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Sharp increase in new COVID-19 cases continues

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Gilmer County’s confirmed COVID-19 case total rose by 45 new positive cases documented between July 22 and 28, according to information provided by North Georgia Health District 1-2 of the Georgia Department of Public Health.  “On the 22nd, there were 392.
Larry Davis shows the XP-1, a unique car he designed and built, to two curious students during the 2017 Car Show for Kids at Gilmer Middle School.

Larry Davis shows the XP-1, a unique car he designed and built, to two curious students during the 2017 Car Show for Kids at Gilmer Middle School.

Larry Davis remembered as a friend to all, an inspiration to many

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Playing music and working on cars were two favorite pastimes of Larry Davis, pictured, above, as a young man with work to do. Family and friends are remembering Larry Davis for, among other attributes, his easy-going personality, charitable nature and constant inventiveness.
Gilmer Chamber

Gilmer Chamber

Green Hutto leaving Chamber

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Following almost 12 years of service in which she helped build the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce to over 630 members, President and CEO Paige Green Hutto has submitted her resignation to the board of directors.
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Ellijay council hires contractor for street resurfacing work

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The Ellijay City Council approved hiring a paving company to do resurfacing work on two city streets when meeting Monday, July 20. “We’re doing all of North Avenue and Logan Circle.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Commissioners go with rollback rate

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Gilmer County’s Board of Commissioners voted to advertise the rollback rate for the county’s millage rate. According to Georgia law, county’s cannot collect more in property taxes than the previous year without calling it a tax increase, said Chairman Charlie Paris.
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Standoff ends without violence

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Cherokee County’s SWAT team rolled through Ellijay midday last week on their way to a standoff. Gwinnett County’s Sheriff Department asked the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office for assistance in retrieving a suspect in a rape from a home in Gilmer County, said Gilmer Capt. Frank Copeland.
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Ellijay woman faces drug charges

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
A Murphy woman was arrested last week in a large-scale distribution operation that police uncovered last month. At the same time, authorities displayed compassion in waiting to arrest 29-year-old Melissa Jean Lee, who officials say cared for her grandmother.
Keep Gilmer Beautiful volunteers will accept a variety of electronic devices during its first e-recycling event scheduled to take place Saturday, Sept. 26, in the county parking lot across from the courthouse.

Keep Gilmer Beautiful volunteers will accept a variety of electronic devices during its first e-recycling event scheduled to take place Saturday, Sept. 26, in the county parking lot across from the courthouse.

Keep Gilmer Beautiful will host first e-recycling event in September

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Keep Gilmer Beautiful (KGB) has announced a reschedule date for an electronics recycling event that was originally scheduled to take place in conjunction with the community beautification group’s Earth Day activities. The new date for the e-recycling  day is Saturday, Sept. 26.