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Poll worker Jackie Watson checks in Martin Wintermantel in the foreground while Nancy Vandiver gets Vernard Turner ready to cast his vote during the first day of early voting in Gilmer County, Oct. 15.

Poll worker Jackie Watson checks in Martin Wintermantel in the foreground while Nancy Vandiver gets Vernard Turner ready to cast his vote during the first day of early voting in Gilmer County, Oct. 15.

Voting begins in Gilmer County

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Voters were lining up as the Gilmer County election office opened for the first day of early voting. County residents lined up to cast their vote on Oct. 15, the initial day for early voting. By 9:30 a.m., 175 had voted. The number had increased to 399 by 11:45 a.m.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

County looks at tighter 2025 budget

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Gilmer County commissioners are looking at cutting $3.6 million out of the requests they have received for the 2025 budget. Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris said commissioners concluded three days of meetings with department heads and elected officials over requested budgets.
A farmer at Ace Hardware

A farmer at Ace Hardware

Getting into the autumn spirit

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Storefronts around Ellijay and East Ellijay were decorated for the fall season on the first Friday before Apple Festival. 
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Early voting for presidential election starts Oct. 15

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Gilmer County voters will be able to get a jump on casting their ballots for the presidential election when early voting begins Oct. 15. The early voting schedule will last until Nov. 1 and include two Saturdays. Times are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.
Jackie Cochran, John Gillen and Amber Stokes sort supplies before loading a pallet bound for south Georgia.

Jackie Cochran, John Gillen and Amber Stokes sort supplies before loading a pallet bound for south Georgia.

Community steps up with relief

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Gilmer County citizens filled up more than two tractor-trailers with supplies for hurricane relief. “We may be a small community, but we’ve got a huge heart,” said Gilmer County Fire Chief Daniel Kauffman. “I’ve been more than proud of a community that stepped up in a big way.
Gilmer High School’s homecoming festivities continued at halftime of last Friday’s football victory over Heritage. Sarah Baxter and Hayden Berry were crowned this year’s queen and king.

Gilmer High School’s homecoming festivities continued at halftime of last Friday’s football victory over Heritage. Sarah Baxter and Hayden Berry were crowned this year’s queen and king.

King and queen crowned

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
COPYRIGHT © 2019 - SHAW SPORTS TURF (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)

COPYRIGHT © 2019 - SHAW SPORTS TURF (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)

BoE approves to turf GHS baseball field for $1.2 million

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Gilmer County Board of Education approved a $1.2 million dollar  project that will need to begin soon. Last Wednesday’s called meeting was to discuss the possible replacement of Gilmer High baseball field’s natural playing surface with artificial turf.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Scammers asking for gift cards

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Has someone called you and asked you to buy a gift card? You might be the target of a scam. “I would recommend that no one ever pays anyone who calls them,” said Captain Frank Copeland of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office. “Do not give money to people who ask for it.