium.

Construction underway on Clear Creek Elementary

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The construction of Clear Creek Elementary School continues to move along as weather allows. Ground was broken at the site in mid March, which is roughly 5.5 miles out Yukon Road. Extensive grading coupled with some rock removal were two of the first tasks.
Gilmer County Solid Waste Manager Randy Chadwick is pictured amongst some of the tires that were dropped off at the Tower Road landfill Tuesday, the first day of this year’s Tire Amnesty program.

Gilmer County Solid Waste Manager Randy Chadwick is pictured amongst some of the tires that were dropped off at the Tower Road landfill Tuesday, the first day of this year’s Tire Amnesty program.

Tire amnesty program begins

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
A free tire disposal program that usually coincides with Earth Day kicked off earlier this week.  Gilmer County will host this year’s Tire Amnesty program Oct. 13-24 at the county landfill located at 456 Tower Road.
Racquel Watkins, Gilmer Health Department Registered Nurse, takes care of a patient during the health department’s drive-thru flu shot clinic held last month at the ETC Pavilion.

Racquel Watkins, Gilmer Health Department Registered Nurse, takes care of a patient during the health department’s drive-thru flu shot clinic held last month at the ETC Pavilion.

Drive-thru flu shots up from last year in North Georgia Health District

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
A larger number of residents in six north Georgia counties decided to act early and get their flu shots at recent drive-thru clinics presented by health departments in the North Georgia Health District.