GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – According to a statement issued by Fannin County Sheriff Dane Kirby, on Friday, March 15, due to the joint efforts of multiple agencies, a major drug bust occurred resulting in the arrest of three people. “The Fannin County Sheriffs Office, GBI Appalachian Drug Enforcement Office, Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad, Union County […]
Read More »Rep. Johnny Chastain issued a statement following the progress of the eighth week of the legislative season
PRESS RELEASE – Johnny Chastain, the representative for Georgia House District 7, issued the following press release: The House kicked-off the eighth week of the 2024 legislative season on Monday, February 26. I joined fellow lawmakers in the House chamber for three long days of legislative work. Thursday was especially important as it marked Legislative […]
Read More »2-hour school delay due to weather conditions
PRESS RELEASE- Parents and Staff, The Gilmer County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay for STUDENTS AND STAFF on Tuesday January 9th, 2024 due to the potential of extreme weather conditions.
Read More »B. Alison Sosebee is to be sworn in as Judge of the Superior Court of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit
B. Alison Sosebee will be sworn in by Governor Kemp to fulfill her roll as Judge of the Superior Court of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. Sosebee has served as the District Attorney for 11 years, serving Fannin, Gilmer and Pickens Counties. She will be Sworn in on Wednesday, Jan. 10. A reception will follow on […]
Read More »Fannin County Resident arrested in Gilmer County for drug trafficking
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office released a statement regarding the arrest of a Fannin County resident for trafficking drugs. According to GCSO, a multi-week investigation was conducted and resulted in the arrest of (Ardeo) Ray Monroe Moore, on December 4, 2023. The investigation was a a joint operation between Gilmer County […]
Read More »Dangerous hitchhiker arrested in Union County
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – A man, alleged to be a dangerous hitchhiker, has been taken into custody in Union County today. On Nov. 30, Jordan Hedden and Stephanie Neace were hitchhiking when a Cherokee County citizen picked up the pair. According to reports, after Hedden entered the vehicle, he kidnapped the citizen, forcing her into […]
Read More »Student identified and removed from Gilmer County school after writing disturbing threats
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Gilmer County Schools System released a statement to information parents and guardians of a disturbing threat to the school that was discovered this morning. According to the school, the threat was a message that was found to be written on the wall of a Gilmer County middle school bathroom. After an […]
Read More »Santa is coming to the Humane Society of Blue Ridge Upscale Resale & Thrift Store
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Santa is coming to town, more specifically, he is coming to the Humane Society of Blue Ridge Upscale Resale & Thrift Store this Friday and Saturday! Stop by anytime from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for pictures with you pet or child! Donations are always appreciated to help take care of the […]
Read More »Missing Juvenile in Gilmer County
PRESS RELEASE – Please be on the lookout or contact Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office with any information on runaway juvenile, Aiden Allen Magallanes, age 15. He left his home early Friday morning, November 24th and he is still missing! He is approximately 5′ 5″ with brown hair and brown eyes. If anyone knows the whereabouts […]
Read More »Missing kangaroo found safe
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – This wild story had north Georgians jumping to try and safely locate Stevie, a 3-foot-tall, red kangaroo. Yes – that’s right, a kangaroo in north Georgia. Stevie is in north Georgia with his owner. They were visiting from out of state when Stevie went missing in the Blackberry Mountain area on Friday, […]
Read More »Burn ban in Gilmer County
PRESS RELEASE – Effective immediately, Gilmer County Fire Rescue, City of Ellijay Fire Department , and East Ellijay Department of Public Safety are implementing an emergency outdoor burn ban. In conjunction with the Georgia Forestry Commission, the above listed agencies have enacted a burn ban on all outdoor burning activities to include; but not limited […]
Read More »Body found in Ellijay river
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that earlier today, a body was found floating in the river. Captain Frank Copeland stated that last night, around 8:30 p.m., a 23-year-old male was reported missing by his mother. “She was concerned about his well being due to an undisclosed issue,” Captain Copeland […]
Read More »House Republicans have now been Speaker-less for 20 days
PRESS RELEASE – The following is a statement issued by Representative Andrew Clyde: In case you missed last week’s turn of events in the ongoing Speaker race, here’s a quick recap. As you likely know, I proudly endorsed House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) for Speaker of the House on October 6th. One week later, […]
Read More »Man pleads guilty to murder and torture of woman in Cherry Log
PRESS RELEASE – On September 15, 2023, Edwin Murillo entered a plea of guilty to Murder, Kidnapping and Violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in the Superior Court of Gilmer County. Defendant Murillo was immediately sentenced in life in prison. This case arises out of the 2021 kidnapping, torture and murder of […]
Read More »Operation Sneaky Peach Leads to 26 Arrested Statewide for Sexual Exploitation of Children Charges
PRESS RELEASE – Twenty-six individuals were arrested over an eleven-day period in a statewide child exploitation operation named “Operation Sneaky Peach.” The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit along with 24 participating agencies that are all part of the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force participated in the operation. Operation […]
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