PRESS RELEASE – In preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Helene into North Georgia

**The Gilmer County Courthouse WILL BE CLOSED on Friday, September 27, 2024 due to the potential of hazardous weather conditions / flooding / power outages.

**The Gilmer County Warming Center located at 1561 South Main Street / Civic Center will be open Thursday evening at 5:30pm until Friday morning at 7am for ANYONE needing shelter. Pets are welcome. A meal and breakfast will be provided. Red Cross will be working with our volunteer staff to address any issues those seeking shelter may have. Enter through the side door by courts.

~REMINDER to call your utility company about power outages~
**Amicalola EMC: 706-276-0359
**Georgia Power: 888-660-5890

Stay connected by downloading the GCSO App for real-time weather alerts and updates, and follow our Facebook page. Ensure you have an emergency plan in place and protect your loved ones and pets!

As always if you have a life-threatening EMERGENCY dial 911, or if you have a NON-EMERGENCY request, dial our non-emergency number to request a Deputy at 706-635-8911.