By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) The Senate reconvened for legislative day five on Monday. Standing committees started meeting to adopt their rules in preparation for bill hearings starting next week. Several pieces of legislation were introduced this week and many more will be dropped as we progress through the session. In the next […]
Read More »Mr. Joseph “Joe” Henry James: Obituary
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Henry James, age 56 of the Boardtown community, Ellijay, GA passed on Sunday morning, February 5th, 2017 at his residence. Mr. James was born July 7, 1960 in Ellijay, GA. He was a member of Northcutt Baptist Church, a graduate of Gilmer High School, Class of 1978, and retired from the GA […]
Read More »Mr. David G. Davis: Obituary
Mr. David G. Davis, age 58, of Ellijay, died Monday January 30, 2017. Mr. Davis was born, September 5, 1958, the son of Wanda Bailey Davis and the late Glenn Davis. He was a high school graduate, an over the road trucker, and a member of the Harvest Missionary Church. Survivors include: Mother; Wanda Bailey […]
Read More »Mrs. Edna Mooney Vickers: Obituary
Mrs. Edna Mooney Vickers, age 78 of Ellijay, died Saturday January 28, 2017. She was born in Gilmer County to the late Elder T.C. Mooney and Ollie Weaver Mooney on October 20, 1938. Mrs. Vickers retired from teaching English at Oakway and West-Oak High Schools in Oconee County, South Carolina where she was loved by all […]
Read More »Misusing Language
Opinion written by George McClellan: Democrats are practiced in the art of circumlocution. They say one thing then claim they meant another. They change word definitions to fit their narrative, hide them in a flurry of rhetoric and then shamelessly move on to the next lie or problem they create. In case they didn’t get […]
Read More »Mr. George “Tom” Lee Dooley: Obituary
Mr. George “Tom” Lee Dooley, age 79 of Ellijay, GA passed on Thursday afternoon, January 26th, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Dooley was born September 9th, 1937 in Rome, GA to his late parents Horace Lee Dooley and Stella Mae Chapman Dooley. He graduated Ellijay High School Class of 1956 and served his country honorably […]
Read More »We are The People of The New Kingdom
Religion article written by Dr. Bob Allen We are a part of a mighty kingdom. We stand on the solid rock of the Word of God, and we are built upon the body and blood of our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ our King. What is the Kingdom of God? What is it like? […]
Read More »Gilmer County Restaurant Health Scores 10/23 to 1/25
We strive to provide the most accurate and up to date inspection information. If you have any questions or comments about a specific inspection or about Environmental Health programs in general, please call the local office: Gilmer County Environmental Health 1 Broad Street; Suite 003, Ellijay, GA 30540 Telephone: (706) 635-6050 ABBY’S ICE CREAM […]
Read More »Mrs. Martha R. McCart: Obituary
Mrs. Martha R. McCart, age 65, of Social Circle died Friday January 27, 2017. Mrs. McCart was born, February 26, 1951, in Newton County the daughter of the late Richard and Carolyn Criswell Piper. She worked as a Deli manager for Ingles and attended the Corinth Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by, parents, […]
Read More »Mr. Steven Daughtry: Obituary
Mr. Steven Daughtry age 64 of Summerville, died Wednesday January 25, 2017. Mr. Daughtry was born, April 5, 1952 in, Alabama, the son of Carolyn McKinney Elsner and the late Auval Daughtry. He was a Tech School graduate, and worked as a hyster driver in the textile industry. Survivors include: son; Cameron Daughtry, daughters; Daniella(Bradley) […]
Read More »Mr. Gary R. Johnson: Obituary
Gary R. Johnson, 57, of Ellijay, formerly of Cobb County, passed away January 21, 2017 at his home here on the Cartecay River after a lengthy struggle with a number of health issues. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Gilda Leigh Johnson, in June, 2014. He is survived by his Father, Joel R. Johnson; his sister, […]
Read More »Mrs. Debra Ann Hendrix: Obituary
Mrs. Debra Ann Hendrix, age 61, of Chatsworth, died Friday, January 20, 2017. Mrs. Hendrix was born September 7, 1955, in Gadsden, Al. She was a member of the Harvest Missionary Church. Survivors include: husband: Bill Smitherman, son: Clay Vick, Ellijay, daughter: Debra Denise Crigger, Pigeon Forge, mother; Mary Coats, Ellijay, brother; Norman Chastain, Ellijay, sister; […]
Read More »Gilmer Emergency & Fire Report 1/8 to 1/14
Structure Fires: 1 Brush Fires: 0 Fire Alarms: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 76 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 9 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 1 Air Transports: 0 Search/Rescue: 0 Other: 1 Total Calls: 90
Read More »Feminist Hooliganism
Opinion written by George McClellan: As the shocking photos of the Women’s DC march following Trumps inauguration are now being published, it is apparent that modern women are much filthier than modern men, in their thoughts, words and probably deeds. I’ve never been accused of being a prude but I am totally shocked by the […]
Read More »Mr. Faron Teems: Obituary
Mr. Faron Teems age 60 of Ellijay died Saturday January 21, 2017. Mr. Teems was born March 24, 1956 in Detroit, MI the son of the late Lake and Lacie Tackett Teems worked in construction and attended Harvest Missionary Church. His parents and brother, Wendell Teems preceded him in death. Survivors include: Son: Nathan Teems, […]
Read More »Mrs. Louella Pierce Brasfield: Obituary
Mrs. Louella Pierce Brasfield, age 63 of Ellijay, died Thursday January 19, 2017. Mrs. Brasfield was born in Gordon County, GA on September 26, 1953 to the late Frank & Lucille Ponders Pierce. Survivors include daughters; Darlene Clark of Ellijay and Tammie Brasfield of Birmingham, AL, Brothers; Waldo Pierce of Ellijay, Wallace Pierce of Ellijay […]
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