ELLIJAY, Ga. – With August fast approaching, the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners (BOC) has officially approved the advertisement of their Millage Rate for the year. Accepting the Rollback Rate at 6.898 mills, a 0.085 mill drop from the current 6. 983, the Commissioners will still realize a decrease of $119,582 between the two rates, […]
Read More »Playing in the county’s pool?
With over two months since Gilmer County first announced they would keep the pool closed this year, a lot has been said, debated, changed, and changed again. Much of the angst in the situation can be narrowed down to three topics though; time, finances, and responsibility. These three subjects have been the foundation for numerous […]
Read More »Ethics questioned in county ethics board appointment
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Having been accepted and approved as a county of ethics, Gilmer’s Board of Commissioners moved forward with appointing members to an ethics board. County Commission Chairman Charlie Paris spoke at the work session saying that he had hopes that the board appointees would accept the position and never meet. The Board of […]
Read More »Budget continues perks for citizens and employees
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – East Ellijay is continuing more than just property tax waivers for the ‘19-’20 fiscal year as they presented and approved their budget in June’s meeting. Introducing the new budget, East Ellijay Mayor Mack West noted in his discussion that the ‘18-’19 budget did not need to take money from reserves to […]
Read More »Pool or Pools?
ELLIJAY, Ga. – With new information coming from an unrelated meeting last week of Gilmer County’s Board of Commissioners, citizens have been seeking clarifications on issues regarding the community pool that has become a central topic in Gilmer County since the official closing of the current pool this month. Gilmer County Commission Chairman Charlie Paris […]
Read More »Postponed budget talks for pool to happen Monday
ELLIJAY, Ga. – After a recent announcement to keep Gilmer’s Community Pool closed this year, the Board of Commissioners are entering talks to revisit the Capital Budget for 2019 in attempts to expedite construction of a new pool. Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Chairman Charlie Paris likened the current situation with the pool to “Russian […]
Read More »Apple Blossom Festival Cancelled
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer Chamber and involved parties have officially announced the cancellation of this year’s Apple Blossom Festival. A mainstay of the spring season for what would have been its sixth year, this will be the first time the festival has been cancelled since it’s start. According to the Chamber, they have been […]
Read More »Seamless Summer could see decline without volunteers
ELLIJAY, Ga. – As Gilmer Schools and their nutrition department gear up for the coming Seamless Summer Program, Nutrition Director Linda Waters brought an unfortunate report to the School Board. With a little over a month left to prepare, the School System still has not filled volunteer positions for every location they are running. According […]
Read More »Mass Shootings: Guns, Games, or God?
Why is it that every time there is a shooting in this country, my feeds get flooded by blame. All I see is article after article on who or what I should be blaming for the latest shooting. “It’s because of video game violence!” “No, it’s the gun control laws!” “It’s about religion.” “Blame the […]
Read More »Gilmer readies to “Stuff the Bus” for school
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – This weekend, citizens will find the Optimist Club and their school bus in front of Wal-Mart in East Ellijay as they collect final donations and celebrate the county’s return to the school year. The Gilmer County Optimist Club’s 7th Annual school supply drive still has collection boxes located throughout the county […]
Read More »Two arrested on child abuse
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Several warrants were served earlier this month and two suspects have been arrested in regards to accusations of child abuse. Laura Suzan Schwartz had warrants issued for Cruelty to Children, Battery Family Violence, and False Imprisonment Family Violence. Michael Wayne Maupin had warrants issued for Cruelty to Children, False Imprisonment Family Violence, […]
Read More »Speaker Ralston Announces North Georgia Office of the Center for Rural Prosperity & Innovation in Ellijay
(The following is a Press Release from the Office of David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives.) ELLIJAY, Ga. – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Center for Rural Prosperity & Innovation has opened a North Georgia Office in Ellijay. The office is located in the Collaboration on River’s Edge […]
Read More »Authorities address storm damage in Gilmer
(All photos provided by the Gilmer County Public Safety Department.) ELLIJAY, Ga. – Authorities are still finding damage and reports from the last two days of storms, meanwhile volunteers and citizens are banning together to clear roadways, driveways, and yards from debris. According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, “60 mph wind gusts […]
Read More »County debates future plans for pool
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Continued response from citizens are still pushing towards having a community pool open in Gilmer County. However, these citizens are now splitting on response to the county not opening the current pool this year. As the commissioners listened for public comments during a special called meeting on May 20, 2019, to discuss […]
Read More »Good Samaritan Catholic Church re-enacts crucifixion downtown
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Citizens applauded after a man was drug from a local catholic church, beaten, stripped, and hung from a cross on the downtown square today. Taken from the steps of the Good Samaritan Catholic Church, the re-enactment saw “Jesus” beaten and flogged before being forced to carry a massive cross from the church […]
Read More »Fire Department Budget Amendments changes priorities
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Fire Department is continuing with changes to budget recommendations since last October. While discussions at that time had former Public Safety Director Tony Pritchett prioritizing a pumper truck higher on the list, the new Public Safety Director Keith Kucera, along with Fire Chief Daniel Kaufman, have urged the Commissioners […]
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