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Council hears concerns on North Avenue traffic

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Ellijay City Council-members heard comments from a North Avenue resident about the busy downtown Ellijay street needing to become a one-way, while also discussing changes to a pending cryptomining ordinance, when meeting Monday, July 15.
Gilmer County’s Georgia Forestry Commission office has sat in shambles since being hit by a May tornado.

Gilmer County’s Georgia Forestry Commission office has sat in shambles since being hit by a May tornado.

Forestry commission rebuild planned

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
A rebuild is planned for the Gilmer County office of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), which was demolished by a tornado.  “July starts the beginning of our fiscal year so everything was kind of on hold through June. It’s in the process.
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TSPLOST will appear on November ballot

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
It is official, a local TSPLOST will appear on the November ballot for Gilmer County. Gilmer County commissioners officially voted to put the measure on the ballot at a meeting where many items were removed from the agenda, and Chair Charlie Paris called in to participate.
Sharon Courson

Sharon Courson

Courson to be county’s next EMA director

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Gilmer County’s next Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director is getting ready to trade the Georgia coastline for the mountains. Sharon Courson will relocate here from Glynn County, where she’s currently the deputy EMA director.
Eric Stoker

Eric Stoker

Stoker hired as GCCA’s CEO

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Eric Stoker is the new chief executive officer of the Gilmer College and Career Academy. Stoker, 51, was approved by the Gilmer Board of Education May 16 and began his tenure as the GCCA’s CEO last Monday, July 8.
Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor

Photo by Michael Andrews/Mountain Life Editor

Traffic detoured for tree maintenance

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Cutting of overhanging trees continued this week along South Main Street, where a 50-foot setback is being cut between Bobcat Drive and Legion Road. Traffic is being detoured onto Bobcat Drive and Legion Road while the work is done.
Gilmer County Post Commissioners John Marshall (left) and Hubert Parker (right) present outgoing Emergency Management Director Keith Kucera with a plaque commemorating his service. Kucera is joining the Gilmer County School System as an instructor. (Photo by Alyssa Ashurst)

Gilmer County Post Commissioners John Marshall (left) and Hubert Parker (right) present outgoing Emergency Management Director Keith Kucera with a plaque commemorating his service. Kucera is joining the Gilmer County School System as an instructor. (Photo by Alyssa Ashurst)

A salute for service

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market volunteers Ginny Bellinato, Lynn Robey, Chris Cleberg and Betty Sammis were in the holiday spirit during last year’s Christmas in July.

Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market volunteers Ginny Bellinato, Lynn Robey, Chris Cleberg and Betty Sammis were in the holiday spirit during last year’s Christmas in July.

Christmas in July planned at farmers market

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market will soon welcome back a festive summertime event. The market will hold its annual Christmas in July from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27.
Taking part in Gilmer Fire and Rescue’s second new recruit training academy are Glen Ballard, Luke Cain, Kingston Collier, Bryson Childers, Jacob Goss, Isaiah Rooks, Scott Herring, Tim Allison, Zachary Dad and Dalton House.

Taking part in Gilmer Fire and Rescue’s second new recruit training academy are Glen Ballard, Luke Cain, Kingston Collier, Bryson Childers, Jacob Goss, Isaiah Rooks, Scott Herring, Tim Allison, Zachary Dad and Dalton House.

Gilmer Fire recruit academy brings 14 new employees to roster

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Gilmer Fire and Rescue (GFR) added 14 new first responders to the ranks with its second new recruit training academy. The almost nine-month program wrapped in May, followed by graduation for the new emergency response personnel.