ELLIJAY, Ga. – This week marks qualifying for the coming 2018 elections in Gilmer County. This year’s elections include the county Commission Chairman, Post 2 Commissioner, and Post 4 and Post 5 of the Board of Education. Each day, FetchYourNews will be taking note of those qualifying for the election and the position for which […]
Read More »Downtown Ellijay hosts St. PETrick’s Day
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Ellijay Merchant’s Association hosted their annual St. PETrick’s Day event downtown on March 17 with a marked growth over last year. More vendors, more pets, and more entertainment added to the improvement of the event that took place, mostly, in the parking lot between Dalton Street and Hipp Street next to […]
Read More »Ingles offers employees one-time bonus
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Ingles Markets has become the latest in a line of businesses offering a little extra to their employees after recent changes in taxes. According to a letter to their employees, a one-time, seniority-based bonus will be offered to qualifying associates as a result of the recent tax reform. FetchYourNews contacted Chief Financial […]
Read More »Community development on agenda in commissioners’ March meetings
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners addressed community development this month with a possible final solution to roadside trash pick-up as well as applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Trash pick-up has been a developing issue over the last two months now as the board originally planned on hiring five […]
Read More »Parkside Ellijay crowns Queen and King in 2018 pageant
ELLIJAY, Ga. – A night of laughter and fun, Parkside Ellijay Skilled Nursing Care, previously Gilmer Nursing Home, held its annual pageant for its residents on Feb. 23. The theme, “Once Upon a Time,” saw volunteers and employees of the facility dressed as Disney princesses and decorations from their movies to celebrate the evening. Local […]
Read More »Commissioners nearing decision on tiny homes
ELLIJAY, Ga. – After a previous meeting in February, the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners convened on March 29 for the second of three planned meetings discussing options and facets on how they wish to handle the tiny home trend in our county. Early in the meeting, the commissioners seemed to come to an agreement […]
Read More »Fire and Rescue Weekly Report 3/4 – 3/10
Dates Structure Fires Brush Fires Emergency Med Calls (EMS) 3/4/18-3/10/18 1 4 69 MVC (Vehicle Accidents Haz. Conditions Other Total Calls 7 1 3 85
Read More »Explosion at East Ellijay McDonald’s
EAST ELLIJAY, GA. – Reports indicate an explosion has occurred at the East Ellijay McDonald’s around 2 p.m. today originating in the women’s bathroom. Authorities on scene say the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has been contacted by East Ellijay Police. However, preliminary investigations suggest that a device may have been involved. As of […]
Read More »Traveling Vietnam Wall visiting Gilmer this May
(Photo by AVTT) ELLIJAY, Ga. – Days before Memorial Day, Gilmer County will be host to the AVTT (American Veteren’s Traveling Tribute) Traveling Vietnam Wall. From May 16 to May 20 of 2018, the Traveling Wall will be hosted at the Ellijay Lion’s Club Fairgrounds in Ellijay. However, the wall will not be arriving alone […]
Read More »Brian Kemp visits Ellijay Tea Party
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Georgia Secretary of State, and now candidate for governor, Brian Kemp visited Gilmer County today, Feb. 20, to speak with the Ellijay Tea Party about his campaign. Coming from Athens-Clarke County, Kemp says he got frustrated with the local government’s regulations and taxes. He went on to say, “I wanted to make […]
Read More »On the set of Through The Glass Darkly in Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Ellijay has been seeing stars lately as Robyn Lively (The Karate Kid Part III, Teen Witch) and Shanola Hampton (Showtime’s Shameless, You Again) will star in Through the Glass Darkly, a psychological thriller co-written and directed by Lauren Fash and co-written by Susan Graham. Lively and Hampton play Charlie and Amy, an unlikely […]
Read More »City police innocent of excessive force
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The city of Ellijay is officially done with a lawsuit claiming excessive force and a failure to render aid in a June 2015 arrest of 46-year-old Terry Cantrell. Exonerated in a federal district court, the officer in question, Trevor McClure, was one of the three-part defendants in the case alongside Police Chief […]
Read More »McCutchen rezoning raises traffic questions
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Ellijay City Council held their February meeting with few items on the agenda, but a zoning request still raised plenty of discussion with a subdivision coming to McCutchen Street. The zoning request is actually a reduction in density as it was approved to change from an R-3 to an R-1. The […]
Read More »Fire and Rescue Weekly Status Report
Dates Structure Fires Fire Alarms Emergency Med Calls (EMS) MVC (Vehicle Accidents 2/4/18-2/10/18 1 2 89 2 Haz. Conditions Air Transports Other Total Calls 3 1 3 100
Read More »Gilmer under flood watch
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County is already feeling pressure from the rainfall with river and lake levels rising. As of late afternoon, water levels have risen to dangerous levels threatening to flood over into lower areas such as River Park. In outer areas of the county, creeks and streams have already drawn concern from citizens. […]
Read More »Hardee’s intersection claims another accident
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County citizens have grown accustomed to seeing accidents at the junction made up from Highway 515, Highway 52, Industrial Boulevard, and First Avenue. Another accident occurred today, shutting down 515 in the area as authorities process the accident. Two cars were involved in the incident, but one occupant was transported for […]
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