ELLIJAY, Ga. – “Because the State has not yet passed a budget for FY 21 it has been recommended across the state that districts pass a spending resolution for July until we receive final numbers,” said Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs at this week’s work session of the Board of Education. A Spending Resolution, Downs explained, […]
Read More »BOE discussing return to school at July’s end
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Though no exact details are available yet, the Gilmer Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs is meeting with the board, with faculty administrators, and with citizens and parents about details and options of the school to return along with its calendar schedule at the end of July. Dr. Downs said, “Our district, along with […]
Read More »County seeks to help farms to support recovery
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer’s Board of Commissioners made two approvals this week for farms to, as Chairman Charlie Paris said, “try to recover as quickly as possible.” While Paris said they are looking at several areas of the county’s economy, two of the approvals in June focused solely on farms and agriculture including the first […]
Read More »Ellijay will have Fireworks without a parade for July 4th
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Chamber President/CEO Paige Hutto (formerly Paige Green) spoke with Ellijay City Council Members this week about details that many citizens are seeking regarding the upcoming 4th of July Celebration including the parade and fireworks. She confirmed that there will not be a parade, but the Chamber will be spending this week in […]
Read More »Gilmer County 2020 General Primary Election Returns (FINAL)
GILMER COUNTY, Ga – The polls have closed for the June 9 General Primary. To review the unofficial election returns for your local races, see below. Please remember all the results are unofficial until certified by the Secretary of State. The following results are the unofficial totals for election night as reported by the Gilmer […]
Read More »Early voting sees record numbers in absentee ballots in Gilmer
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – A massive turnout has come for the twin cities and surrounding area as Gilmer’s Voter Registration Office is reporting record numbers in absentee voting. A total of 1,482 voters stopped by the office during the early voting for the primaries elections staking their votes on local, state, and national offices. Registrar […]
Read More »Election Results delayed as polls remain open in Gilmer
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer’s Probate Office has issued an order for polls to remain open late tonight due to issues this morning. According to Elections Manager and Chief Registrar Tammy Watkins shared that the order saying they will hold Big Creek open until 7:20 p.m., Boardtown open until 7:15 p.m., Cartecay open until 7:05 p.m., […]
Read More »Kevin Johnson, candidate for GIlmer Magistrate Judge
“I’ve always enjoyed serving and I’ve always enjoyed the application of state law.” Kevin Johnson said he enjoys and looks forward to the position of Magistrate Judge if elected. Running to transition into the Judge’s office after retiring from the Highway Patrol after seven years as post commander in Blue Ridge at the end of […]
Read More »Michael Parham, Candidate for GIlmer Magistrate Judge
There is a trend in many cities now having legal experts, that is to say attorneys, in judge positions as they have the training, education, and experience readily available in the courts. Michael Parham said he believes that expertise is the key. He explained that he wants to bring a professionalism that can only come […]
Read More »Protesters rally in Ellijay over Black Lives Matter movement
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Both protesters and police commented tonight with two words that many have not heard recently in news, a “peaceful protest” in Ellijay concluded despite rain and counter-protests in the area. Authorities prepared after permits were approved yesterday, June 3, for a planned protest expecting 25 to 30 people in attendance. Even Eloisa […]
Read More »UPDATED: 553 cases and a fourth confirmed death with COVID-19
UPDATE – August 5, 2020 – 553 cases Another death has been recorded in Gilmer County as the total number of cases rises to 553 with 51 hospitalizations. UPDATE – July 26, 2020 – 426 cases As of today, the Department of Public Health has confirmed there have been 426 positive cases, 3 deaths, […]
Read More »Ellijay prepares as protesters and police work towards rally tomorrow
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Many rumors and concerns have begun spreading today as citizens have seen social media posts about a rally in Downtown Ellijay tomorrow. As police and public safety prepare for the event, Captain Grace of the Ellijay Police Department spoke with FYN explaining that the protesters have applied for a permit for the […]
Read More »Seamless Summer officially begins in Gilmer
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Bringing and official end to the Seamless Feeding Program with Memorial Day, Gilmer Schools have officially transferred this week into their Seamless Summer Program. But this is more than just a name change on what the schools have already done, the Seamless Summer has many differences as the school system transitions […]
Read More »Bids, Budgeting, and Personnel in May’s Board of Education
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – New bids for fuel and disposal were approved this month by the Gilmer Board of Education in preparation of the coming school year. Presented during the work-session, the bids sheet shown each bid with the low bids highlighted, which were later approved as the awarded bids for the year. This saw […]
Read More »Optimists show signs of care for Gilmer Graduates
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County’s 2020 graduates have had more than a few setbacks in their senior year due to COVID-19, from missing half a semester, one quarter of their entire senior year, to cancellations of their graduation and prom before rescheduling. Many school districts in Georgia are trying their best to provide a […]
Read More »BOE receives Financial Distinction award again
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – According to Gilmer Schools Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs, Gilmer has won a Financial Distinction award again this year as it draws closer to the end of its 2019-2020 year. Won it “again” because it is starting to become a common thing in Gilmer Schools Administration as the financial department, led by […]
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