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Smoke billows after a rollaway dumpster truck caught fire in the southbound lane of Old Highway 5 last week. (Photo by Al Cash)

Smoke billows after a rollaway dumpster truck caught fire in the southbound lane of Old Highway 5 last week. (Photo by Al Cash)

No injuries in sudden truck fire

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A dumptruck fire was an unusual emergency last week near the roundabout at Old Highway 5 and Highway 382. Fortunately, no one was injured, confirmed Gilmer Fire and Rescue.
The Gilmer High School Class of 2024 valedictorian and star student is Allyson Muller. Caden Farist earned salutatorian. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium. Gates will be open at 5:30 p.m.

The Gilmer High School Class of 2024 valedictorian and star student is Allyson Muller. Caden Farist earned salutatorian. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium. Gates will be open at 5:30 p.m.

GHS graduation to be held May 24

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Gilmer High School will hold commencement ceremonies Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m., at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. with no reserved seating.   As this is a dignified event, the audience is expected to act with decorum.  Dress comfortably, but no tube tops, halters, etc.
Brian Pritchard at the Fannin County Republican Party Valentine’s Day Banquet Feb. 3.

Brian Pritchard at the Fannin County Republican Party Valentine’s Day Banquet Feb. 3.

State GOP removes Pritchard from office

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
In a 146-24 vote, the Georgia Republican Party voted to remove First Vice Chairman Brian K. Pritchard from office. “Today’s vote demonstrates how serious we take election integrity,” said Georgia GOP Chair Josh McKoon in a statement.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Songwriter fest to cover two weeks starting May 20

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A live music event that was held for the first time in 2023 will expand to two weeks worth of singer/songwriter performances this year.  The Ellijay Songwriters Festival will run from May 20-June 2 with more than 70 shows at 15 local venues, noted Ray Green, festival promoter.
Taking part in last Friday’s dedication of the Rose Cemetery were, left to right, the Rev. Steve Fields, Jennifer Anderson, Jane Tischler, Susan Noles, Jean Tolbert (hidden), Erin Brandy, Danette Ozment, Judy Price, Lydia Bassetti, Barbara Murray, Rodney Anderson and Faye Cawthon. Many are members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Capt. James Kell Chapter), and others are with the Gilmer County Genealogical Society.

Taking part in last Friday’s dedication of the Rose Cemetery were, left to right, the Rev. Steve Fields, Jennifer Anderson, Jane Tischler, Susan Noles, Jean Tolbert (hidden), Erin Brandy, Danette Ozment, Judy Price, Lydia Bassetti, Barbara Murray, Rodney Anderson and Faye Cawthon. Many are members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Capt. James Kell Chapter), and others are with the Gilmer County Genealogical Society.

Refurbished Rose Cemetery dedicated

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Sixty-seven graves covered by brush and almost forgotten have been found and marked in a refurbished cemetery on Gilmer County’s east side.
William Gallagher, 55, at the Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, according to court documents.

William Gallagher, 55, at the Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, according to court documents.

Three charged for U.S. Capitol breach

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
An Ellijay man was arrested on charges related to breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His adult sons were charged with entering the building with his help. Along with others, their actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S.
Jennifer Grimmer, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, and Rebecca Harrell, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce 2024 board chair, took the plunge during the ribbon cutting for the Gilmer County pool May 1. The pool is slated to open Memorial Day weekend.

Jennifer Grimmer, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, and Rebecca Harrell, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce 2024 board chair, took the plunge during the ribbon cutting for the Gilmer County pool May 1. The pool is slated to open Memorial Day weekend.

New pool to open by Memorial Day

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Although an exact date hasn’t been set, Gilmer Parks and Rec. plans to have the new county swimming pool open by Memorial Day (Monday, May 27).  Last week, a Gilmer Chamber ribbon cutting for the new pool at the Civic Center was attended by county commissioners, Sen. Steve Gooch, Rep.