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Construction begins on GHS campus

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Two major construction projects are underway at Gilmer High School. Demolition and site preparation for the Gilmer Performing Arts Center started at the beginning of November. Behind GHS, the band practice field,  parking lot, curbs and awnings have been removed.
The Commercial Award goes to Gilmer Towing with his Flying Santa and well lit up truck. (Engage in Gilmer photo)

The Commercial Award goes to Gilmer Towing with his Flying Santa and well lit up truck. (Engage in Gilmer photo)

Parade float winners announced

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Engage in Gilmer, organizer for the 2024 Light Up Ellijay parade, would like to say thank you to the parade participants.  Wow, you guys went all out this year, and we were so proud to be your point of contact and organization. We think this was the best parade since 2020.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

50 more air packs for Gilmer fire department

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Gilmer County commissioners approved a grant and matching funds to buy $478,250 worth of breathing apparatus for the fire department. “We’re always out there trying to figure out ways to offset the budget expenditures,” said Gilmer County Fire Chief Daniel Kauffman.
Rep Johnny Chastain with DNR Chairwoman Lynn Smith and Rep. Stan Gunter, of Blairsville.

Rep Johnny Chastain with DNR Chairwoman Lynn Smith and Rep. Stan Gunter, of Blairsville.

No property rights change for streams

(not verified)
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer A Georgia House of Representatives Study Committee’s recommendations means north Georgia streams are safe from any changes to state standards for navigable waterways.
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Times-Courier

Warming center looking for volunteers

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Temperatures began dropping below 32 degrees which means volunteers began staffing the warming center in Gilmer County. “It would have to be 32 or below for more than half the night,” said Jackie Watson, who oversees the warming center with Rachel Tarr. “We are a warming center, not a shelter.
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Times-Courier

Ellijay man sentenced in federal case

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
An Ellijay man was one of three people sentenced as part of a methamphetamine conversion and distribution organization. Dustin Burgess, 36, of Ellijay, was sentenced to 13 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
Tabor House volunteers, dressed in clothing from eras past, will help visitors tour the museum with history from the 1600s to the present.

Tabor House volunteers, dressed in clothing from eras past, will help visitors tour the museum with history from the 1600s to the present.

Light Up Ellijay II on tap

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The second phase of Light Up Ellijay is on tap for this Saturday and will feature a parade, a Christmas lights contest, yuletide decorations and tours at the historic Tabor House museum and more. The Dec.