Sherry Lang of the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigations) has issued the following statement in regards to an arrest made by the GIlmer County Sherrif’s Office. William Sautter, 76, was arrested July 10 at his residence, 495 North Garrett Branch Road in Ellijay and charged with three counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children and one […]
Read More »Planning and Zoning Decisions Split BOC
Argument after argument arose in the Board of Commissioners meeting on July 9th involving Zoning issues. Early in the meeting, citizen Mark Cochran spoke against a rezone to agriculture for one of his neighboring properties, which the council considered in a 2-1 vote to approve the rezoning with Chairman Paris being the opposition. Another citizen […]
Read More »South Carolina Removes Flag
In a ceremony held earlier today, the Confederate Battle Flag was removed from the South Carolina State House. Amid cheers from the gathered people, the flag made it’s final descent just after 10:00 am. Though the flag has been removed, many still rally against this decision and have even held rallies in local counties. Check […]
Read More »DDA Sets Up Alternate Funding
The Downtown Development Authority has met to discuss the next steps after the 4th of July. Even though many of you spent your 4th on the Boardwalk, stopping by Bunk’s on the Boardwalk and attending festivities amid the annual Beach Party, the project has still yet to be closed out. The DDA has reported almost […]
Read More »July 4th Explodes Downtown
A lingering threat of rain all day never stopped visitors to the downtown area on July 4th. The annual Beach Party drew in the morning to set up the downtown as the local band poured music down the boardwalk and through the parking lot below. The entire area crawled with people as the parade began […]
Read More »Gilmer Resident Robbed
Just before 7:00am on June 28th, Gilmer Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the Pleasant Valley Rd. area of Gilmer County.
Read More »East Ellijay Council Prepares for New Fiscal Year
A late-in-the-month meeting saw East Ellijay’s City Council finalizing reports as it prepares to begin its next Fiscal Year.
Read More »Wilkes Welcomed
The Gilmer County Board of Education has officially welcomed Dr. Shanna Wilkes as Superintendent.
Read More »Probate Courts Ready to Issue Marriage License,5-4 Supreme Court Passes Same Sex Marriage
After a nation-changing decision Friday morning by the Supreme Court, ripples are felt throughout the country.
Read More »Officially the JDA
The JDA (Joint Development Authority) met Wednesday night, June 24, to officially become a full entity.
Read More »A Toast to Angels
A beautiful Saturday, met with great wine, brought out $4000 for the Toast to Angels fundraiser.
Read More »DDA Set to Finish Boardwalk Project
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is at the finish line of the Boardwalk project.
Read More »JDA Seeks Seventh Member
Though not officially voted on yet, Penelope Marshall, Chief Financial Officer of Amicalola EMC, has been nominated.
Read More »Clear Creek Sees Progress
Clear Creek’s Ball Fields are starting to see their infield mix.
Read More »Changes Come In Commissioners Meeting
Many changes arose in Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
Read More »City Council Increases Boardwalk Budget
The Ellijay City Council mainly focused on the new boardwalk downtown Monday night, June 15.
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