The Mayor and City Council of the City of Ellijay presented a proposal of the operating budget for the calendar year 2013 at the regular scheduled meeting on September 17, 2012, at 6:00 pm at City Hall. The budget proposal is now available for review at City hall in the Mayor’s office. A public hearing […]
Read More »Hunter Division Show a Hit for Saddle Club
The Gilmer County Saddle club hosted its regular Open Horse Show yesterday, September 15th, while also hosting its very first Hunter Division competition.
Read More »Ellijay Residents May See Tax Hike
Ellijay residents may soon see an unexpected raise in taxes due to a millage rate increase.
Read More »Deal Announces August Revenues Up 1.9 Percent
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of August totaled $1.32 billion for an increase of $24.5 million, or 1.9 percent, compared to August 2011. Gross tax revenue deposits totaled $3.56 billion — an increase of $43 million, or 1.2 percent, compared to August of the previous fiscal year. […]
Read More »BOE to Update School Facilities Policy
The Gilmer County Board of Education is expected to soon change its facilities use policy.
Read More »Ellijay Budget Workshop Announcement
The City of Ellijay will be holding a 2013 Budget Workshop on Monday, September, 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm at City Hall in the city council chambers.
Read More »Saddle Club has Second Largest Horse Show of the Year
The Gilmer County Saddle Club had one of its biggest shows so far of the year on Saturday, August 25th.
Read More »Gilmer County Passes 2012 Millage Rate
Gilmer County passed its millage rate for 2012 at the Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting last week.
Read More »Zaxby’s Shows School Spirit for Softball Team
Tonight, local Ellijay Zaxby’s food chain restaurant showed its support for the Gilmer High School (GHS) Softball Team by participating in a fundraiser organized by the Gilmer High School Diamond Club. Treasurer of the Gilmer High School Diamond Club Penny Powell informed FYN that a percentage of Zaxby’s proceeds received between the hours of 5:00 […]
Read More »Water Authority Talks Possible Projects at City Council
During the Ellijay City Council Meeting this Monday, the Ellijay & Gilmer County Water Authority (EGCWA) addressed the council regarding plans to replace two water lines in the Ellijay City Limits on South Main Street and Skyline Drive
Read More »Ellijay Cracks Down on Drugs and Alcohol with New Fine
The city of Ellijay will now have higher fines for three different drug and alcohol related charges.
Read More »Sosebee Named New DA
Alison Sosebee has been declared the new District Attorney for the Appalachain Circuit.
Read More »Adams Reappointed to Ellijay Housing Authority
Tonight, during the August 20th Ellijay City Council meeting, the Ellijay City Council reappointed Larry Adams to the Ellijay Housing Authority.
Read More »July Unemployment Jumps to 9.3
According to Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) lastest data, Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in July, up three-tenths of a percentage point from 9.0 percent in June.
Read More »Code of Ethics Coming Soon to BOA
The Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors (BOA) will soon add a code of ethics policy to its existing procedure.
Read More »School Starts Back in Gilmer County
School buses were back on the roads today, Friday, August 17th, as students made their way back to school for the first day of the 2012-2013 school year in Gilmer County.
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