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Election Day for cities is Nov. 7

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Voters in Ellijay and East Ellijay will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7.  Candidates for mayor and city council will be on the ballots for both cities. In Ellijay, Election Day voting will be done at the Gilmer County Civic Center, 1561 South Main Street.
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County’s Veterans Day events set for Nov. 10

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Gilmer County will be saluting its military veterans one day early this year. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, but the community Veterans Day parade, honorary program and other events will all be held Friday, Nov. 10. The parade and program are open to the public to attend.
Attendees enjoyed food and fellowship at last year’s community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store.

Attendees enjoyed food and fellowship at last year’s community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store.

Community Thanksgiving dinner planned

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Serving an early Thanksgiving dinner is one local nonprofit’s way of continuing to say “thank you” to the whole community.  The annual Thanksgiving feast coordinated by Faith, Hope and Charity Recycle Store will return to the Ellijay First Baptist Church (FBC) Fellowship Hall Saturday, Nov. 11.
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Ellijay council approves ’24 budget, sets millage rate

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Ellijay City Councilmembers approved the city budget for 2024, while also setting a millage rate for this year, during a special called meeting last week.  The 2023 millage rate of 1.89 is based on the current rollback rate, confirmed Mayor Al Hoyle.
Clear skies and crisp fall weather helped draw approximately 27,000 to the Lions Club Fairgrounds for the second weekend of the 52nd annual Georgia Apple Festival Oct. 21-22. In all, approximately 57,000 attended over the two festival weekends, according to the Gilmer Chamber.

Clear skies and crisp fall weather helped draw approximately 27,000 to the Lions Club Fairgrounds for the second weekend of the 52nd annual Georgia Apple Festival Oct. 21-22. In all, approximately 57,000 attended over the two festival weekends, according to the Gilmer Chamber.

Apple Festival closes with 27K attending

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
When the Apple Festival is in full swing, it’s easy to overlook the time and elbow grease that goes into preparing one of the biggest annual events in north Georgia.  The second festival weekend, Saturday and Sunday Oct.
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Gilmer County employee insurance up 22 percent

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Gilmer County commissioners have voted to accept an employee insurance benefit plan which increases 22 percent over last year. “Let me say, too, that has been a long and arduous process because they started out right around 70 again,” said Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris.
Ellijay city election candidates participating in a public forum hosted by the Gilmer GOP last Thursday were, from left: Tom Crawford (city council), Thomas Griffith (city council), Mayor Al Hoyle (mayor) and Sandy Ott (mayor).

Ellijay city election candidates participating in a public forum hosted by the Gilmer GOP last Thursday were, from left: Tom Crawford (city council), Thomas Griffith (city council), Mayor Al Hoyle (mayor) and Sandy Ott (mayor).

Forum draws small, responsive sample of city candidates

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
During a public forum held last Thursday, attendees were able to hear campaign high points and question a small sample of the candidates running in this year’s Ellijay city election.
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Pritchard hearing continued, again

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A hearing on allegations Brian Pritchard voted illegally will be continued until February 2024. Pritchard, who was a candidate for the State House District 7 won by Johnny Chastain, is serving as the vice chair of the Georgia Republican Party.
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Hwy. 515 accident still under investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
An accident which occurred on Hwy. 515 is still under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Teams. A full report has not been released, only preliminary details. According to reports, Thursday, Oct. 12, at 2:49 p.m.