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Heavy winds and rain caused power outages in northwest Gilmer County Saturday, June 7. (Contributed photos)

Heavy winds and rain caused power outages in northwest Gilmer County Saturday, June 7. (Contributed photos)

Storm blows through county

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
No deaths or major injuries as a Saturday afternoon storm wreaked havoc in Gilmer County, especially the northwest portion.
American Legion Family Junior Leadership Camp attendees, from left, Aubrey, 12, Jasmine, 16, and Breana, 12, show the poppies they created to give to their parents at an end-of-camp ceremony.

American Legion Family Junior Leadership Camp attendees, from left, Aubrey, 12, Jasmine, 16, and Breana, 12, show the poppies they created to give to their parents at an end-of-camp ceremony.

American Legion sponsors youth leadership camp

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Kids who attend the American Legion’s annual Family Junior Leadership Camp in Georgia know their stuff. In one instance, what they learned in camp about flag etiquette and handling the Stars and Stripes on special occasions came to the fore when they were invited to a flag retirement ceremony.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Ellijay Flag Day is Saturday

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Volunteers are still needed to help hold up a giant American flag measuring 50 feet by 100 feet at this Saturday’s Ellijay Flag Day ceremony. Volunteers, who must be at least 15 years old, are asked to meet at the sponsoring Ellijay Lions Club fairgrounds at 9 a.m.
Rep. Steve Tarvin, Rep. Will Wade, Rep. Johnny Chastain and State Sen. Steve Gooch share stories from working with late House Speaker David Ralston and speak highly of his work for Georgia at Friday morning’s road dedication ceremony in East Ellijay.

Rep. Steve Tarvin, Rep. Will Wade, Rep. Johnny Chastain and State Sen. Steve Gooch share stories from working with late House Speaker David Ralston and speak highly of his work for Georgia at Friday morning’s road dedication ceremony in East Ellijay.

Speaker Ralston memory honored

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The rainy weather didn’t stop dozens of family members, friends and colleagues of late House Speaker David Ralston from laughing, crying and even singing at Friday morning’s road dedication ceremony.
Members of Orchard Church volunteer at the Tower Road Mobile Home Park Monday, June 2.

Members of Orchard Church volunteer at the Tower Road Mobile Home Park Monday, June 2.

Seamless Summer: meal program ensuring every student eats

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Gilmer County Schools’ nutrition department is making sure every student has access to food, even when class is out of session. The annual Seamless Summer program provides children with free meals that can be picked up at locations across the county. The program is funded by the U.S.
Ken Martin celebrating his retirement after 17 years as the GCSS automotive instructor. (Courtesy of Vikki Martin)

Ken Martin celebrating his retirement after 17 years as the GCSS automotive instructor. (Courtesy of Vikki Martin)

Leaving a legacy

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
When he was a student at Gilmer High School, Ken Martin learned the value of having teachers who are truly in your corner, which he strove for year after year with his own students in the automotive program.
GCSO Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, Probate Judge Scott Chastain and Chief Tax Appraiser Theresa Gooch

GCSO Sheriff Stacy Nicholson, Probate Judge Scott Chastain and Chief Tax Appraiser Theresa Gooch

“Gilmer Strong:” Local officials leading the state

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Some officials in Gilmer County aren’t just local leaders, they’re leading the entire state of Georgia as three individuals make their mark as president of their discipline’s organization.
Members of the Gilmer County Historical Society will once again be dressed in period costumes for this Saturday’s open house at the Tabor House Museum.

Members of the Gilmer County Historical Society will once again be dressed in period costumes for this Saturday’s open house at the Tabor House Museum.

Tabor House Museum open house is Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
An open house at the Tabor House and Civil War Museum in downtown Ellijay this Saturday will feature Cherokee Indian history, items from early settler days and Civil War materials, among other memorabilia. The hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.