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Amber Brooke Davis and her husband, Reinaldo Hernandez, visited Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium while attending a wedding in the Netherlands. (Contributed photos)

Amber Brooke Davis and her husband, Reinaldo Hernandez, visited Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium while attending a wedding in the Netherlands. (Contributed photos)

Couple honors local World War II vets buried in Belgium

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Thursday, November 9, 2023
When Amber Davis began researching the lives of several Gilmer County soldiers who died in World War II, things got a little “unsettled.” “When the men first started appearing in my dreams, they came one at a time,” she said of the service members. “They were always silent.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Board finalizes changes to proposed ordinances

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Thursday, November 9, 2023
At a special called meeting, commissioners put the finishing touches on ordinances being proposed for a vote this week. Gilmer County is currently under a moratorium for crypto and data mining. Commissioners agreed to the final details of a proposed crypto ordinance at the special meeting Nov. 2.
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Times-Courier

New community merchants group started

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
A new local merchants association has formed, and it will continue to present two of Ellijay’s yearly parades, while also planning other local events. Engage! (or Engage in Gilmer) comes on the heels of the Downtown Ellijay Business and Community Association (DEBCA).
The Rotary Club’s annual veterans appreciation dinner will take place Thursday, Nov 9, 6 p.m., at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 164 Dalton Street.

The Rotary Club’s annual veterans appreciation dinner will take place Thursday, Nov 9, 6 p.m., at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 164 Dalton Street.

Rotary Club to host veterans appreciation dinner Nov. 9

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
All local veterans are invited to come have dinner courtesy of the Gilmer County Rotary Club this Thursday.  The Rotary Club’s annual veterans appreciation dinner will take place Thursday, Nov 9, 6 p.m., at the Ellijay First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 164 Dalton Street.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Water authority board hears project updates

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
By Michael Andrews Mountain Life Editor   Ellijay Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority (EGCWSA) board members heard updates on three ongoing water line projects when meeting last Monday.
Volunteers Barbara Fail, background, and Mindy Petzer, front, split bags of pet food into smaller quantities, which are given to clients of the Gilmer Community Food Pantry who have dogs and cats.

Volunteers Barbara Fail, background, and Mindy Petzer, front, split bags of pet food into smaller quantities, which are given to clients of the Gilmer Community Food Pantry who have dogs and cats.

Pet food pantry welcomes donations

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Thursday, November 9, 2023
An arm of the Gilmer Community Food Pantry that gives pet food to dog and cat owners who receive their own food from the pantry could use a helping hand.
Goat owner Destiny Benson, left, is pictured with her first place-winning pet “G.O.A.T” and pageant host Ava Rogers, right.

Goat owner Destiny Benson, left, is pictured with her first place-winning pet “G.O.A.T” and pageant host Ava Rogers, right.

Sharp dressed pets

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Pet goats and their owners put forth their best showings during a beauty pageant at the recent Dancing Goats Folkfest at River Park. (Photos by Brittany Paige Johnson)
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Times-Courier

Election results

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Unofficial results for the two city elections decided Tuesday, Nov. 7, are as follows:  In Ellijay, incumbent Mayor Al Hoyle (174 votes) won by a narrow margin over challenger Sandy Ott (171 votes).  There may be a recount in this race depending on if the candidates request it.
Members of the Gilmer High School band, chorus and drama classes clear grass and help level the ground for a pathway into the garden at Ellijay Elementary School that is being refurbished in memory of Noah West. (Photos by Robbie Bills)

Members of the Gilmer High School band, chorus and drama classes clear grass and help level the ground for a pathway into the garden at Ellijay Elementary School that is being refurbished in memory of Noah West. (Photos by Robbie Bills)

Garden at local school honors Noah West

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
When Noah West unexpectedly passed away Oct. 11, he left behind grieving family and friends among fellow Boy Scouts in Troop 440 and classmates at Gilmer High School.
Gilmer Warming Center volunteers Joey and Laura Lyles set up cots in the Civic Center gym, which is used as the warming center’s sleeping area.

Gilmer Warming Center volunteers Joey and Laura Lyles set up cots in the Civic Center gym, which is used as the warming center’s sleeping area.

Warming center ready to open if need arises

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Temperatures haven’t dropped to wintertime lows quite yet, although the forecast says they might just after Halloween.  A team of volunteers that mans the Gilmer Warming Center is already prepared for when the cold arrives.