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Local author Luke Watson, left, and his mom Tiffany Watson, right, celebrate his book at the Local Authors Forum.

Local author Luke Watson, left, and his mom Tiffany Watson, right, celebrate his book at the Local Authors Forum.

Local Authors Forum sees great attendance

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Friends of the Gilmer County Library’s (FGCL) Local Authors Forum event last weekend how art thrives on community.“It’s a pleasure and honor to be invited to the Local Author Forum,” local author Jo Loveday said.
Kids from First Baptist Church of Ellijay make cookies and thank you cards for Gilmer first responders. Shown from left are Addy Hayes, Luke Hayes and Chandler Garrett.

Kids from First Baptist Church of Ellijay make cookies and thank you cards for Gilmer first responders. Shown from left are Addy Hayes, Luke Hayes and Chandler Garrett.

First Baptist Church of Ellijay helps town with Love Ellijay event

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
Eighty-two First Baptist Church of Ellijay (FBCE) members helped community organizations as part of their Love Ellijay event.“It’s a great way to serve and meet a need that places can’t get to in their day-to-day work,” elder Del Land said.
JE 5-06 KidsFerst 1: Josh Chancey, left, and Barbra Jones, right, hold a banner for KidsFerst in Gilmer County.

JE 5-06 KidsFerst 1: Josh Chancey, left, and Barbra Jones, right, hold a banner for KidsFerst in Gilmer County.

Ferst Readers wants to give kids more books

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Monday, May 11, 2026
Gilmer County’s Ferst Readers chapter has an unusual problem. Not enough parents with young kids are signing up to get free books.“Our biggest need right now is we want to register more kids,” said Josh Chancey, the Gilmer County chapter of Ferst Readers president.
Alice Adkins, center, was recently awarded the National Defense Medal by the Nancy Harts Chapter 2728 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Alice Adkins, center, was recently awarded the National Defense Medal by the Nancy Harts Chapter 2728 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

USAF veteran awarded for service

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
Alice Adkins, center, was recently awarded the National Defense Medal by the Nancy Harts Chapter 2728 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Making the presentation are Chapter President Margaret Farist, left, and Mary Jones, recorder. Ledford had a 24-year career in the U.S. Air Force.
A structure at Novena Court in Coosawattee burns in the early morning on Sunday, March 29.

A structure at Novena Court in Coosawattee burns in the early morning on Sunday, March 29.

Gilmer Fire faced early morning fire

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
When a fire broke out on the morning of Sunday, March 29, Gilmer Fire and Rescue (GFR) firefighters helped keep the structure fire from spreading out of control. GFR was dispatched to the fire at 7 a.m., located at Novena Court inside Coosawattee.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division Fire Chief Paul Beamon stands beside the Gilmer Fire and Rescue vehicle that will transport blood for emergency response.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division Fire Chief Paul Beamon stands beside the Gilmer Fire and Rescue vehicle that will transport blood for emergency response.

Gilmer Fire and Rescue’s first blood donation drive scheduled for April 11

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The decisions you make on April 11 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. can mean life or death for others.That’s because Gilmer Fire and Rescue (GFR) is hosting its first blood drive in cooperation with the Georgia Trauma Foundation and Piedmont Healthcare.
Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office deputies, detectives and county personnel celebrate the opening of their new office. Shown from left are, front, Sergeant Lexia Robinson, Detective Molly Cousin, Detective Lessie Sippel, Administrative Assistant Melissa Waddell, Captain Brian Crump, Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, Chairman Charlie Paris, and, back; Deputy Jake Knight, Lieutenant Gene Hefner, Sergeant Treavor Stanfield, Deputy Seth Reeves and Detective Russell Henson.

Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office deputies, detectives and county personnel celebrate the opening of their new office. Shown from left are, front, Sergeant Lexia Robinson, Detective Molly Cousin, Detective Lessie Sippel, Administrative Assistant Melissa Waddell, Captain Brian Crump, Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, Chairman Charlie Paris, and, back; Deputy Jake Knight, Lieutenant Gene Hefner, Sergeant Treavor Stanfield, Deputy Seth Reeves and Detective Russell Henson.

Two Sheriff’s divisions move into new building

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) deputies and detectives will be able to cooperate like never before after moving into the same building. “We’ve needed this for a long time.
Remi Brayer, a 14-month-old baby, was a happy and loving baby. She was abused and murdered. (Photo courtesy of Brittan Hosier)

Remi Brayer, a 14-month-old baby, was a happy and loving baby. She was abused and murdered. (Photo courtesy of Brittan Hosier)

Ellijay aunt remembers murdered nephew

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Remi Bray and Ryker Bray could have grown up like other kids. But they won’t now. “She was literally the light of everyone’s day,” said Brittan Hosier, an Ellijay resident said of her niece, Remi.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Correction

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The article, “Coosawattee River Resort faces urgent sewer upgrade” in the April 1 edition of the Times-Courier was in error. The upgrades were needed in the Coosawattee River Resort Eagle Mountain Campground area, not in the Coosawattee River Resort area. The Times-Courier  regrets this error.