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Pictured are some of the creative entries in last year’s Pumpkin Palooza at the Gilmer County Library. This year, the pumpkin decorating contest will be held online with entrants submitting photos of their work.

Pictured are some of the creative entries in last year’s Pumpkin Palooza at the Gilmer County Library. This year, the pumpkin decorating contest will be held online with entrants submitting photos of their work.

Virtual programming planned for October, November

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
While in-person educational programs are still on hold at the Gilmer County Library, several virtual online programs are planned for the coming months.
Welcome to apple country...

Welcome to apple country...

Presenting our Apple Capital magazine

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Are you ready to indulge your senses? Then you came to the right place. Here you can see the sunset glow on the peaks of the Appalachians. Taste the crisp sweetness of a mountain-grown apple. Hear the gurgle of a creek from the sprawling porch of a rental cabin.
Terry Ellis, Mike Bean, Chris Curtin, Chuck Mitchell, Don Roberts and Frank Enos join in a past music night at The Blue Door Cafe.

Terry Ellis, Mike Bean, Chris Curtin, Chuck Mitchell, Don Roberts and Frank Enos join in a past music night at The Blue Door Cafe.

‘Blue Door Reunion’ to benefit food pantry

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Several local musicians who enjoyed performing at now-closed River Street restaurant and nightspot The Blue Door Cafe will reconvene for a special benefit concert Friday, Oct. 9, at Cartecay River Brewing Company.  Music will begin at 4 p.m. and last until the venue’s closing time of 9 p.m.
The Burt family, of Dawsonville ­— Amy, Robert and daughter, McKenzie — enjoy a day out at R&A Orchards.

The Burt family, of Dawsonville ­— Amy, Robert and daughter, McKenzie — enjoy a day out at R&A Orchards.

Apple, market season off to strong start

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Restrictions and closings at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused some proprietors of Gilmer County’s apple houses and farm markets to wonder if this fall’s influx of customers would be as strong as in previous years.
Scarecrows of all sizes and designs are beginning to spring up around Harrison Park, where this year’s Scarecrow Invasion will be on display from Oct. 10-31.

Scarecrows of all sizes and designs are beginning to spring up around Harrison Park, where this year’s Scarecrow Invasion will be on display from Oct. 10-31.

Scarecrow Invasion coming to Harrison Park

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
As fall sets in and Halloween approaches, scarecrows will again invade downtown Ellijay.  This time, they will gather at Harrison Park.
A single engine plane – a Super Decathlon – approached the runway from the south, bounced on a hard landing and veered sharply. The plane flipped upside down on the runway, causing minor injuries to the pilot and passenger. They were treated by Gilmer County EMS and released on scene.

A single engine plane – a Super Decathlon – approached the runway from the south, bounced on a hard landing and veered sharply. The plane flipped upside down on the runway, causing minor injuries to the pilot and passenger. They were treated by Gilmer County EMS and released on scene.

Crash closes Gilmer County runway

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
No major injuries were reported following a airplane crash at the Gilmer County airport. The call about the crash came in at 3 p.m. Oct. 5, said Keith Kucera, Gilmer County Public Safety director. The single-engine airplane carrying the pilot and a passenger crashed during landing.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Early voting begins next week

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Like beach dwellers before a hurricane, Chief Registrar Tammy Watkins and her staff have been preparing for voting to begin Oct. 13. “I’m expecting a heavy turnout,” she said. Already the office has sent out 3,959 mail-in ballots and had 1,215 of them returned.
Keep Gilmer Beautiful members Jay Zipperman, Karen Vitelli, MyKey Cook and Jim Harris are pictured with the box truck that was filled with discarded electronic items during the group’s first e-recycling event.

Keep Gilmer Beautiful members Jay Zipperman, Karen Vitelli, MyKey Cook and Jim Harris are pictured with the box truck that was filled with discarded electronic items during the group’s first e-recycling event.

Truck filled at Keep Gilmer Beautiful e-recycling event

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The first electronics recycling event sponsored by Keep Gilmer Beautiful was so successful, there will others some time down the road, confirmed members of the local community beautification group.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Crash closes Gilmer County runway

News Staff
Monday, October 5, 2020
No major injuries were reported following a airplane crash at the Gilmer County airport. The call about the crash came in at 3 p.m. Oct. 5, said Keith Kucera, Gilmer County Public Safety director. Firetrucks are currently on scene where the airplane ended up on its roof.
Before you enter ... Ellijay Deputy Fire Chief Mike Dempsey, left, and Ellijay Police Capt. Ray Grace are pictured outside City Hall checking temperatures and dispensing hand sanitizer for attendees at this month’s Ellijay City Council meeting.

Before you enter ... Ellijay Deputy Fire Chief Mike Dempsey, left, and Ellijay Police Capt. Ray Grace are pictured outside City Hall checking temperatures and dispensing hand sanitizer for attendees at this month’s Ellijay City Council meeting.

Ellijay council moves ahead with Harrison Park bathrooms

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Steps are being taken to have bathrooms put in at Harrison Park, but the facilities will not be designed the way some members of the park’s “Friends” group had envisioned. During a workshop that preceded a Sept.