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John Cable

John Cable

After-Thanksgiving concert to feature Cable, Surrender Hill

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
An Atlanta singer/songwriter is looking forward to returning to Ellijay to play a show that’s become something of an after-Thanksgiving tradition for a local group. John Cable will open for Ellijay’s Surrender Hill at the group’s Thanksgiving weekend concert at the George Link Jr.
Gilmer High School freshman halfback Douglas Callihan breaks free for a 60-yard touchdown run in the Bobcats’ 35-28 victory versus Adairsville last Friday. The win was the Cats’ first playoff victory in 10 seasons. See story in Sports.

Gilmer High School freshman halfback Douglas Callihan breaks free for a 60-yard touchdown run in the Bobcats’ 35-28 victory versus Adairsville last Friday. The win was the Cats’ first playoff victory in 10 seasons. See story in Sports.

GHS Bobcats run into second round

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Ellijay Mayor Al Hoyle

Ellijay Mayor Al Hoyle

Hoyle wins narrowly in Ellijay mayor race

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Al Hoyle will serve another term as Ellijay’s mayor after a narrow victory in the municipal election held Tuesday, Nov. 7.
East Ellijay Mayor Don Callihan

East Ellijay Mayor Don Callihan

Mayor, city council unchanged in East Ellijay election

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Tuesday, Nov. 7, municipal election brought no changes to the governmental structure of East Ellijay.  In the race for mayor, incumbent Mayor Don Callihan, who received 101 votes, prevailed by a wide margin over challenger Thomas Ocobock, who received 12 votes.
Raymond Akins

Raymond Akins

Large drug seizure made in Fannin

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
By Glenn Harbison, News-Observerm — The drug trade across north Georgia suffered a crippling blow last Wednesday, Nov. 8, when law enforcement officers from five agencies seized nearly 35 pounds of methamphetamine and two pounds of marijuana from a Fannin County residence.
Program host Ret. Air Force SMSgt. Sam Burrell and members of the Gilmer High School Band stand in recognition as GHS bugler Madison Lyles plays “Taps” to conclude an honorary Veterans Day program last Friday.

Program host Ret. Air Force SMSgt. Sam Burrell and members of the Gilmer High School Band stand in recognition as GHS bugler Madison Lyles plays “Taps” to conclude an honorary Veterans Day program last Friday.

Veterans saluted, remembered

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Program host Ret. Air Force SMSgt. Sam Burrell and members of the Gilmer High School Band stand in recognition as GHS bugler Madison Lyles plays “Taps” to conclude an honorary Veterans Day program last Friday.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

First reading of crypto and land use ordinances passes

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
A crypto mining ordinance for Gilmer County and an amended land use ordinance have both cleared first readings unanimously. Both ordinances passed their first votes following public hearings before the regular session Nov. 9. Two people spoke during the crypto mining public hearing.
A festive scene greets passersby at the Gilmer Toys for Tots headquarters and pickup/drop-off location. This year, the local Toys for Tots location is on the second floor of the Truist Bank building on Maddox Drive.

A festive scene greets passersby at the Gilmer Toys for Tots headquarters and pickup/drop-off location. This year, the local Toys for Tots location is on the second floor of the Truist Bank building on Maddox Drive.

Gilmer Toys for Tots campaign underway

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Toys for Tots (TFT) campaign that covers Gilmer County could help 2,000 or more local children with presents this Christmas.  Ret. Marine Sgt. A.J. LeCompte, TFT campaign coordinator, said 1,742 Gilmer children received toys in 2022, and that number typically grows by the year.
Forestland burns above Davenport Lake during a wildfire that started in the Mountaintown/Zion Hill area of the county last Friday. (Georgia Forestry Commission)

Forestland burns above Davenport Lake during a wildfire that started in the Mountaintown/Zion Hill area of the county last Friday. (Georgia Forestry Commission)

Widespread brush fires lead to burn ban

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Brush fires have been persistent foes for Gilmer and Georgia Forestry firefighters over the past week — so much so that an emergency burn ban has been issued.