Five Sought in Connection with Murder

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V OL. 146 Ⴗ NO. 17 Ⴗ 2 SECTIONS, 16 PAGES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 EST. 1875 Ⴗ CONSOLIDATED 1916 Ⴗ $1.00 Five sought in connection with murder

BY ANDY ASHURST The investigation began, PUBLISHER Tuesday, April 20, when the Gilmer County Sher- Authorities are looking iff’s Offi ce conducted a wel- for fi ve people in connection fare check at a residence with the murder of a wom- in Cherry Log. GBI agents an which occurred in Gilm- were called in to assist. er County. Rossana Delgado, 37, of Murder warrants have Bethlehem, was identifi ed been issued for Megan Al- as the victim at the scene. yssa Colone, 30, of Stone She was reported missing Mountain; Juan Ayala-Ro- Friday, April 16 and was driguez, 35, of Gainesville; last seen in DeKalb County. Oscar Manuel Garcia, 26, Autopsy results are of Austell; and Mario Al- pending, according to the berto Barbosa-Juarez, 29, GBI release. of Oklahoma City, Okla., “At this point in the in- according to a Georgia Bu- vestigation, there are ab- reau of Investigation press solutely no ties with any release. Authorities are of the suspects or the vic- seeking help in identifying tim to this area,” Nicholson a fi fth suspect. said. “We can’t comment on Both the sheriff and the why or how, but we feel real GBI said this is a “very ac- comfortable these people tive investigation.” are not in the area,” said Anyone with informa- Gilmer County Sheriff Sta- tion about the whereabouts cy Nicholson. of Colone, Ayala-Rodriguez, A GBI press release Garcia or Barbosa-Juarez echoed the sheriff, saying or the identity of the fi fth the suspects may no longer suspect are asked to call be in the state. Colone is be- the GBI Tipline at 1-800- Law enforcement offi cials are looking for Megan Alyssa Colone, 30, of Stone Mountain (top left); Juan Ayala-Rodriguez, 35, lieved to be traveling with 597-TIPS(8477) or report of Gainesville (top right); Oscar Manuel Garcia, 26, of Austell (bottom right); Mario Alberto Barbosa-Juarez, 29, of Oklahoma her minor children, possi- the information online at City, Okla. (bottom left); and a fi fth unidentifi ed man (center) in connection with the murder of Rossana Delgado, 37, of bly using the alias Grace https://gbi.georgia.gov/sub- Bethlehem. Anyone with information are asked to call the GBI Tipline at 1-800-597-TIPS(8477) or report the information Beda. mit-tips-online. online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online. Multiple subdivisions taking shape across county Around 1,000 lots expected to be on market this year

BY MICHAEL ANDREWS 282, to smaller, under 50-lot permits in the fi rst phase. MOUNTAIN LIFE EDITOR subdivisions, such as High- Watersong is off Gates land Pointe just off Stone Chapel and there are 43 or A number of new subdi- and Eller Road. 44 lots in it. All three phases visions are contributing to “The only one in that 11 of Watersong has been fi - a time of heavy home con- that’s pretty well built out nal plat approved and I struction in Gilmer County. is Highland Pointe,” Hen- think they’ve had some lot According to Planning son said. “The rest of them sales in there. High Riv- and Zoning Director Kar- are ongoing, and quite a er has several houses in it en Henson, 11 subdivisions few lots are left to build on.” and they’ve just submitted are currently underway in Henson noted that cus- the preliminary for the fi - the county area overseen by tom homes are mainly be- nal phase,” she added. the planning and zoning of- ing built in the emerging Developments still in the

MICHAEL ANDREWS/MOUNTAIN LIFE EDITOR fi ce. developments after the lots very early stages include Gilmer Rotary Club member Charlie Pults, right, and Ryan Smiley, a member of the Gilm- They range from large- are sold. Jakes Landing Overlook er High School Interact Club, work their way through a stack of Farmers to Families food scale developments, such as “The Hammock, off with 124 lots off Hap Holt boxes during a distribution day at the Amicalola EMC warehouse last week. the 306-lot, 9-phase High Roundtop, has 88 small lots Road, Creekside Cross- River development under and it’s two phases. There’s Food boxes provide 75,000 meals construction off Highway probably 15-20 building SUBDIVISIONS CONTINUED ON 7A CARES Act-funded program will continue through May Toys for Tots donation box stolen BY MICHAEL ANDREWS The prepackaged food boxes arrive by BY MICHAEL ANDREWS OUNTAIN IFE DITOR tractor trailer stacked on pallets. Rotary M L E MOUNTAIN LIFE EDITOR members distribute them drive-thru style By partnering with a federally-funded at the Amicalola Electric service ware- The coordinator of Gilm- food box program, members of the Gilmer house once a month, usually on a Tuesday er’s annual Toys for Tots County Rotary Club have provided more around the middle of the month. drive recently had a fi rst- than 75,000 meals worth of free food local- Chance said there’s sometimes very time experience he hopes ly since last October. short notice between when the club gets doesn’t repeat itself. The Farmers to Families program, ad- confi rmation that the truck will be coming According to Ret. U.S. ministered by the U.S. Department of Agri- and when the boxes are given out. A notice Marines Sgt. A.J. Le- culture (USDA) and funded by the CARES is usually posted on the Gilmer Rotary and Compte, a box used to col- (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Se- Ellijay Live Facebook pages, he added. lect donations was removed curity) Act, started in 2020 as a temporary Anyone can come by and get a box from the wall of a down- emergency relief effort after the national during the designated distribution time. town shop, TJ and Compa- food market was disrupted by the ensuing There are no other requirements that ny Antiques, and the money pandemic. have to be met to receive food, Chance con- was taken. “We missed a few months because, the fi rmed. “I’ve been doing (Toys way this program works, it depends on “They just drive up and it’s fi rst-come, for Tots) for 11 years, and MICHAEL ANDREWS/MOUNTAIN LIFE EDITOR who the distributor is. It’s coordinated out fi rst-served,” he said. we’ve never had a problem A chained-down Toys for Tots donation box like this one of Covington, and it just depends on if our Tina Fischlin, governor for Georgia Ro- like this. It’s pretty rare was recently taken from downtown shop TJ and Company distributor gets the contract,” said Gilmer Antiques. The pictured box sits on the store’s front counter, Rotarian Marvin Chance. ROTARY CONTINUED ON 7A TOYS FOR TOTS CONTINUED ON 7A while the tampered-with box was in its rest room.

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County observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

BY MICHAEL ANDREWS lence and exploitation. month. We were averag- sign them during their MOUNTAIN LIFE EDITOR Kimberly O’Neal, the ing around 225 per month lunch break. We keep it nonprofi t crisis network’s (before the pandemic), so it very age-appropriate and During a time when in- executive director, said has increased,” O’Neal said. talk to them about con- creased sexual and domes- similar proclamations have “We have a detective on our sent,” O’Neal said. tic violence cases contin- also been signed in Pickens board, and he has told me That in-person program ue to be seen, the North and Fannin, the other two to expect to keep seeing an and the 5K fundraiser are Georgia Mountain Crisis Appalachian Judicial Cir- increase.” both on hold this year due Network (NGMCN) wants cuit counties served by NG- O’Neal said there are to the pandemic, but an on- residents of Gilmer, Pick- MCN. multiple ways that the cri- line auction will be con- ens and Fannin counties “Sexual assault can be sis network can become in- ducted. Proceeds will go to to be aware of the services defi ned as conduct of a sex- volved with an assault case. help NGMCN re-establish it offers to victims of these ual nature which is non- It’s often through police, its forensic medical exam crimes. consensual and is accom- she noted. program. April is recognized as plished through threat, “If we have a victim at Through that program, Sexual Assault Awareness coercion, exploitation, de- our hospitals (or) law en- sexual assault victims will Month nationwide. Gilmer ceit, force, physical or men- forcement is called out, they be able to receive an onsite County Commission Chair- tal incapacitation and/or will call us and let us know. forensic medical exam from man Charlie Paris signed power of authority,” O’Ne- They also give the informa- a specially trained sexu- a proclamation last week al said, referencing a re- tion (about us) to victims. al assault nurse examin- that designates the special cent Department of Crimi- We do temporary protective er (or SANE). The service awareness month county- nal Justice Services report. MICHAEL ANDREWS/MOUNTAIN LIFE EDITOR orders, so when people go to was previously available in wide. The proclamation “Research indicates that North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network representatives the Clerk of Court’s offi ce Gilmer, but was discontin- urges all citizens to observe an American is sexually as- Julia Gilliam, left, and Kimberly O’Neal, right, join Gilm- to get the paperwork, they ued after the nonprofi t’s of- Sexual Assault Awareness saulted every 73 seconds. er Commission Chairman Charlie Paris for the signing of will point them to our agen- fi ce moved to Fannin. Month by becoming aware According to the National a proclamation that designates April as Sexual Assault cy so we can assist them “We are working to of the reality and tragedy Intimate Partner and Sex- Awareness Month in the county. with that if they qualify re-establish that program, of sexual assault, as well ual Violence Survey, about under our criteria,” she ex- (in which) we have a se- as supporting NGMCN in one-third of women and of men will have unwant- and domestic abuse is oper- plained. cure facility where people its efforts to end sexual vio- approximately one-fourth ed sexual contact at some ated in Fannin. Usually, crisis net- can have a forensic medical point in their lives,” she “We have an advocate at work staff would conduct a exam for sexual assault. It added. our emergency shelter 24/7. broader range of programs (would be) set up like a hos- The Blue Ridge-based Part of their responsibility during April including a 5K pital room and is private Dine In, Take Out, Catering crisis network provides a is to answer that hotline. color run fundraiser and and secure,” O’Neal said. Let us cater your next event! variety of outreach services Both the state hotline and visiting area high schools “We are having the on- to those affected by sexual the national domestic vi- in observance of Sexual line auction April 26-30. We Family Reunions, or domestic abuse. olence lines come into our Assault Awareness Month will have an event up on Office Lunches, Picnics, “Sometimes people are hotline. The hotlines pick and Denim Day. our Facebook page, as well Church Gatherings, not ready to get out of a do- up where the person is lo- Denim Day is a pub- as our website, and they Teacher Appreciation, mestic violence situation, cated. If they are located lic awareness campaign will be able to click on the so we offer (services like) in Georgia, they are routed that began after a ruling auction link and bid,” she Sports Banquets counseling or fi nancial as- to the nearest center that’s by the Italian Supreme added. sistance, whatever the need able to serve them,” O’Neal Court where a rape con- Even if a sexual assault is. Maybe (they need) trans- said. viction was overturned be- victim is beyond the time portation assistance if the Since the COVID-19 cause justices felt the vic- period for a forensic medi- abuser is withholding their pandemic began, the cri- tim wearing tight jeans cal exam or chooses not to ability to go anywhere,” sis network has seen an contributed to her consent. report the abuse to law en- O’Neal said. increase in the number of The next day, women in the forcement, the crisis net- A crisis help line — sexual and domestic vio- Italian Parliament came to work can still help, O’Neal 1-800-33-HAVEN (42836) lence cases with which it work wearing jeans in sup- noted. 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Huff-Mosley’s dim lights set to brighten

BY ROBBIE BILLS The E-rate program allows eligible sys- SPORTS EDITOR tems to “receive discounts on telecommu- nications, telecommunication services and The Gilmer County Board of Education internet access, as well as internal connec- made a round of purchase approvals at tions, managed internal broadband ser- April’s regular meeting. vices and basic maintenance of internal Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium and connections.” the school system’s internet infrastructure Ellijay Telephone Company will handle are set to receive improvements, Clear the upgrades at an initial cost of $199,399 Creek Elementary continues to be outfi t- before the E-rate discount. MICHAEL ANDREWS/MOUNTAIN LIFE EDITOR ted, and the board has its eye on a new- “We have to go ahead and spend the A forthcoming project will provide improvements to the downtown Ellijay roundabout, ly available piece of property located near money now, and then in the summer once including preventing damage to the traffi c circle’s concrete curbing. Gilmer High’s campus. its installed, we can apply to get 80 per- GHS football and soccer fans should no- cent of that reimbursed,” Downs noted. tice improved illumination when attend- Furniture for Clear Creek Elementa- Ellijay council OKs downtown ing events next season as ry School comes in at a cost Huff-Mosley’s lights will The best place to of $103,579. The purchase be upgraded by Musco at a will go toward classrooms, build the performing safety, roundabout improvement cost of $243,000. The exist- teacher desks and front of- ing poles will be used, but arts center, according fi ce furniture. BY MICHAEL ANDREWS ter scope,” Fischetti said. tic. It’s also incumbent on fi xtures will be replaced to our architecture The board approved an MOUNTAIN LIFE EDITOR “We would anticipate get- us to look out for the safety and LED bulbs will be in- fi rm, is where the band offer for a newly available ting some public input and of not only our citizens but stalled. practice fi eld is now.’ stretch of land at the cor- The new system will also ner of Legion Road and Old Ellijay City Coun- making sure everybody is our guests,” said Crawford Dr. Shanna Downs cilmembers gave a landon board with different op- at that meeting. feature light show capabil- Hwy. 5 that was previously scape architecture design tions before we go forward.” ities that are often show- occupied by Georgia Pow- fi rm the go-ahead to start Fischetti noted that new In other news ... cased at college stadiums, er. The 14-acre tract runs working on plans to im- construction will require ႷA city distillery ordi- as well as surrounding high schools. along the Coosawattee River back to the prove the general round- input from the Georgia De- nance was passed upon its “Musco is very common throughout ETC Pavilion. about area, as well as pe- partment of Transportation second reading. The ordi- the state of Georgia,” superintendent Dr. The transportation center and fueling destrian safety downtown, (GDOT), as Highway 52 is a nance, similar to existing Shanna Downs said at April’s work ses- station currently behind the agriculture when meeting Monday, state route. city ordinances for brewer- sion. “It is my understanding that Musco barn will be relocated to this property. The April 19. “If we’re doing any- ies and wineries, includes is who installed the original lighting at the system approved the offer pending land in- Madie Fischetti, a land- thing that involves a GDOT permitting and operating football stadium (in 1971) and at the base- spection and surveying data. scape architect and planner route, we’re going to need procedures for liquor dis- ball fi eld. “At this point, we made the offer with with Athens-based WLA some new survey(s). If we tilleries and microdistill- “If you’ve attended games at Fannin or contingencies, and we have not had enough Studio, briefed the council do need to go through with eries. Pickens in the last couple of years, you’ve time to investigate those contingencies,” on the forthcoming multi- any GDOT permitting, that ႷCouncilmembers ap- seen the lights and light show they have.” Downs said. phase project. The archi- can slow things down,” she proved three special event The system used a cooperative purchas- “I’m asking the board to approve it for tecture fi rm was formerly added. permits for events where ing agency (CPA) to make the purchase. $320,000 so we can more forward with the Jaeger Company, which The project talk comes alcohol will be served. The CPA is a non-profi t organization that having the inspections.” handled design of the down- after councilmember Tom Taste of Ellijay, present- makes mass bids on behalf of schools in an The purchase will make way for the town roundabout project in Crawford, at a February ed by the Gilmer Chamber, effort to leverage purchasing power. performing arts center, which will force 2000. meeting, asked his fellow will return to downtown El- In addition to Musco, the CPA also pro- the band practice fi eld to be relocated. This project will focus on councilmembers and Hoyle lijay Thursday, May 27. The vided a proposal from Hellas Construction “As we look toward this E-SPLOST we ways to improve the round- to consider a comprehen- other two events will take at a cost of $227,000. have right now, it’s the performing arts about, including preventing sive traffi c study to see if place at Harrison Park. “Hellas does come in a little bit cheap- center,” Downs said. “The best place to recurring damage to the improvements like addi- An installment of live er, but I don’t know anyone in the state of build the performing arts center, according traffi c circle curbing and tional crosswalks should be music program Acoustic Georgia that has it,” Downs said. “We do to our architecture fi rm, is where the band updating shrubbery that looked at to improve pedes- Blends is scheduled for Fri- know about Musco and that our neighbors practice fi eld is now.” leads pedestrians through trian safety in downtown day, May 21, and Dining are very happy with Musco.” “So if we’re able to move transporta- crosswalks, Fischetti noted. Ellijay. With Firefl ies, a farm-to-ta- The system’s wireless infrastructure tion off the hill, that would allow us to put “It’s not a redesign or re- “The increased pedestri- ble fundraiser for Harrison will be upgraded with the aid of the Fed- the band practice fi eld in that area, which confi guration. The round- an traffi c we have is a great Park, will be held Saturday, eral Communication Commission’s E-rate would make the performing arts center about has deteriorated in thing. I think it’s fantas- June 26. program for schools and libraries. right by the high school.” appearance and it needs a facelift,” said Mayor Al Hoyle. “We’ve got a section that’s broken right Expert tax prep in now on the south side of the square. It’s in an area (where) trucks have a hard person or virtually. time making that turn. The other thing is the safety is- I see more sues on North Main. This is part of that, too. They’re go- than a bundle. Walk in or make an ing to look at North Main appointment. Drop off or and try to make it safer for pedestrians.” send us a pic of your docs. No Fischetti said the work Candra Warren, Agent While other insurers just see matter how you get your taxes 127 S Main Street your home and car as a bundle will be broken into three Ellijay, GA 30540 done, Block has your back. different parts that all go Bus: 706-276-4010 or a combo deal, I take the time together. Input will be giv- [email protected] to see what they mean to you Get started at hrblock.com en from the city council and give them the protection and others about what ar- they deserve. eas need to be looked at in LET’S TALK TODAY. terms of safety issues. “I anticipate there might be additional construction Alejandro P. projects you all want to do. 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Pete was a Our Mission: The Times-Courier is published with pride for the people of Gilmer and adjoining counties by Community Newspapers Inc., Athens, Ga. We believe loyal friend that strong newspapers build strong communities. “Newspapers get things cardboard box. A practical joke. done!” Our primary goal is to publish A shared laugh. That’s how our distinguished and profi table communi- Afriendship began more than a ty-oriented newspapers. This mission quarter-century ago. will be accomplished through the team- Our family was looking for a week- work of professionals dedicated to truth, end playground. The wish list includ- integrity, loyalty, quality and hard work. ed acreage, an old farmhouse, a barn, pecan trees, a patch of woods, pastures for animals and frontage on Lake Hart- well. One call to my real-estate-broker friend, Buck Chapman, and every box on the list was checked. I had nev- Andy Ashurst, publisher er met the sellers — two sisters and a David Brown, regional publisher brother — who had inherited the small Dink NeSmith, president / Tom Wood, chairman farm from their father, George Burns. Buck promised I would love them. On closing day, I Letters to the Editor walked into Buck’s of- In search fi ce with my attorney In 2009 (our second year), County educators donate and a cardboard box. Indeed, who we had about 700 children through the payroll deduc- Following introduc- registered. Our goal is tion program, and several tions, I slid the box to of gold (and throws trash to have EVERY Gilmer community organizations the center of the con- child from birth to age 5 (Lions Club, Rotary, etc.) ference table and said, on own road registered in the program. provide funds. “I’ve never done this other stories) Further to Mark Nel- We have had over 2,000 Here is how it works: before, but I decided to DINK NESMITH son’s article in last week’s Gilmer County children We ask parents to provide pay in cash.” The sib- President Times-Courier: “Why graduate, have enrolled the name, address and lings and their spouses Community hen Mitchell Morgan read would you trash your own over 3,600 children, and we birthdate of their child glanced at each other Newspapers, Inc. about the historic Northcutt road?” — You took those mail out about 1,000 books or children. We then mail and then looked at me, Wrailroad trestle in last spring’s words right out of my each month. The Gilmer each child an age-appro- the stranger. Information Please magazine, it rang mouth! organization pays for the priate book each month I nodded, as in “Go ahead, open it.” a bell. A retired Ellijay banker, numis- Back in 2017, my neigh- books, and the parents are until they reach their fi fth Somebody peeled back the top, and the matist and collector of rare documents bor and I, both senior citi- never charged. birthday. We also provide laughter erupted. There were no bun- dating back to the Whitepath gold rush zens, joined “Keep Gilmer Improving childhood parental guidance on read- dles of greenbacks, just jars of Altama- days of the 1830s period, Mitchell re- Beautiful Adopt-A-Road” literacy is our sole mis- ing to their child, helping ha River swamp tupelo honey. Oh, a ca- membered a conversation more than program. We pick up trash sion. Research shows that the child learn to read, and shier’s check was in my coat pocket. a decade ago with the former curator on Lower Tails Creek Road reading ability is the most even more importantly, We were brand-new to the area, of the Dahlonega Gold Museum. The and Nugget Lane at least critical factor in education- learn to enjoy reading. All and we were eager to learn. Marga- woman, whose name he could not re- quarterly. al advancement, and we of this is at zero cost to the ret Burns Craft and her husband, Pete, call, confi rmed a document he held A couple of years ago, create that exposure for parents. were our early go-to teachers. Marga- hinted at a “second gold rush” in Gilm- we took 1.5 tons of trash Gilmer County kids from The pandemic has se- ret, along with her brother, Jimmy, and er County in the 1880s. to the dump which had birth to age 5. riously curtailed both our sister, Mary, had grown up on the farm. Mitchell called soon after he read been left by the road from Funding our program fundraising efforts and the Pete said, “I’ve cut this grass my entire my story about the trestle, and I paid an abandoned house on is a big concern, especially ability to register children adult life. You want me to continue?” him a visit. He showed me a mine stock Nugget Lane. We had to in this pandemic time. We into the program. But we And mowing on his John Deere and certifi cate from the period, and detailed get approval from the city have collection jars around are determined to keep Snapper was just the start. Pete be- more of his conversation with the for- attorney so as not to be the county which generate Kids Ferst an important came more than just a next-door neigh- mer docent of the mu- charged with trespassing. a few dollars. We also so- part of our community. bor and friend, as did Margaret. We seum. I recorded our On approximately 3.5 licit donations from service Any donation would be were absentee owners. They were our interview, and put miles of roadway, it is clubs, individuals and have appreciated. Our mailing eyes, ears and fi rst responders. If our it on the back burn- unbelievable the amount of periodic fundraisers. address is Kids Ferst in motion-sensor fl oodlights fl icked on, er. Something told me trash we actually pick up! The Ferst Foundation Gilmer County, P.O. Box they were quick to investigate. it could be developed Like you said “who throws for Childhood Literacy 105, Ellijay, GA 30540. A week before Pete died, Pam and into a magazine-length trash on their own road?” (now called Ferst Read- I sat in the Craft living room. Marga- story, but a lot of re- We hope it’s not the proper- ers) was created by Robin Judy Serritella ret was in her customary spot on the search needed to hap- ty owners, but visitors and/ Ferst in Madison in 1999. Ellijay couch. Pete was in his chair. His voice pen fi rst. MARK MILLICAN or delivery persons. It was founded to address was weak. Absent a miracle, he knew Eventually, it did, Raconteur the growing problem cancer might not let him see his 91st and would delve into Mitchell’s theory Liljean Taylor of children, many from Gun sales birthday on April 20. And it did not. — verifi ed by the curator — that con- Ellija low-income communities, But as we sat there, we had an op- struction of the original trestle was entering kindergarten make sure this portunity to relive so many of our good halted when gold fl akes were discov- without basic early literacy times on Old Beacon Light Road. I re- ered in Turniptown Creek 50 years Ferst Readers skills and school readiness, is our country member the day Pete called my offi ce. past the original gold rush of the With a laugh, he asked, “Do you know a preventable problem that Are you weary of so 1830s. that you have 100 animals with names, needs your has far-reaching impacts much negative jabber and Yet with other concerns on the front and they all expect to be fed every throughout students’ lives. leery of any ‘cooperation’ burner, months passed. However, I be- night?” donations The recipe for ear- between Democrats and gan emailing inquiries to Leslie Thom- I believe Pete loved my wide-bod- I have been active with ly-school success is simple: Republicans? as, curator of the Ellijay’s Tabor House ied mules as much as I did. Ruby and Ferst Readers for many start school with strong Do you shake your head Museum. She couldn’t place her hands Rose were the start of the critter me- years. Kids Ferst in Gilmer literacy skills. Ferst Read- at woke, cancel culture, on any documentation about a sec- nagerie. Then came four goats that be- County is a part of that ers’ recipe for encouraging boycotts, barricaded ond gold rush, yet went to the effort to gat 71 more to join bantam chickens, organization and provides early literacy development streets, sanctuary cities set up a meeting between us and Doug Royal Palm turkeys, Belted Galloway new, age-appropriate books is even simpler: ensure that shield criminals, yada Colwell of Vulcan Materials. Doug, for- cows, miniature donkeys, a horse, lla- to children from birth to children have developmen- yada yada, etc? Have you merly of Colwell Construction, is the mas and Great Pyrenees dogs. Rain age 5. The cost for send- tally-appropriate books in ever been stopped for driv- son of Carlton Colwell of Blairsville, a or shine, our animals heard the whine ing one child a book each their home and provide ing over the speed limit, former state representative whose dis- of his four-wheeler. Religiously, Pete month for a year is $36. parents with resources got a ticket, went to court, trict covered Gilmer. In an hour-long counted noses and checked the fences. Gilmer County’s Kids that support them in their paid a fi ne and then see interview that ranged far and wide, He couldn’t have cared more if the 50 Ferst program has grown role as their child’s fi rst Doug was able to shed some more light acres were his. as our county has grown. teacher. Many Gilmer LETTERS CONTINUED ON 5A on the Whitepath gold mines, around For the 20-plus years that we owned where their company owned land, but the farm, Pete was right there to as- not much about that second rush. His sist and advise. The retired electrical dad is still alive, by the way, and has a engineer kept his tools, his know-how mind sharp as a tack. and his hands ready. Lord knows, Pete I needed to talk to the former curator Mitchell had spoken to, but only FRIEND CONTINUED ON 5A knew she was retired. My wife, Teresa, and I drove to the Gold Museum earli- er this spring, spoke to the current di- Poll Question rector and got a name — Sharon John- son. Then we toured the museum and Readers are invited to participate in our in- watched a brief but highly-interest- formal online weekly poll. Please go to www. ing documentary on the gold rush in timescourier.com to vote online before noon Dahlonega. I was a bit closer to fi nding Tuesday each week. No phone calls or letters the former curator. will be accepted or counted. Since the Gold Museum is a State Historic Site under the Department of Natural Resources, I contacted the massive agency’s chief communications offi cer, Kim Hatcher. She recognized me as the former editor of the Times-Cou- rier who handled a lot of DNR news releases, and said she would send Sha- ron an email. In less than a week, I This week’s question: was talking to the woman who got it all Have you been vaccinated? started (and I haven’t yet told Mitchell ■ Yes I found her. I’ll let him read all about it ■ Had my fi rst in this week’s Information Please mag- Letters Policy ■ No azine). Another mag story with my by- Letters must be original, a maximum of 350 words, signed, with an address and phone number Last week’s question: line is about Firewise and Frank Riley, for verifi cation. All letters will be edited for length, libel and good taste. The deadline is noon Monday. Should the school board approve the schedule the program’s go-to guy in the south- Ⴗ Drop off letters to 47 River St. in downtown Ellijay. preferred by the majority of voters or the ern Appalachian mountains. Meeting Ⴗ Email letters to [email protected]. calendar it prefers? Ⴗ Mail letters to P.O. Box 1076, Ellijay, GA 30540. What the people want - 20 / 95% GOLD CONTINUED ON 5A Ⴗ Fax letters to 706-635-7006. What the board wants - 1 / 5% T IMES-COURIER Ⴗ ELLIJAY, GEORGIA OPINIONS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 5A

convenience. Rather, the guns are LETTERS We The People don’t bought to ensure it never Some refl ections on standing in the need of prayer CONTINUED FROM 4A want confrontation. By the becomes necessary to fi ght on TV tens of thousands same token, you are not the politicians. “Not my brother, not my sister, but ready knows that); Thanksgiving (for of people stroll across our to abuse the privilege we Concealed carry permit it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of what God has given us. Chances are it is southern border, and sim- granted to you with our holders are statistically prayer. It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, stand- more abundant than we sometimes wish ply go where they pleased votes. one of the most law-abid- ing in the need of prayer.” Can I get an to acknowledge) and, fi nally, Supplication while state governors ar- You are not to dis- ing groups. amen? (That is where our wish list comes in. rest Americans for attend- arm free people in a free This Judeo-Christian I have had that old-time spiritual on Spoiler alert: God may or may not agree ing church? country. You are to do what country of ours is the best my mind since friend and former col- with our wish list. It helps to remember Are you relieved and is right, not do as you country the world has ever league Susan Larson wrote to inform me who is in charge and who isn’t.) have a reaction of “about please. And while you’re known and probably the that Thursday, May 6, is National Day My personal prayer time is pretty ex- time!” when an American at it, watch your language. best that can be built on of Prayer. Incidentally, the president of tensive these days. I pray that a beau- county or state passes or- Arms are insurance for this side of Eternity. the National Day of Prayer Task Force is tiful soul is at peace today and enjoying dinances or laws to uphold free people to keep their Judeo-Christian ac- Kathy Branzell, of Atlanta, a graduate of a long-cherished reunion with her be- the Second Amendment to country free. If our insur- knowledges commonalities the University of Georgia, a hallowed in- loved grandson. I pray for those who have the Constitutution of the ance is cancelled, guns and shared values between stitution to be sure. Can gone through or are going through equal- United States of America outlawed or confi scated, the two religions. I get another amen? ly challenging times and hope they are by not enforcing federal then who will guarantee Do you search in vain I suspect we all are as blessed as I have been. I thank God laws that restrict the Sec- our freedom? for an understandable standing in the need of for a family more loving and caring than ond Amendment? America = We The Peo- defi nition of critical race prayer. Otherwise, our I deserve; for the joy and excitement of Is it possible the ple theory? Last I checked, world wouldn’t be in the new life; for friends who have helped me gun-buying craze refl ects We The People = Ameri- there is only one human mess it is in these days. navigate through the dark days and for a healthy determination ca race. For example, do you those of you I have never met that have think our brethren who reached out to me with encouraging to resist a widespread use The above isn’t one or What’s on your mind? DICK YARBROUGH of force by government? the other: each is equal to make anonymous death Columnist words of support. Politicians, listen up: the other. Tom Zahos threats to public offi cials I just hope God is hearing my sup- This is our country — you We The People buy guns Ellijay took a few moments to pray about it be- plications. I had an uncle, a street cor- politicians serve us at our not to fi ght the politicians. fore they did? I rest my case. ner preacher in my hometown, who fu- This is the 70th annual National Day eled himself with copious amounts of of Prayer. While it is good to set aside one John Barleycorn before trying to save day each year to remind us of the impor- sinners crossing the street to avoid him. tance of prayer in our lives, our focus on The more hooch he consumed, the more prayer should be daily. enthusiastic his efforts. He eventual- There are a lot of things I can’t do. Let ly cleaned up his act but never found fa- me count the ways. But one thing I can vor with his sister-in-law, the family ma- do. I can pray. And I do. But before I pol- triarch, my Aunt Callie better known as ish that halo atop my head, I admit that Cack. there are times my prayers are cursory. Many years later at a family reunion Sometimes a quick ‘thank you’ to assure before lunch was to commence, Un- God that I haven’t forgotten him even cle Bill solemnly announced to those as- though I am very busy with other stuff. sembled, “I will now say grace before we And then there are those times when I eat.” Cack leaned over to my momma and am in big trouble. I am in over my head said, “That prayer isn’t going to make it and looking for God to bail me out. If it through the ceiling!” happens, my inclination is to think may- The National Day of Prayer organiza- be it was my doing after all, not God’s. tion is Christian-based, but I don’t think My prayers tend to be a wish list and a they would mind if we agreed that prayer one-way conversation. Psalm 46:10 says, works in any and all faiths. In fact, it OLD Then we may be taking even more mag- “Be still and know that I am God.” A non- would be nice if we prayed for each other. G azines out to advertisers, apple houses cleric translation: “Why don’t you quit I suspect God would like that. CONTINUED FROM 4A and wineries. Along with my colleagues talking so much and try listening for a Maybe it’s time we accept the fact that Frank is almost like seeing an old friend, in magazine writing — Mike Andrews, change?” And do I ever need to remember it’s not my brother, not my sister, but someone you feel like you’ve met before, Robbie Bills, Whitney Sherrill and pub- to do so. it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of or maybe just the type of person you’d lisher Andy Ashurst — we’re giving you God welcomes our prayers, however we prayer. And then pray it gets through the want for a friend. His record is impres- so much material in the newspaper and make them. A suggested proper sequence ceiling. Can I get an amen? sive, as you’ll see, and he also stays active Information Please magazine this week is to adopt the acronym ACTS: Adora- You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@ — when he could be retired — as a volun- that it’s going to take some extra time to tion (Praising God); Confession (Admit- dickyarbrough.com; at P.O. Box 725373, teer fi refi ghter and bus driver. read all about it. ting we aren’t as perfect as we would like Atlanta, Georgia 31139 or on Facebook at By the time you read this, I’ll like- Mark Millican is the retired news editor others to think we are. Of course, God al- www.facebook.com/dickyarb ly have delivered all the Times-Couri- of the Times-Courier, and author of Wild, er newspapers safely this week, Lord But True, Stories of the Outdoors. He can willing, with Information Please inside. be reached at [email protected].

was a patriot. He was loyal to America, FRIEND God, his family, his church, his communi- CONTINUED FROM 4A ty and his friends. Our introduction start- knew I needed help. And when we needed ed with a practical joke, but what a “hon- a courier for The Hartwell Sun, Pete was ey” of a friendship it became. perfect for the task. Buck was right. One summer, Pete, Margaret, Pam We loved them all. and I journeyed to Ohio Amish country. Especially Pete. In Sugar Creek, we went to draft-horse Dink NeSmith is co-owner and team-driving school. We came away with president of Community Newspapers, new knowledge, but all those hours in the Inc., publisher of more than two dozen car reafﬁ rmed what I already knew. newspapers in Georgia, Florida and Pete Craft, a Korean War-era veteran, North Carolina. State & U.S. Ofﬁ cials

Gov. Brian P. Kemp Rep. David Ralston Sen. Steve Gooch U.S. Senator Raphael U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff U.S. Congressman R – 206 Washington Street R – Georgia District 7 R – Georgia District 51 Warnock D – Senator from Georgia Andrew Clyde Suite 203, State Capitol Speaker of the House Majority Whip D – Senator from Georgia 202-224-3521 R – Georgia’s 9th district Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-5020 404-656-9221 202-224-3643 www.ossoff.senate.gov 202-225-9893 (404) 656-1776 [email protected] [email protected] www.warnock.senate.gov clyde.house.gov gov.georgia.gov (Must go to website to ﬁ ll out contact form. ) Elected ofﬁ cials serving in Gilmer County

Board of Commissioners, 1 Broad St., Ellijay, GA 30540, 706-635-4361 Ellijay City Council, 197 N. Main St., Ellijay, GA 30540 ႷCharlie Paris, Chairman Ⴗ Ⴗ Ⴗ Al Hoyle, Mayor, 706-635-4711 EXT. 4, [email protected] Hubert Parker Karleen Ferguson Ⴗ Kevin Pritchett, Member, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ⴗ [email protected] Sandy Ott, Mayor Pro-Tem, [email protected] Ⴗ Al Fuller, Member, [email protected] Ⴗ Tom Crawford, Member, Board of Education, 134 Industrial Blvd., Ellijay, GA 30540,706-276-5000 Ⴗ Katie Lancey, Member, 706-276-2839, [email protected] [email protected] Ⴗ Dr. Shanna Downs, Superintendent Ⴗ Joe Pﬂ ueger, Member [email protected] [email protected] East Ellijay City Council, 107 Oak St., Ellijay, GA 30540,706-276-3111 Ⴗ Michael Bramlett, Chair Ⴗ Michael Parks, Member Ⴗ Mack West, Mayor, 706-276-3111 EXT. 24 [email protected] [email protected] Ⴗ Ⴗ Ⴗ Ronald Watkins, Vice-Chair Ⴗ Doug Pritchett, Member Donald Callihan, Member, 706-635-7603 Ed Forrester, Member, 706-635-4676 [email protected] [email protected] Ⴗ Harold Crump, Member, 706-276-3111 Ⴗ Linda Smith, Member, 706-635-4129

Ⴗ Stacy L. Nicholson, Sheriff Ⴗ Scott Chastain, Probate Judge Ⴗ Rebecca Marshall, Tax Commissioner Ⴗ Jerry Hensley, Coroner 1 BROAD ST., SUITE 103, ELLIJAY, GA 30540 1 BROAD ST., SUITE 204, ELLIJAY, GA 30540 1 BROAD ST., SUITE 105, ELLIJAY, GA 30540 1 BROAD ST., SUITE 4, ELLIJAY, GA 30540 706-635-4162 706-635-4763, [email protected] 706-635-4762, [email protected] 706-889-4100 Ⴗ B. Alison Sosebee, District Attorney Ⴗ Kevin Johnson, Magistrate Judge Ⴗ Amy Johnson, Clerk of Superior Court Ⴗ Jeff Vick, County Surveyor 1 BROAD ST., SUITE 101, ELLIJAY, GA 30540 1 BROAD ST., SUITE 203, ELLIJAY, GA 30540 1 BROAD ST., ELLIJAY, GA 30540 288 NORTH MAIN ST., ELLIJAY, GA 30540 706-635-5381 706-635-2515, [email protected] 706-635-4462 706-276-7528 6A WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 LOCAL TIMES-COURIER Ⴗ ELLIJAY, GEORGIA

Roy Lamar Casey Lawrence ‘Larry’ Randolph Tuckett Mr. Roy Lamar Casey, Brenda Casey, of Ellijay, Mr. Lawrence “Lar- lijay; son, Alexander Paul 72, of Ellijay, died Friday, Edward and Ann Casey, of ry” Randolph Tuckett, 64, Tuckett, of Vero Beach, April 16, 2021. Ellijay; and several nieces of Ellijay, died Thursday, Fla.; daughter Shannon He was born Feb. 19, and nephews. April 22, 2021. He was born Megan Tuckett, of Ellijay; 1949, to the late Gordon Funeral services were March 9, 1957, in Fort Lau- sister, Bonnie Williams, of Lamar and Birdie Mae held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, derdale, Fla., to the late Port Angeles, Wash.; and Parks Casey in Ellijay. April 21, 2021, at the Lo- Norman Lynden Renick aunt, Lynn Elliott, of Talla- He was a member of gan Funeral Home Chap- Tuckett Jr. and Iva Lucille hassee, Fla. Liberty Baptist Church el with the Rev. Wallace (Carrick) Tuckett. No services are planned and retired from Gold Kist Parks and the Rev. David He enjoyed fi shing, being at this time. and Pilgrim’s Pride Poul- Nicholson offi ciating. outdoors and had a passion Condolences can be try. Music was by Ronald for cars and airplanes. He made at www.loganfuneral- He is survived by wife and Linda Hyde. worked as a mechanic for home.com. of 53 years, Syble Ann Ca- Interment was in the the Florida Marine Patrol He is survived by wife Logan Funeral Home & sey; daughter and son-in- Earl Patterson, Brooklyn Liberty Baptist Church before retiring and moving of 35 years, Mary Cowan Chapel was in charge of ar- law, Teresa Ann and James Mikaya Ann Casey, Jack- Cemetery. to Ellijay. (Winters) Tuckett, of El- rangements. W. Johnson, of Ellijay; son son Alan Gordon Casey, Condolences can be and daughter-in-law, Ed- great-grandchildren, Sam- made at www.loganfuner- die Lawson Casey and uel Woodrow Doss, Sawyer alhome.com. Katie Ann Bridges Amanda Beaver, of Ellijay; James Doss, sister, Shirley Logan Funeral Home & Katie Ann Bridges, 39, sion was to lead people and grandchildren, Julie Ann Casey Arron, Harpers Fer- Chapel was in charge of ar- died Thursday, April 15, encourage others. Doss, Tommy Doss, Landon ry, Va., brothers, Leon and rangements. 2021, at her home in Ellijay. Toward the end of her She was born June 27, life, she became a life coach 1981, in Atlanta, to Mary and wanted to assist others Michael Edward Cylke Ann (Gardner) Mitchell in fi nding their purpose. Mr. Michael Edward He is survived by moth- and Steve Bridges. She at- She is survived by moth- Cylke, 31, died Monday, er, Shari Cylke; broth- tended Alexander High er Mary Ann; father, Steve; April 19, 2021, as the re- ers, Taylor and Andy Mill- School in Douglasville, was siblings, Charity (Tim) sult of a tragic accident. er; grandparents, Ed and class president and valedic- Woods, Christen Bridg- He was born Aug. 26, Sara Cylke and Tom- torian for the class of 1999. es, Josh (Halie) Bridges 1989, to Shari Cylke, of my and Shirley Miller; She continued her educa- and Kandi Bridges; grand- Ooltewah, Tenn. and girlfriend, Simone tion at Mercer Universi- istering to the senior com- mother, Maga (Joanne A 2007 graduate of Cen- Harris. ty, graduating in 2003 with munity. Growing up, she Gardner); and nieces and tral High School, he was A celebration of life ser- honors with a B.S. in nurs- played piano, loved spend- nephews, and dozens of oth- a member of the bowling vice was held at noon Sat- ing. She then went on to ing time with her family er loving family members. team. He was also a grad- urday, April 24, 2021, in work at Northside Hospital and was passionate about A memorial service was uate of the IBEW Jour- the chapel of Heritage Fu- with the labor and delivery attending youth group. held Saturday, April 24, neyman Electricians Ap- neral Home, East Brain- unit. She continued on and She attended Water of Life 2021, to celebrate Katie’s prentice School and was erd. became a clinical educator Church and Mount Paran life. employed by Lawson Elec- Contributions can be and liaison. West with her family. Condolences can be tric Company of Chatta- friends. made to a favorite charity She loved supporting her She is remembered by made at www.loganfuneral- nooga. He is preceded in death in Michael’s name. community in health care all who loved her for her home.com. He was an avid sports by grandmother, Charlotte Bernhardt Funeral services all her life. She beautiful smile, caring spir- Logan Funeral Home & fan and enjoyed spend- Cylke, of Ellijay; and uncle, Home was in charge of ar- spent countless hours going it and positive spin on ev- Chapel was in charge of ar- ing time with family and Craig Cylke, of Ellijay. rangements. to nursing homes and min- ery moment of life. Her pas- rangements. Gordon Lawrence Cornerstone Baptist Church is saddened to announce the death of their beloved pastor, Gordon Lawrence. He went home to be with the Lord Fri- day, April 23, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Cornerstone Bap- tist Church, 1044 Cherry Log St., Cherry Log. No-appointment COVID-19 vaccine clinics continue

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC lows: HEALTH Cherokee County: Can- ton First Baptist Church, Gilmer County AMA Director Keith Kucera, right, signs the document to create a new Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Georgians 16 and older 1 Mission Point, Canton, Service (RACES). Watching the signing is Gilmer EMA Coordinator Al Cash, center, and Gilmer Amateur Radio Emer- still have the opportuni- GA 30114 gency Services Coordinator David Ross. ty to walk in to one of our Fannin County: Ki- COVID-19 vaccine clin- wanis Club of Blue Ridge, ics with NO appointment! 124 Jones Street, Blue New communications group created Public Health Depart- Ridge, GA 30213 ments in Cherokee, Fan- Gilmer County: Pied- nin, Gilmer, Murray, Pick- mont Community Cen- BY DUB JOINER a national, regional or lo- Kucera. “We are happy to cials. RACES almost never ens and Whitfi eld counties ter, 824 Industrial cal civil emergencies, and partner with local amateur stats before an emergen- will take clients with no Blvd., Ellijay, GA A new communications is not limited to war-relat- radio operators to provide cy and is active only during appointment at their cur- 30540 group called Radio Ama- ed activities. this additional line of com- the emergency and during rent COVID-19 vaccine teur Civil Emergency Ser- According to the Mem- munications.” the immediate aftermath, if clinic sites April 26-29, vice (RACES) was formal- orandum of Understand- Since emergency service government emergency of- from 9 a.m. to 3 ly created with the signing ing (MOU) that Kucera and is one of the basics of the fi ces need communications p.m. of documents Monday, April Ross signed, RACES is ad- Amateur Radio Service, the support. Therefore RAC- Murray 19, at the Gilmer Coun- ministered by local, coun- difference between ARES, ES generally shuts down County: Murray ty Emergency Operations ty and state emergency and RACES is that ARES shortly after the emergency County Parks & Recre- Center at the county air- management agencies, and is the American Radio Re- has cleared. ation Dept, 651 Hyden Ty- port. supported by the Federal lay League arm of emer- In Gilmer County, Ross, There ler Rd, Chatsworth, GA Signing for the county Emergency Management gency while RACES is the as the ARES coordinator, is NO Cost to clients.* 30705 was EMA Director Keith Agency (FEMA). It is also a government arm of ama- will serve as the RACES ra- Pfi zer and Moderna Pickens County: Pick- Kucera while Gilmer Ama- part of the Amateur Radio teur emergency services. dio offi cer and report to the COVID-19 vaccine will ens County Recreation teur Radio Emergency Ser- Service that provides ra- The memorandum of Gilmer County EMA coor- be offered, as available. Department, 1329 Camp vices Coordinator David dio communication for civ- understanding states that dinator Al Cash. Teens ages 16 to 18 are Road, Jasper, GA 30143 Ross signed for ARES. il prepardedness purposes ARES is activated before, Individuals interested in only permitted Pfi zer vac- Whitfi eld County: “It’s a historic occasion,” and conducted by licensed, during and after an emer- Amateur Radio should visit cine and must be accom- Whitfi eld County Health said Ross. “There are not volunteer amateur radio gency, and handles all the Ellijay Amateur Radio panied by a parent or le- Department, 800 Profes- too many RACES organiza- operators in support of lo- emergency messages, in- Society (EARS) website to gal guardian. Pfi zer is sional Blvd, Dalton, GA tions in the state, let alone cal and state agencies. cluding those between gov- receive more information; most reliably available in 30720 in the United States at the “It provides an enhanced ernment emergency offi - www.W4HHH.org. Whitfi eld County. *Health insurance ac- present time and Gilmer is method of communications Addresses for the coun- cepted IF presented, but fortunate to have one.” for Gilmer County should a ty public health COVID-19 there is NO out-of-pocket He said RACES will local, statewide or nation- Vaccine Clinics are as fol- expense to clients! come in to play in times of al emergency occur,” said Egg production NASS up 1 percent from March Why Choose the Times-Courier 2020. Total layers in the United States egg pro- United States on April 1, Grief Support Group to Promote Your Business? duction totaled 9.54 billion 2021, totaled 392 million, during March 2021, down down 1 percent from last Are you grieving the death of a loved one? ➤ Your message is in over 200,000 copies annually. ➤ Reach over 45% of the in-county households along with slightly from last year. year. Turn your loss to joy! countless visitors to Gilmer County EVERY WEEK. 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TOYS FOR TOTS year-round help the Ma- SUBDIVISIONS that there’s going to be a ited, it’s very diffi cult to rine Corps outreach cam- shortage in PVC pipe. Ap- fi nd a piece of property that CONTINUED FROM 1A CONTINUED FROM 1A I don’t think paign come together here pliances seem to be a really has access to both in the according to the (Toys for each Christmas season. ing with 436 proposed lots big one. People are having a Gilmer County’s county,” she added. “We are Tots) Foundation because That always takes plenty and a 1,900-acre tract and hard time getting applianc- about to explode. trying to look into our or- people just don’t take mon- of preplanning and legwork a 2,000-acre tract from the es.” I think, by fall, dinance where multifami- ey that’s going to (help) throughout any given year. Woodlands Group with 390- The increase in material we’ll see interest ly high density (housing) is kids,” he said. “With the money we col- plus tracts, Henson noted. costs is also driving hous- rates possibly roll concerned. Right now, the According to an incident lect year-round, we can buy There’s also the Vineyards ing prices up. If you were back. county has a four-unit-per- report, Ellijay Police were two to three as many gifts at Yukon, off Pleasant Val- somehow able to fi nd one, acre maximum. We’re try- notifi ed that the broken box (from toy) wholesalers. ley Road, which will have a $200,000 home would be Devell Frady ing to look into changing had been left in one of the They have sales in the mid- in the neighborhood of 270 considered a bargain here, that.” public rest rooms on River dle of the year, and you can lots, and a small tract with Frady noted. ered very good, Henson Approximately 1,000 Street where it was recov- get some good deals. The only 10 lots off Highway “The state and nation- noted. In 2021 so far, 130 newly-made lots will be up ered Friday, April 16. The funds we collect are sent to 136, she added. al builder’s associations are residential permits have al- for sale locally this year, lock was still in the locked a clearing house hired by Henson said new con- telling us we’re looking at ready been issued. Henson said. position, but the back of the the foundation, and they struction is also being seen a 33-35 percent increase in “We issued 47 new home “I feel like our offi ce is plastic box had been bro- add them to my purchasing in subdivisions that were (home prices) in the last 13 permits in the month of going to be really busy. If ken into pieces, the report card,” LeCompte said. unfi nished after the hous- months,” Frady said. “We’re March (2021), which was half the people who buy a states. Diane Blair, a vendor at ing market crash. more expensive than Atlan- as many as we had for Jan- lot get a permit to build on “That box has been TJ and Company, said the “We still get permits in ta. The cost here is higher uary and February com- it, that’s a lot,” she added. there (about) eight years. store’s owner plans to keep the older subdivisions that (with) our topography. The bined. In March of last year, Frady noted the cyclical Those boxes were made by having the Toys for Tots do- are being built out quite of- infrastructure cost is much we had 17 new homes,” nature of the housing mar- the foundation. I didn’t ex- nation boxes in the store. ten,” she confi rmed. “We higher than a develop- Henson said. ket. He fi gures it will take pect any of them to ever (be The box in the rest room, just issued a permit for Red ment in Atlanta. Plus, a lot There isn’t any apart- a long time for homes to be tampered with). I did put which is one of two in the Oak Estates, off Roberts of our homes here are not ment construction planned built on the available space. chains on them because I store, has been replaced Ridge and Lee Pritchett. like Atlanta homes. People for the county region, but “I don’t think Gilmer felt that would make them and is now double chained. It’s a refurbish from when here want mountain living the county is looking at pos- County’s about to explode. more secure, but they ac- “We were pretty busy everything fell apart. It was and mountain homes. Our sibly changing its high-den- I think, by fall, we’ll see in- tually broke the chain,” Le- that day, so how in the called The Falls, (but) now products are mostly wood, sity housing ordinance, terest rates possibly roll Compte said. world anybody got (the box) they’ve refurbished it.” which is very expensive, Henson noted. back. If interest rates roll Gilmer Toys for Tots has out we don’t know. We were Devell Frady, a local cus- and we’ve seen an increase “Pieces of property back, the buyer will slow four year-round donation devastated,” Blair said. tom homebuilder and cur- in material prices as much where you have access to down and so will our mar- boxes at businesses in El- No one has been appre- rent president of the Geor- as 100 percent.” water and sewer are so lim- ket,” he said. lijay and East Ellijay, but hended for the box theft. gia High Country Builders Homebuilders, them- the one that was taken is The police report lists Association covering Gilm- selves, are getting harder probably the most depend- theft by taking of less than er, Pickens and Fannin to come by, Frady noted. able box due to the amount $500, criminal trespass counties, said the busy “The average builder out of donations it sees, Le- and recovered lost property housing market comes at there has all they can do Compte noted. charges. a time when interest rates right now, (but) you’re not “I think it’s because LeCompte noted there’s remain low, but building going to see a vast increase they have a pretty nice rest no way to really know how materials are more expen- in (local) building permits. room there, and people ap- much money was taken. sive and harder to fi nd. You’re going to see more GET READY FOR THE preciate that they can use “We usually get coins “It’s been steady as can than you did last year or that instead of a public and singles. Rarely do we be the past couple of years. the year before, but it’s not WARMER DAYS OF SPRING!!! rest room. There’s a sign in get (larger bills),” he said. I think mortgage rates have alarming,” he added. “There there that says if you like “Obviously, they want- driven (the increased build- are fewer builders out there how nice this bathroom is, ed the money right away ing). That always stimu- than ever before. The draw we don’t have anybody we and didn’t want that box lates the housing market,” from the community we get pay to clean it. But if you’d in their possession. I want he said. “We’re having a our employees from is thin, like to donate something, to have a very positive out- hard time getting materi- and it’s hard to fi nd help.” please put something in the look. als like windows, faucets During pandemic-domi- Toys for Tots box,” he add- “It kind of just shows and plumbing set-out parts. nated 2020, the local plan- ed. that times are probably One week it’s this, and the ning and zoning offi ce is- LeCompte said dona- tougher now than maybe next week it’s something sued 265 new residential • Big Green Egg Grills & Accessories tions that are collected people realize,” he added. else. We’re being told now permits, which is consid- • Deck Building Supplies • Pool Equipment and Chemicals ROTARY pound produce boxes. 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Fischlin said the pro- Members of the Gilmer “There’s three Rota- gram started as a way for High School Interact Club NOW OPEN ry districts in Georgia. We farmers to fi nd outlets for have helped load the box- have a big district with surplus produce at the on- es into cars as part of their Dr. Ray Tidman and Lee Tidman, NP, are excited to right at 3,100 members set of the pandemic. club’s service requirements. announce the opening of their new independent practice and 73 clubs. We have the “These farmers had no- “Interact is for ages 13- contract and we’re sharing where to deliver their pro- 18, and it’s kind of a seg- Blue Ridge Concierge Medicine, P.C. some of our trucks with dis- duce,” she added. “They ue into Rotaract, which is trict 6900, (which includes) (later) added the dairy and our young professionals Atlanta Metro and South, processed meat like pre- (group),” Fischlin said. “It’s Last month, we delivered cooked chicken and hot a great way to teach them our 2 millionth meal since dogs. For the onions, this what it means to serve when we started this in particular distributor is above self.” 2020,” Fischlin said. based out of Glennville, The USDA recently an- So far, the program has Ga., which is the onion cap- nounced that the Farmers gone through fi ve phases ital of the world.” to Families program will here. Each truckload brings Chance said several lo- conclude May 31. 32,000 meals worth of cal agencies and outreach “The environment to- boxed food, and Gilmer Ro- nonprofi ts have also re- day is much different than tary splits shipments with ceived the boxed food. when this program was cre- the Jasper club, Chance “We always send some to ated at the beginning of said. the senior center. We’ve de- the pandemic, and the con- “This (last) load weighed livered some to the housing dition of our economy has Effective January 1, 2021, we will be available in our new practice to continue serving a little over 17,000 pounds, authority. Promised Land continued to improve since the healthcare needs of our community, as we have done for the past 31 years. which (is) just a little over Ministries gets them, and the start of the year,” states You can find more information at www.BlueRidgeConciergeMedicine.com 15,000 meals. It’s a 35- we’ve also provided them a USDA letter to the pro- pound box that’s supposed to Isaiah House, The De- gram’s stakeholders. We can be reached by phone at (706) 946-4240. to feed a family of four for pot and Elsie Gillam Home, Fischlin said the Rota- Our mission is to continue to provide quality care! two days,” said Chance which are all Accountabili- ry district has gotten word during a food box drive-th- ty Court homes. We’ve been that there will be at least ru held Tuesday, April 20. providing some lately to the one more food box ship- Each box contains a mix jail,” he added. ment in May. Chance said Clear, Pure Water. The way it should be. of fresh produce, dry and At fi rst, the boxes were the Biden administration refrigerated foods. handed out in front of the may do a different type of “The fi rst boxes were 20 main AEMC building, but, food program. Do you know what’s in your water? We do. And we can make it NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING safe and clean for you. 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‘A closer bond with nature’ Scenic photo of the week Over the last few weeks, ly set it apart from the oth- my neighbors have grown ers on the page. My heart noisy and insistent, and I skipped a beat as I saw the guess I am the one to blame drawing. It was a Caroli- for their newfound chatter na parakeet. I knew that and habit of sitting on my particular bird species was back porch and staring at extinct, but I could not the sliding glass door. remember when it disap- For Christmas, I received peared. Was it still alive in a birdfeeder that attach- 1946? Had the author ac- es to a window with suction tually seen one? Eager- cups. It also included a one- ly, I found the correspond- way refl ective fi lm that you A View from Normal ing entry in the book, but hang behind it so that when Whitney Crouch Sherrill my heart sank as I read the the birds are eating you can words, “A few may survive see them but they cannot in some remote southern see you. In true Field of Dreams fashion, swamp, but it is doubtful.” The entry went if you hang it, they will come! on to describe how the Carolina parakeet, Within only a few hours of hanging which it turns out was offi cially declared this avian buffet, I had a constant stream extinct in 1939, was “ill-adapted for sur- of feathered neighbors coming to my vival under the conditions” that followed Laurie Tasker took this photo of a periodical cicada in Coosawattee. Do you have an kitchen window. Washing dishes at the the arrival of Europeans on the continent. original scenic color photo of Gilmer County that you would like to have published? sink, I am now easily distracted by the This “gorgeous, hardy parrot” that was Email photo along with name, phone number and photo location to april@timescourier. frequent comings and goings of chicka- once so abundant along river bottoms be- com. One photo per week will be selected. dees, sparrows and tufted titmice. Shy- gan to struggle in earnest in the 1800s. It er cardinals and blue jays hang out on the was killed for food, its feathers were cov- porch railing and look for seeds dropped eted for hats and habitat loss played a Pets of the Week by the other birds as they fl y to and from role in its demise. The birds also had a the feeder. In the mornings, there is typ- tendency to be destructive to crops and so ically a line of birds waiting their turn were hunted in large numbers. to grab a bite to eat. This afternoon, I “It was so attached to its companions glanced outside and spotted a bird that that when part of a fl ock was shot the re- I had not seen before. I had only a brief mainder came back again and again until glimpse of black tail feathers, a rusty, red all were killed,” Pough said. chest and some white markings before it The description of the lost species left fl ew off into a nearby tree. By the time I me feeling sad and served as a remind- remembered what bookshelf my bird book er of how fragile beautiful things can be. was on, it was out of sight, but I soon be- It is only with diligence, effort and conser- came so engrossed in the book that I for- vation that other vulnerable species can got my disappointment. avoid the fate of the Carolina parakeet. The black leather-bound copy of Audu- Even in today’s world when there is more Nothing beats comfortable Squeakers (left). Squeakers are classy, quiet, soft and com- bon Bird Guide: Eastern Land Birds by public awareness of endangered species fortable with cats. Sneakers are for running. Squeakers are for loving. If you desire a research associate Richard H. Pough once and public discussions about maintaining low impact pet, Squeakers is your girl. Squeakers supplies are limited. Adopt yours belonged to my grandmother and was vital habitats, survival is still an uphill today. Have you hugged a Hobo lately? Two-year-old Hobo the hound has been at the published in 1946. battle for some plants and animals. shelter for nearly a year. He is attentive, affectionate, neutered and vaccinated. Hobo In the foreword, Pough discussed the “Man with his guns, traps, hooks, nets has been known to jump his 8-foot kennel fence to join a friend in the neighboring joys of bird watching. and poison has proved himself a most ef- kennel. Hobo could be the perfect family pet or hunting buddy as he is very smart and “Birds are our most conspicuous and fi cient killer of wildlife,” Pough observed. has a high prey drive. Bring home a Hobo today. Gilmer County Animal Shelter, 4152 most readily observed form of wildlife,” “The decimation of species after species Highway 52 E., 706-635-2166, Tuesday-Saturday 1-4 p.m. he said. “Making the acquaintance of the during the last century shows what hap- common varieties in your neighborhood pens when he is not restrained. Many is an excellent way to establish a clos- bird species, once valued for food, eggs er bond with nature. It will give you an or plumage, exist today only because an understanding of that feeling of kinship aroused public opinion fi nally brought with the denizens of the wild … and you about the enactment of protective laws will gain an awareness of the order in the and the will to support them … To be ef- world of living things and a perspective fective conservation must have the sup- on human problems and concerns that are port of every citizen interested in preserv- beyond price.” ing his natural heritage.” That last part came alive as I stud- I for one am enjoying getting to see my ied the book’s handful of glossy pages con- feathered neighbors up close and person- taining illustrations of various North al and hope that kind of experience can be American birds. One colorful specimen preserved for generations to come. caught my attention. Its bright green Whitney Sherrill is a freelance writer wings and tail, yellow head and vibrant and can be reached at whitney.sherrill7@ orange patches around its eyes certain- gmail.com.

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BY ROBBIE BILLS es, watched some fi lm and knew SPORTS EDITOR that it would not be a straight- forward game,” Phipps said. “We The hard-charging Coahulla came in with the plan of trying to Creek Colts have foiled plenty of frustrate them, defend hard and soccer teams this season. try to hit them on the counterat- They hosted Gilmer High to tack. begin the Class 3A state tourna- “This was very successful for ment last Wednesday. The Bob- the fi rst 40 minutes, and I think cats had their minds set on sti- if we had not had the halftime fl ing the Colts’ high-powered break, we may have been able to offense, and they did just that for sustain it for another 10 minutes a half. or so.” Over the game’s fi nal 40 min- Much of the game featured utes as fatigue set in for the Cats, Coahulla Creek on the attack, the Colts began to fi nd success. though shots were limited by Shots and goals mounted and Gilmer’s high-pressure defense they earned 7-0 win over Gilmer. in the fi rst half. The Colts fi red Depending on the service or six shots, four missed the mark publication, the Colts are ranked and two were saved by Bobcat as high as No. 2 in Class 3A, ac- goalkeeper Noah Turner. cording to MaxPreps.com. CCHS Gilmer did not possess the defeated nine opponents by a ball for long stretches and at- 10-0 score. Over a seven-game tacked quickly with through span in the middle of the sea- balls and passes over the top. son, they outpaced opponents by The Cats had three shots in the a combined score of 67-0. half, and Tyler Jack had one of GHS head coach Simon the best opportunities for GHS. Phipps and assistant Taylor With 2:30 before the break, Johnstone formulated a defen- Jack maintained possession in sive-minded plan that gave the the box, but the ball was poked Colts fi ts in the fi rst half. away. Unfortunately for Gilmer, ROBBIE BILLS/SPORTS EDITOR “We had done some scout- Bobcat captain Domingo Loarca (12) shields a Coahulla Creek Colt from the ball during last Wednesday’s ing, spoken to some other coach- STATE CONTINUED ON 8B state tournament match. Gilmer High baseball wraps up season vs. Bears

BY ROBBIE BILLS ing the second before GHS came SPORTS EDITOR alive for six runs in the third to pull ahead, 8-3. Gilmer High took the fi eld for However, GHS only plated one four more baseball games last more run over the reminder of the week to close out the season. game. The Bears added two runs GHS met the Cherokee Bluff in the fourth and fi fth innings, Bears (20-9 overall) for its region three in the sixth and eight in the fi nale. The Bears hosted Monday seventh. and Friday’s games while game Teague was Gilmer’s top per- two was played Wednesday in El- former with two hits and three lijay. RBIs. Jess Buckner, Titus and The Bobcats were defeated in Seth Darling all knocked in a run. all three games and fell by scores Wolfson was there for two hits, of 14-5, 22-9 and 7-0. Gilmer and Buckner, Merritt and Kobe also played Southeast Whitfi eld Stonecipher had one apiece. Thursday for a nonregion game GHS pitchers included Buck- and lost, 6-5. ner (4 IP, 8 ER, 2 K), Cochran (2 Cherokee Bluff tallied 13 hits IP, 3 ER, 1 K), Billy Goswick (4 in game one. The Bears led 3-0 af- ER, 3 BB) and Jones ( 1 IP, 0 ER). ter an inning and 5-0 after two. Nine Bear runs were unearned They added four runs in each of and attributed to fi ve GHS errors. their next two at-bats to open a Gilmer was limited to three 13-2 advantage. hits Friday, and Teague was there GHS kept the game going with for two and McCollum had one. two runs in the fi fth and anoth- CBHS collected nine hits and er in the sixth. CBHS answered scored a run in the fi rst, third and with a fi nal run in its half of the sixth innings and two in the sec- sixth for an 11-run win. ond and fourth frames. Branson Teague and Brock Teague started the game on Titus both recorded two hits for the mound and went 3 2/3 in- GHS. Spencer Merritt collect- nings (8 H, 6 ER, 2 K, 2 BB) and ed a pair of RBIs, and both Gabe was later relieved by McCollum Wolfson and Titus knocked in a (1 2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 K 2 BB) and ROBBIE BILLS/SPORTS EDITOR run. Bobcat catcher Gabe Wolfson makes a throw to fi rst base and was a varsity letterman throughout his Gilmer Cochran (2/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 K). Gilmer committed three er- High baseball career. Southeast did not waste any rors on the day, which led to six time Thursday, and GHS was left unearned runs. Freshman Ethan H, 4 ER, 1 K 2 BB) and was re- 0 ER) and Grant Cochran (1 IP, O around through three innings of playing from behind. McCollum started the game for lieved by Carter Jones (1 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 BB). play Wednesday. The Bears led GHS and pitched three innings (7 4 ER, 1 K 1 BB), Teague (1 IP, 0 H There was plenty of runs to go 3-0 after an inning and 4-2 follow- BASEBALL CONTINUED ON 8B 2B WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 CALENDAR/SPORTS TIMES-COURIER Ⴗ ELLIJAY, GEORGIA

Gilmer High School celebrates baseball seniors

BY GILMER HIGH SCHOOL of FCA Leadership. His most memorable ing or sports medicine. memorable moment at GHS is when the moment at GHS was either winning home- Isaiah Sharp’s accompaniments include football team broke its losing streak and Gilmer High recognized its three senior coming king or storming the ﬁ eld after the being an honor roll student, member of the had a good season. baseball players two weeks ago. football team broke its losing streak. After football, baseball and tennis teams and After high school, he plans to attend the Jess Buckner is a three-year varsity let- high school, he plans to attend Kennesaw homecoming court. He lettered two years terman, has a 4.0 GPA and is a member State University and major in either nurs- in football and three in tennis. His most SENIORS CONTINUED ON 8B

Jess Buckner Calendar of Events Gabe Wolfson The deadline to submit tamail.org. urday, May 1. Registrants Community Clubhouse in Monday-Thursday 1-8 p.m. istration link. items for the Calendar of will pick up their race April and May. Meetings and mornings by appoint- Events is at noon Friday. May 1 T-shirts and bags the week are open to the public. For ment. The learning cen- Seeking citizens of Items received after Come and learn after the race at our main details, contact Kayla Hud- ter is located at 30 South- Gilmer County who are that time will run the about the Gilmer Carte- Ellijay campus location at son, chaplain: 404-550- side Church Street, next to passionate about steward- following week if possible. cay Youth Mountain Bike 183 Bobcat Trail. 2336 or kaylahudson777@ the Gilmer County Health ing these beautiful moun- Email items to calendar@ Team Saturday, May 1, 10 gmail.com. Department. Call 706-276- tains. Keep Gilmer Beauti- timescourier.com. a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Gilm- A yoga class will be 1110 or email gilmerlearn- ful Advisory Committee er County River/Fish Park. held at Harrison Park Sat- Gilmer County GOP [email protected] for meets at 10 a.m. the April 28 Team Cartecay is open to urday, May 1, 9 a.m. Bring meets the third Thurs- an intake appointment. fourth Friday of each Benton MacKaye all rising 6th-12th grad- a towel or mat. Suggest- day of each month, 7 p.m., month. Contact Ron Ches- Trail Association spon- ers in the area, regardless ed donation of $10. Spon- at Emily’s Restaurant in Downtown Develop- lock at 404-447-3328 or sors an easy-to-moderate of skill level or ability. The sored by Friends of Har- downtown Ellijay. Connect ment Authority (DDA) [email protected] for 1.5-mile hike to see wild- team will be offering ba- rison Park and Yoga Over with us on Facebook (Gilm- meetings are held the email invitation to the vir- fl owers near Mulky Gap sic mountain skills instruc- Blue Ridge. er GOP) to receive updated second Tuesday of each tual meeting. in Blairsville Wednesday, tion and information about information. month, 3 p.m., at Ellijay April 28. Hike leaders are how to get involved in the Ongoing events City Hall. Families Anonymous Joy and Frank Forehand. 2021 season. See Gilmer Alcoholics Anony- Gilmer County Dem- meets at King of Kings For details: hikeleaderJF@ Cartecay Youth Mountain mous and Cocaine Anon- ocrats meet the third A Virtual Caregiver Lutheran Church, 45 Ap- bmtamail.org. Bike Team Facebook page ymous meetings are held Thursday of every month Café is hosted on Zoom by palachian Circle, Talking or TeamCartecay.com for through the week at Isa- at 6:30 p.m. unless oth- Cameron Hall Senior Liv- Rock, Wednesdays from April 30 more details. iah House, 1242 Old High- erwise noted. We are cur- ing and Compassus Hos- 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Benton MacKaye way 5 South. AA meetings rently meeting through pice the fourth Tuesday of Bring a lunch. For details: Trail Association spon- The Gilmer Christian are held Sunday at 6 p.m., Zoom. If not a member of the month at 6:30 p.m. Call [email protected] or 706- sors a moderate 4-5 mile Learning Center’s 15th Tuesday at 8 p.m., Thurs- the Gilmer Democrats, call 706-515-4100 for Zoom reg- 276-1850 after 5 p.m. hike on the BMT, Hudson annual Run for the Son day at 10:30 a.m. and Sat- 706-276-4477 and leave a Gap and return, Friday, 5K will be held virtually urday at 8 a.m. CA meet- message with your name April 30. Many wildfl ow- this year. People can regis- ings are held Wednesday at and email address for the ers to see. This is one of ter at GilmerCLC.org/5K. 8 p.m. Call 706-635-5353 Zoom link. the Four Season Hike Se- They can run anytime be- for details. ries on the same trail and tween the time they regis- The Tabor House a dog-friendly hike. Hike ter until the morning of the Faith, Hope and Museum at 138 Spring leader is Ken Cissna. For race. Registrants must sub- Charity is an all-volunteer Street is open for its 14th details: hikeleaderKC@bm- mit their time by noon Sat- organization. Through the year. Hours are 11 a.m.- donations of our communi- 3 p.m Thursday, Friday ty, we return 97 cents out and the fi rst Saturday of of every dollar sold to our the month. Volunteers are community through grants, needed to possibly open fi nancial assistance, college one more day a week. We scholarships and more. It can accommodate group is only possible with the tours with advance no- help of volunteers! Call tice. Call 706-276-1861 and 706-669-7251 for more in- leave a message or email Sonic Services formation about volunteer- [email protected]. ing. The Gilmer Learning TERMITE•PEST CONTROL Capt. James Kell Center offers in-person Chapter of the Nation- (face masks required) and 770-844-1580 al Society Daughters of virtual instruction includ- the American Revolution ing prep for GED and other Termite Bait Install $495 w/damage warranty meets the third Thursday tests, English as a Second (up to 3,000 sq.ft.) of each month, 10 a.m. We Language, Spanish and Switch your current warranty & pest control will meet at the Boardtown Reading for Non-Readers to save 25%! Show us your bill. Pest Control $99 – One time inside & outside Service Plans Available FREE TERMITE INSPECTION

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Email stairs vintage apartment over- and Ellijay. 706-889-2343, 404- sibilities could change based contact info to: looking Main St., private en- 889-5392. on the business needs of the [email protected] for trance, hardwood floors, new 583090 Cooperative, but will include call back. 636146 windows, tiled bathroom installing and configuring com- $800/mo, 2 year lease, no puter systems, diagnosing Huck's General Store in down- smoking, no pets (470)722- town Blue Ridge is hiring, but A-1 Excavating, BACKHOE, hardware and software faults DOZER, GRADING 1001. 636078 and solving technical and ap- only if you're awesome! Email us your resume, or bring it by Track hoe, loader, tractor & Downtown Historic Hampton plication problems. This per- Bobcat work. We dig ponds and son will oversee that computer the store today. Info@hucks Complete Repairs or DUPLEX. 2BR/1BA, lots of House Office Space. 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Free estimates. DeAnna Heald Ray Parsons 515 South, Jasper, GA, the cooking, dog walks, ect. May Howard, (706)636-2291, (706) 706-455-0795. Northern District Office, at 150 become full time. Blue Ridge, 669-1442. 621828 www.mrpraterspressure 706-889-0045 706-636-3433 Tabor Street, Ellijay, GA or the Cashes Valley Area. For more washing.com info. 404-801-1024. ROOFER-FLAT ROOF, low #627659 [email protected] Eastern District Office, at 150 slope specialist, metal and Highway 52 West, Dahlonega, shingle tear offs, any type roof DOMIN8 GA. Applications will be ac- repair, free estimate. 15 years cepted through Monday, May Cleaning Services experience. Call Jim Steger Superior Janitorial Services 3, 2021. Amicalola EMC office (706)636-2466. 243848 hours are Monday through Fri- HIRING multi-positions. Apply for: day, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Am- in person or online @ Business and Office • Medical icalola EMC is an Equal Op- cajundepotgrill.com and Doctor Office Suites portunity and Affirmative Ac- 631141 Manufacturing/Industrial ROYAL CLEANERS tion Employer of Females, Mi- NOW HIRING DOWNTOWN CARDD CONSTRUCTION. Post Construction • Residen- tial BLUE RIDGE norities, Veterans and Dis- BLUE RIDGE CUSTOM BUILT HOMES. Re- abled. 636008 Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar modeling, garages, decks, ad- Local, insured and over 40 ditions, etc. Excellent refer- years experience Now offering Full Service Dry Cleaning Drop-Off at ARE YOU INTERESTED and Grill in downtown Blue Ridge is looking for motivated, ences, free estimates. Licensed For a free quote call 706-299- Belle’s Boutique in Ellijay. Pick-up day is Tuesday. IN A CAREER? & insured. (706) 273-9365. 6636 or 770-710-5548 Are you interested in a career, reliable individuals who can 706-632-5627 Blue Ridge work well with a tight, harmo- 576345 [email protected] something that offers stability, 634222 706-276-6699 Ellijay the chance for advancement, nious team. We are hiring line MCNEELY ELECTRICAL and a good working environ- cooks, dishwashers, hosts CONTRACTORS ment? At the same time, are and food runners. We are par- *New homes *Generators you a good writer, artistic and ticularly interested in people *Service upgrades handy with computers, or have that work well with others and 706-636-4917 basic skills that would allow are reliable team members. training to help you reach your Compensation range is $9 to full potential. $14 per hour and is based on PATRICK’S If any of these characteristics experience. Come by 733 E sound like you, then we should Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA COMPLETE HOME SERVICES talk. for an application and inter- Bushhogging, Gardens plowed- The News Observer is currently view. tilled, Driveways scraped. Call Pressure Washing looking for a staff writer and a SERVICES Alan, (706)972-5592. 243731 graphic artist. We want individ- COMPLETE CHIMNEY CARE! Gutter Cleaning uals who are dedicated to truth Soot sweeping, caps, turbines, PRESSURE WASHING Residential & Commercial Cleaning and quality, who can meet dampers, stove pipe, water- Commercial and Residential deadlines and work well with ᅚ ᅚ proofing, repairs, relining and Soft Washing. ᆓ Interior/Exterior Painting ᆓ Junk removal others - both the public and co- restoration. Call Master Sweep Licensed and Insured. ᅚ ᅚ workers. We want people who ᆓ Handyman Services ᆓ Organization Sidney May. (706)276-2073. FREE ESTIMATES ᅚ ᅚ care about what they do and Lawn Mowing and Pressure 243915 706-299-7409 ᆓ Window Washing ᆓ Landscaping about the community the news- Washing. Handyman of all www.4extrapressure.com paper serves. GUTTERS CLEANED OUT- types. Will beat any price. (706) Reasonable rates & depend- #597197 In return, we have two full time 669-4149. 268568 Professional & Affordable - and sometimes more - posi- able. Free estimate. Larry (706) REAL ESTATE LICENSED & BONDED Kcirtap72.com tions that come with paid vaca- 276-7069, (706)669-5946. tion and holidays, company- 324865 RENTALS supplemented health insurance 706-972-0680 plans, mileage reimbursement when you travel on the job, and ALL HOME REPAIRS a 401(k) plan. Sometimes we Carpentry, foundations, decks, even serve cake or doughnuts wood rot, insect and water for breakfast. HANDYMAN SERVICES Big Creek, 2BR/1BA log home, Busy Orthopedic Practice seeking damage, staining, washing, old Services available include vaulted great room, big front NOW As with any opportunity, experi- work upgrades and new builds. ence is preferred for both posi- lawn mowing, landscaping, porch, private, gated communi- 706-972-6313. fencing of all kinds, pressure ty, no smoking, no pets. IRING FULL-TIME CLINICAL ASSISTANT tions, but over the years we #637165 H have found training the right washing, home repair. 706- $1,100/mo, 2 yr. Lease (470) Potential applicant will be responsible for: people can produce the most Patrick's Complete Home Ser- 273-4053 722-1001. 636081 outstanding results. vices. 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Propane heat with standalone heater & fireplace gas logs. In-wall air *# ' % " #$ && conditioner. Hot water heater & spring water storage tank just three years old. $180,000 +% $, $$ '$ " ( "' ')- ( & ) ' ' &&*+,+$ LOTS: home on Mountaintown Creek, listen & watch " ." '# /0/1 & *+-+$ " # & 306031 L-3082 .5 ac. Build your own nature out your backdoor. Seasonal mountain ) ) mountain cabin & listen to the rushing river from views with trimming. Community has 3 pools (1 23 %# 4 20560 & your front porch. Property has a Level 3 soil in door), tennis courts, exercise & game rooms, ' 167 5-8262.0 . / & # 0 ) survey completed. All while having the security riverside parks & much more. Gated community & ) 1) $ " )# of a gated community with Rec Center w/year- close to town. $28,000 # # ) 2 3,4 &) & & round heated pool, gym, game room, tennis ACREAGE: This large warehouse has 5 office spaces, bathrooms, a ' & basketball courts, playground, mini-golf & 297303 A-1376 6.69 ac. Build your home reception area, conference room, 2 break rooms, 3 separated 5 ))$ 6 ' %& ( & 5 $ %& ) pickleball, 2 outdoor pools, walking trails, river away from the hustle & bustle of it all in this quiet ) tubing, kayaking & 5 river access locations. little area. This lot has great acreage, septic & warehouses with 22 ft. ceiling height, roll-up doors and loading ! " *+,+ $9,500 well already on property. Minutes from Fields dock. This building has a fantastic location in-between Ellijay # !# $ %# &# 7 )) 8$ 8 284552 L-3032 1.08 ac. Creek-front lot in of the Woods, Hiwassee Dam School and boat " % " '% 7 - ,9,-! gated mountain community. Build your dream ramp for Lake Hiwassee. $80,000 and Blue Ridge off Boardtown Road. This property offers 6 " ( ' ) " # !! & acres, 230 amp power, a generator, HVAC, ground level space *# ' +$ , '% " ( Looking for Real Estate Agents! for trucks to drive around the building and more. This is the ' )- perfect location for manufacturing or industrial use. If leased, " ./" % 0 $%# .1.2 • New competitive pay scale • No monthly office fees this building could achieve a very high producing return. % - .3 " -#4%51/31 !! Call for an appointment. MLS #305777 $899,900 ' .26% 2.- 753891 "# $"%"&" $""'( )*+,*-+ ./01 . $ 1 01)# *".1'( /0/ /*/*" .1 (2/*" 0 )" .*+( *" /0 $21*1 $1/ . $'2%*" $"/# 1,* .1 /0 (2/*" . #$1 -0*+( !" . #$ 1 /0 )*+,*-+ ./01 )$/ "/ /0 +,+ ./01 #$ %# #& ' . /0 -0*+( (.*"( / 34567 "( !"( ##( & )%( *&( 2$1$"/ / 345 2+ ) (8*( /0/ Thinking about SELLING '$ %&&# %# '& # %# %# #$ &*++ + ++ 1*,0/ / /0 -0*+( "( &*++ "*/01 Real Estate Agent + % ' ,% +%&- ' ( 1-*8 "/*- "1 ) "/*/+( / )9-/ / /0 (2/*" #&%* ( %# +% &%#$# &# . /0 -0*+( $"+ &*/0*" :! (# . 1-*2/ . /0* .)&# / & #& + % ' "/*- #$ 67 .*+ 2/*/*" / +,*/*'/ *" /0 your Home or Property? 706-273-8028 $21*1 $1/ . $'2%*" $"/# 2$1$"/ / 1,* ,% +%&-" '& 0' # +& ( 1213 ( -/*" 4; 1 " -%"&+(,'"/ . 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* * The regular meeting of the Gilmer County Planning Commission / Gilmer County Board of Land Use Appeals will be called to order at 5:00P.M. on May !" 20th, 2021 and will be held at the Gilmer County Jury Assembly Room, 1 Broad Street, Ellijay, Georgia. All matters properly noticed for hearing or 1 =& 9#:! # "6! 52!%#$% $5%" $9 otherwise identified pursuant to the published agenda, including public hearings concerning amendments to the land use ordinance, may be considered !" #:>!% $5"8 !$%<# 22:;6# ?5#;#: #%;5#" # ! and duly acted upon by the Board of Land Use Appeals at any time thereafter, or may be otherwise rescheduled for consideration, hearing or further action #$ "6" 78 %!&$ $9 $%!% 9$% &!%'#;! 78 257:#;"#$ at the discretion of the Board of Land Use Appeals. Meeting agendas shall be available to the public not less than twenty-four hours in advance of the $%&"$$ '" (" ) *!" ) " % % & 8$5 %! 6!%!78 ;$>>! "$ 7! 22!% " &# regular meeting at the Gilmer County Department of Planning & Zoning, 1 Broad Street, Suite 002, Ellijay, Georgia, and will be posted at the location +$$, - .* " /, % ' % % ;$5%" =#"6# "6#%"8 @)A 8& $9 "6! "! $9 "6! $%!% 9$% of the meeting as set forth above. *0! 1 2 $/" & %% &!%'#;! 78 257:#;"#$ "$ &=!% &# 2!"#"#$ 9#:! (3" ) *!" ) 4 () * 2:!#<& 7!9$%! "6! $5%" ! %% & ( + ( GILMER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION / 4 % % & 5 0 % &% % ,& ( GILMER COUNTY BOARD of LAND USE APPEALS (, ! . !" (%($4 -- ) ( PUBLIC HEARING 5 #$ ( B / ! * !" (%(%" % . % % . ( LAND USE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT * * ) *!" #$ C-C ) " ' 2 ((/% //,4 / / Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. ! ! ! % * & (, ! . !" (%($" ! ! % $0! $ C. Pursuant to Section 62-339 of the Gilmer County Land Use and Development Ordinance, the 5 0 ! * & D D Gilmer County Board of Land Use Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 20th, 1 % . % % . % E B 6 / / D 2021 at 5:00 P.M. in the Gilmer County Jury Assembly Room in Ellijay, Georgia. The purpose 6 7 # " 144 % * D 144 25 $(89 !2 " 3"45 ! 6 3 3 4!# $ 57 8 ! B )-1 . of the public hearing is to hear public comment concerning an application to amend the Gilmer 2 0" )# &%,$/ $9 : ! $ 47 $3 7 ! 3 47!; $8" 4 ( County Land Use Ordinance as follows: 1 0 !4 0"!0" 5 : $ % . % ( D ( # $/+. ! ,4 9&/9$( % . % / / ( % * ;$ * Consideration of Application to Amend Gilmer County Land Use Ordinance (Variance 6 7 3 20" !" !2" !6 7<" !2 5 !": ( ( !" 00783 =2 8 7 "82 3 45 "$! !6 !"" ( * ) Request) 6!" $"# 8 45 0247 8 ! 5!2 " 3"45 8!<< ! # ! 4 00" $ 8!2" ; 3 3 " 5 >(? 5$ !6 !:#&& 5<< 6#!9 !25"8 Applicant Name – Lou Adams $%&" $%'" $$& $$' $$ (" )" 3 !6 3 !"" 6!" $"# 8 45 0247 8 ! ! #:>!% $5"8 :!%0 $9 52!%#$% $5%" * +!" * " ,$-) . $;" $ 0 ! 6 7 07 :$ 46!" 3 %!2%! 783 Owner Name – Turniptown Development Co., LLC /+ " 0$ +1! !2" %!= $=> 2 3 $'" 04" * +!" % % & ""$%!8 9$% !"#"#$!% Owner Address – 305 Church St., Ste. 715, Huntsville, AL 35801 * 5 ! % >? ' % $%"6 # "%!!" Property Location – 0 Greystone Trace, Ellijay, Ga. 30536 (Lot 17) 5 % %% * ?&2!% )-) 6 1 &% () C.D,)DCC Map and Parcel Number – 3095L-017 )0 ! / !" )%)$5 & & = @(A %% 2% D8 .)C) Size of Property – 3.23 acres 6 & ( + % ) ! # " )%$7" / & % Current Land Use Classification – R-1 (Residential Low Density) + + * +!" % % * " ( 3 )$8$ &)45 7 $$ %2:: 3 6 %02 5 Proposed Use of Property – Build a New Home on Parcel ! ! ! 7<" !2 5 7"9 !6 20" !" !2" !"" Variance Requested – 25’ Variance to the 50’ Rear Setback )0 ! / !" )%)$" ! ! "0" 451 #$ %& ' ( & "" 6 1 ! + "; !;< $ % &) ( & & & !"5 6!" !" && ** " $ * & & 9 !" 3 " =$0" ('( Consideration of Application to Amend Gilmer County Land Use Ordinance (Rezoning / & " $ & $+ 9 : # " 255 ABC(B $ $ * , +$ Conditional Use Request(s)) 255 36 $)4- 0" B5 ' A(C)+ & $ & & 3 1" *# &%0$' - . $ " + Applicant Name – John & Dana DiLorenzo 2 1 !5 $ $ & $ . & # $',/ ! 05 -&'-$- & $ & $ "& Owner Name – John & Dana DiLorenzo ! - . $ & + Owner Address – 783 Lakeland Dr., Ellijay, Ga. 30540 ! " "# " " ) & #$ $% $ &'() *% $ && +$ " & /. Property Location – 0 Lakeland Dr., Ellijay, Ga. 30540 $ $ + ,% % % & %' 0 & " Map and Parcel Number – 3008-001CC &- % ,% &'&( ('.'' , % " " $ 0& $$ !*$ * $ ( 1 . & $ +$ Size of Property – 11.73 acres (2 acre portion) * / !$ $/ 01$ 2 3 4 )) $ * $& & & 1 . & $ Current Land Use Classification – A-1 (Agricultural) 5 5 , 2 $ !$ + " & +$ $ 6% , ()&7 $ 21 6% " )'7-' $ $ 2!$ %& Proposed Land Use Classification – R-1 (Residential Low Density) 01 ,$/ 8 9 2 )$ ,, 34 % ) $ % " * ,$ , 0 "# 3 & ! ! 5 . - 675 89:67596 Proposed Use of Property – Sell to neighbor for parking and garage area 3 :5 5 - -" 5, 7 66; ;2<1, 8 58 2,1 * - . /0102 Applicant Name – Daphna S. Armour ! &9#,% 71 =)='>7 - $ 2 3 $ Owner Name – Robert & Daphna S. Armour "# * . . Owner Address – 740 Clear Creek Road, Ga. 30536 ( $ #4 3 # !! ""#$%& ' %() Property Location – 664 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. 30536 $ $*$)*% )&"*+,) ()*)+ !! Map and Parcel Number – 3084-023 ! " 5 - + +-+ #!&)%+%+)& "!+.+/ +%)*)&% + * *+/(% % # ! * - %() $*$)*% )&"*+,) ()*)+ Size of Property – 2.0 acres $ % . /0102 - $ $ Current Land Use Classification – R-1 (Residential Low Density) &### # '()*+,*,-+"# * . . () *+/(% % *) )). %() '!!0+/ )&"*+,) $*$)*% ( % 0+% Proposed Land Use Classification – C-1 (Commercial) # . 6 2! 7!89 /3 72 7 28 " #9:3 2; #1 < #28:#7 : 7 8: = 3#;!83 1 2334 335 6 Proposed Use of Property – Expand Self Storage Facilities . 4! 4!9 2<2 # - 788 79 7 / +0 ,0,+# * 3: Applicant Name – Daphna S. Armour %. - . /0102 - $ 6 9 6; Owner Name – Robert & Daphna S. Armour 1 $ * . . 8 6 23 729 %. ( =2# 6 6 Owner Address – 740 Clear Creek Road, Ga. 30536 2 # /:3 7 64! ! 6! / :>! 6 9 !<2 8:2: 557 Property Location – 664 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. 30536 442:2;72 -63;2: !;6 2 372 89 !2# / !3! 6 6 % 2 / ! #!"; 89 468:;2 9 6 2! 7!89 ; >>2 33 ; Map and Parcel Number – 3084-023 # 3 . 8 2 3 2442! 2 #23 ; 6! =7 7!9 ?@A 329# / +!! )<$+*) ,) '*)-)* '*)"!&) ,**) # 3 . 7 32 / 7 !3! / ! #!"; 89 468:;2 '%)* %() 83%( ' 7378 Size of Property – 2.0 acres # 2 #=! #23 4 2 3 /: 4:23 <# 8/ ! 7 () %< )) % 0(+"( %(+& %+") *)!%)& +& %) %() Current Land Use Classification – R-1 (Residential Low Density) 4#5# 6 6! 5%( ' )$%).,)* 738: +& *)"* ) + %() 6 1 $ ''+") ' %() !)* ' %() #$)*+* #*% ' +!.)* Proposed Land Use Classification – C-1 (Commercial) w/Conditional Use + 5# 5# ,07 . )0(70# !80-"-)(*78-)# % % %' #% )*/+ +)) 6 7824 /) 7: Proposed Use of Property – Expand Self Storage Facilities +7*/ (# -))9:) $ () $*$)*% . ,) *) )).) % %+.) ,)'*) 83%( ( )) ' 7378 , $ .)% ' %() *) ).$%+ $*+") Applicant Name – Paul Kiker, Jr. . $ - & '+<) $*-+ ) , !0 % .)* " *%( " @ *)0 0. %%*) % 0 87 *%( + Owner Name – Paul & Hollie Kiker, Jr. $ * + %*))% &$)* 23852 ! "# ! ! $ . !)&),) /-)*) ""* +/! Owner Address – P.O. Box 433, Ellijay, Ga. 30540 %$ (+& 8&% ' $*+! 7378 Property Location – 0 Inland Drive, Talking Rock, Ga. 30175 & $- ' ' ( Map and Parcel Number – 3087-001 ' ) $ ' $' ' B+% $ * @+ NOTICE OF CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER Size of Property – 229.27 acres (69.21 acre portion) $ ( '' %%+ . *$ + , $ $ Appalachian Judicial Circuit Current Land Use Classification – R-1 (Residential Low Density) '' ( ! +$ -$ $ %%CC+ Name of Convicted Person: $ ' ' ( ?BC%@ A $ Dylan Shawn Graham Proposed Land Use Classification – A-1 (Agricultural) ' (' ' .( 0 // Address of Convicted Proposed Use of Property – Home and Berry Farm :##2 6<<2 7/ 469 Person: & :>! 6 9 :!1 / 64! ! 6! 354 Ashe Court Applicant Name – Wesley Hughes !42!3 895 Ellijay, GA 30540 & 3!= =>2 Charges: Owner Name – Wildcat Timber, LLC ! 0 0 ! 9 / ! ! ' , ( OCGA 16-6-21.1d Sexual Owner Address – 1400 16th St., Ste. 320, Denver, CO 80202 !7 2 ! -2#4! @%@ Battery/victim under 16 years 2 counts ' $ 'C@C'' &1#& Commit Date: 04/02/2011 Property Location – 0 Hwy. 136W, Talking Rock, Ga. 30175 ( Arrest Date: 07/27/2011 Conviction Date: 07/09/2012 Map and Parcel Number – 3011-009C 2 ' ! 0 Release Date: 07/27/2021 Size of Property – 268.81 acres (123.9 acre portion) 0 ' Sentence: Count 1 five years to serve: Count 2 , five years probation Current Land Use Classification – A-1 (Agricultural) 3 "% 4%56 7# 4" 4 "5 &6# " !"#"#$!%& &89 &"5&4 4 5: #&%5# '& gbi.georgia.gov/georgia-sex-offender-registry Proposed Land Use Classification – R-1 (Residential Low Density) Proposed Use of Property – Combine with Multiple Contiguous Parcels – Will become a ANNOUNCEMENT portion of Phase 1 Creekside Crossings Applicant Name – Lloyd Clark REQUEST FOR BIDS Owner Name – Lloyd & Gloria Clark FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2021 COUNTY Owner Address – 100 River Hill Road, Ga. 30536 Property Location – 100 River Hill Road, Ellijay, Ga. 30536 SWIMMING POOL Map and Parcel Number – 3125-043H The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners will accept bids for the construction of the 2021 County Size of Property – 12.39 acres Swimming Pool located at the civic center complex at 1559 South Main Street in Ellijay, Georgia. Bids Current Land Use Classification – A-1 (Agricultural) will be received until 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021. Proposed Land Use Classification – A-1 (Agricultural) w/Conditional Use A copy of the bid package and all questions and site examination requests should be directed Proposed Use of Property – Farm Winery to either Loy Jarrett ([email protected]), 706-635-3406 or Kevan White (kwhite@ Applicant Name – Lloyd Clark gilmercounty-ga.gov), 706-635-7700. Owner Name – Lloyd & Gloria Clark Each sealed bid package shall be clearly marked on the outside “Bid for the Construction of the Owner Address – 100 River Hill Road, Ga. 30536 Property Location – 100 River Hill Road, Ellijay, Ga. 30536 2021 County Swimming Pool” with the return address and submitted to the following no later than 2 Map and Parcel Number – 3125-043H p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021. Size of Property – 12.39 acres Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Current Land Use Classification – A-1 (Agricultural) 1 Broad Street, Suite 106 Proposed Land Use Classification – A-1 (Agricultural) w/Conditional Use Ellijay, Georgia 30540 Proposed Use of Property – Tasting Room All bids will be opened in public by the County Clerk at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, at the Offices of the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners, 1 Broad Street, Suite 106, Ellijay, Georgia Final / Preliminary Plat Approval – 30540. 1. Creekside Crossings – Phase 1 - Preliminary Bid forms, plans and specifications may be obtained electronically for a $100 per set non-refundable 2. High River – Phase 9 – Preliminary fee from Edwina Daman ([email protected]), 706-635-4361. The successful bidder will 3. The Vineyard at Yukon – Phase 4 – Preliminary be required to pay sales and use tax on materials purchased or used on this project. 4. Preserve at White Laurel - Preliminary Gilmer County reserves the right to reject any and all bids that are non-responsive or not responsible, Pursuant to Section 62-340 of the Gilmer County Land Use and Development Ordinance, “Whenever to accept complete or partial bids, all at the sole election of and determined to be in the best interest of a map amendment or an application for conditional use is proposed, the land development officer the county by the Board of Commissioners and to waive any irregularities or technicalities thereunder. shall cause to have posted in a conspicuous place on said property one or more sign(s), the size of Gilmer County further reserves the right to make an award as deemed in its best interest, which which may be prescribed by resolution of the county board of commissioners and each of which may include awarding a bid to a single bidder or multiple bidders; or to award the whole bid, only part shall contain information as to the proposed change and the date, time and location of the public of the bid, or none of the bid to single or multiple bidders, all at the sole election of and determined to hearing before the public hearing body.” be in the best interest of the county by the Board of Commissioners. Agenda is subject to change. 6B WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 FAITH & FAMILY TIMES-COURIER Ⴗ ELLIJAY, GEORGIA

Caught up in the moment Higher Praise welcomes new pastor HIGHER PRAISE CHURCH OF GOD Romans 12:1-2, I be- In Romans 12, Paul seech you therefore, breth- teaches us to present our Higher Praise Church ren, by the mercies of God, bodies as living sacrifi ces of God in Cherry Log wel- that you present your bod- unto the Lord which is our comes new pastor, the Rev. ies a living sacrifi ce, holy, reasonable service. Mary Ronnie Branham and wife, acceptable to God, which chose to present herself to Debbie. They reside in Jas- is your reasonable service. the Lord and be taught, per, where he is a retired And do not be conformed but Martha was preoccu- educator and she teach- to this world, but be trans- pied. es kindergarten. They formed by the renewing of In the context of Paul’s have been in the ministry your mind, that you may teaching, we are instructed for many years with gen- prove what is that good to present ourselves to the erations of ministers and and acceptable and perfect Lord and avoid being con- musicians in their fami- will of God. NKJV formed to the dictates of lies. This includes singing Luke 10:40-42, But Mar- this world. As I stated ear- with their group “The Bra- tha was distracted with lier, distractions are inev- nhams Next Generation.” much serving, and she ap- Thoughts for itable. Therefore, we must They have traveled ex- proached Him and said, Everyday Living not allow them to keep us tensively with the group, “Lord, do You not care that from the Lord, or it will ad- singing and ministering in Pastor Asa Dockery my sister has left me to versely affect us spiritual- revival services as well. World Harvest Church North serve alone? Therefore tell ly. The Rev. Branham is her to help me.” And Je- drew closer. Finally, the Martha allowed the a very anointed and spir- sus answered and said to moment arrived, and the pressure of the event to it-fi lled minister. We are her, “Martha, Martha, you paper would begin to fl y cause her to get caught up honored to welcome him are worried and troubled everywhere. After the pres- in the moment, and she as our new pastor. about many things. But ents were open, the boys showed disrespect to Jesus. Please join us at 18584 one thing is needed, and couldn’t play with just one This pressure can just as Hwy. 515 North, Cherry Mary has chosen that good toy for any length of time. easily happen to us when Log, 8 miles north of Elli- part, which will not be tak- They were easily distracted we allow distractions to jay. Sunday school is at 10 en away from her.” NKJV with all that was happen- take us away from having a.m. and worship services There’s nothing like ing around them. quality time in the pres- begin at 11 a.m. The Branhams watching children play Distractions are a part ence of the Lord. If we al- with their new toys on of our everyday life. These low the pressures of this Christmas morning. The distractions are why we world to take over our Church Bulletin excitement level in our have to train ourselves to heart’s attention, we will sons would increase as the begin to conform to them. concentrate when our at- April 29 al-only presentations will In addition, the main ser- moment to open the gifts Perhaps you’ve been tention is needed. This at- Higher Praise be viewed on monitors). vice will continue to be in an environment that tention is especially true Church of God will be For more information on live-streamed on Facebook seemed heavy or intense, while we’re driving. 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If you are interest- life. Bring a fl ower to add tional needs of the people ed, call 706-273-1972. to the collective bouquet of north Georgia, contin- or join them virtually. ues to be the church’s goal. Awake America Mountain Light UUC Hence, in addition to the prayer meetings are has live-streaming ser- in-church option, outdoor held at the Gilmer Civic vices and allows in-per- worship options continue. Center every fourth Sunlight son attendance following Worshipers may remain in Thursday at 11:59 a.m. pandemic protocols (virtu- their automobiles and lis- Please join leaders of our Baptist Church Worship services ten over 98.1 FM or sit in community and concerned 8:30 a.m. (Mask required) REV. STEVE KILBOURN, PASTOR the church’s pavilion for citizens as they pray for 11 a.m. (Mask encouraged) Mountain Light Sunday School 10 a.m. Please register online or by phone UNITARIAN the 10 a.m. service. our nation, its leaders and Sunday School 9:45 a.m. UNIVERSALIST revival for America. All Sunday Worship 11 a.m. CHURCH are invited to attend. Any Wednesday 7 p.m. Wednesday An Accepting Community Prayer meeting 6-6:30 p.m. with Open Hearts & Minds questions, contact Lydia Everyone Welcome Adult discipleship 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dress: Casual Long at 706-374-6175, ext. to Attend! Children & student activities Sundays • Fellowship 10 a.m. 302, or lydia@awakeamer- Sunlight Road, Ellijay 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Service 10:30 a.m. Join us via Zoom: Check ica.info. 164 Dalton St., Ellijay GA website for information. 706-635-5611 2502 Tails Creek Rd., RIDGEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH www.fbcellijay.com Hwy 282 W • Ellijay, GA Pastor: Rev. Curtis Easley www.mluuc.org A traditional Anglican Church declaring the The Rev. Victor H. 2nd Sunday 11 a.m. whole counsel of God’s Word. Morgan, Rector 2nd Sat. Night Conference 6 p.m. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. (during pandemic) 706-635-2473 (Gilmer) 4th Sunday 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. 706-632-8245 (Fannin) 5th Sunday 11 a.m. Faith Chapel 11 Mi. Hwy. 282 W • Everyone Welcome! 7 Ewing St. • Blue Ridge (across from fairgrounds) www.stlukesblueridge.org Church of God of Prophecy 5451 Big Creek Rd., Ellijay Sunday School ...... 2 p.m. Northcutt Baptist Church Worship Service ...... 3 p.m. 962 Old Northcutt Rd. • Ellijay, GA Pastor Dottie Williams Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship Service 11 a.m. 770-880-1994 Cartecay Baptist Wednesday 6 p.m. Choir Practice, Prayer & Bible Study Come join us! Church Rev. Harold Willis, Pastor • Everyone Invited to Attend 118 Riverwood Rd. Ellijay, GA 30536 Archived sermons are now on YouTube.com. Find Northcutt Baptist Calvary Way Take 52 East to Roy Rd., 1.5 miles Church in the Circle, then select videos to see the list of sermons. Baptist Church ŽŵĞĂƐǇŽƵĂƌĞ͘͘͘ůĞĂǀĞďĞƩĞƌ͘ Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. Worship Service ...... 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...6 p.m. Rev. Chad Hall, Pastor First United Rick Fountain, Pastor ^ŽƵƚŚĞƌŶĂƉƟƐƚŚƵƌĐŚ 118 Sherri Leigh Estates Ellijay, Ga 30540 706-635-1090 Methodist Church 706-635-5357 ǁǁǁ͘ĐĂƌƚĞĐĂǇďĂƉƟƐƚ͘ĐŽŵ 75 McCutchen Street, Ellijay Rev. Dr. Thomas Shores, Pastor 706-635-2555 • www.fumcellijay.org Come Grow with Us inChrist! GOOD SAMARITAN SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Sermon Series: Sunday, May 2nd CATHOLIC CHURCH 8:45 & 11 a.m. Drive-in Service broadcast Rev. Carlos Vargas in the parking lot The Blessings of Mass Times 8:45 & 11 a.m. In Sanctuary worship with Sun. Drive-in masses@ Civic Center Jesus' Resurrection ...... 9 a.m. English & 10:30 a.m. SP social distancing practiced. Mon. & Wed...... 9 a.m. We care about you and want to Tues. & Fri...... 5 p.m. accommodate those who wish to Fully Realized Sat...... 5 p.m. worship with us. Please call the Worship Services: Open 1st & 3rd Fridays 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. church to let us know when you 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. For Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament would like to attend. Confessions • Sat. 4 p.m. or by appt. 45 Appalachian Circle, Talking Rock 5:30 p.m. IMPACT Youth Worship 55 Church St. - Ellijay, GA 30540 706-301-9191 706-636-2772 First left turn off US 515 north of Philadelphia Rd. in Jasper ~Welcome Home~ [email protected] Come and worship with us! All are welcome! www.kingofkingslcmsga.org • [email protected] www.goodsamaritanellijay.com T IMES-COURIER Ⴗ ELLIJAY, GEORGIA FAITH & FAMILY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 7B

Daughters of the Confederacy dedicate headstone Minute with the Bible Lay not up for brethren, though a man yourselves treasures say he hath faith, and upon earth, where moth have not works? Can faith and rust doth corrupt, save him? If a brother and where thieves break or sister be naked, and through and steal: But destitute of daily food, lay up for yourselves And one of you say unto treasures in heaven, them, Depart in peace, where neither moth nor be ye warmed and fi lled; rust doth corrupt, and notwithstanding ye give where thieves do not them not those things break through nor steal: which are needful to the For where your treasure body; what doth it profi t? is, there will your heart be Even so faith, if it hath also. not works, is dead, being — Matt. 6:19-21 alone. Yea, a man may For all the law is say, Thou hast faith, and I fulfi lled in one word, even have works: shew me thy in this; Thou shalt love faith without thy works, thy neighbour as thyself. and I will shew thee my — Gal. 5:14 faith by my works. What doth it profi t, my — James 2:14-18 Keep Gilmer County informed. Recently engaged? Planning a wedding? New baby? It’s FREE to announce it in the Times-Courier The newly formed Nancy Harts Chapter 2728 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy were joined by Camp 89 Gilmer – your local chronicle of important life events. Light Guards of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to dedicate a headstone to Lt. William J. Holloway. The service was held at Boardtown Church of Christ Cemetery. Lt. William J. Holloway has lain in an unmarked grave for more than 100 years. He was a Gilmer County son who served honorably with Co F 11th Georgia Infantry and has many descendants 706-635-4313 • www.timescourier.com still living in the Boardtown area. CHURCH DIRECTORY Sponsored by Logan Funeral Home Compliments of &Chapel Spivey’s Body Shop Serving Gilmer County Since 1930 David Spivey – Owner 357 Dalton St., Ellijay • 706-635-4554 MAJOR FRAME REPAIRS Obit. Info 706-635-8888 INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOME www.loganfuneralhome.com 155 Sailors Dr. • 706-635-2811

BAPTIST Berean Baptist ...... Hwy. 382, Ellijay ...... 706-889-8333 Bible Baptist Church ...... 57 Bible Baptist Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-635-7545 Calvary Way Baptist ...... Hwy. 52 West, Ellijay ...... 706-635-5357 Cartecay Baptist ...... Hwy. 52 East, Ellijay ...... 706-635-1090 Cornerstone Baptist ...... Cherry Log ...... 706-276-4668 Cross Road Christian Fellowship ...... 9155 Hwy. 52 East, Ellijay ...... 706-636-2926 Dovers Chapel ...... Dovers Chapel Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-275-2539 East Ellijay Baptist ...... 672 Yukon Rd., East Ellijay ...... 706-635-4390 Ebenezer Baptist ...... Hwy. 52 East, Ellijay ...... 706-635-3377 First Baptist Church ...... 164 Dalton St, Ellijay ...... 706-635-5611 Flat Branch Baptist ...... 4745 Flat Branch Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-635-7247 Grace Baptist ...... 164 Legion Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-635-2441 Liberty Baptist ...... 49 Talona Rd., Ellijay Macedonia Baptist ...... 652B Big Creek Rd ...... 706-273-8999 Mountaintown Baptist ...... Hwy. 52 West, Ellijay ...... 706-276-4870 Mt. Vernon Baptist ...... Clear Creek Rd., Ellijay New Hope Baptist ...... Hwy. 52 W., Ellijay...... 706-276-2593 or 2513 Northcutt Baptist ...... Ellijay ...... 706-635-3095 Old Faith Baptist ...... Hwy 282, Ellijay ...... 706-636-3628 Pleasant Gap Baptist...... Hwy. 282, Ellijay ...... 706-698-6500 Pleasant Grove Baptist ...... Hwy. 282 West, Ellijay ...... 706-635-7504 Pleasant Hill Baptist ...... Pleasant Hill Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-635-3003 Meal planning: staples to the rescue Ridgeway Baptist ...... 407 Ridgeway Church Rd...... 706-635-2897 Tails Creek Baptist ...... Tails Ck Church Rd., Ellijay...... 706-635-8222 Talking Rock First Baptist ...... Hwy.136, Talking Rock ...... 706-276-7619 Whenever I think of In cast-iron skillet, heat layer in 13X9 pan lined Temple Baptist ...... Hwy. 515 S, Morganton ...... 706-374-5096 meal planning, I choose a oil. Add onions and cook with parchment. Let cool Turniptown Baptist ...... Turniptown Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-273-1190 meat; after all, I am the until translucent. Add 1/2 completely. Cover with Whitestone Baptist ...... Whitestone Rd., Whitestone ...... 706-276-4593 Zion Hill Baptist ...... Ellijay ...... 706-635-7795 daughter of a butcher and tablespoon butter, gar- plastic wrap and let fi rm CATHOLIC my husband thinks it’s just lic, mushrooms and sea- at least four hours or over- Good Samaritan Catholic Church...... 55 Church St, Ellijay ...... 706-636-2772 a snack if there is no meat. sonings. Cook until mush- night. (We ate hot grits and CHRISTIAN To that, I add a carbohy- rooms are softened and stored the leftovers in a Pleasant Hill Christian Church...... 36 Camp Dobbs Rd., Jasper ...... 770-735-3057 drate, a staple food. Veg- golden, about four minutes smaller parchment-lined CHURCH OF CHRIST Boardtown Church of Christ ...... Lucius Rd., Cherry Log ...... 706-635-5425 gies and salads round out if fresh. Season with salt container with the grits Ellijay Church of Christ ...... 351 N. Main St., Ellijay ...... 706-635-2950 the dinner. Over time, with and pepper. about an inch or more Pisgah Church of Christ ...... 9871 Big Creek Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-635-3434 all the information out With low heat, melt re- thick.) CHURCH OF GOD there about healthy eating, maining butter in the pot When fi rm, cut the grits Corinth Church of God...731 0ldWhitestone Rd., East, Talking Rock ...... 706-635-4936 we’ve reduced, not elimi- and add cooked rice. Add into squares with a sharp Higher Praise Worship Center ...... 18584 Hwy. 515 N, Cherry Log ...706-515-2404 From My Back Porch CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY nated, the amount of meat Jamie Denty the wine. Stir in cheese knife. Transfer the squares Church of God of Prophecy ...... Big Creek Rd., Ellijay ...... 770-880-1994 we eat. and peas. Stir until desired to a baking sheet lined DISCIPLES OF CHRIST My husband could eat vegetables. Below are the consistency. Garnish with with foil and sprayed with Cherry Log Christian Church ...... Cherry Log (clccdoc.org) ...... 706-632-1048 rice three meals a day. I recipes as I adapted them. parsley. Serve. cooking spray. Broil the EPISCOPAL could not. Nor do I want to squares until lightly gold- Episcopal Church of the Holy Family ...202 Griffith Rd., Jasper...... 770-893-4525 EPISCOPAL (ANGLICAN) cook rice three times a day. Mushroom Rice Cheesy Grits Cakes en brown, about 5-7 min- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church ...... 7 Ewing St., Blue Ridge ...... 706-632-8245 In serving this side dish, 1 cup of Minute Rice 3 cups chicken broth utes. Turn them over and EVANGELICAL he wants meat with gra- 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup milk broil the underside. Autumn Ridge Community Church ...... 208 Victory Cir. Ste. 300 Ellijay ...706-669-4780 vy or veggies with pot li- 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup Quick Cooking Jamie Denty is a INDEPENDENT quor served over it. During 1/2 onion fi nely chopped grits freelance writer who likes Emmanuel Full Gospel...... 515 South, Ellijay ..... [email protected] Missionaries for Christ ...... Mission Hill Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-635-2594 COVID-19 stay at home 1 tablespoon butter, di- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese to hear from readers at Oak Hill Independent ...... Hwy. 52 East, Ellijay ...... 706-635-2959 all the time, I had run vided 2 tablespoons butter [email protected]. United Christian Ministries ...... Hwy. 52 East, Ellijay ...... 706-636-4673 out of ways to serve it. 1 clove garlic or 1 tea- 2 tablespoons fresh or INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Then I came across a rec- spoon garlic powder dried chives Covenant Community of Ellijay ...... 2.4 mi. out Hwy. 282...... 706-889-1700 ipe for Mushroom Risotto 1/2 pound fresh mush- Bring water and milk JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses....426O Yukon Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-635-3301 by Lauren Miyashiro and rooms (I used a large to boil. Add grits, stirring JEWISH Maninze Gore on the Del- canned version) constantly. (I use a slotted Jewish Congregation of Blue Ridge ....56 Mountain St., Blue Ridge ...... 828-644-3543 ish website. I decided to 2 teaspoons Newfound- spoon to stir and dissolve LATTER-DAY SAINTS give it a try with changes land savory (I substitut- lumps by mashing the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ...... Dogwood Dr., Ellijay ...... 706-276-1224 that I knew we would eat. ed this favorite seasoning lumps through the slots LUTHERAN Hope Lutheran Church ...... 3295 Old Hwy. 5 South, Ellijay ....706-636-Hope First of all I cut the recipe for 2 sprigs of thyme and 1 of the spoon with a table- King of Kings Lutheran...... 45 Appalachian Cir., Talking Rock ...... 706-301-9191 in half. bay leaf). spoon). As grits reach de- NON-DENOMINATIONAL We both like fried grits Black pepper sired texture, add cheese, Abundant Grace Ministry ...... 479 N. Main St., Ellijay ...... 706-635-4943 as a means to use leftover Salt butter and chives. Creekside Messianic Fellowship ...... 191 E. Church St, Jasper ...... 706-972-1036 grits. Neither of us like 1/4 cup white wine Spread grits in an even Daily Walk Ministries...... 443 Pleasant Grove Rd., Ellijay ...706-635-7583 Harvest Missionary ...... Clear Creek Rd., Ellijay the mess frying grits caus- 1/2 cup Parmesan Jesus Full Gospel Church ...... Big Creek Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-635-5156 es. So I was delighted to cheese The Orchard Church ...... 7288 Hwy. 515 N, Ellijay ...... 706-621-5160 fi nd Cheesy Grits Cakes, a 1/2 cup frozen peas Promise Land Ministries Church of the Narrow Way...573 Weeks Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-635-3107 broiled delicacy, in a Better thawed Tri-State Christian Center ...... 331 Church St, Morganton ...... 706-455-4819 Homes and Garden mag- 1 tablespoons chopped PENTECOSTAL New Vision Pentecostal Church ...... 478 Corbin Hill Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-276-2615 azine. The original recipe fresh parsley PRESBYTERIAN was used as a base upon Cook the rice in the Faith Presbyterian...... 1349 BlueBird Rd., Mineral Bluff ...705-374-5912 which to layer meat and chicken broth. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ellijay Seventh-Day Adventist ...... 12472 Hwy. 515 N, Ellijay ...... 706-635-4479 UNITED METHODIST Cartecay United Methodist ...... 7629 Hwy. 52 East, Ellijay ...... 706-276-7400 Cochran United Methodist ...... Corbin Hill Rd., Ellijay First United Methodist of Ellijay ...... McCutchen St., Ellijay ...... 706-635-2555 Gate Chapel United Methodist ...... Gates Chapel Rd., Ellijay ...... 706-276-2069 Nine Mile United Methodist ...... 9525 Chatsworth Hwy., Ellijay .....706-635-6463 Oak Hill United Methodist ...... 4500 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay ...... 770-480-0711 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Mountain Light Unitarian Univ...... 2502 Tails Creek Rd./Hwy 282 W., Ellijay UNITY CHURCH Unity Church of the Mountains ...... 627 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville ..706-781-3393 8B WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 SPORTS TIMES-COURIER Ⴗ ELLIJAY, GEORGIA

ture of fatigue from playing a STATE high-pressure game and not hav- CONTINUED FROM 1B ing the numbers available to us to there were not any nearby Bobcats make the rotations we needed. to secure possession and shoot. “I was very proud of how the The game started to get chippy boys played and the aggression toward the end of the fi rst half as and passion they showed on the the Colts grew increasingly frus- fi eld, and it was probably the trated offensively but no yellow best 40 minutes of soccer we have cards were issued. played defensively this year.” The Colts received more oppor- Gilmer’s state tournament run tunities in the second half as Bob- came after they started last sea- cat legs grew weary. CCHS had son poised and in position to do the 18 shots over the fi nal 40 minutes same. However, COVID wiped out and Turner was there for fi ve more all spring sports a year ago. saves. “It has truly been a year like When GHS was unable to clear no other. To be honest, I was just the ball in the box seven minutes pleased that the boys that missed into the half, a Colt promptly did half of last season got to play this and scored an easy goal. A fl icked season,” Phipps said. “The new re- header was tucked inside the far gion is diffi cult, and there are sev- post less than two minutes later as eral really good school teams with the Colts led, 2-0. gifted soccer players.” With 28:35 left in the half, the GHS posted a 6-6-1 overall re- Colts tallied fi ve more goals over cord this season. They will gradu- a 24-minute span and one came ate four players and return eight from the penalty spot. rising seniors for next year’s cam- The Bobcats’ best opportunity paign. came shortly after the Colts’ third “We are making improvements goal. A perfectly-placed leading year after year, and I think the pass from Julien Withrow down boys soccer program is in a good the left wing hit Nicholas Dean in place at the moment,” Phipps said. stride, who then beat the defender “Obviously, there is always to the inside to earn an open shot. room for improvement, and we will However, his strike from 20 yards work hard to make ourselves bet- out sailed high. ter. There is a good group of eighth ROBBIE BILLS/SPORTS EDITOR Phipps discussed what led to graders coming up next year and Gilmer goalkeeper Noah Turner makes a save for the Bobcats in last Wednesday’s state tournament game the Colts’ second half success, this will benefi t the program as a against Coahulla Creek. saying, “Our downfall was a mix- whole.”

plishments include being a ment was when coach Jeff SENIORS member of the National So- Thurman got thrown out of CONTINUED FROM 2B ciety of High School Schol- the game on senior night University of North Geor- ars, an honor graduate and two years ago. Celebrating gia and study to become a a four-year varsity letter- After high school, he sports medicine physician. man on the baseball team. plans to go to college and Gabe Wolfson’s accom- His most memorable mo- study criminal psychology. the Class of 2021 Let’s send off our graduates in style! Times-Courier is adding a special section to celebrate the Gilmer High School graduation. (With the help of our advertisers!) Ⴗ Special GHS edition – June 2, 2021 Isaiah Sharp Ⴗ Head shots of each graduate Ⴗ Honors ceremony information Ⴗ Candid and fun photos from ceremony

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ROBBIE BILLS/SPORTS EDITOR Gilmer second baseman Branson Teague makes a throw to fi rst base and recorded fi ve hits, fi ve RBIs and scored two runs for the Bobcats last week.

to 6-0. BASEBALL Gilmer’s fi rst run came CONTINUED FROM 1B in the third and was un- SHS plated fi ve runs in earned. In the fourth, a the fi rst inning, and three two-out single by Teague were unearned. A hit batter trimmed the Raiders’ lead and consecutive walks load- to four. ed the bases before a double Gilmer got its rally go- scored two runs. An ensuing in the seventh with a ing error made it 3-0 before walk and hit batter to start a single and errant throw the inning. An error plat- gave the Raiders a 5-0 ad- ed the Cats’ third run, and vantage. a Wolfson base hit made Southeast’s fi nal run the score 6-4. Titus ground- came in the second. Af- ed into a fi elder’s choice for ter recording two outs, a the Bobcats’ fi fth run but GHS error and consecu- was eventually stranded at tive walks loaded the bas- third base to end the game. es. A wild pitch allowed the GHS fi nished the season Raiders to extend their lead with a 5-24 overall record.