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Crews install pipe on River Street to join what’s already been put down along Church Street.

Crews install pipe on River Street to join what’s already been put down along Church Street.

Downtown water line work near end

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Lengthy installation of new water line in downtown Ellijay reached River Street last week. Above, crews install pipe on River Street to join what’s already been put down along Church Street. The entire water main will run from South Main Street to just before the bridge on River Street.
Times-Courier

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No surveyor candidates for county

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Gilmer is still without any candidates for its next county surveyor.  Nobody qualified as a candidate for surveyor during the recent primary election qualifying period, which ran March 4-8.
A new Aldi supermarket located off Howard Simmons Road will open Thursday, March 28.

A new Aldi supermarket located off Howard Simmons Road will open Thursday, March 28.

East Ellijay Aldi sets opening date

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Gilmer County will soon have a new option for its grocery needs as an Aldi supermarket is slated to open in East Ellijay next week. Aldi announced the store, located off Howard Simmons Road at 24 West Highlands Drive, will officially open Thursday, March 28, at 8:45 a.m.
Kenneth Lee Greene, Randy Nathaniel Greene, Abbigayle Marie Owens and Donna Lee Hyatt are in custody.

Kenneth Lee Greene, Randy Nathaniel Greene, Abbigayle Marie Owens and Donna Lee Hyatt are in custody.

Investigation leads to arrests in multiple counties

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
(By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer) — An investigation that was started in Fannin County approximately 18 months ago resulted in four arrests, the seizure of 18 kilos of methamphetamine valued on the street at $5,760,001, and other property worth over $200,000.
A portrait of former Speaker David Ralston, who represented Gilmer County in the legislature, will hang at the entrance of the House chamber.

A portrait of former Speaker David Ralston, who represented Gilmer County in the legislature, will hang at the entrance of the House chamber.

David Ralston honored by state legislature

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
(By Glenn Harbison, News-Observer) — “A story seldom told is a story soon forgotten, and Speaker Ralston’s story will surely be told for generations to come,” Speaker Jon Burns told the crowd that filled the House Chamber under the Gold Dome in Atlanta.
Gilmer County Health Department staff members and Board of Health chairman Charlie Paris are shown with the Walt Orenstein Champions for Immunization Award, which the local health department received for its 2023 vaccination efforts in the community. Pictured, from left: nurse manager Krystal Sumner, board chairman Charlie Paris, Racquel Watkins, Leigh Ann Dover, Trina Matthews, Llanet Ortiz, Irene Rosales and Josi Aguillion.

Gilmer County Health Department staff members and Board of Health chairman Charlie Paris are shown with the Walt Orenstein Champions for Immunization Award, which the local health department received for its 2023 vaccination efforts in the community. Pictured, from left: nurse manager Krystal Sumner, board chairman Charlie Paris, Racquel Watkins, Leigh Ann Dover, Trina Matthews, Llanet Ortiz, Irene Rosales and Josi Aguillion.

Health department’s vaccination efforts recognized

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Staff members of the Gilmer County Health Department were recently recognized for their vaccination efforts in the community during 2023.  The local public health facility was among two Georgia health departments that received the Walt Orenstein Champions for Immunization Award.
New items for the Tabor House Museum’s 2024 season include another entry in a continuing display of Civil War-era artillery shells, above, and digital picture frames, on exhibit case below, showing a variety of historical photographs.

New items for the Tabor House Museum’s 2024 season include another entry in a continuing display of Civil War-era artillery shells, above, and digital picture frames, on exhibit case below, showing a variety of historical photographs.

Historical museum set for new season

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Gilmer County’s only historical museum will open for its 2024 season this week.  The Tabor House Museum, located at 138 Spring Street, is set to open to the public Thursday, March 21. It will be open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Former post two commissioner Karleen Ferguson, Jim Parmer and Doug Rink each qualified to run for post one commissioner.

Former post two commissioner Karleen Ferguson, Jim Parmer and Doug Rink each qualified to run for post one commissioner.

Three qualify for BOC Post 1 race

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
  Several incumbents and a handful of new candidates have qualified for the upcoming county primary election.  The qualifying period ran through Monday, March 4- Friday, March 8.