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Digital speed detection signs have returned to four downtown Ellijay streets after being temporarily taken down for regular maintenance.

Digital speed detection signs have returned to four downtown Ellijay streets after being temporarily taken down for regular maintenance.

Downtown speed signs are back

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Speed detection signs that have been absent from downtown Ellijay for several weeks are back up and running.  The signs were taken down because they needed to receive some routine maintenance, confirmed Ellijay Police Chief Edward Lacey.
Investigators said more than two dozen people, primarily underage high school students, were drinking heavily at a post-prom party in May 2014 at this cabin in Coosawattee River Resort where an alleged sexual assault took place.

Investigators said more than two dozen people, primarily underage high school students, were drinking heavily at a post-prom party in May 2014 at this cabin in Coosawattee River Resort where an alleged sexual assault took place.

State ‘moving forward’ on post-prom party case

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
An investigation into alleged sexual crimes against a female high school student by three of her fellow male students began 10 years ago on May 11, 2014, the day after an overnight drinking party in Gilmer County’s Coosawattee River Resort.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

New chain locations coming to East Ellijay

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Some retail and restaurant chains are expected to soon start renovating existing space or building new locations in East Ellijay.
The Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market returns to the county courthouse parking lot on Broad Street this Saturday. The market will be held each Saturday from May 4-Sept. 28.

The Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market returns to the county courthouse parking lot on Broad Street this Saturday. The market will be held each Saturday from May 4-Sept. 28.

Farmers and artisans market starts new season Saturday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Ellijay Farmers and Artisans Market will kick off its 2024 season this Saturday. It will be held from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each Saturday May 4-Sept. 28.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Assessors office works through cyberattack

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Gilmer County Assessors Office expects to have all property assessment notices finished and mailed by the expected date despite a recent cyberattack, which caused problems for several county government offices.
Gilmer County voters were able to hear more about candidates running in contested county election races at an April 22 forum hosted by the Gilmer Chamber.

Gilmer County voters were able to hear more about candidates running in contested county election races at an April 22 forum hosted by the Gilmer Chamber.

Forum gets ball rolling for Gilmer County candidates

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Candidates in contested races in the upcoming county election were able to put some campaign talking points across while answering questions during a public forum hosted by the Gilmer Chamber last week.
PetVax

PetVax

Record-setting pet clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
At a Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) drive-thru vaccination clinic held Saturday, April 27, 476 pet vaccinations were given and 33 low-cost spay/neuter certificates were provided to the community. The clinic was held in the courthouse parking lot on Broad Street.
Mike Finch, left, and Harold Henson met last weekend for the first time in 53 years after they both served together in Vietnam as helicopter mechanics.

Mike Finch, left, and Harold Henson met last weekend for the first time in 53 years after they both served together in Vietnam as helicopter mechanics.

Vietnam chopper specialists reunite 53 years after service

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
When his deployment in Vietnam was drawing to a close, helicopter mechanic Mike Finch was made an offer he could have refused — sign on to stay five more months in the war zone and then when he returned stateside, he would be free of the Army.
Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain, center, receives the Outstanding Probate Judge Award from Coweta County Probate Judge Carrie Markham, left, and Judge Danielle McRae, Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia president, right.

Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain, center, receives the Outstanding Probate Judge Award from Coweta County Probate Judge Carrie Markham, left, and Judge Danielle McRae, Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia president, right.

Scott Chastain named Outstanding Probate Judge

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia (CPCJG) honored Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain as its 2023-2024 Outstanding Probate Judge of the Year honoree. The Outstanding Probate Judge Award is voted on by probate judges across the state of Georgia.