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Gilmer Fire and Rescue received almost $4,000 worth of wildfire fighting equipment from a grant supplied by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and U.S. Forest Service. Pictured, from left: Emily Hamilton (GFC rural fire defense manager), Mason Turner (Gilmer/Pickens chief ranger), Jason Bryant (Gilmer Deputy Fire Chief), Daniel Kauffman (Gilmer Fire Chief), Leland Bass (GFC north region fire management officer) and Kris Butler (GFC area fire management officer).

Gilmer Fire and Rescue received almost $4,000 worth of wildfire fighting equipment from a grant supplied by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) and U.S. Forest Service. Pictured, from left: Emily Hamilton (GFC rural fire defense manager), Mason Turner (Gilmer/Pickens chief ranger), Jason Bryant (Gilmer Deputy Fire Chief), Daniel Kauffman (Gilmer Fire Chief), Leland Bass (GFC north region fire management officer) and Kris Butler (GFC area fire management officer).

Gilmer receives wildfire gear through forestry grant

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Gilmer is among 10 Georgia counties with fire departments receiving wildfire fighting equipment courtesy of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC).
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Board OKs $6.1 million water authority budget

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members have approved an operating budget of $6.1 million for the authority’s 2024-25 fiscal year, which starts July 1. The 2024-25 budget is up nearly $660,000 from the current year’s budget of just over $5.4 million.
Congratulations, Graduates!

Congratulations, Graduates!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
We celebrate Gilmer County's new graduates in our annual Graduation Special Section! Thanks to all of our local advertisers to have made this special commemorative section possible. Click here to view it.
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Tentative terms on TSPLOST

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Pending approval by the boards of Ellijay and East Ellijay, an agreement has been reached on the split for a proposed TSPLOST. Gilmer County commissioners voted at a special called meeting in May to add a TSPLOST to the ballot this November.
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Early voting set for BOC Post 1 runoff

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Early voting for the Gilmer Board of Commissioners (BOC) Post 1 runoff will begin Monday, June 10. The five-day early voting period will run through Friday, June 14. There will be no weekend voting hours.  In-person voting can be done from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Above are Gilmer High graduating seniors who completed the Life Skills Transition Program. From left, are Daniel Vicente, Isaiah Patterson and Molly Johnson.

Above are Gilmer High graduating seniors who completed the Life Skills Transition Program. From left, are Daniel Vicente, Isaiah Patterson and Molly Johnson.

‘Life Skills’ celebrates successful year

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
There were plenty of smiling faces at the Life Skills Transition Program’s annual celebration. Gilmer High School recognized the students in the program Wednesday, May 15, at the Larry Walker Education Center.
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Water authority to sell more to Pickens with new connection

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority (EGCWSA) board members renewed an existing agreement to sell water to Pickens County, while also approving a new, second interconnection between the two counties’ water systems, when meeting last week.
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Seamless Summer meal program returns

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Gilmer County School System will provide meals at no cost as the Seamless Summer feeding program has returned. 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.