GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Thanks to the efforts of local businesses in Gilmer County, Gilmer County High School’s shop department can have real, hands-on experience in repairing a damaged truck. Ronnie Thompson Ford in Gilmer County became aware of a Ford F150 damaged during transport. A train derailment occurred, leaving the truck’s damage too extensive […]
Read More »Election night runoff results
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Following the election night results on May 21, 2024, the seat for County Commission Post 1 entered a runoff. Karleen Ferguson has officially secured the seat in the runoff, earning 55.43 percent of the vote. Doug Rink earned 44.57 percent of the vote, making it a tight race; however, Ferguson was […]
Read More »Georgia GOP Passes Resolution Demanding Action on 2020 Fulton County Election Irregularities, Reprimands SEB
PRESS RELEASE – At the Georgia Republican Party State Committee meeting preceding the state convention held on May 18th, a resolution introduced by Sam Carnline, co-founder of GeorgiansForTruth.org and Georgia GOP State Committeeman, was passed unanimously by the committee members. The resolution expresses grave concerns over irregularities in the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County that […]
Read More »Apple Blossom Festival Canceled
PRESS RELEASE – Please be advised that the 2024 Georgia Apple Blossom Festival has been canceled. This decision was made with our utmost concern for the well-being of our staff, vendors, and visitors in mind. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather conditions statement for the upcoming weekend, and we must prioritize the […]
Read More »Gilmer County Election Results
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The precincts are now all reporting for Gilmer County. The Results are as follows: Clerk of Superior Court– Amy E. Johnson, the incumbent, has won 73.25% of the vote beating her opponent, Carol Daves, who secured 26.75%. County Commission Post 1 – A runoff will be required as no candidate […]
Read More »GCSO issues urgent shelter in place warning
UPDATE: Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office released a statement in regards to the incident that occurred earlier this afternoon: “Deputies responded to a call in the area of Rogers Creek Rd and Pleasant Gap Circle where a male subject was making threats of Suicide. Upon arriving in the area, deputies saw the subject in a wooded […]
Read More »Significant storm damage in Gilmer County
GILMER COUNTY Ga. – Following a series of severe storms that moved through the area last night, reports of significant damage in Gilmer County have been made. A tornado warning was issued last night at 10: 43 p.m. and lasted until 11:15 p.m. Although damage and debris are present in the area, there is not […]
Read More »Multiple agencies involved in major drug bust with more individuals set to be arrested
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 […]
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