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Gilmer County students have been transported to and from school this year using a revamped system that has been more efficient than methods used in previous years. (Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor)

Gilmer County students have been transported to and from school this year using a revamped system that has been more efficient than methods used in previous years. (Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor)

New bus routes more efficient, safe

When Gilmer County Schools were reorganized and redistricted prior to the start of the school year, it only made sense that transportation methods also received an overhaul.  Gilmer County Schools’ Superintendent Dr.
Times-Courier

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Election set for November

Gilmer County voters will go to the polls Nov. 5 to cast ballots for a new Post 1 Commissioner to finish the unfulfilled term of Dallas Miller. “We can’t really call for a special election until after Sept. 13,” said Gilmer County Probate Judge and Election Superintendent Scott Chastain.