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A telehandler forklift is used to lift supplies to the upper level of an elevator shaft currently under construction just off Church Street in downtown Ellijay.

A telehandler forklift is used to lift supplies to the upper level of an elevator shaft currently under construction just off Church Street in downtown Ellijay.

Going up downtown

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
An elevator shaft currently under construction in downtown Ellijay will service The Roof Ellijay bar and restaurant, as well as second floor apartments in the building at the corner of Church and River Street.
Vicky Stonecipher, the Gilmer Senior Center’s new site manager, sets up a bingo game at the downtown Ellijay place for senior citizens age 60 and over.

Vicky Stonecipher, the Gilmer Senior Center’s new site manager, sets up a bingo game at the downtown Ellijay place for senior citizens age 60 and over.

New Senior Center manager wants to boost attendance, volunteers

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
A new site manager at the Gilmer Senior Center hopes to increase daily attendance, as well as the number of participating volunteers at the downtown Ellijay gathering place for local residents age 60 and up. “Our attendance averages around 20 a day.
Security video footage shows the moment when a firearm was wrestled from the grip of the attacker who came in with intent of murder-suicide.

Security video footage shows the moment when a firearm was wrestled from the grip of the attacker who came in with intent of murder-suicide.

Supervisor disarms attacker

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Gilmer County narrowly avoided being added to the list of places where a workplace shooting occurred. It would have happened right next door to a school. “I absolutely commend the Board of Education employees at the garage for their quick action.
Art show judge Keith Burgess takes a close look at entries in the 2020 spring juried exhibition currently on display at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

Art show judge Keith Burgess takes a close look at entries in the 2020 spring juried exhibition currently on display at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

Juried exhibit on display at Gilmer Arts

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
The art show, which features a mix of paintings and sculptures by local and regional artists, will remain on display for public viewing at the 207 Dalton Street gallery until March 25.
Jimmy Fortune, a member of The Statler Brothers and writer of three number 1 hits for the country-gospel vocal group, performs Sunday, March 8, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Jimmy Fortune, a member of The Statler Brothers and writer of three number 1 hits for the country-gospel vocal group, performs Sunday, March 8, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Fortune bringing hopeful music to Pleasant Grove

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
You never really know what God is going to do with a song, confided Jimmy Fortune about how several of his songs have resonated with listeners over the years.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Active shooter training offered

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office has begun offering a class on how people should react to an active shooter. Judging from a recent incident at the school bus garage across from Clear Creek Middle School, it is a timely offering.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Assessor board continues over-65 exemption talk

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
While meeting last Thursday, members of the Gilmer County Board of Assessors discussed the possibility of again changing the way unattached structures are assessed for property owners who receive an over-65 homestead exemption.
Sheriff Stacy Nicholson

Sheriff Stacy Nicholson

Sheriff Stacy Nicholson announces he will seek re-election this year

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Sheriff Stacy Nicholson and his wife, Stacie, live in the city of Ellijay. They are both members and regularly attend Friendship #3 Baptist Church in McCaysville. The sheriff is 48 years old and will begin his 30th year of law enforcement with Gilmer Sheriff’s office in March of 2020.