The downtown celebration served as a retreat for the 94 volunteers who celebrated Earth Day this year by picking up litter and trash across Gilmer County. With 70 bags of trash collected from volunteers on Saturday morning, April 27, alone, the day of the county’s celebration was only a part of the project as the […]
Read More »Gilmer Schools redistricts county
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Progress on constructing the new Clear Creek Elementary School is moving forward as the School System has officially redistricted the county based upon the concept of hosting three elementary schools. This is the first step in kicking off the major changes to come in Gilmer’s Educations system in the next few years as […]
Read More »Ellijay advertises qualifying for election
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The city of Ellijay is officially announcing next week, Monday, August 19, 2019, through Wednesday, August 21, 2019, as Qualifying week for the coming November Elections. Available from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day, citizens wishing to run for position of Mayor of Ellijay or one of the five City Council […]
Read More »County addresses leachate issue with “good faith”
ELLIJAY, Ga. – A wet well at the county’s landfill is in danger of leaking leachate into the nearby stream risking contamination of the surface water and possible fines from Georgia’s EPD (Environmental Protection Department). A presentation at the county’s work session from Carter & Sloope Engineers’ representative Kurt McCord explained plans to address the […]
Read More »BOE to demolish old central office
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Demoliton plans are underway with the Board of Education (BOE) as they will be taking down the old Central Office Building and annex. The building, located on Gilmer High School’s Campus, will be demolished by bid winner Anderson Atlanta, Inc. But the process getting there has been questioned by Board members due […]
Read More »Designer Selected for Pool Construction
ELLIJAY, Ga. – An official motion, and a somewhat unusual unanimous decision, has led Gilmer County into a contract with Premier Pools & Spas. The company, located in Ellijay, Georgia, already presented a concept to the commissioners during their June meeting, but will now alter, detail, and finalize a design for the board to use […]
Read More »Comprehensive Plan development continues with community survey
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The process that began last year with former Post 2 Commissioner Travis Crouch, now continues as the Gilmer BOC (Board of Commissioners) is asking for citizens to comment and help direct them on this plan with a survey. They survey is being disseminated through several outlets and interested parties in the development […]
Read More »Spring Signing Day sees four commitments from Gilmer athletes
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer High School celebrated today, April 29, with family and friends of four athletes who ceremonially signed commitments to colleges and universities, advancing their sports careers to the next level. The special day saw not only those friends and family members, but coaches, school administrators, and even Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs present […]
Read More »Probate Court celebrates certifications
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Probate Court honored three of its clerks for their state certifications this week. A process that began with former Probate Judge Anita Mullins, these employees have served for years in the court system and have completed training programs within the system under Judge Scott Chastain. The three ladies recognized […]
Read More »Ethics and Security questioned in Gilmer Administration
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Citizens are questioning the Gilmer County Board of Education this week after reports have surfaced of the involvement of and connections between the school systems Superintendent, Dr. Shanna Downs, and her husband’s, Jeff Downs, career in a company that the school is now engaging to install a security system in the schools. […]
Read More »Maintenance and Land Use nearing decisions in BOC
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Final decisions may be coming soon as the county considers densities and more with recent changes in Land Use Ordinances. Having been on the agenda for several months, this item was revisited during a first reading and gone through several public hearings and adjustments from the Building Association and local builders. This […]
Read More »Security and Zoning changes updated in April Meeting
ELLIJAY, Ga. – For months now, the Gilmer County Board of Education has been pushing to inform and prepare citizens for coming changes to the Gilmer County School System. This month was no different during their work session as the Board is moving further with security upgrades and coming to a close on bus routes […]
Read More »Piedmont Hospitals Support National Drug Take Back Day
PRESS RELEASE FROM PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE Jasper, Ga. (April 16, 2019) – From 1999 to 2010, opioid-related deaths in Georgia increased by 500 percent. In 2016, there were close to 1,000 deaths involving opioids in the state and those numbers are continuing to increase. Facing those statistics and knowing that all healthcare systems need to play a […]
Read More »Gilmer Schools Kindergarten enrollment guide
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Enrollment for Gilmer Schools Kindergarten classes is coming up very soon for parents. The Gilmer County School system hopes to remind families of these times and guidelines for those wishing to register and prepare for the coming year. Gilmer County Schools Kindergarten Enrollment Central Enrollment Hours for Kindergarten Students April 8, 2019 […]
Read More »GHS Threats see arrest
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Reports are coming in after school today as a student began threatening Gilmer High School. According to confirmation from the Gilmer School System, a parent reported the threats to administrators who promptly contacted authorities. The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office quickly investigated and arrested the individual. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office will also have […]
Read More »Calendar decided in March BOE
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County’s School System is ready for the 2019-20 school year as it ended one of the longest processes it undergoes in preparation: the system calendar. As with every year, the school calendars have been prepared by each school and put to vote from the public as a whole to decide the […]
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