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Four arrested in Ellijay, accused of burglarizing a home in Madison, Miss. (Courtesy of Madison Police Department)

Four arrested in Ellijay, accused of burglarizing a home in Madison, Miss. (Courtesy of Madison Police Department)

Arrests made in connection to Mississippi burglary

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
License plate recognition (LPR) cameras put up around Ellijay led to the arrest of four people accused of stealing jewelry and cash from a home in Madison, Miss.  Madison police said the burglary happened on March 15, and the suspects’ vehicles were able to be identified after an investigation.
Student Joshua Ayers and teacher Beth Smith enjoy exploring the Bobcat Boutique.

Student Joshua Ayers and teacher Beth Smith enjoy exploring the Bobcat Boutique.

Students shop all things prom at the Bobcat Boutique

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Gilmer County’s Kiwanis Club has successfully hosted their first ever “Project Prom” to help provide local students access to formal attire ahead of the big night.  Gilmer High student Joshua Ayers is on this year’s Junior Prom Court.
The Friends of the Gilmer Library board is hosting an authors forum and market featuring seven local writers on April 24.

The Friends of the Gilmer Library board is hosting an authors forum and market featuring seven local writers on April 24.

Meet and greet with local Gilmer area authors

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Community members will have the chance to hear from local authors at Friends of the Gilmer County Library’s annual meeting later this month.
Three CTAE pathways classes are moving out of the Larry Walker Education Center and up to Gilmer High School.

Three CTAE pathways classes are moving out of the Larry Walker Education Center and up to Gilmer High School.

CTAE pathways to move out of Larry Walker Education Center

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Career, technology, agriculture and education (CTAE) pathways classes are moving out of the Larry Walker Education Center and into Gilmer High School, as renovations and construction of the Performing Arts Center continue.
Rep. Brad Thomas speaking on the House floor in January. (Photo courtesy of the GA House of Representatives)

Rep. Brad Thomas speaking on the House floor in January. (Photo courtesy of the GA House of Representatives)

Local charges highlight legislation

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A local case, where a man allegedly used normal pictures to create AI-generated child pornography, highlights Georgia lawmakers’ efforts to pass companion bills during this year’s legislative session, working to protect people from this type of crime.
Gilmer County Fire and Rescue rescues Lt. Riggs and makes him their official mascot. (Photos courtesy of Gilmer County Fire and Rescue)

Gilmer County Fire and Rescue rescues Lt. Riggs and makes him their official mascot. (Photos courtesy of Gilmer County Fire and Rescue)

A new lieutenant’s in town

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A new “leash” on life has been given to a dog, whose owner died in a house fire. Gilmer County Fire and Rescue adopted him and made him part of the team.  With her compassion for canines, Sgt. Katherine Evans, took the orphaned dog into her care.
Timbuktu Convenience Store is located on S. Main St.

Timbuktu Convenience Store is located on S. Main St.

Tricky burglaries at Ellijay convenience stores

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Multiple convenience stores in Ellijay have taken financial blows after being burglarized, both within the past month. Repairs made to the hole suspects cut into the wall to break into the store.