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Recent changes to the traffic environment of downtown Ellijay include a no parking zone extending from North Avenue to the roundabout, below, and barricades to allow for curing of a newly poured crosswalk, above.

Recent changes to the traffic environment of downtown Ellijay include a no parking zone extending from North Avenue to the roundabout, below, and barricades to allow for curing of a newly poured crosswalk, above.

No parking, crosswalk curing on River Street

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Recent changes in getting around downtown Ellijay include turning a line of parallel parking spaces on River Street into a no parking zone and temporary barricades put up to protect a newly repaired crosswalk at the intersection of River Street and North Avenue.
Chipotle is expected to open an East Ellijay location in the former Krystal restaurant on Highland Crossing.

Chipotle is expected to open an East Ellijay location in the former Krystal restaurant on Highland Crossing.

Chipotle looking at East Ellijay location

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
It looks like Chipotle might be the next restaurant chain to set up shop in East Ellijay.  The fast Mexican grill dining chain has expressed interest in the former Krystal location at 124 Highland Crossing, confirmed Larry Callahan, of the East Ellijay Planning and Zoning office.
Author Nan Flickinger and illustrator Savannah Plumley

Author Nan Flickinger and illustrator Savannah Plumley

Children’s book has Ellijay apple theme

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A retired teacher turned author uses Ellijay’s apple heritage for the backdrop of her first children’s book.  The title character of “Ellie J’s Apples” is 6-year-old Ellie J. Marsh, who lives on an apple orchard in Gilmer County, said author Nan Flickinger.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Seamless Summer meal program back for July

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Gilmer County School System has provided meals at no cost as the Seamless Summer feeding program enters its second month. Breakfast and lunch are available Monday through Thursday at six locations throughout the county and are open to those who are 18 years old and younger.
George Weaver

George Weaver

Weaver leaves legacy in legal community

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
\Attorney George W. Weaver, who served as the first district attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, died following a battle with leukemia. Weaver was the husband of Appalachian Chief Judge Brenda S. Weaver. Gilmer County is part of the Appalachian Judicial District.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Paving to start soon on downtown water line project

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A water line installation project that covered much of downtown Ellijay is wrapping up, and drivers will be glad to know that paving the remaining rough spots is among the final tasks.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Joint comprehensive plan update underway

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A five-year update of the Joint Comprehensive Plan for Gilmer County and the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay is taking shape.
After around six decades, old friends Mary Lou Hipp, left, and Brenda Sailors Blanton were reunited during a surprise luncheon at the local Berkshire Hathaway real estate office.

After around six decades, old friends Mary Lou Hipp, left, and Brenda Sailors Blanton were reunited during a surprise luncheon at the local Berkshire Hathaway real estate office.

Childhood friends recall growing up in Ellijay

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
When DeAnn Golden drove her mother, Brenda Sailors Blanton, around Ellijay recently, she was surprised at how much her mom remembered about growing up here in the 1940s-50s.
Mountain Summer Magazine 2024

Mountain Summer Magazine 2024

Mountain Summer Magazine is here!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Check out our latest magazine, Mountain Summer! You will find lots of ways to have fun in our beautiful area in this publication. Click here to view it online!