Mere days before the run-off election deciding the Georgia’s Senate seats for this term, David Perdue (R), current Senator and incumbent candidate, is preparing for the final push up to election day. Counties across the state have reported record turn-outs for voting during 2020 and it looks like this election will see more voters than […]
Read More »New elected officials sworn in for Gilmer before 2021
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Among the final acts for Gilmer County’s government in 2020 comes the official swearing in for elected positions. Now that the local elections have long since completed and been finalized, these officials are preparing to take office as soon as January 1, 2021, now that they have been sworn in. While many […]
Read More »Gilmer BOE updates code, meeting dates, and handbook in December
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Preparing for the new year and new board members, Gilmer Schools updated their students code and handbook as they hit their mid-year meeting and prepare for the return for the second semester in January. Coming late in the year, changes to the student handbook were approved this week in order to […]
Read More »Early voting running smoothly despite some questioning software
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Once again, Gilmer County is returning to the ballot box for the early voting procedures for the 2020 elections, though this time addressing the runoff elections. With the actual election day in January and early voting continuing through the end of 2020, Sherri Jones, boardmember of the Board of Voter Registration and […]
Read More »The Governor and Gilmer County honors Keep Gilmer Beautiful
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County has cause to celebrate amid the year that 2020 has become as the Keep Gilmer Beautiful Committee has received the Governor’s Circle Award. Along with the framed award, the county approved a special resolution thanking the committee and applauding their hard work and efforts towards the betterment of Gilmer County. […]
Read More »BOC exposure sends employees and officials into quarantine
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Reported earlier, an exposure inside the Board of Commissioners Office prompted the cancellation of their work session for December. However, the December meeting also confirmed that employees of the BOC are being sent into quarantine because of the possible exposure. The meeting saw only Post 1 Commissioner Hubert Parker, Post 2 Commissioner […]
Read More »Sheriff says active shooter rumors untrue
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Despite spreading rumors on social media, Gilmer County’s Sheriff’s Office has released a statement “from the desk of the Sheriff” saying that there was not and is not an active shooter in a Gilmer School. The lockdown has been lifted on both the Larry Walker Education Center and Gilmer High School at […]
Read More »Gilmer’s Larry Walker Education Center under lockdown
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Larry Walker Education Center, located on Bobcat Trail just down the hill from Gilmer High School, is under lockdown this morning as Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the location. According to a statement from Gilmer Schools Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs, the lockdown came after office personnel reported a loud noise that they […]
Read More »New budget could bring changes to Public Works in 2021
ELLIJAY, Ga. – “The year of Roads and Bridges” is what Gilmer Commissioner Chairman Charlie Paris said he wanted for the 2021 budget in order to improve Public Works. One comment among many as Gilmer’s BOC is still hammering out details for its coming year. That comment is something that he has done many times […]
Read More »County budget pushes Probate-Elections debate to next year
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Among budget discussions, the County’s Board of Commissioners revisited a major topic of discussion in recent months over elections in the county and what office or board should oversee them. While approving an increase for Tracey Teague as she was appointed Associate Judge, the county has not settled on a decision on […]
Read More »County discusses details approving Alcohol at Golf Course
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Attempting to set details down as they move through the three month process, the county discussed details and plans for the first reader of their change to the alcohol ordinance allowing for the sale of beer and wine at the county’s golf course. To the best of his knowledge, Golf Course Manager […]
Read More »Gilmer cancels worksession meeting due to COVID-19
ELLIJAY, Ga. – An official email from Gilmer’s County Clerk has confirmed that the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners has cancelled its December work session meeting. According to available information from the county, the cancellation comes not in direct response to rising numbers. Rather, another exposure has come internally. Possibly to one of the county’s […]
Read More »Gilmer signs new REACH Scholars
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Continuing their annual program Gilmer County Schools recognized the three newest REACH Scholars – Yadhira Alonzo-Alcon, Matia Rafael-Garcia and Wilburn Simeon Weaver on November 20, 2020, at the REACH Signing Ceremony at Clear Creek Middle School. The program operates as eighth grade students apply and are selected to participate in the […]
Read More »Recounting Again in Gilmer Elections with Chief Registrar Watkins
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County is performing another recount of the recent presidential election this week after state directives sent Chief Registrar Tammy Watkins and election employees back to the counting machines. According to Chief Registrar and Elections Coordinator Tammy Watkins, the process began at 9:00 a.m. today, Monday, November 30, 2020. However, she and […]
Read More »Gilmer cancels school in face of forecasts
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – With reports and forecasts continuing to come in for freezing temperatures and some form of precipitation, many are facing decisions on tomorrow’s plans. Gilmer Schools has made their decision in preparation of the possibility of ice on the roads. In a statement tonight, November 30, 2020, Gilmer Schools said, “We are […]
Read More »Grease fire shuts down Hardee’s in East Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. – According to witnesses, the Hardee’s in East Ellijay on Industrial Blvd suffered a fire in the early hours of today, November 25, 2020. While it is unclear if anyone was hurt by the fire, there appears to be no major damage to the exterior. However, it is our current understanding that the […]
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