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Doug Rink

Doug Rink

Candidate for Post Commissioner Doug Rink

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Doug Rink is on the ballot for Post 1 Gilmer County Commissioner in the Republican primary May 21.  As a retired journalist who regularly covered local government, he brings a unique perspective to the position.
Hayden Berry

Hayden Berry

Bobcats set to face Ringgold

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Gilmer High baseball earned a state tournament berth last week when the Bobcats swept West Hall. It is the Cats’ first postseason appearance since 2017. Above is Hayden Berry, who drove in eight runs last week including four in game two with a grand slam. See story here.
Seats in the courthouse jury assembly room filled up quickly for Thursday’s Gilmer County Planning Commission meeting, at which rezoning requests for a cryptomining facility and a multifamily housing development were heard.

Seats in the courthouse jury assembly room filled up quickly for Thursday’s Gilmer County Planning Commission meeting, at which rezoning requests for a cryptomining facility and a multifamily housing development were heard.

Zoning board recommends denial

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
An April 18 meeting of the Gilmer County Planning Commission often resembled a sporting event minus the actual athletic contest.  Numerous attendees repeatedly cheered the side they supported and booed those with whom they disagreed.
Ellijay Police Chief Edward Lacey wears the external body armor the police department will be phasing in as their existing concealed body armor reaches its replace date.

Ellijay Police Chief Edward Lacey wears the external body armor the police department will be phasing in as their existing concealed body armor reaches its replace date.

Ellijay Police to phase in new body armor

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Ellijay Police Department is planning to transition to a more modern style of body armor.  City councilmembers heard an update from Police Chief Edward Lacey regarding the impending change in protective body armor during a Monday, April 15, council meeting.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Early voting starts April 29

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Early voting in the upcoming general primary election will start Monday, April 29. The last day for early voting in the primary will be Friday, May 17. Votes can also be cast on two Saturdays, May 4 and 11.
Author Cassandra King Conroy tells stories about her late husband, “The Prince of Tides” author Pat Conroy, during the Friends of the Gilmer Library’s annual meeting.

Author Cassandra King Conroy tells stories about her late husband, “The Prince of Tides” author Pat Conroy, during the Friends of the Gilmer Library’s annual meeting.

King Conroy speaks at annual library meeting

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Attendees enjoyed inspiring words from an acclaimed novelist during the Friends of the Gilmer Library’s (FOGL) annual meeting, which was held at the library last week.  Novelist Cassandra King Conroy was the event’s guest speaker.
Carol Daves

Carol Daves

Daves running for Clerk of Superior Court

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Carol Daves announced that she has qualified for Clerk of Superior Court of Gilmer County.  For the past 25 years, Daves has served the citizens of Gilmer County as an employee of the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office and, more recently, as an investigator with the district attorney’s office.
John Oudin, of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, right, is joined by a Sasquatch friend during last year’s Georgia Mountain Trail Fest. This year’s event will take place Saturday, April 20.

John Oudin, of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club, right, is joined by a Sasquatch friend during last year’s Georgia Mountain Trail Fest. This year’s event will take place Saturday, April 20.

Responsible outdoor recreation focus of trail fest

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
An event that’s focused on promoting the area’s abundant outdoor recreation activities and how to enjoy them responsibly will put down stakes this weekend.  The third annual Georgia Mountain Trail Fest will take place at Reece’s Cider Company, 9110 Highway 52 East, beginning at 9 a.m.
The award for Best All Time Smile went to Odie with owner Maddie Miller

The award for Best All Time Smile went to Odie with owner Maddie Miller

Winning at Woofstock

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Owners and pets were dressed in their best ‘60s duds during the Woofstock pet party presented by Friends of the Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) in downtown Ellijay Saturday, April 13.
Although they can be registered and tagged, side by side UTVs can only be legally driven on county roads, not within the city limits.

Although they can be registered and tagged, side by side UTVs can only be legally driven on county roads, not within the city limits.

Ellijay Police: Side by sides only legal on county roads

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Ellijay Police Department is putting out a friendly warning for drivers of side by side UTVs. The utility task vehicles, for which a license plate can be obtained, can only be legally driven on county roads. They are not permitted to be driven on city streets, interstates or state highways.