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East Ellijay mayoral candidates, Don Callihan and Tom Ocobock

East Ellijay mayoral candidates, Don Callihan and Tom Ocobock

More candidates qualify for city elections

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The ballot for two upcoming city elections will include several incumbents vying for another term and a number of new candidates hoping to be elected to their first terms. In the Ellijay mayor’s race, incumbent mayor Al Hoyle will be challenged by current mayor pro tem and councilmember Sandy Ott.
Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day!

Early deadlines for Labor Day

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Times-Courier will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. We will have early deadlines for our Sept. 6 edition.  Display and classified advertising deadline is 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 1. Legal notices deadline is noon Thursday, Aug. 31. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!
Becky Oliver, manager of The Bookshelf, arranges some of the classic edition “quaint books” that are available for purchase at the Friends of the Gilmer Library-run bookstore.

Becky Oliver, manager of The Bookshelf, arranges some of the classic edition “quaint books” that are available for purchase at the Friends of the Gilmer Library-run bookstore.

Bookshelf a place to find take-home reads for cheap

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Gilmer County Library is not only a place to check out a book on loan. You can also buy one (or many) to take home for $2 or less apiece. The library’s used bookstore, The Bookshelf, is run by volunteers, most of whom are members of the Friends of the Gilmer Library (FOGL).
South Main Street paving

South Main Street paving

South Main Street paved

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
New asphalt was put down along an almost 1-mile stretch of South Main Street last week as part of the City of Ellijay’s ongoing 2023 paving projects. Above, the newly paved southbound lane is open to traffic, while the northbound lane awaits completion.
At a recent Ellijay City Council meeting, Ellijay Navy veteran Greg Sandway, third from left, receives a handmade Quilt of Valor from Lynda Case, left, and Randolph Case, right, both of the Pine Needle Quilt Guild. Greg is pictured alongside his wife, Janet Spivey Sandway. (Contributed photos)

At a recent Ellijay City Council meeting, Ellijay Navy veteran Greg Sandway, third from left, receives a handmade Quilt of Valor from Lynda Case, left, and Randolph Case, right, both of the Pine Needle Quilt Guild. Greg is pictured alongside his wife, Janet Spivey Sandway. (Contributed photos)

Quilt of Valor a special honor for Ellijay veteran

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
An Ellijay veteran was honored with the presentation of a special quilt prior to an Aug. 21 city council meeting.  Navy veteran Greg Sandway received the handmade Quilt of Valor from representatives of the Georgia Quilts of Valor organization and the Pickens County-based Pine Needle Quilt Guild.
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Property digest passes state review, but failed in one area

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Gilmer County will be able to collect public utility taxes at the full 40 percent rate this year, but is still out of compliance in one area of the current property digest according to a recent review by the Georgia Department of Audits and Appeals (DOA).
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

County M&O millage rate stays same

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
With a two to one vote, the Gilmer County board of commissioners voted to keep the maintenance and operations budget millage at 5.5 mils for 2023. Post commissioners Hubert Parker and John Marshall voted to maintain the rate rather than implement a rollback rate.
Judge John Worcester

Judge John Worcester

Superior Court Judge Worcester passes suddenly

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Colleagues of a departed Appalachian Judicial Circuit judge who passed away suddenly last week are remembering his dedication, compassion and willingness to help others. Judge John Worcester passed away Thursday, Aug. 17. He was 74.
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Lightning prompts boil water advisory

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A boil water advisory for some Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority customers on the east end of the county was issued and later lifted last week.
Mayoral candidates Al Hoyle, incumbent, and Sandy Ott

Mayoral candidates Al Hoyle, incumbent, and Sandy Ott

Several qualify for city elections in first two days

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Several candidates qualified for the upcoming Ellijay and East Ellijay mayor and city council races in the first two days of the three-day qualifying period. Incumbent Mayor Al Hoyle and Mayor-Pro Tem/ city councilmember Sandy Ott have qualified for Ellijay’s mayoral race.