• Gilmer County’s “Gateway Airport to the Mountains”

    Today we’re going to offer our readers a look at something that might be off the radar for most Gilmer County citizens: the county airport, known officially as 49A. We will see what the airport provides to the local community as well as its potential as a positive driving force for the economy.

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  • Ellijay Homeowner Installs Solar Energy System

    There’s a new power plant in downtown Ellijay. In fact, you might already be using a tiny bit of its energy. Don’t look for a new cooling tower or transmission lines, though; in fact, look no further than that pink house on North Avenue.

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  • Ellijay Plane Crash Update: NTSB Releases Preliminary Report

    The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary investigation report for the airplane crash that killed four on May 30th. The report includes important findings that may help investigators determine a cause for the incident, but no official cause has yet been released.

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  • Meeting Held to Plan “New York Says Thank You” Rebuilding Project

    A preliminary meeting was held Friday to plan the rebuilding of the Build an Ark Animal Rescue Center. Ellijay will host this major volunteering event, scheduled for July 28-31st. A room full of local citizens and officials showed up for the meeting, which was led by Jeff Parness of the event’s sponsor, the New York […]

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  • Know Thy Enemy: a Review of “Inside Job” (2010)

    2010’s Academy-Award winning documentary Inside Job presents a compelling, bold, and fiercely reasoned argument: the globalized finance industry, particularly through its cozy, long-term relationship with the U.S. government and academic elite, is criminally responsible for the ongoing economic crisis that began in 2008.

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  • Firewire Ziplines

    Set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Firewire Ziplines offers a family-friendly, one-of-a-kind thrillseeker experience. This brand-new facility, located off Highway 515, just south of the city of Blue Ridge, brings a world-class outdoor adventure experience to an area already known for its hiking, biking, and rafting.

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  • Georgia Speaker David Ralston Salutes Gilmer Veterans

    During Monday’s Memorial Day event in Ellijay, Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston presented a house resolution that salutes Gilmer County’s patriotism. Speaker Ralston, an Ellijay Native, presented the resolution to Sandy Lyons of the Gilmer County Veterans Association.

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  • Crave Homemade Ice Cream

    Ellijay’s new Crave Homemade Ice Cream shop is located in the Highland Crossing shopping center across from Lowe’s. Crave offers a unique and family-friendly place to enjoy a variety of premium-quality desserts and sandwiches.

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