At this writing, Nathan Mark Neighbors of Calhoun is a fugitive on the run. Wanted on murder and robbery charges connected with the death of John Wesley Woods., he has not yet been found.
Read More »State Study Committee Examining Common Core Standards Has First Meeting in Atlanta
House Speaker David Ralston’s ‘study’ committee concerning the educational standards program, Common Core, (officially called the Role of the Federal Government in Education Study Committee) met for more than 4 hours in Atlanta last Wednesday (July 30).
Read More »Gilmer American Legion Holds Event for Korean Veterans
The Gilmer County chapter of the American Legion held an event last Saturday featuring poetry readings about the war and a live band. More than 75 people were in attendance.
Read More »EPA Hearings To be Held Today and Tomorrow in Atlanta-Political Titans to Hold Separate Rallies
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold public hearings in Atlanta today (July 29th) and tomorrow (July 30) allowing the public to weigh in on its “Clean Power Plan.” Speaking slots have been filled (the majority of registered speakers appear heavily weighted towards proponents for the program). However, groups opposing the regulations (which attempt to […]
Read More »Gilmer County Appoints New Chief Appraiser
Theresa Gooch has been hired as Interim Chief Assessor for the Gilmer County Board of Assessors. Gooch is a level 3 Assessor and plans to take an examination to be a level 4 Assessor. She has been employed at the BOA for over 16 years and served previously as Deputy Chief Appraiser.
Read More »Appalachian Circuit District Attorney Alison Sosebee Talks with FYN in On-line Interview
The chief District Attorney in Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens Counties sat down with Pam O’Dell to discuss her first 2 years in office. Tune in to hear what Sosebee thinks are some of the biggest challenges facing mountain counties.
Read More »Ellijay City Council Plans Demolishment of Abandoned Dwellings on McCutchen Street
Two Ellijay houses are slated for demolition by the city of Ellijay. Both homes are on McCutchen Street across from Harrison Park.
Read More »State-wide Primary Runoff Election Results and November Implications
State-wide Election Results: (*Note the November contenders) U.S. Senate Republican David A. Perdue * 51% 245,493 J.H. “Jack” Kingston 49% 236,987 Democrat Michelle Nunn* Libertarian Amanda Swafford* State School Superintendent Republican Michael L. “Mike” Buck 50% 198.343 Richard Woods 50% 199,071 Democrat Alisha Thomas Morgan 46% 61,575 Valarie Wilson* 54% 73,423
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: MURRAY COUNTY TEEN FOUND
Missing Teen Abby Fugate has been located. Detective Andy Deal of the Murray County Sheriff’s Office said the runaway teen could not be located after she accompanied a male teen under state custody to an unknown location. The male teen had escaped from an area boy’s home and has now been returned to that home.
Read More »U.S. Candidate David Perdue Brings Campaign Caravan to Mountain Counties a Week before the July 22nd Runoff Election
David Perdue must be exhausted but it sure doesn’t show. A gregarious, energetic Perdue appeared to enjoy chatting with supporters in Pickens, Gilmer, and Fannin counties in a series of well-orchestrated gatherings a mere week before what is likely to be a tight race for the U.S. Senate next Tuesday.
Read More »Despite National Media Uproar, Georgia’s Gun Law Takes Effect with Little Consequence
Georgia’s new gun law went in effect today (July 1). HB 60, which passed both the House and Senate by large margins (roughly along party lines), expands the list of places where Georgians possessing a ‘carry license’ can legally possess a firearm to include schools, bars, churches, and government buildings.
Read More »Despite National Media Uproar, Georgia’s Gun Law Takes Effect with Little Consequence
Georgia’s new gun law went in effect today (July 1). HB 60, which passed both the House and Senate by large margins (roughly along party lines), expands the list of places where Georgians possessing a ‘carry license’ can legally possess a firearm to include schools, bars, churches, and government buildings.
Read More »Tragic Car Accident in Gilmer Results in Deaths of Mother and Daughter from Pickens
According to the Georgia State Patrol office, an accident on four lane in Gilmer County at the intersection of 382 yesterday morning at approximately 10:50 has resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter from Talking Rock, Georgia. Driver Tiffany Gail Allen-Stephens, age 32, and her daughter Kelsie Sierra Stephens, age 16, were traveling […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Plans Demolishment of Abandoned Dwellings on McCutchen Street
Two Ellijay houses are slated for demolition by the city of Ellijay. Both homes are on McCutchen Street across from Harrison Park.
Read More »Gilmer County Appoints New Chief Appraiser
Theresa Gooch has been hired as Interim Chief Assessor for the Gilmer County Board of Assessors. Gooch is a level 3 Assessor and plans to take an examination to be a level 4 Assessor. She has been employed at the BOA for over 16 years and served previously as Deputy Chief Appraiser.
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