FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2017 North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today The office of North Georgia Health District 1-2 of the Georgia Department of Public Health based in Dalton is Closed this afternoon due to the potential for dangerous winter road conditions. Environmental Health Offices in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield […]
Read More »Gilmer County Closings for Tuesday January 10th, 2017
**Many secondary roads in Gilmer County remain iced and dangerous at this time. For this reason, Gilmer County schools will be closed for students Tuesday January 10th; however certified and 12 month staff should report at 10:00 if safe *Due to road conditions, North Ga Christian Academy will be closed Tuesday, January 10th for students […]
Read More »Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency for 78 counties at noon on Friday, January 6, ahead of a significant weather event. Acting upon the recommendation of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Deal is ordering state agencies to prepare for up to four inches of snowfall. Deal is […]
Read More »Gilmer County Closings Monday January 9th, 2017 Due To Road Conditions
Update From Gilmer County Police Department, Gilmer County Courthouse will be closed January 9th, 2017, Due To Road Conditions. Due To Icy Road Conditions, Dalton State Gilmer Center will be Closed January 9th, 2017. The Main Campus will operate on a regular schedule. Classes will resume on Tuesday January 10th, 2017 as scheduled in […]
Read More »Gilmer Middle School Named State Winner
Larry Walker April Smith Gina Nichols Rena’ Alverson Principal […]
Read More »HUDGENS URGES CAUTION WITH FIREWORKS
December 28, 2016 Contact: Glenn Allen For Immediate Release Phone: 404-463-0729 […]
Read More »Don’t forget mental health in New Year’s resolutions
Don’t forget mental health in New Year’s resolutions Improving physical health can benefit mental well-being By Melanie Dallas, LPC One of people’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier. Although this can often take the form of vowing to lose weight, the behaviors associated with weight loss – eating less […]
Read More »Upcoming Apple Meetings, Pesticide License Changes and Recertification Credits
Upcoming Apple Meetings, Pesticide License Changes and Recertification Credits By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent The UGA Extension office in Gilmer County is sponsoring two North Georgia Apple Production Meetings in Ellijay for the 2017 growing season. These meetings are open to the public and free of charge. Pre-registration is not required […]
Read More »Local Business Raffle Raises $2200 For Community Vets And Children
Warriors Veteran Outreach Local business raffle raises $2200 for community vets and children If you would are interested in helping contact. Gary Gobeo #828-557-5788 [email protected] Warriors Veteran Outreach PO Box 134 Murphy, NC 28906 828-557-6881 WarriorsVeteranOutreach.com 501(c)(3)
Read More »Gilmer County Park & Recreation Scores from Dec. 6th- Dec.12th
Tuesday Dec 6th, 2016 10u boys Bushey 6 / Sanford 8 12u boys Berry 10 / O’Donnell 14 12u boys McVey 18 / Bercerra 20 10u boys Brooks 16 / Reece 19 8u girls Tallent 20 / Taylor 6 12u girls Farist 13 / Ray […]
Read More »Murder Indictments issued for Christopher Byers and Arnold Griffith
Murder Indictments issued for Christopher Byers and Arnold Griffith Fetch Your News spoke to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and below is the information that they are able to release at this time regarding the earlier indictments. The Sheriff’s Office said they knew there was probably many questions, but until the investigation is wrapped up, this […]
Read More »Deal expands access to emergency tool to parents to help fight opioid epidemic
Deal expands access to emergency tool to parents to help fight opioid epidemic December 14, 2016 Gov. Nathan Deal today provided an additional tool that will expand access to a life-saving drug to stem the tide of the opioid epidemic. In a request to the Georgia Pharmacy Board, Deal asked that naloxone, an emergency drug […]
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Rabies Alert: Health officials urge residents to vaccinate their animals.
For Immediate Release December 16, 2016 Another Whitfield County Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies Health officials urge residents to vaccinate their animals Dalton (GA) – A Whitfield County resident observed stray dogs interacting with a skunk on […]
Read More »Water Conservation
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Even though we have finally gotten some rain, we should always be conscious about conserving water. In this time of extreme drought we need to be even more aware of how much water we use and waste. Water supply planners estimate that a typical household needs 0.4 to 0.5 […]
Read More »Civil Air Patrol and NORAD—Two Great Traditions Will Meet on Christmas Eve
Civil Air Patrol and NORAD—Two Great Traditions Will Meet on Christmas Eve. Every Christmas Eve since 1955, NORAD has tracked Santa’s journey around the globe for the enjoyment of children everywhere. Civil Air Patrol, celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year, is a sponsor of NORAD Tracks Santa and will use its high frequency radio […]
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