ELLIJAY, Ga. – Building, coordinating, and energizing a social function can be quite difficult, but doing one amid widespread quarantines and self imposed isolation is a completely different order, such as “Chalk Ellijay.” Gilmer County’s Chamber of Commerce has taken on exactly that task as they began a new event over the weekend. After an […]
Read More »What to do if you show signs of infection from COVID-19
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Gilmer’s new Public Safety Coalition has offered information for citizens to be informed and not worry even if they do show signs of infection that have been noted for the Coronavirus. Offering a statement yesterday, the Coalition said that any who develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 infection should get medical […]
Read More »UPDATED: Closings and Cancellations due to COVID-19/Coronavirus
Stay up to date with closings in Gilmer County and keep visiting this article daily to find out the latest closings and cancellations as they are announced. UPDATED March 18, 2020 – Mountain Cinemas Close In an email from Mountain Cinemas parent company, Georgia Theatre Company, the announcement was made for closings of theatres […]
Read More »Clear Creek Middle School under lockdown
UPDATE: New information from Gilmer Schools Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs has confirmed a firearm was involved with the incident at Clear Creek. According to reports, several transportation employees detained the individual until help could arrive. Dr. Downs stated, “The School Resource Officer from the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) stationed at Clear Creek Middle School […]
Read More »Public Safety Coalition offers advice on how to stay healthy and signs to watch fo
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – A coalition of public safety, government entities, and service agencies in Gilmer County has been meeting to respond to the threat and concerns of COVID -19 (Coronavirus) and is reaching out to citizens for information, response, prevention, and overall health during this time. The coalition consists of Gilmer County Emergency Management […]
Read More »Reality Day still needing volunteers for 7th year
ELLIJAY, Ga. – With just over a month until one of Gilmer High School’s two annual “real world” events, volunteers are still needed for the annual Reality Day. This event delves deeper into budgets and finances for students in 10th Grade at the high school as they go through the process of budgeting a set […]
Read More »UPDATED: Community response to needs in Coronavirus shutdown
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Despite threats, concerns, and stories about everything closing and shutting down for the Coronavirus, Gilmer County is rebounding in Community response for those in need of help or guidance during this time. UPDATED – March 23, 2020 – Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Adds Mobile Unit to Expand Emergency Department If Needed Amid COVID-19 […]
Read More »Sheriff Stacy Nicholson announces for re-election
Sheriff Stacy Nicholson announces he will seek re-election this year. Sheriff Nicholson and his wife, Stacie, live in the City of Ellijay. They are both members and regularly attend Friendship #3 Baptist Church in McCaysville. The Sheriff is 48 years old and will begin his 30th year of law enforcement with Gilmer Sheriff’s Office in […]
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Gilmer Schools updates facilities and personnel
ELLIJAY, GA. – February saw updates on a few topics for the Gilmer School System as they approved updated facilities plans, personnel, and financials. The third phase of Gilmer High’s renovation plans are entering the final planning stages as the project is set to be bid out in April. According to the Assistant Superintendent, Administrative […]
Read More »Two major March events cancelled for Gilmer Schools
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Announced in their March work session, the Board of Education is canceling this week’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Clear Creek Elementary School while Gilmer High School has also had its Reality Day cancelled. During the meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs announced publicly that the ceremony will be cancelled saying, “Due to the […]
Read More »Capital spending halted amid shutdowns including pool project
ELLIJAY, Ga. – During the Board of Commissioners’ work session today, Chairman Charlie Paris spoke in the citizens wishing to speak section addressing concerns and a specific email from the weekend including Capital spending. During his time speaking, Paris announced that he will be “putting the brakes” on capital spending in the near future. While […]
Read More »Gilmer’s pool design debate
ELLIJAY, Ga. – With the bid for demolition awarded and proceeding, the county is starting to look closer at the projects designs and details as they prepare to take the next step towards construction of the pool design in the coming months with bids for construction. However, a Special Called Meeting this week saw the […]
Read More »Gun Permits frozen under Judicial Order
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Under last Friday’s Judicial Order from Chief Judge Brenda Weaver over court processes and business, Probate Judge Scott Chastain clarified today that new gun permits and applications will not be accepted until the order ends on April 11, 2020, according to the order. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and in an effort […]
Read More »Current Magistrate Judge Ken Roberts Announces Candidacy for Gilmer County Chief Magistrate
Ken and his wife, Karen, have called the Coosawattee neighborhood home for thirteen years and describe Gilmer County in one sentence: “Friendship with a sense of community.” Ken’s public service career began with a five-year tour in the United States Air Force, followed by a fire service career in Central Florida, where he retired as […]
Read More »East Ellijay Walmart modifying hours and Georgia cases rise
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer Citizens are waking up and some are skipping church today as new reports from the statewide media are increasing the reported number of cases to 99 in the Georgia and businesses like Walmarts modifying hours for stocking and cleaning. Other businesses are doing the same, closing down or modifying hours […]
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