Today we’re going to offer our readers a look at something that might be off the radar for most Gilmer County citizens: the county airport, known officially as 49A. We will see what the airport provides to the local community as well as its potential as a positive driving force for the economy.
Read More »Ellijay Homeowner Installs Solar Energy System
There’s a new power plant in downtown Ellijay. In fact, you might already be using a tiny bit of its energy. Don’t look for a new cooling tower or transmission lines, though; in fact, look no further than that pink house on North Avenue.
Read More »Ellijay Plane Crash Update: NTSB Releases Preliminary Report
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary investigation report for the airplane crash that killed four on May 30th. The report includes important findings that may help investigators determine a cause for the incident, but no official cause has yet been released.
Read More »Meeting Held to Plan “New York Says Thank You” Rebuilding Project
A preliminary meeting was held Friday to plan the rebuilding of the Build an Ark Animal Rescue Center. Ellijay will host this major volunteering event, scheduled for July 28-31st. A room full of local citizens and officials showed up for the meeting, which was led by Jeff Parness of the event’s sponsor, the New York […]
Read More »Know Thy Enemy: a Review of “Inside Job” (2010)
2010’s Academy-Award winning documentary Inside Job presents a compelling, bold, and fiercely reasoned argument: the globalized finance industry, particularly through its cozy, long-term relationship with the U.S. government and academic elite, is criminally responsible for the ongoing economic crisis that began in 2008.
Read More »Firewire Ziplines
Set in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Firewire Ziplines offers a family-friendly, one-of-a-kind thrillseeker experience. This brand-new facility, located off Highway 515, just south of the city of Blue Ridge, brings a world-class outdoor adventure experience to an area already known for its hiking, biking, and rafting.
Read More »New Ellijay-Based Civil Air Patrol Squadron Holds Open House
The Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol would like to announce an open house event for the newly-formed Squadron 507, which will operate out of the Ellijay Airport:
Read More »BBQ Fund Raiser Planned for Kids Kottage
The Gilmer County Kids Kottage (click to see our previous story on the project) would like to announce a summer BBQ fund raiser event, scheduled for June 25th:
Read More »Pool Opening Re-Scheduled (6.14)
Update 6.14:The opening of the Gilmer County pool has been delayed due to a clogged valve on the pool floor.
Read More »Missing Plane Found in Rich Mountain Area
As we reported last night, the small airplane that went missing Monday morning from Ellijay airport has been found in a remote mountain area. Authorities have confirmed the sad news: there are no survivors.
Read More »Georgia Speaker David Ralston Salutes Gilmer Veterans
During Monday’s Memorial Day event in Ellijay, Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston presented a house resolution that salutes Gilmer County’s patriotism. Speaker Ralston, an Ellijay Native, presented the resolution to Sandy Lyons of the Gilmer County Veterans Association.
Read More »Georgia DA Joe Hendrix Speaks to Gilmer Tea Party
Georgia District Attorney Joe Hendrix spoke to the Gilmer County Tea Party Tuesday about sentencing reform and other current law enforcement issues raised by the ongoing state budget crisis.
Read More »Taste of Ellijay Festival Postponed due to Weather
Today the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce announced the rescheduling of the Taste of Ellijay event for Thursday, June 2nd.
Read More »Crave Homemade Ice Cream
Ellijay’s new Crave Homemade Ice Cream shop is located in the Highland Crossing shopping center across from Lowe’s. Crave offers a unique and family-friendly place to enjoy a variety of premium-quality desserts and sandwiches.
Read More »Update: Flint Timber Pulls Application for Mountaintown Creek Mega-Development
Update 5.25: FYN speaks with VP of the Flint Timber development company:
Read More »Pool Project Update
Update 5.27:The opening date for the pool has been pushed back to June the 11th.
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