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James and Tiffany Paschal with their daughter, Ginger Jennings, at her graduation last year from North Georgia Christian Academy. Ginger is currently attending the University of North Georgia’s Blue Ridge campus.

James and Tiffany Paschal with their daughter, Ginger Jennings, at her graduation last year from North Georgia Christian Academy. Ginger is currently attending the University of North Georgia’s Blue Ridge campus.

‘My children are heroes’

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Tiffany Paschal knew for months she was being “called” to be a foster parent, but she was struggling in prayer about it due to her husband’s life-altering injury. “It was absolutely a calling,” she affirmed. “I knew for six months before I even talked to James about it.
Heidi Wimpey with her puppy, Ellie May, at a recent spay/neuter clinic presented by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) at the Gilmer Civic Center.

Heidi Wimpey with her puppy, Ellie May, at a recent spay/neuter clinic presented by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) at the Gilmer Civic Center.

Spay/neuter clinic treats 29, more events set for March

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The first discount spay/neuter clinic presented by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) this year saw 29 dogs and cats treated Friday, Feb 7. Scott Weaver is shown with his blue healer, Jax.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Resolution supporting Second Amendment passes

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Gilmer County commissioners unanimously passed a resolution supporting the Second Amendment. The resolution came as the board was presented with a resolution and an ordinance by a group asking the commissioners to make Gilmer County a Second Amendment Sanctuary.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

School-issued Chromebooks coming to Gilmer High

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The 1:1 Chromebook Initiative began at Clear Creek Middle School and has made its way to Gilmer High. GHS principle Carla Foley made the announcement last Thursday, and the plan is to start issuing devices next month. Chromebooks are laptop computers that use a Linux-based Chrome operating system.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Board takes another lap with pool

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Gilmer County Commission Chair Charlie Paris was ready to move ahead with the county pool. Bids have been let for the demolition of the current pool, and he wanted to go ahead and bid for the construction of the new pool, he said at a Feb. 12 work session.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Ellijay council hears distillery update

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
During a workshop that preceded Monday’s Ellijay City Council meeting, members of the council heard a presentation from the proprietors of a liquor distillery being built in the north end of the county.
This month’s Great Backyard Bird Count activities are promoted in the lobby of the Gilmer County Library, which will host different bird-related programs for kids and adults.

This month’s Great Backyard Bird Count activities are promoted in the lobby of the Gilmer County Library, which will host different bird-related programs for kids and adults.

Upcoming library programs for the birds (and bird lovers)

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
A nationwide activity that helps scientists keep track of changing bird populations across the United States is being highlighted this month at the Gilmer County Library.
Tattered US Flags ready for retirement can now be dropped off in the lobby of the Gilmer County Commissioner’s Office. Members of Keep Gilmer Beautiful will check the box monthly and take the deposited flags to the local American Legion post for a proper retirement ceremony.

Tattered US Flags ready for retirement can now be dropped off in the lobby of the Gilmer County Commissioner’s Office. Members of Keep Gilmer Beautiful will check the box monthly and take the deposited flags to the local American Legion post for a proper retirement ceremony.

Keep Gilmer Beautiful accepting worn US Flags

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
As part of its efforts to promote recycling and litter reduction in the community, Keep Gilmer Beautiful now accepts worn American flags ready for retirement.
The same view of Cherry Log Creek taken two days apart shows the diverse affects Mother Nature can bring in a short amount of time. At left is the creek after flooding its banks on Thursday. At right, by Saturday the floodwaters had receded, but the area is covered in 5 inches of snow. (Photo bu Rhesa Chastain)

The same view of Cherry Log Creek taken two days apart shows the diverse affects Mother Nature can bring in a short amount of time. At left is the creek after flooding its banks on Thursday. At right, by Saturday the floodwaters had receded, but the area is covered in 5 inches of snow. (Photo bu Rhesa Chastain)

Weather events come in threes

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Weather in Gilmer County has fluctuated from rain and flooding to deep snow to more rain and possibly more flooding, all in less than a week. “They say it happens in threes,” said Gilmer County Public Safety Director Keith Kucera. On Thursday, Feb.
ETC broadband announcement group

ETC broadband announcement group

$4.4 million ReConnect grant to fund expansion of ETC’s broadband service

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
A $4.4 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow local telecommunications provider ETC to expand its broadband internet service to several areas of the county that are considered underserved.