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Ellijay runner Al Fuller is shown after completing the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run. Fuller finished first in the challenging 5K’s 75-79 age group.

Ellijay runner Al Fuller is shown after completing the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run. Fuller finished first in the challenging 5K’s 75-79 age group.

Fuller a winner in ‘bucket list’ Savannah 5K

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
A fleet-footed Ellijay native recently traveled south to Savannah to cross a challenging 5K off his bucket list. When race was done, Al Fuller had finished first in his age group.
Promoter Ray Green holds a poster for the Atlanta Rhythm Section concert, which will take place Memorial Day weekend.

Promoter Ray Green holds a poster for the Atlanta Rhythm Section concert, which will take place Memorial Day weekend.

Atlanta Rhythm Section concert announced

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
One of their biggest albums celebrated a “Champagne Jam,” so it’s only fitting that a local winery will soon welcome veteran Georgia rockers Atlanta Rhythm Section.
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Water authority nears next phase of Roundtop line extension

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members approved purchasing over $300,000 of pipe and other materials for the next phase of extending water service in the Roundtop Road area.  The Roundtop Road and Mt.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Qualifying for several county races begins

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Qualifying for several Gilmer County offices started Monday, March 4. The last day to qualify is Friday, March 8.
Reader Suzanne Hughes took this photo of a recent controlled burn looking from Rainbow Mountain toward the Owltown Mountain area.

Reader Suzanne Hughes took this photo of a recent controlled burn looking from Rainbow Mountain toward the Owltown Mountain area.

Controlled burn season has started

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Smoke that drifted into lower lying areas of Gilmer County last week was likely from a prescribed, controlled burn in the Owltown Mountain area.
Carson Farist and Taylor Schiesser

Carson Farist and Taylor Schiesser

Farist, Schiesser FCA’s wrestlers of year

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Above are Gilmer High senior wrestlers Carson Farist and Taylor Schiesser. They were named Fellowship of Christian Athletes Wrestling’s male and female wrestlers of the year for the state of Georgia. They were recognized at the GHSA Traditional State Tournament Feb.
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Times-Courier

Temporary moratorium on subdivisions for East Ellijay

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
East Ellijay has put a 180-day moratorium on plats for new subdivisions as the city’s zoning ordinance is reviewed and possibly updated.  East Ellijay City Councilmembers approved a resolution instating the moratorium when meeting last week.
Last haircut

Last haircut

Last cut

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
City Barber Shop owner Marcelle Lowry prepares her final customer, David Westmoreland, to get his hair cut at the end of the shop’s last day of business Thursday, Feb. 22.
Sue Hriljac, Smart Babies facilitator for The Craddock Center, goes over course material during a recent Smart Babies workshop at Safe Choice Pregnancy Care Center.

Sue Hriljac, Smart Babies facilitator for The Craddock Center, goes over course material during a recent Smart Babies workshop at Safe Choice Pregnancy Care Center.

Smart Babies offers educational tips, tools for new parents

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
A new, free program being offered locally was designed to help new parents better prepare their children for early learning. Smart Babies was developed by personnel from The Craddock Center, a Cherry Log nonprofit that offers various learning and childhood literacy programs.
Mary Encinias, who’s coped with brittle bone disease since childhood, is shown celebrating her 70th birthday.

Mary Encinias, who’s coped with brittle bone disease since childhood, is shown celebrating her 70th birthday.

Rare bone disease hasn’t broken Encinias’ spirit

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Most people might experience one or a couple of broken bones in their whole lifetime. One local woman has had at least 65 bone fractures in her 70 years with the rare bone disease osteogenesis imperfecta, but she’s kept right on going.