The 2014 September 11th BOC meeting began on a somber note as Chairman JC Sanford began the meeting speaking of what September 11th meant to him and many around the world.
Read More »Kiser Tournament Celebrates Second Year
On Saturday January 26th, the Gilmer County Park and Recreation Center held the Second Annual Wylie Kiser Memorial Tournament to benefit the Wylie Kiser Scholarship Fund.
Read More »Deal or No Deal? DDA Requests Intergovernmental Agreement
During the Ellijay City Council workshop on Tuesday, January 22nd, Downtown Development Authority (DDA) requested action on an intergovernmental agreement.
Read More »Fire and Ice: Clear Creek Clear of Fire; Schools Close for Winter Storm
Clear Creek Middle School Assistant Principal Doris Sanford told FYN today that there was no fire following a fire scare on Tuesday.
Read More »Gilmer Middle Schoolers Give Back to the Community
In an effort to increase confidence and life skills, members from the Gilmer County Middle School (GMS) and Clear Creek Middle School (CCMS) Student Advisory Council spoke at last week’s Gilmer County Board of Education meeting.
Read More »BOA Resignation Causes Stalemate
New information has come to light regarding the suspension of last night’s Board of Assessors’ meeting.
Read More »Gilmer BOA Suspends First 2013 Meeting
The Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors has suspended its first meeting of the 2013 year.
Read More »Gilmer County Commissioners Clarify County Policy
After an executive session last Thursday, the Gilmer County Board of Commissions clarified its county policy relating to insurance coverage of county officials.
Read More »Pipeline Project Close to Completion
According to a Atlanta Gas Line (AGL) representative, the Ellijay-Blue Ridge Pipeline project is just months away from completion.
Read More »New BOE Chair Approved Unanimously; Vice-Chair Gets Two Nominations
Gilmer’s new Board of Education unanimously elected James Waters as its new chairperson during the BOE meeting last night.
Read More »New BOE Members Get to Work
New Gilmer County Board of Education members (BOE) James Waters, Angela Thomas, and Jim Parmer took part in their very first BOE work session last night on January 10th, 2013.
Read More »What is the Fate of the Gilmer County Airport?
Gilmer County Airport Manager Jim Smith says that even with the recent takeover from the county, and without an FBO, the future of the Gilmer County Airport (49A) still looks bright.
Read More »Citizen Presses Judge to Give Charter Oath
Gilmer County Citizen Greg Altman says he intends to write a letter to Probate Judge Anita Mullins, asking her to give a county charter oath to Board of Commissioner Chairman JC Sanford and Post 2 Commissioner Danny Hall. Post 1 Commissioner Randy Bell has already taken the county charter oath.
Read More »Ellijay City Council Appoints Edward D. Lacey III as New Chief of Police
FYN has just learned that the Ellijay City Council has decided to appoint Edward D. Lacey III as the new Ellijay Chief of Police.
Read More »Citizens Speak: Greg Altman Asks Commissioners to Take Oath
During the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners meeting last month, Citizen Greg Altman requested both Gilmer County Commission Chair JC Sanford and Post 2 Commissioner Danny Hall take the County Oath, which is required by the County Charter.
Read More »Gilmer County Fire Department Responds to Wreck on Hwy 52 E
Last night the Gilmer County Fire Department responded to a serious single car wreck on Highway 52 East. According to the Gilmer County Fire Department, an accident occured on Hwy 52 East last night and involved a vehicle off the roadway with two indviduals inside. Sadly, however, according to Gilmer County Fire Chief Tony Pritchett, […]
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