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An armadillo gets caught on camera. (Photo contributed by Dr. William Loughry)

An armadillo gets caught on camera. (Photo contributed by Dr. William Loughry)

Gilmer armadillos are part of great northern expansion

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Armadillos are creatures of contradictions.  They are armored yet shy, small but widespread, and weak but difficult to eradicate. Now that these animals live in Gilmer County, it’s likely that they’re here to stay, armadillo expert Dr. William Loughry said.
Gilmer sophomore fullback Madden Hopkins (46)

Gilmer sophomore fullback Madden Hopkins (46)

Bobcats blast Union Co., Pickens up next

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Gilmer sophomore fullback Madden Hopkins (46) runs over a Union County defender last Friday and led the Bobcats with 95 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. See story in Sports.
A dispatcher waits for calls at the Gilmer County 911 Communications Center. (Photo by Frank Copeland)

A dispatcher waits for calls at the Gilmer County 911 Communications Center. (Photo by Frank Copeland)

911 call numbers rise

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
As the number of residents and visitors increases, so does the need for law enforcement, EMS and fire services in Gilmer County. Gilmer County emergency services get more calls every year, Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) Captain Frank Copeland said. “It’s kind of what you’d expect,” he said.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

One man shot, one man arrested

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A Talking Rock man was arrested and another man was taken to the hospital following a shooting. Deputies responded to a person being shot at the intersection of Parksbrook Road and Parksbrook Lane Aug. 17, at 9:42 a.m., according to an incident report.
A CAT excavator works to demolish the building on 84 South Main Street.

A CAT excavator works to demolish the building on 84 South Main Street.

New building planned for South Main Street

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
With powerful yet delicate movements, an excavator machine set to work demolishing the empty building at 84 South Main Street. The building, long empty, will be replaced with a real estate office, said James Dover, owner of Dover Brothers Contracting. “It’s gonna be an office building,” he said.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Scam nets $18,300 in crypto

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A fraud case involving $18,300 in Bitcoin sent to scammers made the Friday roundup on the Gilmer County Sheriff’s app. On Aug. 21 at 3:30 p.m.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

East Ellijay passes speed limit change

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The East Ellijay City Council lowered the speed limit on Highland Crossing to 25 miles per hour as of Wednesday, Aug. 20. This city ordinance also made it possible for the council to change speed limits with just a resolution rather than another ordinance.