ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County Public Safety Director Tony Pritchett has tendered a resignation from his position as Public Safety Director. Though his letter of resignation is tendered, it is notice of his resignation at March 15, 2019, meaning he will remain in the position until then to prepare and possibly train his replacement. He […]
Read More »382 Shutdown for accident
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Highway 382 will be shutdown for a period at Sunlight Rd today. A two-car accident has occurred around noon at the location and emergency services are on scene. Authorities have confirmed one of the cars rolled over. Gilmer Sheriff Stacy Nicholson told FYN the accident had no fatalities or life threatening injuries. […]
Read More »Fire and Rescue Weekly Status Report 12/9 -12/15
Dates Structure Fires Fire Alarms Emergency Med Calls (EMS) 12/9/18-12/15/18 1 1 99 MVC (Vehicle Accidents Haz. Conditions Other Total Calls 12 6 1 120
Read More »City Council to condemn two properties
Ellijay, Ga. – The Ellijay City Council held a first of two readings of the condemnation of two properties this month, at 47 Boardtown Rd and 292 Cox Creek Rd. Councilman David Westmoreland noted that some of the issues have “been in disrepair for years.” With the first reading done, the process is underway and […]
Read More »Officers and Construction updates for new year in BOE
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Entering the new year, the Gilmer County Board of Education began discussions about the plans of moving into Phase 2 of the High School Renovations this summer. With talks going back and forth on Calendars and the possibility of state involvement in school calendars, Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs said that even starting […]
Read More »Less school for more economy?
North Georgia – According to a recent article by the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC), a senate committee has recommended longer summers for Georgia Students. Instead of quoting test scores, educators, or studies about student learning, the committee suggested a school year starting the first Monday of September, and ending around June 1. The basis for […]
Read More »Post Commissioners raises to advertise at 18 percent
ELLIJAY, Ga. – After last month’s arguments of legislative versus home rule as the way to go forward with Post Commissioner salaries, this month saw the continuation of that debate. The next step, a question brought forward from the budget sessions into last months meeting and now into the new year, is the percentage of […]
Read More »Auto-Renewal will go forward with Chamber Contract
ELLIJAY, Ga. – A not-unexpected turn of events saw the Board of Commissioners (BOC) strike the two items from their agenda on Thursday that involved an Audit and a Contract Termination for the Gilmer Chamber. Despite this, it doesn’t mean the end of this issue between the two entities. With both sides having agreed that […]
Read More »Chamber contract in question at BOC
ELLIJAY, Ga. – With the vote still set to be made, current indications are saying that the Gilmer Chamber may dodge a termination of their contract with the Board of Commissioners (BOC). The vote is set for tomorrow’s, January 10, Regular Meeting agenda. The subject matter, however, is a layover from the recent months when […]
Read More »Board of Education fills vacant seat
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Vacant since September 11, the Board officially named a new member to fill the seat at a Special Called Meeting this week. Held on December 17, 2018, the Special Meeting saw Board Chairman Michael Bramlett report to the board that Doug Pritchett is willing to serve alongside them and will be taking […]
Read More »Gilmer could see new coach next week
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County has been searching for a new coach since the official announcement of the resignation of Casey Wingard. It seems that Gilmer’s Christmas present could be a new coach. Gilmer County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Shanna Downs announced that she expected a meeting to be called for next week in which […]
Read More »Parks and Rec Authority Dissolved
ELLIJAY, Ga. – With rising tensions on the specific Parks and Recreation Board, the Board of Commissioners have officially dissolved the authority while simultaneously revisiting the Advisory Board Member Policies. That may be a little confusing to some as this entity is referred to as Authority and Advisory Board. In fact, part of the issue […]
Read More »Gilmer inducts new members to Hall of Fame
ELLIJAY, Ga. – December saw six new members inducted into Gilmer County’s Hall of Fame between Friday’s, December 7, Girls and Boys Basketball games. Celebrating the accomplishments of these people both during and after high school, the ceremony honored these individuals and their families. Coming from several different walks of life and spreading to even […]
Read More »Introducing Doug Pritchett to the BOE
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County got its first look at its newest Board of Education member, Doug Pritchett, in January’s meetings, but now, FYN sits down for a few questions with the man selected to fill the vacant spot. Pritchett is a life-long resident of Gilmer County, having graduated from its High School and only […]
Read More »Winter weather closes schools as county prepares
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County Schools have already posted to their home website and made public that they will be canceling school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in anticipation of the coming winter weather event. The School System noted that Governor Brian Kemp announced that all state offices will be closed Tuesday due to the approaching […]
Read More »Chamber names Citizen of the Year
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Meeting this week to both look back and forge ahead in the community. Part of preparing for the new year includes announcing awards that span both years in their importance. Winners are awarded because of so much they have contributed to the community, […]
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