ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Post Office will be hosting a canned food drive on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Items needed are nonperishable food items such as pasta, cereal, oatmeal, canola oil, peanut butter, toiletries, baby diapers, and canned goods such as beans, fruit, vegetables, soup, tuna in water, meat and sauce. Please avoid […]
Read More »Office of Planning&Zoning Approves Six Land Use Ordinance Amendments
ELLIJAY, Ga. – During the Gilmer County Planning & Zoning meeting held on Thursday, July 18, 2019, the board discussed the following land use ordinance amendments. Consideration of Application to Amend Gilmer County Land Use Ordinance (Variance Request) 1. Consideration of Land Use Change (Variance Request) Applicant Name: Richard Sanfilippo Owner Name: Richard D., Samantha […]
Read More »Rooftop bar with view coming to Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. – During the Historic Preservation Commission meeting held on Monday, May 13, 2019 the commission voted in favor of a rooftop bar being constructed by property owners Matt Bond (pictured to the right above) and Jason Boutwell. The bar will be built atop the existing structure at 10/14 River Street just outside of […]
Read More »Gilmer residents may get rid of old tires for free April 15-30!
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County residents may dispose of old tires for free starting Monday, April 15, 2019 until Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This is for non-commercial use only. Tires must be off the rim and free of water. Each household is limited to 20 tires. This is for Gilmer county residents only! Tires are […]
Read More »City Council discusses increasing density level of multi-family housing
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Ellijay City Council discussed increasing the density level of multi-family housing during their meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Mayor Al Hoyle stated that this was in reaction to the current density level being one unit per half acre, whereas other cities of the same size typically have 10-12 units per […]
Read More »Looking for Easter events in Gilmer?
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Easter on the Field Where?: The Gilmer High School Football Field (408 Bobcat Trail, Ellijay, GA 30540). In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Gilmer High School Gymnasium. When?: Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 10 am through 11:30 am. The service begins at 10 am with […]
Read More »Tax Assessors Roll Back Decision on Elderly Tax Exemption Changes
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors voted to roll back their recent decision on House Bill 1383, which was given the green light during their meeting held on Thursday, June 20, 2019. This bill ultimately determines what structures on a property are exempt for those 65 years of age or older […]
Read More »Gilmer Board of Tax Assessors vote against Southern Cherokee Nation and Red Fire People Exempt Property Application
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer Board of Tax Assessors voted against an exempt property application filed by the Southern Cherokee Nation and Red Fire People during their meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2019. The application was denied once before, though the chief of the Southern Cherokee Nation and Red Fire People had asked the board […]
Read More »Good Morning from Wrapsody Outdoor Living! Ask the Doc with Dr. Whaley!
Good Morning from Wrapsody Outdoor Living! Ask the Doc with Dr. Whaley! Friday, May 24, 2019. Dr. Whaley discusses melanoma. https://youtu.be/DHvf_s7yl4c FetchYourNews.com attracts more than 300,000 page views and 3.5 million impressions per month for ad server. FYNTV attracts approximately 15,000 viewers per week and has between 15,000 to 60,000 per week Facebook page reach. […]
Read More »Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter to host annual BBQ and Silent Auction!
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGA) will be hosting their annual BBQ and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 11:30 am until 3 pm at the Gilmer County Civic Center (1561 South Main St., Ellijay, GA 30540). Lunch reservations are requested. There are a limited number of tickets available at […]
Read More »Gilmer High School hosts its annual basketball end-season banquet
ELLIJAY, Ga.- Gilmer High School hosted its annual basketball end-season banquet on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at the Gilmer Agriculture Center & Cannery next to Clear Creek Middle School. Coach Nunn presented the girls awards, while coach Hice presented the boys awards. The JV Girls were as follows: Reagan Boling Elly Callihan Haley Wilson Lark […]
Read More »City Council Nearly Drafts New Alcohol-Related Ordinance for Central Business District
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Ellijay City Council Nearly Drafted an Ordinance to Expand the Area Within the Central Business District Exempted from Distance Requirements for On-Premise Alcohol Licenses during their meeting on Monday, July 15, 2019. State law prohibits the sale of distilled spirits in or within 100 yards of any church building or within […]
Read More »Office of Planning&Zoning Examines Eight Land Use Ordinance Amendments
ELLIJAY, Ga. – During the Gilmer County Planning & Zoning meeting held on Thursday, June 20, 2019, the board discussed the following land use ordinance amendments. Consideration of Application to Amend Gilmer County Land Use Ordinance (Variance Request) 1. Consideration of Land Use Change (Variance Request) Applicant name: Candis H. Naquin & Bruce E. Post […]
Read More »Office of Planning&Zoning gives greenlight for new farm winery & tasting room
ELLIJAY, Ga. – During the Gilmer County Office of Planning & Zoning meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2019 the board held a hearing in regards to a property located at 0 Burnt Mountain Road to be utilized for the purpose of a farm winery & tasting room. A majority of those present were in favor […]
Read More »Gilmer County Republican Party 2019 County Convention
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Republican Party met on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Gilmer County Courthouse to hold their Precinct Mass Meetings and County Convention. According to County Convention Chairman Stephen Aaron, who was previously appointed as such by Chairman Richie Stone, the Precinct Mass Meetings and County Convention are held once […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Meeting – Monday, March 18, 2019.
ELLIJAY, Ga.- The Ellijay City Council met on Monday, March 18, 2019, to discuss a number of action items, including a Setback Variance for 171 Skyline Drive, a Resolution and Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6, Articles I through III of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ellijay, as well as an Urban Redevelopment […]
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