A beautifully rust-colored hound mix dog came to the Gilmer County Animal Shelter back in April. His name was Rusty. Rusty came to the shelter with a bleak future and next to no hope for his life as he was diagnosed with heartworms. While this disease is 100% preventable and treatable, Rusty had no human […]
Read More »Bonds and Alcohol Consume BOC Meetings
An almost day-long session of the Board of Commissioners unfolded Thursday as they moved from Work Session to Public Hearing to Regular Meeting to deal with a number of issues including Alcohol Ordinances, Bonds, Business Licenses, and the Civil Air Patrol. In the tourism update of the work session, Paige Green of the Gilmer Chamber […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Meets for Rezoning and Licensing
Down by one council member, the Ellijay City Council met Monday, August 17, to hold their Workshop, Public Hearing, and Regular Meeting. Along with the presentation of the proposed 2016 Budget, which could still see changes, the Council approved a rezoning request for 193 River St from general commercial to residential (R2). This is set […]
Read More »Dr. Webb Extends Stay on New Contract
With a new contract in place, it seems we shall continue to see Dr. Charles Webb around our Board of Education just a little longer. The Board has approved a new contract with Dr. Webb, but not as a Interim Superintendent. Rather, according to his contract, he shall remain for the next 11 months as […]
Read More »Ad Valorem Tax Issue to be Repaid to BOE
A clerical error was brought forth at Monday Night’s, August 10, Board of Education Work Session pointing out $926,708 being distributed incorrectly over the last 3 years. During the meeting, Dr. Shanna Wilkes spoke of an error made in the TAVT (Title Ad Valorem Tax) Distribution. This error, which has persisted since the change in […]
Read More »Bond Sales Signed at BOE
With orders for $19 million from the public, the Board of Education signed the resolutions for their bonds Thursday, August 13. The BOE actually sold about $9.16 million in bonds which they are set to pay back through there ESPLOST funds they collect. According to Gabe Agan, of Raymond James & Associates, Inc., the bonds were […]
Read More »Tickets on Sale for Savannah Disputation
Gilmer Arts has announced ticket sales for their upcoming show, The Savannah Disputation, as they continue their 2015 season. Make plans today to attend the wonderful southern comedy “The Savannah Disputation,” being performed on a fabulous set at Gilmer Arts the first two weekends in September. We have teamed up with the North Georgia Acting […]
Read More »Gilmer County Animal Shelter to Host Dog Daze Fair
The Gilmer County Animal Shelter has announced their Dog Daze Fair for September 19. Also, as a part of the festivities, their will be a coloring contest for this picture.
Read More »2015 Qualifying Packets for General Election
Released from Ellijay City Hall: 2015 Packets are now available for candidates wishing to qualify for the November 3, 2015 General Election for the City of Ellijay. Printed packets may be picked up in the Office of the City Clerk Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Completed packets will ONLY be accepted DURING […]
Read More »DDA Could See New Help
The Downtown Development Authority could see more help according to their meeting on Wednesday, August 12. Members of the DDA approved a motion to grant Chairman Larry Robinson permission to look into the possibility of adding on an intern who has volunteered her time. Though no agreement or details on the position have been reached […]
Read More »BOE Works Through Facilities and Policies
The Board of Education presented several reports for their work session Monday, August 10, including several policies that are set to change soon. The Policies can be found here for DJEAC Purchasing or Credit Card Use, GAD Professional Learning Opportunities, JCDAE Weapons, JCDAG Bullying, JGCD Medication, JGI Child Abuse or Neglect, and JGJA Suicide Prevention. […]
Read More »More Details on Fatal Crash on 52 East
With a “be on the lookout” reported, Sgt. Branyon of the East Ellijay Police Department performed a traffic stop Friday night of a large white truck on the access ramp of 515 and 52 East. According to Chief of Police Larry Callahan, the female driver reportedly told the Sergeant she had no license with her, […]
Read More »Pet of the Week
Sampson is a 2 year old bull terrier mix with a crooked tail and a crooked smile. He stands shorter than many in his class, but packs a hemi under the hood. Like his name suggests, Sampson has the strength to move mountains yet he displays a gentle side. Sampson appears to be house trained, […]
Read More »Gilmer Arts Sets the Stage for the Future
There is something very special and beautiful about a lit marquee on a dark night as you stroll down the sidewalk arm in arm with a special someone on your way to the theater. It’s a movie-dream finally come true to Ellijay. Gilmer Arts is currently in the process of renovating a new space on […]
Read More »Ridgeway Church Residents Seek Paving
With citizens calling for the paving of Ridgeway Church Road out Highway 282 due to traffic from Camp Highland, Commissioner Charlie Paris responds with a confident, “Yes.” Locals Richard and Rachael Shooltz state they have been attempting to get the road paved for close to 3 years. Now, they have come to Chairman Charlie Paris […]
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