Gilmer County Aviation has closed and stopped operating the airport as of March 31st. FYN reported on March 13th that Nancy Isom, owner of Gilmer County Aviation, told us her last day of operations would be March 31st. We also spoke with Hammerhead Aeronautical LLC, who subleases from Isom, and they told FYN that Isom […]
Read More »Comrade Obama
Opinion written by George McClellan There is an old saying: It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool then to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.” If we change one word, ‘fool’ to ‘traitor’, than comrade Obama (peace be upon him) has certainly accomplished violating that simple truth. He doesn’t care […]
Read More »Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce on the Move
The Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce plans to move the Chamber of Commerce office from its current location to 696 First Avenue, East Ellijay. For the Chamber of Commerce this move will almost double the amount of space available to better serve its members, area visitors, and the […]
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2012 Three Rivers 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
The Boys & Girls Club of Gilmer County is excited to announce the 2012 Three Rivers 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run on June 16th beginning at 6:00 p.m. The 5k will begin at 6:45 p.m. This event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Gilmer County. Plan to participate in this fun, FAST, flat […]
Read More »DUI Demonstration At Gilmer High School
On Friday, March 30th, the Gilmer County Sheriff’s department and students gathered at the side parking lot of Gilmer County High School.
Read More »Cool “Cats” Roll Cedartown Dawgs
Coach Kyle Barr and the Gilmer Bobcats baseball team picked up its third win in a row, with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Bulldogs of Cedartown. Barr called on Shane Dale to get Gilmer past the pesky paws of the Cedartown “Dawgs.”
Read More »Three Rivers Unit of the Boys & Girls Club Offering Summer Fun Program
The Boys & Girls Club, Three Rivers Unit of Gilmer County, will be offering an 8-week SUMMER FUN PROGRAM for children who will be entering grades 1 – 6 this fall. The Monday – Friday (7:30am – 5:30pm) program begins Tuesday, May 29 and concludes July 20. For information and registration details, contact Jan Day, […]
Read More »Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Enforce New Senate Bill 370
Press Release from the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office: (Photos courtesy of the GCSO) In the wake of the enactment into law of Senate Bill 370 on March 27, 2012, law enforcement agencies throughout the Appalachian Judicial Circuit (Gilmer, Fannin and Pickens Counties) fanned out to retail establishments across the three counties to enforce the new […]
Read More »Can A Bobcat Drive A Rambler for 8 Innings? Yes, Bobcats Win 4-3
Coming off a big win over S.E. Whitefield at home, and having the game against Cedartown canceled due to weather, the Gilmer High School Bobcats baseball team traveled to Lafayette to rumble with the Ramblers. The Bobcats picked up a 4-3 road victory, needing one extra inning to get the job done.
Read More »Ellijay Selected for GA Department of Community Affairs Pilot Program
PRESS RELEASE from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs:
Read More »Lightning Strikes: Bobcats Beat Raiders 4-0
Coming off a 13-0 Cartersville clobbering, one might wonder if the “Cats” of Gilmer could ruin the Raiders of South East Whitfield’s day. Gilmer gave a great effort in route to a 4-0 shut-out victory at home.
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