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County cannery open for season

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Gilmer County Cannery is open for its 2023 season. The first day of the new canning season was Tuesday, June 27, but the facility was closed the following Tuesday due to the July 4th holiday. It will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays until December. Hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Water board OKs year-end budget amendment

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members approved an end-of-year budget amendment for the wastewater treatment plant when meeting Monday, June 26.
Crews wrapped up grid improvement work on South Main Street power lines earlier this month.

Crews wrapped up grid improvement work on South Main Street power lines earlier this month.

Widespread power improvement project wraps

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
A three-year energy grid improvement project for Georgia Power infrastructure in Gilmer County has come to an end. Contractors wrapped up final stages of the local Grid Investment Project earlier this month.
Vaping ‘epidemic’ continues to plague Gilmer County Schools

Vaping ‘epidemic’ continues to plague Gilmer County Schools

Vaping ‘epidemic’ continues

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Vaping among the county’s students was referred to as “prolific,” an “epidemic” and “major concern” by school district leaders. The topic was once again discussed during last week’s Gilmer County Board of Education meetings as the district revamps its code of conduct for students.
Brownie, left, and Ty-Ty, right, were recently adopted by Gilmer Animal Shelter volunteers who’ve previously worked closely with the two dogs that were scheduled to be put down.

Brownie, left, and Ty-Ty, right, were recently adopted by Gilmer Animal Shelter volunteers who’ve previously worked closely with the two dogs that were scheduled to be put down.

New homes for two shelter dogs set to be euthanized

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Two dogs at the Gilmer County Animal Shelter who were scheduled to be euthanized have gotten what will hopefully be a permanent reprieve.
Ellijay’s Fourth of July parade winds its way through the downtown roundabout last year. This year’s parade will start at 10:30 a.m. (Photo by Robert Ferguson)

Ellijay’s Fourth of July parade winds its way through the downtown roundabout last year. This year’s parade will start at 10:30 a.m. (Photo by Robert Ferguson)

July Fourth events include morning parade, fireworks at dark

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Ellijay’s Fourth of July festivities will start ringing in Independence Day a few hours earlier this year. The festivities, previously held in the afternoon and evening hours, will get going at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with a parade through downtown Ellijay. The parade theme is “Star-Spangled Summer.
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Property appeal deadline approaches

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Property owners have until July 7 to appeal their county-assessed values. That date is the end of the 45-day appeal period for those who’ve received assessment notices.
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Parks and rec advisory board gets footing

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Eight members of the Gilmer County Parks and Recreation advisory board held their first meeting. Gilmer County’s Board of Commissioners joined the group June 22. “I’m impressed with this group,” said Post Commissioner Hubert Parker.