Daniel McKeon

The Economy of Apples: The economic impact of the 2011 Apple Festival

The two-week euphoria from the Apple Festival seems to be wearing off now. But, local businesses are still reveling in…

15 years ago

BOC Debates Appraisal Services

“First of all,” he said, “if we have extra money in our budget, we need to be spending it on…

15 years ago

Citizens Call on Town Hall with BOE

When asked if the board would be willing to hold a town hall-style meeting, Chairperson Kathy Jones said that if…

15 years ago

Reasons to come to the BOE meeting 10/11/11:To see how it works (or doesn’t) By Joene DePlancke

We have learned that eternal vigilance is required if a free people are to remain free. We have only asked…

15 years ago

BOE Stonewalls Public Comments

“I don’t know what they’re afraid of. All we’re trying to do is to get some answers to things, so…

15 years ago

Martha Zoller Talks Congressional Run

FYN recently sat down with Radio Talk Show Host Martha Zoller. (more…)

15 years ago

Donald Bossa Update

Donald Bossa Update (more…)

15 years ago

Tax Appraisal Outsourcing Update

At last month’s Board of Assessors’ meeting on September 15th, the board discussed outsourcing appraisal services for the county. The…

15 years ago

A Steady Diet of Budget Cuts: An Interview with Superintendent Bryan Dorsey and Chairperson Kathy Jones.

“We spent a really tough year making some incredibly hard cuts” (more…)

15 years ago

Who Knows Adam M. Teague?

Answer: The FDIC, among others. On August 11, 2011, The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) signed a notice initiating the…

15 years ago

“Do They Really Dump the Tray of Food in the Trash?”

We have had several inquires about the school lunch policy concerning what happens if a child has an outstanding balance…

15 years ago

Why Did You Buy the Bank Of Ellijay?

FYN recently sat down with Superintendent Bryan Dorsey and Chairperson Kathy Jones. This exclusive interview covers a variety of topics.…

15 years ago

Over 2000 Residents Get Another Tax Bill!

Some Gilmer County residents will receive another bill for their property taxes. Over 2000 taxpayers received incorrect tax bills recently.…

15 years ago

A Pleasure to Burn: Gilmer Fire Department Holds Live Fire Training

Black smoke billowed in cobras high above treetops, while below, flames engulfed the charred bones of an old house, spitting…

15 years ago

Land Value Vexes County

“I can’t just pick a figure out of the sky and lower all the values 15 percent—that’s not the way…

15 years ago

Gilmer County Remembers 9/11, Salutes Patriots

Watch video of Patriot Day Freedom Walk and 9/11 rememberence (more…)

15 years ago