The specter of Gilmer’s ISO rating looms once again. At last week’s Board of Commissioners Meeting, Citizen Bev Sheppard resurrected the issue of the county’s ISO rating. Sheppard showed concern about losing the county’s current ISO rating of seven, which could change whenever the Insurance Service Office decides to survey Gilmer County again.
Read More »Commissioners Seek Charter Changes
At last Thursday’s workshop, the Board of Commissioners hammered out a list changes to the charter. Some of the items on the list included policies that were initially absent from the charter, such as an Indigent Burial Policy, while others involved items such as bid requirements for county services.
Read More »Doss Talks Election Bid
The former judge explains his challenges facing an incumbent and tells us why he is running for office.
Read More »Oakland Academy Still Alive
On Tuesday September 6th, Oakland Academy Charter School (OACS) held a community meeting at the Oakland Community Center. Oakland, which was closed by the Board of Education (BOE) in May 2011, plans to resurrect itself as a charter school. After the school closed, a small board of members petitioned to the BOE for a waiver […]
Read More »Citizens Speak: George McCullen Asks Tom Graves Questions
Citizens Speak: George McCullen asks questios at Tom Graves townhall meeting in Fannin. Clcik on read more to watch video
Read More »Did Doss Misuse State Money?
Hear about Doss’ feud with District Attorney Joe Hendricks.
Read More »Who is Harry Doss?
Watch the full account of Candidate Doss’ biography and hear why he abruptly resigned from the bench.
Read More »Former Judge Speaks Out!
In anticipation of the upcoming political season, Former Superior Court Judge Harry Doss sat down with FYN recently to discuss his announcement for candidacy of Appalachian Circuit District Attorney. In this interview, we learn who Former Judge Harry Doss is, exploring his personal and professional background. We also find out what prompted him to run […]
Read More »Gilmer Tax Assessors Looking to Privatize
The Assessor’s office has seen a storm of change lately. The changes began in May, when Chief Tax Assessor Dawn Pruitt was relieved of her position. After Pruitt, Stan King was promoted from Assistant Chief Appraiser with no pay increase, but was in the position only a month before leaving in June to seek other […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office Receives Recertification
Sheriff Stacy Nicholson received the State Law Enforcement Recertification Certificate on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office at the August 25th Board of Commissioners Meeting. Hall County Sheriff Steve Cronic presented the recertification to Nicholson, emphasizing the distinction of the accomplishment. Cronic noted that out of 700 state agencies, only 100 receive recertification and only 14 […]
Read More »Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce Report
At Thursday night’s Board of Commissioner’s meeting, Chamber of Commerce President Paige Green presented the second quarter report for 2011. The report was optimistic, revealing an increase in hotel and motel tax collections and outlining new advertising projects for the county. The report showed that July’s New Says Thanks You Build an Ark Foundation weekend […]
Read More »GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
THURSDAY – AUGUST 25, 2011 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: GILMER COUNTY COURTHOUSE JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM
Read More »Gilmer Tea Party Town Hall
The Gilmer County Tea Party hosted a Town Hall Meeting at The North Georgia Christian Academy on August 20th. The meeting featured Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson. Between 200 and 300 people filled the gymnasium of the school, eager to hear the senators discuss their concerns. However, the senators seemed unprepared to answer the […]
Read More »New Principal Position Draws Attention
Last week, the Board of Education hired Katrina Kingsley as assistant principal at Ellijay Elementary School. Kingsley, a resident of Gilmer County, holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University. Her post graduate work includes a master’s degree, also in Early Childhood Education, from Piedmont College and a specialist degree from Lincoln […]
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