ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer County Commission Chairman Charlie Paris has officially told FYN he is going to run in the coming election for Chairman. Sitting down with FYN, Paris confirmed this noting his satisfaction with the progress the county has made in recent years, but feeling like his job “isn’t finished.” He went on to […]
Read More »Gilmer ARTS cancels show due to weather
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Tonight’s showing of the Mountain Faith Band has been cancelled due to the weather. As snow continues to fall and build in Gilmer County, the staff of Gilmer ARTS has officially announced the cancellation. While tonight’s performance will not go as planned, Gilmer ARTS has pledged to honor those with tickets. The […]
Read More »Commissioners advertise 2018 budget
ELLIJAY, Ga – The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners have a proposed 2018 budget. Being advertised for public perusal, this budget will be discussed next week at their regularly scheduled work session Dec. 13 at 8 a.m. and regular session Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. However, the commissioners are also inviting the public to a […]
Read More »Missing person in Gilmer
ELLIJAY, Ga – Reports from family have confirmed a man missing from Gilmer County. Missing since Tuesday, Jerry Mead was on the way to work in Canton when he went missing. The family reports no one has been in contact with him since. Mead is 40 years old, stands 6 feet 3 inches and weighs […]
Read More »December meetings continue commissioners’ budget conversation
ELLIJAY, Ga. – While considerations continue for Gilmer County’s 2018 budget, new changes and suggestions have been considered through the commissioners’ December meetings. Some changes came with an expected increase in property tax revenue that was mirrored with a increase to contingency fund in relation to each other. While the expected increase is based on […]
Read More »Gilmer Fire and Rescue Weekly Status Report
Dates Structure Fires Brush Fires Emergency Med Calls (EMS) Extrications 12/10/17-12/16/17 2 3 98 1 MVC (Vehicle Accidents Haz. Conditions Search/Tech. Rescue Other Total Calls 9 3 1 1 118
Read More »Commissioners grant final approval to 2018 budget
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Dec. 21, for final approval of their 2018 budget before the new year. Before the official vote, the commissioners presented a couple of final clerical notes to the budget where they changed language on one item to reflect the money allocation. The board changed […]
Read More »Gilmer Board of Education ends 2017 with little action
ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Board of Education had little business at its year-end meeting. Finances became the largest part of the meeting as the board had few other action items to consider. As of the end of October, the Board had a financial statement reaching $3,419,094 of expenditures over revenue. However, not unexpected […]
Read More »Dog Owner Arrested in Investigation
ELLIJAY, GA – According to official releases from the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest was made earlier today regarding the dog attack and death of 61-year-old Kathy Sue Nichelson in Cherry Log, Georgia. During their continuing investigation, the Sheriff’s office arrested Dante Holloway, who is now in custody. He is currently facing two charges, Involuntary […]
Read More »Joint Development Authority preps for 2018
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Greater Gilmer Joint Development Authority (JDA) held a special meeting Dec. 12 to finalize items before the new year. The Authority is filling a gap made last year as the seventh, at-large, member was needed to be appointed. While Penelope Marshall has served in the position, it turns out that […]
Read More »JDA Meeting Sees Sanford’s Start as Executive Director
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – The Greater Gilmer Joint Development Authority (JDA) met for the first time with their new executive director, Kent Sanford, Nov. 6. Along with the new director, the JDA is moving forward with swapping employment of the executive director from a listed Gilmer Chamber employee to a direct employment with the JDA. […]
Read More »Gilmer Fire and Rescue Weekly Status Report
Dates Structure Fires Brush Fires Emergency Med Calls (EMS) MVC (Vehicle Accidents 11/26/17-12/02/17 2 6 85 6 Search/Tech. Rescue Other Total Calls 1 4 104
Read More »On The Town: Kingsman The Golden Circle
What is the mark of an enjoyable movie? Is there one thing that stands out above the rest that just let’s you know this movie is better than others? I’m not talking about critics who analyze movies. I am speaking of you, at home. When you watch a movie and think to yourself, “I liked […]
Read More »Rezoning and Repaving Take Focus in November for BOC
ELLIJAY, GA – Rezonings and LMIG took a large portion of the Board of Commissioners November Meetings as opposition and details came in abundance for both. A request to rezone for Lalit Devgan, Tax Map 3150 Parcel 007a, wanted to add a conditional use to the R-1 Residential Zoning. The conditional use would allow for […]
Read More »Incident Report Releases Details on Dog Attack
CHERRY LOG, GA – New details have arisen from the dog attack on Goose Island Road that resulted in the death of 61-year-old Kathy Sue Nichelson. FYN has received the official incident report for both the response to the original dog attack and the arrest of Dante Holloway. According to Sergeant Jason Newman, he arrived […]
Read More »On the Town: Justice League
Here we are. It has finally happened. The group movie to bring all your favorite heroes together in one film… the Aveng… wait a second. Sorry, fast forward to Justice League. I make a joke of this, but really, it’s going to be incredibly hard for those of you who have seen the old movies, […]
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