March 13th – 17th is Board of Education Appreciation Week. Mountain View Elementary was honored to have Mr. Nick Weaver visit our school this morning. Along with meeting teachers and students, Mr. Weaver was given a tour of MVE. Mr. Weaver was given a bag of goodies and a cake baked by Mrs. Tina […]
Read More »Working after Crossover Day
COLUMN Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Working after Crossover Day By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) Crossover Day was a wild ride for everyone involved, but like every year, we made it through—even if it was late into the night. Starting this week, the Senate will be voting on bills […]
Read More »Boys & Girls Club of Gilmer County & Three Rivers Club Announcements.
Click below for the March 13th, 2017 Newsletter. March 13 “Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” — Shel Silverstein You still have time to be […]
Read More »Gilmer Middle School’s Student Council sponsored an Acts of Kindness
Gilmer Middle School’s Student Council sponsored an Acts of Kindness initiative where students were recognized by their teachers for showing kindness toward others. Teachers placed the student’s name on hearts to be displayed on the door throughout the month of February. At March’s meeting, names were collected and five lucky students had their name drawn […]
Read More »Bobcats and Dragons Break Even
Bobcats and Dragons Break Even By Leah Davis The Gilmer High School Boy’s and Girl’s Golf teams battled the Dragons head to head on March 9th at home. The Boy’s Golf was won by the Dragons with a three-stroke lead, 184-181. Dylan Long from the Dragons scored the lowest of the match, […]
Read More »School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia
For Immediate Release: Gilmer County Schools is joining in a statewide celebration this week to salute the efforts of local school board members. This week of March 13-17, 2017, has been proclaimed School Board Appreciation Week in Georgia. The week long observance calls attention to the contributions of local boards of education. “Citizens elect board […]
Read More »Mountain View Elementary Paws Student for the Month of March
Mountain View Elementary Paws Student for the Month of March are: Kindergarten – Owen Reece, 1st Grade – Joei Marshall, 2nd Grade – Jacob Futch, 3rd Grade – Keith Doyle, 4th Grade Jenny Andres Perez, and Others – Kalie Newton. They are shown with Mrs. Andrea Crump and Mr. Charles Walker. Great Job everyone.
Read More »Bobcats fall to Dragons in Double Header
Bobcats falls to Dragons in Double Header By: Leah Davis On Thursday night, March 9, the Bobcats hosted the Dragons to a double header. Pressure began to appear early as Travis Huffman walked up to home plate for the Dragons at the top of the first. Dominic Stephens hit a fly ball […]
Read More »Stephens County and Flowery Branch Students Admitted to Service Academies
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 10, 2017 Stephens County and Flowery Branch Students Admitted to Service Academies WASHINGTON— Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is pleased to announce that Nikhil Patel and Braden Parks have received fully qualified offers of admission to attend U.S. Military Service Academies as part of the class of 2021. Congressman […]
Read More »GHS’ State Bound Voices
GHS’ State Bound Voices By: Mariela Aguillon Friday’s Lit Meet gave the perfect setting for some of Gilmer High School’s Chorus members to shine their brightest through its Boys Quartet and Soloist state competition qualifying members. The GHS chorus gave their all and simply did what they do best, they conquered the competition with […]
Read More »Jumpstarting your Spring Garden
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Does winter weather have you anxious for spring? Are you ready to start digging in the dirt and growing tomatoes, peppers, squash and other warm season veggies? Even though we still have chilly days ahead, you can plan now for your spring vegetable gardens. Experimenting with new and new-to-you […]
Read More »Rising Bobcats Orientation
Rising Bobcats Orientation By: Mariela Aguillon The rising Gilmer freshmen, along with their parents, finally got their first high school impressions as they attended Monday’s, March 6, orientation. The meeting consisted of explanations about new schedules, the new process of enrollment, scheduling, and its effectiveness. The meeting also included a showcase of […]
Read More »Poultry Concerns
Poultry Concerns Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial chicken breeder flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee. There have been no reports of Avian Influenza in […]
Read More »Highland Rivers Health governing board welcomes two new members
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Mike Mullet Community Relations Director (770) 265-4250 [email protected] Highland Rivers Health governing board welcomes two new members DALTON, Georgia – March 7, 2017 – Murray County Chief Magistrate Judge L. Gale Buckner and Hiram Police Chief Todd A. Vande Zande were seated as members of the Highland Rivers […]
Read More »Gilmer Dug Out Club makes a $500.00 donation to Murray County Baseball.
Gilmer County Dug Out Club gave a $500.00 donation to Murray County Baseball to help with the repairs to their baseball field that was damaged when a F1 tornado touched down last week in Murray County. Gilmer County High School Principal, Ms. Foley received this letter from Murray County High School Principal, Gina Linder giving […]
Read More »GHS Band performed in the 9th District LGPE
GHS performed at Dawson County High School 9th district LGPE where the received all Superior ratings!!! Joe Pflueger band director GHS Band rocks!!!
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