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Read More »Georgia State House District 7 Elections Results
BREAKING NEWS – Johnny Chastain has won the runoff election for Georgia State House District 7. Chastain has won, taking 52.76% votes and Ralston earning 47.24%. This runoff election was tight and even closer than their race earlier this month. Chastain and Sheree Ralston faced off earlier this month on Jan. 3 as two of […]
Read More »Gilmer man arrested for drug bust is tied to several burglaries
PRESS RELEASE – Following up on an investigation in which Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and Agents of the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) seized 1600 grams of Methamphetamine, Gilmer County Detectives and Agents of the ARDEO executed a Search Warrant at the residence of JACOB DAVIS, age 44, in the area of Old Flat Creek […]
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Armed Robbery and Arrest
PRESS RELEASE – On January 9, 2023 at approximately 6:30 PM Gilmer County E911 received a call regarding a robbery in progress at 311 Old Northcutt Road in Ellijay. At 6:36 PM officers from the Ellijay Police Department, East Ellijay Police Department, and deputies of the Gilmer Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene and, through […]
Read More »Jon Burns Elected Georgia’s 75th Speaker of the House
PRESS RELEASE – State Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) was elected today as the 75th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Speaker Burns was elected by acclamation without opposition. “I am honored to have the trust and confidence of my colleagues in the House to serve as their Speaker,” said Speaker Burns. “My vision for the […]
Read More »Drug seizure in Gilmer County worth $24,000
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office announced today that they had successfully removed thousands of dollars worth of Methamphetamines off the streets. The seizure was accompanied by the arrest of Ashley Turner, 42, of Ellijay. The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement in regards to the seizure and arrest: More than a […]
Read More »Five hour standoff with individual threatening self-harm
PRESS RELEASE – The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement after an almost five hour incident where they responded to a call where an individual had barricaded himself and was threatening to harm himself. GCSO stated, “The heavy Sheriff’s Office and EMS presence in the 1600 block [off] John Call Road today was […]
Read More »Gilmer Warming Center
WARMING CENTER OPEN WHEN TEMPS FALL BELOW 30 DEGREES … The Gilmer Warming Center will be open December 4th when temperatures fall below 30°. The doors will open at 5 o’clock and guest will leave by 7 AM the following morning. If you have no where to go on those cold nights come and join […]
Read More »Georgia six-week abortion ban reinstated
GEORGIA – Today, a week after Fulton County Superior Court overturned the Georgia six-week abortion ban, the Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the ban. The Georgia Supreme Court effectively overturned the ruling made by Judge Robert McBurney when they put the lower court’s ruling on hold while the appeal is reviewed. When Judge McBurney ruled […]
Read More »Speaker David Ralston has passed away
GEORGIA – David Ralston, Speaker of the House for the Georgia House of Representatives, has passed away. The Georgia House of Representatives has put out the following statement following his passing: “Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), 73rdSpeaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, passed away today following an extended illness. He was 68 years old. […]
Read More »Georgia abortion ban overturned by judge
GEORGIA – A judge in Fulton County Superior Court has overturned the six week abortion ban in Georgia. Judge Robert McBurney made the decision today in a ruling to strike down the law that had been in place since July. McBurney ruled that the six week ban violated the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court […]
Read More »Governor has been called in Georgia
GEORGIA – The race for Georgia Governor has been called. Incumbent Brian Kemp has been named the winner with it currently standing at 53.9 percent over Abrams. The fight for U.S. Senate is very close with the results currently tied. Hershel Walker is running against Raphael Warnock. In Georgia, the winner must have over 50 […]
Read More »Gilmer County Election Results
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The results are in! The Limestone Valley Soil and Water race is called. Michael Bushey has won with 65% of all votes. John Marshall for County Commissioner Post 2 and Charlie Paris for County Commission Cahirman are uncontested. The county voted republican for all the federal and statewide elections.
Read More »Gilmer County Election Updates
UPDATE: Click here for results! GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The polls are closed and results are starting to come in. Currently, Gilmer county is only partially reporting. The one county contest to keep an eye on will be the Limestone Valley Soil and Water election. John Marshall for County Commissioner Post 2 and Charlie Paris for […]
Read More »Leonard Higdon found dead after BOLO alert
Gilmer County, Ga. – The ‘Be on the lookout’ (BOLO) alert for Leonard Higdon has officially been called off after he has been found dead in North Dakota. Higdon was originally issued a bolo on Oct. 8, after it was discovered he had ties to Gilmer and Fannin Counties. He was wanted for his connection to […]
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