FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GEORGIA DRIVERS BE ON THE LOOKOUT THIS FALL: DEER-VEHICLE COLLISIONS INCREASE DURING BREEDING SEASON Athens, Ga. (Sept. 28, 2015) — Fall is prime breeding season for deer across Georgia. It’s also when drivers are more likely to hit deer that run into the road, according to a new study from the University […]
Read More »2015/2016 Gilmer Arts BEST Series
Gilmer Arts presents the 2015/2016 BEST series. Get your season tickets now.
Read More »Gilmer Emergency and Fire Log 9/20 to 9/26
Structure Fires: 1 Brush Fire: 1 Fire Alarms: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 47 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 17 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 0 Air Transports: 0 Search/Tech. Rescue: 1 Other: 4 Total Calls: 72
Read More »Citizens No More
Opinion by John Tutten: The Obama administration last week made public a new executive order that received surprisingly little focus in the mainstream media, but maybe that’s not so surprising. The executive order is entitled “Using Behavioral Science Insights to Better Serve the American People”. Its preamble states: “A growing body of evidence demonstrates that […]
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Luther Burgess: Obituary
Rev. Luther Burgess, age 93, of Ellijay, GA, died Tuesday September 29, 2015. Rev. Burgess was born May 9, 1922 in Gilmer County, son of the late Harvey and Myrtle Starks Burgess. He was a member and Deacon of the Pleasant Gap Baptist Church and a Licensed Baptist Minister. He was a retired carrier for […]
Read More »Ronnie A. Martin: Obituary
Mr. Ronnie A. Martin age 77 of East Ellijay died Sunday September 27, 2015. Mr. Martin was born May 22, 1938 in Gilmer County the son of the late Orral and Myrtle Johnston Martin. He was a 1956 graduate of Gilmer High School, served in the US Army, was the last surviving member of the […]
Read More »The Storm Petrels
Opinion by George McClellan: Eric Cantor was the first casualty. The GOP didn’t see it coming. While Cantor was not evanesced his sudden departure rocked the political world. But, like the Storm Petrels birds who warn of impending storms, the message was basically ignored or politically spun. A storm is indeed coming and the GOP […]
Read More »Bears Seeking Food Before Winter…
Press release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division:
Read More »Mrs. Phyllis Ann Richards: Obituary
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Richards age 66 of Ellijay died Friday September 25, 2015. Mrs. Richards was born February 22, 1949 in Speedville, TN the daughter of the late Buck and Ruth Wright Painter. She worked in the Textile industry and was a member of the Flat Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, Kenneth Richards, son; […]
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Board of Assessors Meeting and Agenda
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS MEETING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 MEETING TIME 3:00 P.M. ASSESSOR’S OFFICE GILMER COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BROAD STREET, SUITE 104, ELLIJAY, GA. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2015 ADOPTION OF AGENDA OCTOBER BOARD MEETING DATE- OCTOBER 29, 2015 ACCOUNT #22679 – 2014 ASSESSMENT VALUE CAMA CLOUD – […]
Read More »Mr. Thomas Parker: Obituary
Mr. Thomas Parker age 75 of Ellijay died Thursday September 24,2015. Mr. Parker was born September 7,1940 in Homestead, PA the son of the late George Charles and Eva Taylor Parker. He held a Bachelors Degree from Florida State and worked as a Graphic Artist. Survivors include; wife Julia Parker and two daughters. A Celebration […]
Read More »Mr. Edward S. Mayfield: Obituary
Mr. Edward S. Mayfield age 94 of Chatsworth formerly of Ellijay died Thursday September 24, 2015 Mr. Mayfield was born February 19, 1921 in Gilmer County the son of the late Sam and Rilla Knight Mayfield. He worked as a supervisor for Blue Ridge Carpet, was a US Army veteran serving in WWII and was […]
Read More »Mrs. Clara A. Tipton: Obituary
Mrs. Clara A. Tipton, age 75, of Ellijay, died Thursday September 24, 2015. Mrs. Tipton was born March 15, 1940 in Fannin County the daughter of the late Robert (Doc) Eaton and Pricilla Fox Eaton Weaver. She worked in the manufacturing industry and was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her […]
Read More »Mr. Chester Buddy Breeden: Obituary
Mr. Chester Buddy Breeden age 79 of Ellijay, Georgia passed on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Breeden was born December 6, 1935 in Waleska, Georgia, son of the late James Rubin and Wealthy Chambers Breeden. He worked as a brick mason for Pete Griffin. Chester is preceded in death by his sisters, […]
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