Entries by Justin Stover

Commissioners' Office Releases 2013 Proposed Budget

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Below is a copy of the 2013 Proposed Gilmer County Budget as requested from the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners' Office.

The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a budget hearing at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 21, 2012. Anyone wishing to be heard concerning the proposed 2013 budget may appear. Afterwards, the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is also scheduled to hold a special called meeting to authorize the use of the FY’ 2012 Gilmer County Budget until the FY’ 2013 Budget can be adopted. The 2013 Budget is expected to be adopted at the next regular Board of Commissioners Meeting on January 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gilmer County Courthouse Jury Assembly Room.

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More Officials Take Oath

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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Gilmer County officials continued to be sworn in this afternoon by Gilmer County Probate Judge Anita Mullins. [Read more »]

JJ'S On River Street Coming Soon!

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Justin Stover

in Community, Featured Stories

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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During a December Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting on Tuesday, December 11th, DDA President Larry Robinson asked for the approval of a $125,000 Department of Community Affairs Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund Resolution (DDRLF) to be used for the new restaurant JJ’s on River Street located in downtown Ellijay. [Read more »]

Gilmer County Swears in Elected Officials

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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Gilmer County Probate Judge Anita Mullins swore in new county Tax Commissioner Rebecca Marshall and Clerk of Superior Court Glenda Sue Johnson this morning. [Read more »]

Gilmer Schools Respond to Newtown Shooting

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Justin Stover

in Community, Featured Stories

Monday, December 17, 2012

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Gilmer County Schools responded this week to the tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

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Jones Defends Contract Decision

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Justin Stover

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Friday, December 14, 2012

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This week the Gilmer County Board of Education ended the year with another controversial decision, as it moved to extend Superintendent Bryan Dorsey’s contract for another year. [Read more »]

Sharp Says Goodbye to Apple Festival

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Justin Stover

in Lifestyle

Thursday, December 13, 2012

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In what might not be easy news for some, local citizen Scott Sharp announced last week he will be leaving his role as Manager of the Ellijay Apple Festival. [Read more »]

Dorsey's Contract Extended to 2015, Parmer Objects!

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

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The Gilmer County Board of Education unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Bryan Dorsey’s contract tonight during its December meeting. [Read more »]

Cantrell Wins Third Saddle Club High Points Award, Saddle Club Gets New President

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

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Rainey Cantrell was presented the 2012 Charles Sumner High Points Memorial Trophy during the Gilmer County Saddle Club Christmas Party Saturday, December 8th. [Read more »]