ELLIJAY, Ga. – A short but important meeting, the Board of Commissioners held their May Meeting officially approving the 2020 Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) and a change to the river ordinance for the year among others. The TAN saw only one bid this year according to the board, United Community Bank’s bid for tax exempt rate […]
Read More »Man dies from gunshot in Ellijay Monday
ELLIJAY, Ga. – According to reports coming from the Gilmer Sheriff’s Office, it has been confirmed that a man died from gunshot wounds during an altercation in the area of Rose Garden Road on Monday, May 4, 2020, just before midnight. The Sheriff’s Office has released a statement saying, “A domestic violence incident that resulted […]
Read More »Beth Arnold, Candidate for Gilmer County Coroner
New energy. Beth Arnold, candidate for Gilmer County Coroner, says she wants to bring new energy to the office in Gilmer County. An office that she holds 11 years of experience for from funeral service as she says she has worked in Bernhardt Funeral Home. She also studied funeral services in the program at Ogeechee […]
Read More »Gilmer Sheriff searching for Padgett after fleeing on Penland
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Highway 52 and Boardtown Road in Ellijay, Georgia, saw a lot of activity from deputies yesterday as the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) began searching for Jason Padgett. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Hilltop Apartments in reference to a report of someone, identified as Jason Padgett, making threats of […]
Read More »Jerry Hensley, Candidate for Gilmer County Coroner
Twenty-nine years of service since 1991. Jerry Hensley, candidate and incumbent for Gilmer County Coroner has been serving the citizens in his position for nearly three decades. Studying the mortuary science in Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science, now Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, Hensley graduated and, later, began licensed embalming and funeral services since 1975. […]
Read More »Re-opening business amid COVID-19
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – With business reopening and some coming earlier than others, many are only doing so amid modified schedules, rules, and procedures during this time. While Kemp’s order has allowed a few early returns from the shutdown, others are not joining the movement at this time, instead waiting to see more details and […]
Read More »Gilmer updates Graduation plans with tentative dates
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Students are getting more updates as the administrative staff of both Gilmer High School and the Gilmer County School System continue working towards tentative dates for graduation ceremonies for seniors this year. Throughout April, Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs has constantly updated parents and students of their work to offer recognition and honor […]
Read More »Seamless feeding set to transition to Seamless Summer in May
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs took a few moments to correct some confusion among the community this week addressing the Seamless Feeding program. The current bus routes and Seamless Feeding Program will continue through May 22, originally scheduled as the last day of school, according to Downs. She went on to say, […]
Read More »GMP approved for GHS Renovations Phase 3
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer High School is set to move ahead with Phase 3 of renovations after unanimous approval came for a GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) from the Board of Education during a special called meeting. That GMP from Charles Black Construction totals $816,306 for the project. Through Charles Black, at least one subcontractor is already […]
Read More »Penney Andruski, Candidate for Gilmer Tax Commissioner
“I saw the need, I heard the need,” says Penney Andruski about her run for Tax Commissioner of Gilmer County. She went on to say that rather than just complaining or bypassing what she feels is a need in the county, she wanted to jump in and do something about the issue. Andruski worked in […]
Read More »Becky Marshall, Candidate for Gilmer Tax Commissioner
Though being elected for two terms and having almost eight years of experience in the position, Becky Marshall has been in the office of the Tax Commissioner for 16 years. Married to Danny Marshall with two daughters and five grandchildren, Rebecca “Becky” Marshall has lived in Gilmer County for just under 24 years. “I feel […]
Read More »Sharla Davis, Candidate for Gilmer Tax Commissioner
Candidate for Gilmer Tax Commissioner, Sharla Davis is a 30-year veteran of management and accounting positions with companies across Georgia. Professionally working in accounting, management, and customer service in the Automotive Industry, Davis says she has worked for four of the top-ten Automotive Groups in the Nation. She currently works for Greenway Automotive group. Davis […]
Read More »Three phase line adds to power troubles
ELLIJAY, Ga. – While last night’s storm wasn’t as bad as some have been recently, Amicalola EMC is still reporting almost 2,000 homes without power today. This major outage comes from collateral damage in the storm as Amicalola says that strong winds brought trees down on power lines this morning. However, currently over 1,900 members […]
Read More »Superintendent releases email to parents and seniors about graduation
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer Seniors received good news about Graduation during the Board of Education’s April Regular Meeting as Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs read an email that was sent from Gilmer High School Principal Carla Foley. The email noted details about the plans for graduation as well as a recognition on May 22, 2020. While […]
Read More »Gilmer Schools Drive-in Pre-K Registration for 2020
PRE-K 2020-21 Drive-In Registration 132 Spots Available: 1st Come, 1st Served! Who? Children who are 4 by September 1, 2020 When? May 12 @ 8:00-11:30 am Where? Clear Creek Elementary/Ellijay Elementary How? Drive-in Registration: Stay in your car! Directions will be given upon arrival. What Documents Are Needed? Birth Certificate- must be 4 by Sept […]
Read More »Gilmer offers hope for citizens and students with considerations for Graduation
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Doing more than just a consideration for Gilmer High School students, the Gilmer county Board of Education is looking at plans and options to make sure something for graduation happens for seniors this year. Not to be held back by the Coronavirus outbreak and shelter orders, the board looked at several options […]
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