Interested in Cub Scouts? Pack 402 and 404 invite parents and boys to join us for a quick meeting to introduce the packs and field any questions. New scouts are always welcome to join! Join us August 30 at Mountain View School or September 1 at Ellijay Elementary School. There will also be a special […]
Read More »Conviction Reversed: Gilmer Woman To Face Second Trial For Murder of Her Mother
A young Ellijay woman will stand trial for murder a second time, after the Georgia Supreme Court issued a rare conviction reversal. The court’s unanimous opinion found a Gilmer County court abused its discretion by allowing “improper and prejudicial” character evidence of Courtney Boring’s “gothic” lifestyle, which suggested the young woman held satanic beliefs. In […]
Read More »National 9/11 Flag Arrives in Ellijay Thursday: Rebuilding America One Stitch At A Time:
Five years ago Jimmy Sands went to work ~ just like any other day. As a member of the Fire Department City of New York, no day is actually typical. This particular day … changed every other one that followed.
Read More »Tax Increase Vote Set For August 11th
Gilmer County Commissioner Will Beattie compared the vote to the feeling of being pushed off a cliff. Yet, after a disheartening discussion, commissioners unanimously supported a measure to advertise a tax increase that will impact every property owner in Gilmer County. Monday’s vote is significant because it paves the way for commissioners to take their […]
Read More »GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA: July 25, 2011 Meeting
CALLED MEETING July 25, 2011 *6:00 P.M. 497 Bobcat Trail Ellijay, Georgia BOE Conference Room Prayer CALLED MEETING 6:00 p.m. 1. Approval of Tentative Budget for FY12 2. Approval of Tentative Millage Rate 3. Executive Session – Personnel & Real Estate
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