Daniel McKeon

New Tax May Save Fire Stations

Commission Chair J.C. Sanford told the Board that this issue “needs to get real serious real quickly.” (more…)

15 years ago

Proposal For 20 Mile Gas Line From Ellijay to Blue Ridge

Natural gas provider Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGL) is mapping out a possible gas line that will span the 20…

15 years ago

Gilmer Co. Board of Education Takes Up 2012 Budget and Possible Millage Increase

On Monday night, at a special meeting in a nearly empty conference room, the Gilmer County Board of Education passed…

15 years ago

Transfer Center Increase Prompts More Questions

Advanced Disposal is legally obligated to notify the county when it decides to increase the tonnage rate at the transfer…

15 years ago

Interim Tax Appraiser Enters Through Gilmer County’s Revolving Door

With yet one more turn of events, the revolving door on the Gilmer County Tax Appraiser's office spins again. Last…

15 years ago

The Price of Voting in Gilmer County: $156,000

During a work session last week, Commission Chair J.C. Sanford told The Board of Commissioners that the county is not…

15 years ago

Customers May Pay More for Waste Service

Wells said the increase may mean a price increase for his customers. (more…)

15 years ago

Should Superintendent of Schools be an Elected Position?

Commission Chairman J.C. Sanford called for a return to voter elected school superintendents at the Gilmer County Tea Party Wednesday…

15 years ago

Senator Steve Gooch Speaks at Gilmer Tea Party, Discusses Legislative Accomplishments with Emphasis on Illegal Immigration

Emphasizing the importance of the legislation, Gooch reminded the group that Georgia has the 4th largest illegal population in the…

15 years ago

Convenience Centers May Soon Accept Debit and Credit Cards

Commissioner Will Beattie (Post 1), responded, “I’m not scared off completely by a $50,000 investment in it because, if you…

15 years ago

Questions about White Path Golf Club Spark Heated Exchange at BOC Meeting

Outraged, citizens wanted to know who initiated the secret shopper report. Here, Commissioner Beattie confirmed Hampton acted independently. (more…)

15 years ago

Gilmer County Custodians Want to Know, “Where’s the Benefit” in Privatizing?

While the Board appeared concerned about employees losing sick days, it seemed to overlook the larger concern of benefits. (more…)

15 years ago

It’s Official! Gilmer County Schools Privatize Custodial Services, Buys $14,000 in Sick Days.

In response, the Board passed an amendment to the recommendation to buy, according to Mr. Dorsey, “somewhere around $14,000” in…

15 years ago

Gilmer County to Privatize Custodial Services/Current Concerns

Mr. Dorsey refined the picture of the arrangement: “They (the new company) would attrition out some (employees) and they’d cut…

15 years ago

Only Two Propane Bids for BOE Proposal?

According to Mr. Wingo, only two bids were made for the contract. (more…)

15 years ago

GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2011 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Gilmer County Courthouse- Jury Assembly Room (more…)

15 years ago