2017 AEMC Youth Awards By: Leah Davis The 2017 AEMC (Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation) Youth Awards Banquet was kicked off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. The Ceremony included 136 students from Gilmer High School, Pickens High School, Lumpkin High School, Cherokee High School, and North Georgia Christian Academy receiving a scholarship. […]
Read More »The Bobcats leave the Ramblers in the dust
The Bobcats leave the Ramblers in the dust By: Leah Davis The Bobcats hosted Lafayette on Wednesday, March 22, at home. During the first three innings, the Bobcats and the Ramblers held up a great defense allowing no runs on the board by the bottom of the fourth. McKinley Chadwick broke the silence […]
Read More »GHS Soccer Teams’ going to State for the First Time
GHS Soccer Teams’ on a Roll By: Mariela Aguillon This year’s GHS soccer teams’ are committed, focused, and determined to succeed. Monday morning GHS announced the Boy’s and Girl’s soccer teams have made it to the state tournament. For the first time Gilmer High has made it to the state tournament. After defeating The […]
Read More »The Bobcats Overcome The Panthers
The Bobcats Overcome The Panthers By: Leah Davis The Gilmer Bobcats hosted the Ridgeland Panthers on March 17 in a double header at home. The night before the Bobcats had demolished the Panthers 7-3 at Ridgeland High School. So the Panthers, indeed, were looking for revenge. During the first three innings, the tension between […]
Read More »GHS Choir Graded Superior
GHS Choir Graded Superior By: Mariela Aguillon Gilmer High School Choir brings home all ones as they put on an outstanding performance. This year the GHS Chorus Department attended Festival with a focused attitude. Determined to score high, they practiced intensely before their presentation. Festival is a competition for schools from all […]
Read More »Collins, Kilmer Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop the Outsourcing of American Jobs
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 23, 2017 Collins, Kilmer Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop the Outsourcing of American Jobs “We can’t allow the law to be exploited to displace American workers and send their jobs abroad. The Keeping American Jobs Act protects American workers by preventing bad actors from abusing the system in order to […]
Read More »Gilmer and Pickens Tennis Tied Up
Gilmer and Pickens Tennis Tied Up By: Leah Davis On March 16th, the Bobcats battled the Dragons in tennis. Riley Hice started the night off by winning his single match against Stephen Jordan and Carter Hice comes in after winning his single match against San Barber. The Bobcats lead the Dragons 3-0 after […]
Read More »GHS Prom Court Nominees
GHS Prom Court By: Mariela Aguillon The enthusiasm to find the perfect dress, shoes, hair, and makeup begins again as the prom court vote results are in. Prom King and Queen candidates couldn’t be more joyous with their prom court nominations. Ten boys and ten girls are in the line for possible king […]
Read More »Gilmer County dog attacked by rabid raccoon
Gilmer County dog attacked by rabid raccoon Category: Media Releases Created: Friday, 17 March 2017 21:22 Last Updated: Sunday, 19 March 2017 18:40 Written by Jennifer King, District Public Information Officer and Risk Communicator Hits: 3192 East Ellijay (GA) – A raccoon attacked a Gilmer County dog on March 9, 2017 and test results have […]
Read More »“Parent Math Night” at Mountain View
Fourth grade teachers at Mountain View Elementary School held a “Parent Math Night” on Tuesday, March 14th. The teachers invited parents to come learn about how math is taught in their classroom so parents can help their children with homework and math practice. The parents were very excited about learning the new strategies and techniques […]
Read More »Clear Creek Middle School invites all parents/guardians to participate in the monthly School Governance Team
Local school news… Clear Creek Middle School invites all parents/guardians to participate in the monthly School Governance Team meeting on Thursday, Mar. 23 at 7:25a.m. We are seeking input for our annual parent survey. If that time is not convenient, feel free to come by at 2:15p.m. for a condensed version of the meeting. Feedback […]
Read More »Finalizing Georgia’s Budget
COLUMN Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Finalizing Georgia’s Budget By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) As the General Assembly marches closer to Sine Die, our constitutional duty of passing a balanced budget for Georgia’s government has become our biggest priority for the last few legislative days. The Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) general […]
Read More »Collins Supports Protecting Second Amendment Rights for Veterans
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 16, 2017 Collins Supports Protecting Second Amendment Rights for Veterans “It is odd that federal entities seem to find certain liberties—like the right to bear arms—less inalienable than others. I will continue to guard the constitutional rights of all Americans against groups that would undermine them, and I look forward […]
Read More »Pride Fund Endorses Jon Ossoff for Congress
For Immediate Release: March 16, 2017 Contact: Jason Lindsay, (202) 556-0948 [email protected] Pride Fund Endorses Jon Ossoff for Congress LGBTQ PAC endorses Congressional candidate in Georgia’s Sixth District Special Election WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 16, 2017 — Pride Fund to End Gun Violence PAC announces its first candidate endorsement in the 2017 […]
Read More »NORTHWEST GEORGIA EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AWARDED BY EMS COUNCIL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2017 Contact: Jennifer King, (706) 529-5757 / [email protected] NORTHWEST GEORGIA EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AWARDED BY EMS COUNCIL Ringgold (GA) – Several emergency responders were awarded for outstanding service to their communities at The Colonnade in Ringgold, Georgia on March 16th during the 2017 Northwest Georgia Region 1 Emergency Medical […]
Read More »Gilmer Student Art Exhibition
Gilmer Student Art Exhibition By: Mariela Aguillon Friday afternoon, March 10, the Gilmer Arts Association filled the art center with students and their families as they received acknowledgment for their outstanding works of art during the Gilmer Student Art Exhibit. Students from our local elementary and middle schools had pieces nominated from their […]
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