Gilmer’s Two-Meetings Discussion: A Case for the Internet?
Featured Stories, News July 24, 2013
Was this month’s two-meetings discussion by the Gilmer BOC a case for the internet? (more…)
Language Postpones SPLOST Vote
Featured Stories, News July 19, 2013
The Gilmer board of commissioners tabled a vote on the next special local option sales tax (SPLOST) referendum last Thursday due to language. (more…)
Did Gilmer County Lose in Refinance Deal?
Featured Stories, News July 17, 2013
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners voted last Thursday to refinance $5.2 million of the county’s general obligation bonds. (more…)
Student Recognized for Saving Mother’s Life
Community, Featured Stories July 17, 2013
Middle School Student Lisa Danielle Weaver received a plaque of commendation and resolutions from Governor Nathan Deal’s office and Georgia House Speaker David Ralston last week for her heroism in saving her mother’s life while choking. (more…)
Citizens Press County on Golf Course Default
Featured Stories, News July 16, 2013
Will the golf course get another mulligan? (more…)
Taxpayers Hit With Hike If No-Vote on SPLOST
Featured Stories, News May 23, 2013
County Chairman JC Sanford says taxpayers may see an increase if citizens vote against the next round of SPLOST (Special Option Sales Tax). (more…)
Harvey Stays in Pickens!
Featured Stories, News January 2, 2013
Pickens County CFO Faye Harvey has decided to continue her role as chief financial officer. (more…)
Gilmer County Passes 2012 Millage Rate
Featured Stories, News August 29, 2012
Gilmer County passed its millage rate for 2012 at the Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting last week. (more…)
Video of TSPLOST Townhall
Featured Stories, Politics July 17, 2012
Last week, Commission Chair J.C. Sanford organized and facilitated a town hall meeting regarding the upcoming TSPLOST referendum, which will appear on the July 31st ballot. (more…)
Tea Party Meets TSPLOST at Town hall
Featured Stories, Politics July 12, 2012
Citizens flocked to the courthouse Monday night to hear more about the controversial TSPLOST (Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax) referendum. (more…)
County Calls on Senators to Save U.S. Sovereignty
Featured Stories, News July 3, 2012
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is working to preserve the sovereignty of the United States. (more…)
Mulkey Road Gets Murky, County Called to Counter Disturbance Problem
Featured Stories, News July 3, 2012
In the wake of concerns by residents, the county is faced with improving part of the river access area, of which the county owns a small parcel. (more…)
County Dips into Coffers, Approves Budget Amendment
Featured Stories, News July 2, 2012
Gilmer County grew its budget last week by $132,128. During its meeting on Thursday, June 28th, The Board of Commissioners approved a considerable budget amendment, including EMA and newly acquired airport expenditures. (more…)
Video: East Ellijay, Ellijay, and Gilmer County Reach L.O.S.T Verbal Agreement
Featured Stories, News March 13, 2012
Monday night, March 5th, the Gilmer County Board of Commission’s conference table had no empty seats around it as Ellijay, East Ellijay, and Gilmer County reached a verbal commitment on how they would split the Local Options Sales Tax (L.O.S.T). (more…)