Structure Fires: 0 Brush Fire: 2 Fire Alarms: 2 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 62 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 5 Vehicle Fire: 0 Hazard Conditions: 0 Air Transports: 2 Search/Tech. Rescue: 2 Other: 9 Total Calls: 84 Information provided by the Gilmer County Fire & Rescue, 325 Howard Simmons Rd. Ellijay, GA.
Read More »Gilmer County Planning Commission/Gilmer County Board of Land Use Appeals Public Hearing Announcement
The regular meeting of the Gilmer County Planning Commission/Gilmer County Board of Land Use Appeals will be called to order at 5:00P.M. on April 21st, 2016 and will be held at the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Conference Room, 1 Broad Street, Suite 106, Ellijay, Georgia. All matters properly noticed for hearing or otherwise identified […]
Read More »Obama’s Revolution
Opinion by George McClellan: After the Brussels bombing, Obama said: “We have to reject any attempt to stigmatize Muslim-Americans, and their enormous contributions to our country.” I’d like to know how he’s going to stop it? And, exactly what, beyond multiple murders of Americans since 1993, has been Muslim-Americans enormous contribution to our country? Nothing! They’re […]
Read More »Faith You Need for Today, Part 2
Religion column written by Dr. Bob Allen: Part #2 Father God does not respond to pain, suffering or sorrow. He responds to faith. Rom 1:17.The Apostel Paul said, “Now the just shall live by faith.” When the hurting sinner cries out “Lord help me or “Lord save me”, that prayer gets answered every time. After […]
Read More »Mr. Joe Lindsey Norsworthy: Obituary
Mr. Joe Lindsey Norsworthy was born on July 25, 1933, and passed peacefully Saturday March 26, 2016 after an extended illness. Lindsey grew up in Jackson, GA and resided in Ellijay at the time of his death. He was a member of the Cherry Log Christian Church. Lindsey served his country in the Army and […]
Read More »Mr. John Edward Henderson: Obituary
John Edward Henderson, age 53 of Ellijay, Georgia passed on Friday, March 25, 2016. He was born Monday, March 25, 1963 in Princeton, West Virginia. Mr. Henderson was a truck driver with RWT Transport. Survivors include wife Jeanette Patricia Henderson of the home in Ellijay; sons & daughter-in-law Brian Henderson of Canton, GA, Craig & […]
Read More »Gilmer Restaurant Health Scores 2/25 to 3/15
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 Fax: (706) 635-6030″ COUNTRY […]
Read More »The Sweet Smell of War in the Air
Opinion by George McClellan: America is on the brink of world war and we’re not prepared. Indeed, we won’t even acknowledge the peril. Russia and China are on the move and the regimes they sponsor, Iran and North Korea, act with impunity. Both countries, Russia and China, have claimed the territory of their neighbors, and […]
Read More »On Islamists, Liberals, and Idiots
Opinion by John Tutten: Did you see them? In the sky, hundreds of them, flying everywhere. Donkeys. All around the world donkeys took flight when uber-liberal, Piers Morgan, in a piece for the UK Daily Mail stated that maybe Donald Trump was not so wrong in his approach to dealing with escalating Islamic violence. I […]
Read More »Mrs. Jewett Evelyn Silver: Obituary
Mrs. Jewett Evelyn Silver age 94 of Ellijay, GA passed away Thursday March 24, 2016. Mrs. Silver was born October 22, 1921 in Pickens County to the late Carter Cleveland Southern and Linda O’Dessie Simmons. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Royce Delmar Silver; son, Terry Don Silver; infant child; brother, Lorens […]
Read More »Gilmer County Emergency & Fire Log 3/13 to 3/19
Structure Fires: 0 Brush Fire: 2 Fire Alarms: 1 Emergency Medical Calls(EMS): 55 Extrication: 0 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 16 Vehicle Fire: 1 Hazard Conditions: 2 Air Transports: 2 Search/Tech. Rescue: 1 Other: 11 Total Calls: 91 Information provided by the Gilmer County Fire & Rescue, 325 Howard Simmons Rd. Ellijay, GA.
Read More »Mr. Kenneth Robert Batten: Obituary
Mr. Kenneth Robert Batten, age 62 of Waleska, Georgia formerly of Ellijay, Georgia passed on Thursday morning, March 24, 2016, at his residence in Waleska, Georgia. Born September 10, 1953 in Jesup, Georgia, he was the son of Felton Batten and the late Genia Peebles Batten. He was a graduate of Wayne County High School […]
Read More »Mr. Charles Edward Bridges: Obituary
Mr. Charles Edward Bridges, age 65, of Ellijay, GA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 23, 2016. Mr. Bridges was born February 26, 1951 in Robbinsville, NC, to the late Rev. Hoyle Bridges and Helen Norris Bridges. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Bridges, Billy Bridges and […]
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“Check It Out” at the Gilmer Library, Week of 3/28 to 4/2
This Week @ Gilmer County Library: March 28, 2016 – April 2, 2016 Heath Lee – Library Manager Saturday Matinee – Tomorrowland Saturday April 2, 2016 @ 2:00 PM Beginning this Saturday, GCL will show matinees on 2 Saturdays each month. This week’s movie is Tomorrowland. Most movies are suitable for all ages. Light refreshments […]
Read More »The Government-Educational Complex
Opinion by George McClellan: Once Upon a time, president Eisenhower, in his farewell speech upon leaving office, warned us to “beware of the military-industrial complex.” We see that his warning was heard, ignored but not forgotten. Why? Because war cycles makes money for industry, gives power and control to politicians and keeps everyone else enslaved […]
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