Rep. Steve Tarvin, Rep. Will Wade, Rep. Johnny Chastain and State Sen. Steve Gooch share stories from working with late House Speaker David Ralston and speak highly of his work for Georgia at Friday morning’s road dedication ceremony in East Ellijay.

Rep. Steve Tarvin, Rep. Will Wade, Rep. Johnny Chastain and State Sen. Steve Gooch share stories from working with late House Speaker David Ralston and speak highly of his work for Georgia at Friday morning’s road dedication ceremony in East Ellijay.

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The rainy weather didn’t stop dozens of family , friends and colleagues of late House Speaker David Ralston from laughing, crying and even singing at Friday morning’s road dedication ceremon

 of Orchard Church volunteer at the Tower Road Mobile Home Park Monday, June 2.

of Orchard Church volunteer at the Tower Road Mobile Home Park Monday, June 2.

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Gilmer County Schools’ nutrition department is making sure every student has access to food, even when class is out of session.

Ken Martin celebrating his retirement after 17 years as the GCSS automotive instructor. (Courtesy of Vikki Martin)

Ken Martin celebrating his retirement after 17 years as the GCSS automotive instructor. (Courtesy of Vikki Martin)

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When he was a student at Gilmer High School, Ken Martin learned the value of having teachers who are truly in your corner, which he strove for year after year with his own students in the automotiv

Rep. Steve Tarvin, Rep. Will Wade, Rep. Johnny Chastain and State Sen. Steve Gooch share stories from working with late House Speaker David Ralston and speak highly of his work for Georgia at Friday morning’s road dedication ceremony in East Ellijay.

Rep. Steve Tarvin, Rep. Will Wade, Rep. Johnny Chastain and State Sen. Steve Gooch share stories from working with late House Speaker David Ralston and speak highly of his work for Georgia at Friday morning’s road dedication ceremony in East Ellijay.

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The rainy weather didn’t stop dozens of family , friends and colleagues of late House Speaker David Ralston from laughing, crying and even singing at Friday morning’s road dedication ceremon

 of Orchard Church volunteer at the Tower Road Mobile Home Park Monday, June 2.

of Orchard Church volunteer at the Tower Road Mobile Home Park Monday, June 2.

Seamless Summer: meal program ensuring every student eats z4p59

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Gilmer County Schools’ nutrition department is making sure every student has access to food, even when class is out of session.

Ken Martin celebrating his retirement after 17 years as the GCSS automotive instructor. (Courtesy of Vikki Martin)

Ken Martin celebrating his retirement after 17 years as the GCSS automotive instructor. (Courtesy of Vikki Martin)

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When he was a student at Gilmer High School, Ken Martin learned the value of having teachers who are truly in your corner, which he strove for year after year with his own students in the automotiv

Wayne Anderson stands in front of Carters Dam and the powerhouse during a 2024 interview. He’s holding a copy of a newsletter he subscribes to that did a historical section on the building of the dam in the 1960s-70s, showing photos of equipment and people he worked with. (Photo by Mark Millican)

Wayne Anderson stands in front of Carters Dam and the powerhouse during a 2024 interview. He’s holding a copy of a newsletter he subscribes to that did a historical section on the building of the dam in the 1960s-70s, showing photos of equipment and people he worked with. (Photo by Mark Millican)

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When Wayne Anderson was helping build Carters Dam fresh out of high school in 1965, he quickly found out that his youth made him the beneficiary of many practical jokes.

Officials had seen numerous humans with selfies with the Bear on social media! Bad human behavior begets bad bear behavior. The bear was euthanized. Loved to death! (Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon)

Officials had seen numerous humans with selfies with the Bear on social media! Bad human behavior begets bad bear behavior. The bear was euthanized. Loved to death! (Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon)

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The vernal equinox, also known as spring, begins March 20, 2025, in the Northern Hemisphere.

Clare Moore, age 17, has a ion for farming and natural living. Her endeavors include baking sourdough bread, raising chickens, gardening and making her own beauty care products. She also seeks to inspire other young people on her YouTube channel, “Sustaining Food for Thought.”

Clare Moore, age 17, has a ion for farming and natural living. Her endeavors include baking sourdough bread, raising chickens, gardening and making her own beauty care products. She also seeks to inspire other young people on her YouTube channel, “Sustaining Food for Thought.”

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Whether she is processing turkeys she raised in her backyard, planting herbs or making elderberry gummies, chicken broth and apple butter from scratch, there is one driving force behind everything

Gilmer High honor graduate Hayden Berry started every game for the Bobcats as an upperclassman. He helped lead the program to first-ever back-to-back state playoff appearances.

Gilmer High honor graduate Hayden Berry started every game for the Bobcats as an upperclassman. He helped lead the program to first-ever back-to-back state playoff appearances.

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Hayden Berry is not quite ready to hang up his baseball spikes.

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Chad Miller

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Chad Miller has been tabbed to lead Gilmer High’s flag football team.

Chattanooga’s Robin Kilbe (left) and Tina Tanco (above) of Gwinnett mix it up during Saturday’s doubles matches.

Chattanooga’s Robin Kilbe (left) and Tina Tanco (above) of Gwinnett mix it up during Saturday’s doubles matches.

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It was a big week in Ellijay for the fastest growing recreational sport in the country.