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County network restored after cyberattack

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Gilmer County government has been able to move past a March cyberattack on its computer network, but there are still some technological components to be replaced as the county also explores ways to strengthen its protection against future ransomware threats.
Dozens of motorcyclists and other citizens waving American flags welcomed the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to the Lions Club Fairgrounds just before noon Wednesday. The Wall was assembled and opened for viewing Thursday, June 20, and was in place through Monday, June 24, 24 hours a day. Security and grief counselors were on site at 1729 S. Main St. at all times. (Photo by Mark Millican)

Dozens of motorcyclists and other citizens waving American flags welcomed the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to the Lions Club Fairgrounds just before noon Wednesday. The Wall was assembled and opened for viewing Thursday, June 20, and was in place through Monday, June 24, 24 hours a day. Security and grief counselors were on site at 1729 S. Main St. at all times. (Photo by Mark Millican)

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall exhibit well-attended

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Karleen Ferguson

Karleen Ferguson

Ferguson wins runoff for BOC Post 1

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Karleen Ferguson, a former Gilmer County commissioner, will return to the board next year following the June 18 runoff election. Formerly a Post 2 commissioner, Ferguson won the runoff for Post 1 commissioner, which resulted from the May 21 primary election.
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Ellijay council first-reads cryptomining ordinance

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Ellijay City Councilmembers gave the first reading of an ordinance regulating cryptocurrency mining and took no action on the second reading of an ordinance to add a new restaurant to the city’s alcohol consumption zone when meeting Monday, June 17.
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Ferguson wins primary runoff

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Karleen Ferguson has won the runoff primary race against Doug Rink for Gilmer County Post 1 Commissioner. Ferguson garnered 1,811 votes overall to Rink’s 1,456. She will stand as the Republican candidate for the office in the November election. There is no Democrat challenger.
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Board passes short-term rental ordinance

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Following months of work and 18 versions, Gilmer County commissioners passed a short-term rental ordinance. Gilmer County’s short-term rental ordinance provides for licensing and governing the industry in the county. It is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall that came to Ellijay in 2014 and 2018 will return to the Lions Club Fairgrounds June 19.

A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall that came to Ellijay in 2014 and 2018 will return to the Lions Club Fairgrounds June 19.

Vietnam memorial wall tribute returning

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, D.C. is coming back to Ellijay. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) wall has been on display here twice before — first in 2014 and again in 2018.
Downtown Ellijay will once again celebrate Independence Day with a parade, fireworks and other July Fourth festivities. 

Downtown Ellijay will once again celebrate Independence Day with a parade, fireworks and other July Fourth festivities. 

Parade, festivities set for July Fourth

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Downtown Ellijay will once again celebrate Independence Day with a parade, fireworks and other July Fourth festivities.  The day will get started at noon Thursday, July 4.