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County candidate forum set for April 22

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Candidates in the upcoming county election will have a chance to explain their platforms, answer questions and meet with the public at an upcoming forum hosted by the Gilmer Chamber. The candidate forum will take place Monday, April 22, at the Piedmont Community Center, 824 Industrial Boulevard.
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County’s tourism was at height in 2023

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Yearly tourism stats compiled by the Gilmer Chamber show that 2023 was among the biggest years to date — for both the amount of outside visitors to the county and the amount of lodging tax revenue they generated.  “The busiest Ellijay has ever been was Dec. 25 through New Year’s.
Dr. Brian Ridley

Dr. Brian Ridley

Dr. Ridley awarded

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Gilmer County School System’s superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley was recognized by the Georgia School Superintendents Association as a 2024 President’s Award recipient April 10. “It’s my honor, but really this is the result of all of our hard work,” Ridley said Monday evening.
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Nine stores cited for gaming machine violations

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Representatives of nine Gilmer County convenience stores will soon have administrative hearings with the Georgia Lottery after the stores were issued citations relating to illegal cash payouts from coin-operated amusement machines (COAMs).
The Wolf Pen Trail home belonging to Johnny and Donna Warren was destroyed in a March fire.

The Wolf Pen Trail home belonging to Johnny and Donna Warren was destroyed in a March fire.

Two house fires displace families

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Two Gilmer County families lost their homes to fires over the last few weeks.  On March 25, a fire on Wolf Pen Trail engulfed the home owned by Johnny and Donna Warren, soon spreading to the surrounding woods.
It didn’t get much darker than on an average stormy day, but that didn’t stop many in Gilmer County from enjoying a partial view of Monday’s total solar eclipse. Above, at Harrison Park, staff and friends of Ellijay’s BehaviorLink ABA therapy office use their eclipse glasses to to watch the rare celestial event unfold.

It didn’t get much darker than on an average stormy day, but that didn’t stop many in Gilmer County from enjoying a partial view of Monday’s total solar eclipse. Above, at Harrison Park, staff and friends of Ellijay’s BehaviorLink ABA therapy office use their eclipse glasses to to watch the rare celestial event unfold.

Enjoying eclipse

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Former Gilmer County firefighter/paramedic Kelly Buddenhagen holds the Dr. Zeb L. Burrell Jr. Distinguished Service Award, which she recently received from the Georgia EMS Association. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the development and/or enhancement of the delivery of EMS care.

Former Gilmer County firefighter/paramedic Kelly Buddenhagen holds the Dr. Zeb L. Burrell Jr. Distinguished Service Award, which she recently received from the Georgia EMS Association. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the development and/or enhancement of the delivery of EMS care.

Former Gilmer paramedic honored for lifetime service

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
A former Gilmer County firefighter/paramedic was recently recognized for her extensive contributions to EMS training and programs at both the state and local levels.  Kelly Buddenhagen received the Dr. Zeb L. Burrell Jr.