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At left, Will Rowlette, dressed in a traditional Scottish outfit, carries Reba and Ellis down the red carpet at the Tails and Tiaras event. At right, Blue Barton walks Sally, the winner of Tails and Tiaras.

At left, Will Rowlette, dressed in a traditional Scottish outfit, carries Reba and Ellis down the red carpet at the Tails and Tiaras event. At right, Blue Barton walks Sally, the winner of Tails and Tiaras.

Vineyard Tails and Tiaras event raises funds and awareness for dog adoptions

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
It’s not every day you see a dog in a tuxedo, but Tails and Tiaras had them in abundance. This event, hosted by Grapes and Ladders Vineyards and Winery, the Gilmer County Animal Shelter (GCAS) and Ellijay Paws in Need staged a red-carpet competition between dogs from the shelter.
Steve Duncan and his wife, Chari Duncan, spoke about the healing the group provided in their lives at the Appalachian Restoration Motorcycle Rally.

Steve Duncan and his wife, Chari Duncan, spoke about the healing the group provided in their lives at the Appalachian Restoration Motorcycle Rally.

Broken Chains motorcycle rally celebrates freedom from drug addiction

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Some people would guess there was no hope for Ian Duncan. The former Navy sailor was facing 25 years to life in prison for driving while intoxicated. A family enjoys face painting at the Appalachian Restoration Motorcycle Rally. From left are, Juna Haley, Desire Boyd and Haley Hightower.
The ladder truck is a Class A pumper, has a 100-foot ladder and can pump 1,500 gallons a minute.

The ladder truck is a Class A pumper, has a 100-foot ladder and can pump 1,500 gallons a minute.

A step up

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Gilmer County Fire and Rescue has taken delivery of its new ladder truck. Gilmer County commissioners were given a chance to see the truck following a work session Sept. 16. The truck is a Class A pumper, has a 100-foot ladder and can pump 1,500 gallons a minute.
Shown in their gowns and wigs are (from left, front row) Phoumany Vignesult, Allison Yi and Stephanie Adam and (back row) Kathy Mahoney and Monica Bouve. 

Shown in their gowns and wigs are (from left, front row) Phoumany Vignesult, Allison Yi and Stephanie Adam and (back row) Kathy Mahoney and Monica Bouve. 

Grannies Gone Wild

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Ladies from Ken’s Foods in Henry County enjoy a “Grannies Gone Wild” outing as they visit Gilmer County for the Fall Mountain Market held at the Gilmer County Civic Center Sept. 13.
McCayesville police officer Steve Bennett escorts Timothy Craig Ramsey while a Georgia State Trooper and GBI agent look on. (Photo courtesy of the News Observer)

McCayesville police officer Steve Bennett escorts Timothy Craig Ramsey while a Georgia State Trooper and GBI agent look on. (Photo courtesy of the News Observer)

Suspect in officer shooting arrested

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
A McCaysville police officer continues to improve in a Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital, and the man accused of shooting him is in jail.
Pictured is one of two affordable housing complexes under construction at Overlook of Ellijay apartments on the hill above South Main Street and Industrial Boulevard. There will be a total of 50 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units available; to apply, call 706-690-3235, and leave a message with your name and phone number. (Photo by Mark Millican)

Pictured is one of two affordable housing complexes under construction at Overlook of Ellijay apartments on the hill above South Main Street and Industrial Boulevard. There will be a total of 50 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units available; to apply, call 706-690-3235, and leave a message with your name and phone number. (Photo by Mark Millican)

Overlook at Ellijay Apartments on the rise

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
In recent months motorists and pedestrians using busy South Main Street and Industrial Boulevard have undoubtedly noticed a rising structure on the hill above the intersection.
With its light now working, traffic flows through the intersection between GA 515 and First Avenue on Sept. 12.

With its light now working, traffic flows through the intersection between GA 515 and First Avenue on Sept. 12.

Three traffic light outages not related

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Over two days, Gilmer County experienced three traffic light outages at major intersections. The traffic light at the intersection of GA 515 and First Avenue went out Sept. 8. It went out again Sept. 9. The traffic light at the intersection of GA 282 and South Main Street went out Sept. 9.
Gilmer County first responders received this signed card for the National Day of Service and Remembrance, Sept. 11.

Gilmer County first responders received this signed card for the National Day of Service and Remembrance, Sept. 11.

Gilmer first responders receive gifts on 9/11

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
For first responders, Sept. 11 is an important anniversary. “It brings home the reality that sometimes horrible tragedies can happen, whether it’s something on the level of 9/11 or this weekend when this officer was shot,” Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Captain Frank Copeland said.