FFA has first female officer from Gilmer County
The 1st female from Gilmer County has become an FFA State Officer. Her name is Sadie Lackey. She is currently a senior at Gilmer County High School, soon to be freshman at ABAC in the fall. At the GA FFA state convention last week, on 4/29, they chose 4 people from the each of […]
Read More »Georgia Apple Blossom Festival May 7 & 8, 2016 – Mother’s Day Weekend!
Welcome to North Georgia! The Georgia Apple Blossom Festival brings one exciting weekend to East Ellijay, Georgia with over fifty hand-selected, regional vendors offering food, art, crafts, a business expo and more. Spring is one of the best times of the year to visit the North Georgia Mountains. We not only celebrate the apples in […]
Read More »Missing Woman in Gilmer County has been found
Earlier the Gilmer County Public Safety was seeking help in finding a missing woman in Gilmer County. FYN is happy to report she has been found. The female reported missing to authorities last night was located by Gilmer Public Safety Search and Rescue. Once search and rescue was notified today, a search was made […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council passes Alcohol Ordinance -Tables Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance
Ellijay City Council held its workshop, public hearing, and regular meeting Monday night, April 18th. The room was full and there was a good deal of time for questions and comments to the Council. Once citizen input time was closed the meeting moved along quickly. A zoning change at 7661 Hwy 515 North, (Sturgeons Amphitheater) […]
Read More »Missing man in Murray County
MISSING / ENDANGERED Please be on the lookout for Marvin “Ray” Ledford. He was last seen in Murray County on Saturday night, March 27th. He was driving his Blue and Tan 1998 Chevrolet Z71. Circumstances indicate that he may be in need of immediate medical attention. Ledford is 54 years old, 5′ 10″ […]
Read More »JNC recommends candidates for Appalachian Judicial Circuit
The Judicial Nominating Commission has submitted recommendations to fill vacancies within the Superior Court of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. The vacancies within the Appalachian Judicial Circuit were created by the appointment of the Honorable Amanda Mercier to the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia and the resignation of the Honorable Roger Bradley. Governor […]
Read More »St. Petrick’s Day Parade ~ Downtown Ellijay, GA
The St. Petrick’s Day Parade was held March 19th in Downtown Ellijay, GA with a large turnout. Lots of furbabies dressed up and came out and enjoyed the fun! The weather cooperated for a pleasant day for fun with the pups, and a couple of rabbits. Following the parade there was a talent contest for […]
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St. Petrick’s Day Celebration March 19th
Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and our love of our pets combine in downtown Ellijay this Saturday. The annual “St. Petrick’s Day” activities begin with a pet parade, lining up at City Hall from noon to 1 p.m. and a Blessing of the Pets just before 1. After the parade down North Main, around the […]
Read More »Police Chase Ends in crash at Square in downtown Ellijay
According to authorities a chase ended with a crash at the square in downtown Ellijay, GA on Saturday night. The roundabout was shut down shortly after 11 PM on March 12th 2016 due to the accident. [cincopa AAKATUNBUahI] It appears the vehicle ended up on the sidewalk just north of the square and from photos […]
Read More »Sheriff Nicholson participates in “Read Across America”
Sheriff Nicholson participated in “Read Across America” and Dr. Seuss’s birthday by reading to the 3rd grade class at North Georgia Christian Academy on March 2nd. Better known to most readers as Dr. Seuss, Dr. Theodor Geisel was born over 100 years ago this month. Mark his birthday with NEA’s Read Across America, the largest […]
Read More »Missing Bassett Hound in Cherry Log GA – Please help us find Gomer
Gomer is a 14 year old Bassett Hound who has lived in Cherry Log, GA in our back yard for 14 years, since he was 8 weeks old. He has been missing since Wednesday, February 24, 2016. We posted on Facebook and we want to thank everyone who has shared our post. Gomer being a […]
Read More »Superior Court Judge Honorable Judge Roger Bradley Enjoys Retirement Celebration
A celebration was held January 26th 2016 in honor of Superior Court Judge Roger Bradley’s retirement. A large crowd of colleagues, friends, and family attended the gathering to honor Judge Bradley and wish him well on the next chapter of his life. Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver spoke of Judge Bradley’s career and […]
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