On Sunday, January 6th, a change will happen in Ellijay that many thought they would never see.
Read More »Amendments Coming to County’s 2013 Budget?
Is Gilmer County headed for a series of budget amendments in 2013? This was the question during the most recent budget hearing held last week.
Read More »BOC Recognizes Beattie
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners recognized Post 1 Commissioner Will Beattie during a special called meeting on Friday, December 21st.
Read More »Kayann Hayden West Replaces Lindsey as Ellijay City Attorney
The Ellijay City Council hired Kayann Hayden West as its new city attorney, according to a statement by Ellijay Mayor Al Hoyle this week.
Read More »Gilmer County Kids Kottage Raises Money for Operational Fund
The Gilmer County Kids Kottage rose over $1200 last weekend for its operational fund at its first ever Benefit Fishing Tournament held at Carter’s Lake on Saturday, December 15th.
Read More »Commissioners’ Office Releases 2013 Proposed Budget
Below is a copy of the 2013 Proposed Gilmer County Budget as requested from the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners’ Office. The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a budget hearing at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 21, 2012. Anyone wishing to be heard concerning the proposed 2013 budget may appear. Afterwards, […]
Read More »More Officials Take Oath
Gilmer County officials continued to be sworn in this afternoon by Gilmer County Probate Judge Anita Mullins.
Read More »JJ’S On River Street Coming Soon!
During a December Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting on Tuesday, December 11th, DDA President Larry Robinson asked for the approval of a $125,000 Department of Community Affairs Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund Resolution (DDRLF) to be used for the new restaurant JJ’s on River Street located in downtown Ellijay.
Read More »Gilmer County Swears in Elected Officials
Gilmer County Probate Judge Anita Mullins swore in new county Tax Commissioner Rebecca Marshall and Clerk of Superior Court Glenda Sue Johnson this morning.
Read More »Gilmer Schools Respond to Newtown Shooting
Gilmer County Schools responded this week to the tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.
Read More »Jones Defends Contract Decision
This week the Gilmer County Board of Education ended the year with another controversial decision, as it moved to extend Superintendent Bryan Dorsey’s contract for another year.
Read More »Sharp Says Goodbye to Apple Festival
In what might not be easy news for some, local citizen Scott Sharp announced last week he will be leaving his role as Manager of the Ellijay Apple Festival.
Read More »Dorsey’s Contract Extended to 2015, Parmer Objects!
The Gilmer County Board of Education unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Bryan Dorsey’s contract tonight during its December meeting.
Read More »Cantrell Wins Third Saddle Club High Points Award, Saddle Club Gets New President
Rainey Cantrell was presented the 2012 Charles Sumner High Points Memorial Trophy during the Gilmer County Saddle Club Christmas Party Saturday, December 8th.
Read More »Grinch Steals the Show at Final “First Friday”
The Grinch stole the show at this year’s final “First Fridays” event on Friday, December 7th during the Jingle Jam promotion.
Read More »Gun Interest Thrives in the Wake of Obama Reelection
For the past four years, President Barack Obama has been relatively quiet on gun control. But, to citizens who cherish their Second Amendment Right to bear arms the silence is only the quiet before the storm.
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