GILMER, Ga. – An order declaring a Judicial Emergency has been released from Chief Judge Brenda Weaver was filed today in Gilmer County regarding civil and/or criminal court proceedings in the Appalachian Judicial Circuit (Gilmer, Fannin, Pickens counties). The order states, “The nature of this emergency is the continued transmission of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 throughout the […]
Read More »Gilmer’s resolution makes county Second Amendment Sanctuary
ELLIJAY, Ga – Gilmer County’s approval of the Second Amendment Sanctuary came last Thursday with all three commissioners voting yes for the resolution and sparking further debate over the issue’s future. That resolution states, “The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners will not authorize or appropriate funds, resources, employees, agencies, contractors, buildings, detention centers or offices […]
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Gilmer shuts down under Flash Flood Warning
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer is one of several northern counties under a Flash Flood Warning today as the National Weather Service issued the warning just over an hour ago. According to the National Weather Service, “Flash Flood Warnings for… Towns County in northeastern Georgia… Northwestern Lumpkin County in north central Georgia… Gilmer County in north […]
Read More »“I Heart Ga Milk” day at EES
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer Schools saw a special Friday as they celebrated the I Heart Ga Milk Day at Ellijay Elementary School with guests from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The event was hosted in Gilmer County as part of the state’s Georgia Grown “Feed My School” program from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Gilmer […]
Read More »Chamber enters 2020 with annual meeting
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer Chamber is wasting no time in 2020 preparing for another “successful” year as President and CEO Paige Green called 2019. During their annual meeting, the Chamber recounted many of their successes and honored members with the annual awards before looking to the future with induction of new ambassadors, the passing […]
Read More »Reagan Griggs Pritchett announces candidacy for Magistrate Judge of Gilmer County
To the citizens of Gilmer County: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Reagan Griggs Pritchett and I am running for Chief Magistrate. A multigeneration citizen and native of Gilmer County, I am the daughter of Maynard and Denise Griggs. I am married to Kevin Pritchett. The son of Doug and Lynne Pritchett, […]
Read More »BOE sells bonds for 2020 ESPLOST
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Moving to the selling of Gilmer BOE bonds, no public comment has been presented in any recent Board of Education Meetings to oppose or support selling bonds for the series 2020 ESPLOST (Educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funds. Gabe Agan, Senior Vice President of Raymond James Georgia Public Finance, […]
Read More »School closed in Gilmer in face of Coronavirus
GILMER, Ga. – According to a release from Gilmer County Schools, the system will shut down with school closed next week in the fallout from information and concerns over the Coronavirus in the county. According to a public release from Gilmer County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs, the closure will last from Monday, March 16, […]
Read More »Will Gilmer become a Second Amendment Sanctuary?
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Debate has risen among some in the county after the Gilmer Board of Commissioners published the agenda for their February meetings as people are noticing an agenda item to discuss becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary. The official discussion with the BOC will occur during their work session this Wednesday, February 12. 2020, […]
Read More »St. Petrick’s Day event cancelled due to concerns over health
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Posted to their social media site, those in charge of this weekend’s St. Petrick’s Day Celebration have opted to cancel the event in the face of rising concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Their statement said, “At the advice of local authorities and due to concerns over the CORVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) the 2020 […]
Read More »Storms continue to wreak havoc in Gilmer with Flood Watch
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – As the snow melt sits on top of Gilmer’s already saturated soil, the continuous storm moving across North Georgia is once again causing closures and emergency responses across the area, now with a Flood Watch. Gilmer County Schools stated earlier tonight that they will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11th for […]
Read More »Congressional Candidates visit Poole’s Bar-B-Q on campaign trail
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Candidates Marjorie Greene, 14th District, and Rich McCormick, 7th District, visited Ellijay to speak about their campaigns for election at the famous Poole’s Bar-B-Q. Each candidate met with citizens in Gilmer and offered a few words on campaigning and their support for Trump in the coming elections. Dr. Rich McCormick spoke […]
Read More »Gilmer Schools addresses Coronavirus concerns
GILMER, Ga. – Amid concerns from a positive case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Canton, Georgia, and responses of a possible exposure in Pickens, Gilmer County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs answered concerns today with a statement about Gilmer’s preparations. The school system has established health safety protocols already in place but Downs addressed the […]
Read More »Kevin Johnson Announces His Candidacy for the 2020 Gilmer County Chief Magistrate Elections
Kevin Johnson proudly announces his candidacy for the 2020 elections for Chief Magistrate of Gilmer County. As a veteran of the Marine Corps and with over 30 years of law enforcement experience, his dedication to service continues on as he humbly asks for support in his campaign to further his community that he cares so […]
Read More »Sharla Davis announces campaign for Tax Commissioner
My name is Sharla Davis and I am campaigning for position of Tax Commissioner for Gilmer County. I have lived in Georgia for 45 of my 48 years. Five of those years have been here in Gilmer County. My husband and I consider our move here to be one of the best decisions we’ve made….besides […]
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