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From left, volunteers Sally Dowling, Betty Turcan, Adrianna Ernst, Emmie Lee and Cathy Vincent are shown at the Cherry Log Christian Church Clothes Closet, which will add Saturdays to its operating schedule starting April 6.

From left, volunteers Sally Dowling, Betty Turcan, Adrianna Ernst, Emmie Lee and Cathy Vincent are shown at the Cherry Log Christian Church Clothes Closet, which will add Saturdays to its operating schedule starting April 6.

CLCC adding extra day to Clothes Closet schedule

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
A clothes closet operated by members of Cherry Log Christian Church (CLCC) will soon be open an extra day each week so that more folks who need its services can take advantage. Currently, The Clothes Closet is open to the public just one day a week, on Thursdays, from noon-3 p.m.
A Youth Art Month exhibit featuring artwork by Gilmer County school students opened with a March reception at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

A Youth Art Month exhibit featuring artwork by Gilmer County school students opened with a March reception at the Gilmer Arts Gallery.

Local youth art on display

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Some of Gilmer County’s youngest artists have their work on display for public viewing through April. The Gilmer Arts Gallery recently celebrated National Youth Art Month with an exhibit that includes artwork from the county’s five public schools and North Georgia Christian Academy.
Cassandra King Conroy

Cassandra King Conroy

Best-selling novelist to speak at library meeting

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Friends of the Gilmer County Library (FOGL) will welcome a best-selling novelist to speak at its upcoming annual meeting. The group of local library boosters only meets once a year, and those meetings are always open to the public, confirmed Nan Flickinger, FOGL president.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Gilmer County hit by ransomware attack

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Gilmer County government offices are in the middle of a ransomware attack. County Chair Charlie Paris released the following statement about the attack. “Gilmer County recently discovered a ransomware attack on our computer network.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Mail delivery delays felt here

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Delivery delays stemming from issues at a new distribution plant in Palmetto, Ga., and recent changes in how the U.S. Postal Service handles mail are being felt here.
Gilmer’s Jackson McVey was named MVP of the annual Georgia Basketball Coaches Association’s Junior All-Star Game last Friday.

Gilmer’s Jackson McVey was named MVP of the annual Georgia Basketball Coaches Association’s Junior All-Star Game last Friday.

McVey named all-star game MVP

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Gilmer High’s Jackson McVey was on the court with the state’s best and proved he had every right to be there. The state’s elite hoopers gathered over the weekend for the annual Georgia Basketball Coaches Association’s Jr./Sr. All-Star Game.
Work recently began to install RCUT lanes at the intersection of Highway 515 and Whitestone Road near the Gilmer/Pickens County line.

Work recently began to install RCUT lanes at the intersection of Highway 515 and Whitestone Road near the Gilmer/Pickens County line.

RCUTs going in at 515-Whitestone Road

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
A highway intersection that’s seen serious accidents over the years is getting a new layout.  The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) confirmed that RCUT (Reduced Conflict U-Turn) lanes are going in at the intersection of Highway 515 and Whitestone Road near the Gilmer/Pickens County line.
Kurt Sutton performs as both Samuel Clemens and Mark Twain in his one-man show coming to the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.

Kurt Sutton performs as both Samuel Clemens and Mark Twain in his one-man show coming to the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse.

Sutton bringing Twain to town for two playhouse shows

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Ellijay audiences will have two chances to learn more about Mark Twain, as well as Samuel Clemens, the man behind the pseudonym.
Glenda Bailey-Mershon

Glenda Bailey-Mershon

Mountain Light church to welcome author/speaker

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
An author whose work has been inspired by her Romani heritage will speak at Mountain Light Unitarian Universalist Church.  The lecture by Glenda Bailey-Mershon will take place Sunday, April 7, at the Ellijay church located at 2502 Tails Creek Road.