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Freemasons of the Oak Bowery Lodge participate in the July Fourth parade.

Freemasons of the Oak Bowery Lodge participate in the July Fourth parade.

Community charities shine in July 4 parade

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
On Independence Day, Gilmer celebrated several nonprofits in its Fourth of July Parade. A nation’s ideals can be seen in how it treats its most vulnerable citizens, and Gilmer showed it values them greatly.
Times-Courier

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BoE approves local supplement increase

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The county’s educators will see a little more money in their monthly paycheck while coaches at Gilmer High will be rewarded for postseason berths and advancement. The Gilmer County Board of Education unanimously approved all pay increases and bonuses at its June regular meeting.
Key Assistant Location Manager Rashawn Cash attends a day of filming for new Peacock series, “The Good Daughter.”

Key Assistant Location Manager Rashawn Cash attends a day of filming for new Peacock series, “The Good Daughter.”

Gilmer scenery to be part of “The Good Daughter” show

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Murder, home invasions and violence came to Gilmer County last week, but in the form of filming for a new psychological thriller show soon to release on Peacock. “The Good Daughter” is based on a Karin Slaughter novel of the same name.
"When bears get used to eating human food, they become far more likely to have a dangerous encounter with people," Georgia State Bear Biologist Adam Hammond said.

"When bears get used to eating human food, they become far more likely to have a dangerous encounter with people," Georgia State Bear Biologist Adam Hammond said.

Bear and cubs leave shelter hiking area

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
A mother bear with cubs is one of the most protective animals in nature.  Recent reports suggest one with two cubs has moved on from the hiking shelter on Springer Mountain. “Obviously, we’ll be monitoring the situation,” Georgia State Bear Biologist Adam Hammond said.
Madison Alina Grace Perez, Elizabeth “Rylie” Sue Henson, Aspen Leigh Cagle, , Gray Anthony McClure, Robert Gabriel Shoilekov, Davonnte Lavon Brehon and Anthony Jared Inestruza Whisnant

Madison Alina Grace Perez, Elizabeth “Rylie” Sue Henson, Aspen Leigh Cagle, , Gray Anthony McClure, Robert Gabriel Shoilekov, Davonnte Lavon Brehon and Anthony Jared Inestruza Whisnant

Three plead guilty in death of woman

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Three defendants pled guilty in a case involving the death of a Pickens County woman. Mallory Warden, a 19-year-old, died after being shot.
Kittens peek out of a cage at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

Kittens peek out of a cage at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter.

Animal shelter faces ‘over-pup-ulation’

Jackson Elliott - Reporter
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Gilmer County Animal Shelter (GCAS) director Kelly Pickering had to take in 33 Chihuahua-wiener mix dogs after their Gilmer County owner could no longer care for them. In situations like these, certain phrases come to mind for Pickering: “Oh my God! What are we gonna do?
Susan Noles drives and Judy Price rides shotgun in the 2024 Fourth of July Parade in downtown Ellijay. Both are members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain James Kell Chapter.

Susan Noles drives and Judy Price rides shotgun in the 2024 Fourth of July Parade in downtown Ellijay. Both are members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain James Kell Chapter.

‘United We Stand’ theme of Fourth in Ellijay

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Food, fun, music, a parade and fireworks will once again be on tap for Ellijay’s annual Fourth of July celebration this Friday. Festivities get underway at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of First Baptist Church, and downtown merchants will also have their doormats out in hopes of a bustling business day.