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The Kool Breeze Band, led by Jim Richter, specializes in a danceable blend of jazz fusion music. The latest addition to the eight-piece band is Gilmer County percussionist Nathan Talbot, below.

The Kool Breeze Band, led by Jim Richter, specializes in a danceable blend of jazz fusion music. The latest addition to the eight-piece band is Gilmer County percussionist Nathan Talbot, below.

Kool Breeze Band brings smooth jazz sounds to playhouse’s sixth birthday

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A jazz fusion band whose considerable chops have helped them build a growing following will bring their smooth sounds to the George Link Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse in celebration of the venue’s sixth anniversary.
Eric Maddox

Eric Maddox

Bike ride will benefit late firefighter’s family

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A memorial bike and vehicle ride will raise money for the family of a Gilmer County firefighter/EMT who passed away suddenly last week. The ride in remembrance of Eric “Tigger” Maddox will be held Sunday, Aug. 27.
Photo by Keli Fredrickson Parker

Photo by Keli Fredrickson Parker

A hometown salute

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Sidewalks and roadsides in Gilmer County were lined with those paying respect to late Gilmer firefighter/EMT Eric Maddox Thursday, Aug. 10.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Man sentenced to life in prison

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A jury found a Gilmer County man guilty of murder, and he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Joshua Robert Weaver, 40, of Ellijay, was charged with murder and aggravated assault in the death of his uncle.
Times-Courier

Times-Courier

Toppled trees, wide power outages caused by recent storms

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The second line of sudden, severe thunderstorms to move through Gilmer County over the past few weeks toppled trees and caused widespread power outages last Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
As for the Ellijay mayor’s race, incumbent Mayor Al Hoyle said he fully intends to qualify for the election, while city councilmember and mayor pro-tem Sandy Ott recently announced her plans to run for mayor.

As for the Ellijay mayor’s race, incumbent Mayor Al Hoyle said he fully intends to qualify for the election, while city councilmember and mayor pro-tem Sandy Ott recently announced her plans to run for mayor.

Qualifying for two city elections Aug. 21-23

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The qualifying period draws near for two local city elections. Both Ellijay and East Ellijay will hold elections for mayor and city council later this year. Qualifying for both elections starts Monday, Aug. 21, and runs through Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Ellijay Lions Susan Harden, left, and Ruthann Harding, right, award ribbons to the winning floral entries.

Ellijay Lions Susan Harden, left, and Ruthann Harding, right, award ribbons to the winning floral entries.

Excellent exhibits at county fair

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Members of the Ellijay Lions Club and Apple Country Quilters were busy judging the Gilmer County Fair’s exhibit entries Monday, Aug. 14. All the entered exhibits will be on display for public viewing during the fair, which runs Aug. 15-20 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds.