FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GEORGIA FISHING PROSPECTS FOR RIVERS AND RESERVOIRS UPDATED FOR 2017 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (March 7, 2017) – If you are searching for current fishing tips for Georgia reservoirs and rivers, look no further than the updated fishing prospects on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) website. These pages […]
Read More »Gilmer Bobcats Split Double Header at Home
Article and Photos By Leah Davis On March 4th, the Gilmer Bobcats hosted the Rebels in a double header determined to take down their rival. The Rebels took the lead scoring two runs in the first inning at bat leading to at 2-1 game in the third, but they couldn’t stop Rebel’s River Dixon from […]
Read More »TROUT STOCKING WILL BEGIN EARLIER IN 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TROUT STOCKING WILL BEGIN EARLIER IN 2017 GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Mar. 7, 2017) – Take advantage of beautiful spring weather and plan a trout fishing trip to the north Georgia Mountains! How about an early trout stocking to sweeten the deal? The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife […]
Read More »COLLINS STATEMENT ON AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT
COLLINS STATEMENT ON AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT 03/07/17 WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) has released the following statement in response to the introduction of the American Health Care Act: “With the American Health Care Act, our unified government has begun the process of doing what we promised to do—repealing and replacing the disaster that is Obamacare. […]
Read More »Ellijay Police Department Makes Marijuana Arrest
MARIJUANA ARREST EPD Case No. 17-03-0619 Ellijay, Gilmer County, Ga. March 3, 2017 Ellijay Police Department Makes Marijuana Arrest On March 3, 2017 at approximately 8:00 PM, EPD Officer Trevor McClure was patrolling the City of Ellijay when he noticed a Ford F350 which had non-functional tag and brake lights. Officer McClure […]
Read More »Mrs Gaffney’s room in a Special Olympic venture at Fannin Lanes
GMS Mrs Gaffney’s room was invited to compete with Fannin County in a Special Olympic venture at Fannin Lanes They had a great time!
Read More »David Ralston Speaks at North Ga Buckhunters Club hosted by GMS
GMS community involvement helps host the North Ga Buckhunters Club With special guest Ga Speaker of the House David Ralston
Read More »Mountain View Elementary Celebrates Read Across America Day.
Mountain View Elementary Celebrates Read Across America Day. — Dawn M Smith Data Clerk/Attendance Mountain View Elementary The Gilmer County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, or disability in admission to its programs, services, and activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or […]
Read More »Parents, make-a-date to vaccinate your preteen
For Immediate Release March 3, 2017 Contact: Jennifer King, (706) 529-5757, ext. 3191 / [email protected] Parents, make-a-date to vaccinate your preteen North Georgia – Let’s face it – nobody likes getting shots – but a shot lasts a second: diseases last much longer. In an effort to protect every adult and […]
Read More »Collins Introduces Legislation to Increase Drug Pricing Transparency
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 2, 2017 Collins Introduces Legislation to Increase Drug Pricing Transparency WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced H.R. 1316, The Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act, to protect taxpayers and the community pharmacists who serve them by requiring greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs are the middlemen that employers and […]
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Will Our Mild Winter mean More Insects this Summer
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent So far, the last two winters have been mild compared to ones in the past. Because of this I am getting a lot of calls, questions and comments about how bad the insects will be this year. My first reaction is to agree but when I think about the […]
Read More »Boys & Girls Club News
Don’t forget to register for our Summer Program! “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 Jan W. Day, Club Director Boys & Girls Club of […]
Read More »Remembering the Forgotten: Collins Statement on President’s Joint Session Address
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] February 28, 2017 Remembering the Forgotten: Collins Statement on President’s Joint Session Address WASHINGTON—Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) attended President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress and issued the following statement in response: “This evening, President Trump highlighted America’s forgotten men and women, the people who have felt strangely exempted […]
Read More »OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE
OPEN BOOK ON EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT PASSES HOUSE 02/27/17 WASHINGTON—Today, the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act, H.R. 1033, passed in the House with widespread bipartisan support. Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) sponsored the bill in order to increase transparency among federal agencies as they apply the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). EAJA enables Americans with […]
Read More »Mountain View represented Gilmer in Georgia State Honors Chorus
Mountain View Elementary Students Journey Baughman, Addy Poole, Caylee Elrod and Rhett McGregor represented Gilmer County as they participated in the Georgia State Elementary Honors Chorus in Athens. Their Music Teacher, Mrs. Sarah Thorne couldn’t be more proud of their hard work.
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