*Sponsored by the McColumn for Leadership Fund* GEORGIA – Retired Brigadier General Jonathan McColumn is bringing a message of “Back to the Basics” to Georgia voters as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate, promoting what he describes as a constitutional, compassionate, and conservative vision for the country. McColumn, a retired U.S. Army officer with 35 […]
Read More »Early Voting Underway Ahead of May 19 Primary in Gilmer County, Georgia
ELLIJAY, Ga. — Voters in Gilmer County, Georgia are preparing to head to the polls for the May 19, 2026 primary election, with early voting already underway for several key local races, including county commission, school board, and judicial seats. County Commission races: The Republican primary for the Gilmer County Commission District 2 seat features […]
Read More »Wildfires Rage Across Georgia as Drought Deepens — What It Means for North Georgia Counties
NORTH GEORGIA — A series of historic wildfires burning across Georgia has prompted a statewide emergency response, with officials warning that dry conditions could put North Georgia communities like Gilmer County, Fannin County, Pickens County, etc. at increasing risk in the weeks ahead. Massive fires in South Georgia have scorched tens of thousands of acres […]
Read More »High Fire Danger Expected Across North Georgia, Weather Service Warns
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, Georgia has issued a special weather statement warning of elevated fire danger across parts of North Georgia on Tuesday. Forecasters say relative humidity levels are expected to drop to 25 percent or lower for at least four hours during the afternoon and evening, […]
Read More »LT. GOVERNOR FRONTRUNNER, CONSERVATIVE STEVE GOOCH WON’T BACK DOWN ON PUBLIC SAFETY
GEORGIA – Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand, delivering real action to shield Georgians from the rising tide of lawlessness pushed by the far left. In the wake of media-fueled hysteria that has seen protesters storm churches mid-service to harass worshippers, Gooch didn’t hesitate. He introduced SB 591, […]
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Fraudulent Toll Violation Scam
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a fraudulent “toll violation” notice that has been widely shared on social media in recent days. According to a public alert issued by the sheriff’s office, officials have received multiple reports over the weekend and again Monday regarding a document titled “Notice […]
Read More »Sheriff Chris Wood Announces Arrest of Virginia Fugitive
PRESS RELEASE – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office, VA, and Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, GA arranged the arrest of wanted fugitive Eric Jason Watkins, 50 of Murphy. Watkins had outstanding indictments in Virginia for the following: – Object Sexual Penetration (Felony) – Aggravated Sexual Battery – Indecent […]
Read More »Gooch Introduces SB 465 to Align State with Donald Trump’s America First Agenda and Crack Down on Illegal Hiring
GEORGIA – February 17 – As State Senator for Georgia’s 51st District and the Republican frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor, I am committed to putting Georgia families first and aligning our state with President Trump’s America First agenda. Last week, I introduced Senate Bill 465, a targeted measure to hold businesses accountable and discourage the hiring […]
Read More »Chamber Connections at the Gilmer Arts Playhouse
GILMER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Looking to grow your network? Join us for Chamber Connections, an after hours networking event at the Gilmer Arts Playhouse! Mingle with other professionals and be among the first to catch a sneak peek of their upcoming show, Blithe Spirit. You won’t want to miss this! When: Monday, […]
Read More »BREAKING: EMORY FIRES SUSPECTED IRANIAN SPY AFTER STEVE GOOCH CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION!
It’s no secret that the Iranian government is America’s enemy. They hate our freedom and our Christian values, they persecute anyone who questions them, and they sponsor terror around the globe. When I found out that the daughter of a senior Iranian official who threatened our troops and President Trump was employed at Emory, I […]
Read More »Public Health Weather Closure
PRESS RELEASE – Due to expected hazardous weather in North Georgia, all North Georgia Health District public health offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, out of an abundance of caution for staff and community safety. This closure includes: The North Georgia Health District office in Dalton County health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, […]
Read More »Boil Water Advisory
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority (Authority) is issuing a Boiled Water Advisory in the Yukon area due to damage to a water main by the power company while replacing a power pole. The damage to the water main disrupted water supply and/or caused water pressure in parts of the […]
Read More »Active Search Underway for Wanted Man in Gilmer County
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a 40-year-old man who authorities say is wanted on a felony weapons charge and was reported carrying and firing a rifle in residential areas late Friday. According to the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are attempting to locate Terry Franklin Turner, who […]
Read More »Gilmer County School Bus Crash on Whitepath Road Sends Five Students and Driver to Hospitals for Evaluations
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – A Gilmer County school bus was involved in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in the area of Whitepath Road near Riverbend Road, causing a road closure and an emergency response. According to officials, five students and the bus driver were on board at the time of the incident. All occupants were […]
Read More »Disabled Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Highway 52 East in Gilmer County
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – A section of Highway 52 East in Gilmer County was closed Tuesday morning after a disabled tractor-trailer blocked the roadway near Crossroads Grocery, according to local officials. The incident was reported around 7:40 a.m. Emergency crews and law enforcement responded to the scene and are working to clear the vehicle and […]
Read More »EPA Warns Georgians to Stay Indoors as Air Quality Reaches ‘Unhealthy’ Levels
GEORGIA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents across Georgia to limit time outdoors after air quality monitors detected “Unhealthy” levels of fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, in several counties. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), concentrations of particle pollution have climbed high enough to pose health risks to the […]
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