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Board of Health hears COVID updates

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
New strains of COVID-19 are causing an uptick of cases in Gilmer, as well as other North Georgia Health District counties, the district’s public health director told Gilmer Board of Health members at the board’s quarterly meeting last week.
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Board considers short-term rentals ordinance

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Gilmer County commissioners received recommendations about a short-term rental ordinance for the county. A group led by Gilmer County Director of Planning Jim Smith put together a proposed ordinance and gathered information surrounding the subject for the board.
Mike Gibbs is pictured, fourth from left, with members of his family. Pictured, from left: daughter Angie Gibbs Reynolds, wife Halena, daughter Holli, Gibbs and son Matt Teague.

Mike Gibbs is pictured, fourth from left, with members of his family. Pictured, from left: daughter Angie Gibbs Reynolds, wife Halena, daughter Holli, Gibbs and son Matt Teague.

Restaurant owner, water board chairman Gibbs leaves legacy

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Mike Gibbs, a longtime local restaurant owner and water authority board chairman, is being remembered for his witty personality and dedication to his business and appointed post.  Gibbs passed away Friday, Sept. 15. He was 72.
Shayne Evans, 22, got caught in the shuffle trying to graduate high school in Florida while moving with his family to Ellijay. After recently passing the math section of the GED test to complete his degree, he was asked to tell in one word how it felt: “Awesome!”

Shayne Evans, 22, got caught in the shuffle trying to graduate high school in Florida while moving with his family to Ellijay. After recently passing the math section of the GED test to complete his degree, he was asked to tell in one word how it felt: “Awesome!”

Gilmer Learning Center boasts another GED grad

Mark Millican - Special to the Times-Courier
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Shayne Evans got caught in the shuffle when his family moved from Florida to Ellijay. Before the journey north, he was scheduled to graduate high school in the Sunshine State in 2020 through an accelerated program.
Dudana Mazmanishvili

Dudana Mazmanishvili

Acclaimed Georgian classical pianist to perform at Gilmer Arts concert

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Gilmer County will soon play host to a classical pianist who’s gone from her birthplace, the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, to performing at Carnegie Hall and other prestigious venues around the world.  Dudana Mazmanishvili will perform at the Ellijay Elementary School Auditorium Thursday, Oct.
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County inspection of recovery center raises discussion

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A faith-based substance abuse recovery center will have to make various improvements after an inspection by the county environmental health office resulted in a list of several areas of concern.
Deputy Fire Chief Jason Bryant

Deputy Fire Chief Jason Bryant

Bryant named new deputy fire chief

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A Gilmer Fire and Rescue (GFR) firefighter/EMT is proud and honored to be named the county’s new deputy fire chief.  Jason Bryant has been with the fire department since 2021 and most recently led its C shift as battalion chief.
Ellijay native Dedra Key, sitting in front, is shown with some of the 575 Haitian children who now attend school and are fed with funding from her nonprofit, Present Hope Ministry.

Ellijay native Dedra Key, sitting in front, is shown with some of the 575 Haitian children who now attend school and are fed with funding from her nonprofit, Present Hope Ministry.

Ellijay native continuing outreach mission in Haiti

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
An Ellijay native is making good on her mission to educate impoverished children in Haiti. Dedra Key was enjoying some time with family in her hometown last week before returning to Ouanaminthe, Haiti, where she’s lived since 2013.
Replacement of aging water line that runs under South Main Street recently began. The span of water line scheduled to be replaced will extend into downtown Ellijay, ending on River Street.

Replacement of aging water line that runs under South Main Street recently began. The span of water line scheduled to be replaced will extend into downtown Ellijay, ending on River Street.

Board approves half-million for wastewater plant repairs

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Members of the Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board approved using a half-million dollars for repairs at the wastewater treatment plant, as well as other expenses for projects, when meeting Monday, Aug. 28.