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Junior Cash Williams fist bumps 6th grader Jefry Loarca Aguilar as he gets off the bus and heads into Clear Creek Middle School.

Junior Cash Williams fist bumps 6th grader Jefry Loarca Aguilar as he gets off the bus and heads into Clear Creek Middle School.

Warm welcome for students on High-Five Friday

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
High schoolers and community leaders lined up outside Clear Creek Middle School to high-five and cheer on students as they hopped off the bus. Gilmer High students and Chamber members give an upbeat welcome and high fives to students getting off the bus on Valentine’s Day.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

County tables decision on HB 581

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Gilmer County commissioners tabled a move to opt out of HB 581. Commissioners made the decision at their regular meeting Feb. 13, after hearing there is a move in the Georgia Legislature to extend the opt out deadline until March 31, 2029. HB 92 would extend the deadline.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Two boards opt out of HB 581

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
It’s official, the Gilmer County School System and the city of Ellijay have decided to opt out of HB 581. HB 581, also known as the Save Our Homes Act, establishes a statewide, “floating” homestead exemption that allows the assessment on properties to only rise annually at the rate of inflation.
GCSO Detectives Trevor Stanfield and Dan Farnham host a discussion on Safer Internet Day at Orchard Church in East Ellijay.

GCSO Detectives Trevor Stanfield and Dan Farnham host a discussion on Safer Internet Day at Orchard Church in East Ellijay.

Safer Internet Day: How to keep children safe online

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Nothing is private to a parent before their child turns 18. The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office is stressing to families, to help keep kids protected online, they should monitor their child’s electronics and social media.
The indoor seating at the Roof is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing every customer to enjoy the mountain views.

The indoor seating at the Roof is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing every customer to enjoy the mountain views.

The Roof to be featured on “America’s Best Restaurants”

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A popular, local restaurant is getting a national spotlight. The Roof in downtown Ellijay was chosen to be featured on “America’s Best Restaurants” (ABR). ABR is an online show that airs episodes every weekday on Youtube, to an audience of more than 10,000 subscribers.
Senior showmen graduating, including Madison Chastain, Isaac McClure, Jack Keener and Charles Normon, were honored and given gifts by program leaders before receiving a round of applause for their long list of accomplishments.

Senior showmen graduating, including Madison Chastain, Isaac McClure, Jack Keener and Charles Normon, were honored and given gifts by program leaders before receiving a round of applause for their long list of accomplishments.

Gilmer County Farm Bureau Livestock Show

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Mail carrier delivers to a cluster box unit in the Coosawattee River Resort.

Mail carrier delivers to a cluster box unit in the Coosawattee River Resort.

Delays at the post office causing headaches

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Frustrated Gilmer county residents are searching for answers from the U.S. Postal Service on why they are experiencing dramatic mail delays and delivery issues.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

New school safety plan issued across the state

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
State officials are rolling out a new school safety plan that will impact how the Gilmer County School System manages threats in the future. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns unveiled the plan last week, along with Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, Rep.
From left to right, club ambassadors Ava Williamson, Nancy Perez, Kendall Messer and Faith Dotson highlight the pet portraits they are currently working on.

From left to right, club ambassadors Ava Williamson, Nancy Perez, Kendall Messer and Faith Dotson highlight the pet portraits they are currently working on.

Kindness Club raises money for Gilmer Animal Shelter

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Local elementary students are spreading the message that “it’s cool to be kind” and raising money for animals in need with a pet portrait fundraiser.  A display in the hall at Mountain View Elementary showcases some of the Kindness Club’s pet portraits for teachers.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

East Ellijay officer resigns

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
An East Ellijay police officer resigned prior to the conclusion of an investigation into him being shot while off duty. East Ellijay Public Safety Director Larry Callahan made the announcement Monday morning, Feb. 10. The resignation was effective immediately. Sgt.