UPDATE – Gilmer Traffic Courts cancelled as office operates without Judge While Gilmer’s Probate Office has reopened without its Judge, many operations are continuing as normal through the clerks and under guidance of the Chief Clerk Tracey Teague. Almost every operation in the courthouse is continuing back on track according to Teague who stated that […]
Read More »Gilmer cancels make-up graduation along with other July activities
ELLIJAY, Ga. – In addition to this weeks announcement of cancelling the prom, Gilmer High School has also announced that they will be cancelling the graduation ceremony scheduled for July 17. According to a statement from Gilmer High School, “Gilmer County Schools and Gilmer High School have been in contact with the Gilmer County Department […]
Read More »3-Car accident stalls traffic on 515 near 52 in East Ellijay
UPDATE: As authorities are clearing out and drivers are returning, Highway 515 southbound has returned to normal service at this time. EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Reports are indicating that a motor vehicle accident has occurred on the North side of east Ellijay on the southbound side of Highway 515. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the […]
Read More »Community Paramedicine meets students in schools offering
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – As many are beginning to talk about the possibility of returning to school, some are still attempting to wrap up the previous year. In Gilmer, part of that process occurred this week as students returned to the buildings to collect left-behind belongings. Planned in April, the Board of Education and Superintendent […]
Read More »Health Department Responds to positive test in Courthouse
ELLIJAY, Ga – Gilmer’s Health Department and Courthouse are working closely together this week after a confirmed positive test was reported by the county Probate Judge, Scott Chastain. FYN reached out to the Health Department and spoke with Gilmer Commissioner Chairman Charlie Paris about the Health Department’s involvement. Both entities noted that the Georgia Department […]
Read More »County responds as Probate Judge tests positive for COVID-19 after revival
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain has confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, commonly called the Coronavirus. While sources have spoken recently about employees in the Gilmer County Courthouse having been exposed, Chastain himself has reached out to inform the public that he has tested positive. There are still indications […]
Read More »Gilmer High School cancels prom in face of resurgent Coronavirus
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County is still finding new information from news of exposures in the Courthouse and offices shutting down, but now, Gilmer High School is responding to the general resurgance of the Coronavirus in Georgia as they officially announce cancelling this year’s prom. Originally cancelled during the school year as responses and shutdowns […]
Read More »Gilmer and Fannin Extend Judicial Emergency under order of Chief Judge
UPDATE: New State Order extends public health guidelines in courts The state level executive order from Judge Harold D. Melton, as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, is extending health guidelines and requirements for in person hearings and allowing remote proceedings. The order extending the declaration of a judicial emergency states: Courts […]
Read More »Possible COVID-19 exposures in Gilmer and Fannin’s Court Systems
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Several offices in both Fannin and Gilmer County are closing today as reports indicate one or more employees may have had exposures to the Coronavirus in recent days. The District Attorney’s Office in both Fannin and Gilmer have closed today. Additionally, Gilmer’s Probate Office has confirmed closing and the Gilmer Board of […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners cancels July Work Session meeting
ELLIJAY, Ga. – As the nation continues watching numbers fluctuate and news reports of the the state and national governments commenting and putting forth orders in response to the COVID-19 virus, the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners have cancelled their July Work Session. Citing the recent spike in cases of the Coronavirus, the Board of […]
Read More »Flint Mountain Holding Development before the Commissioners this week
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Many citizens are still discussing the topics around the Flint Mountain Holdings, LLC. development project on Highway 282 this week as some voice concerns on social media or with their elected commissioners. This week sees a small part of the development before the commissioners, our current understanding is the commercial re-zoning on […]
Read More »Ellijay man arrested in North Carolina on drug charges, wanted by GBI
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Cherokee County, North Carolina, Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the arrest of a man from the Ellijay area in relation to drug charges. Shirley was wanted in connection to the massive drug bust with gang ties that took place last week in Pickens County. According to the incident report, Cherokee County Deputies […]
Read More »Flint Mountain Holdings files for 305 lot subdivision
UPDATE: One big subdivision According to Gilmer County Planning and Zoning Director Karen Henson, plans indicate that the project will not be divided but will be one large subdivision. That said, the current phase of the project calls for 123 lots. Henson did affirm that anything over 125 lots, regardless of lot size, would require […]
Read More »Gilmer Schools asks for opinion on exempting Georgia from Testing and CCRPI
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer Schools is reaching out to parents, students, educators, and citizens to offer their opinions on Milestones testing and the College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI) through a survey. Although linked on Gilmer Schools’ social media, the Georgia Department of Education is marked atop the survey as they seek a response […]
Read More »Update given for fireworks details in Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The City of Ellijay is offering a few updates to its Fourth of July Celebration this year with an official start time and clarification on viewing. According to Gilmer Chamber President/CEO Paige Hutto, the fireworks for this year’s celebration are starting at 8:45 p.m. As previously reported, they will be launched from […]
Read More »BOE enters July without Budget as they await State information
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Despite a back and forth with state and Georgia Board of Education officials, Gilmer is still awaiting details to approve its budget for 2020-2021 school year. A now officially-approved spending resolution is allowing them to move forward despite that obstacle alongside other financial approvals for past budget and purchases. The resolution came […]
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