CHERRY LOG, GA – Updates are coming now for the woman found dead in Cherry Log yesterday, September 28. According to the Gilmer Sheriff’s Office, Kathy Sue Nichelson died from an attack by a pit bull on Goose Island Road. It is now confirmed that a second person was attacked when trying to help Nichelson, but […]
Read More »Public Health Release Confirms Rabies in Gilmer County
ELLIJAY, Ga – An official release from the Georgia Depart of Public Health and its District 1- 2 office has confirmed a case of rabies in Gilmer County. Specifically, a stray beagle, tested by health officials, tested positive for the virus. Although the beagle was found in the area of Flat Branch and Weeks Road, […]
Read More »Fire & Rescue Weekly Status Report
Dates Structure Fires Brush Fires Fire Alarms Emergency Med Calls (EMS) Extrications MVC (Vehicle Accidents Vehicle Fires Haz. Conditions Air Transports Search/Tech. Rescue Other Total Calls 10/29/17-11/04/17 0 0 1 67 0 12 0 6 0 2 3 91
Read More »Fire & Rescue Weekly Status Report 10/15 to 10/21
Dates Fire Alarms Emergency Med Calls (EMS) Extrications MVC (Vehicle Accidents Vehicle Fires Haz. Conditions Air Transports Total Calls 10/15/17-10/21/17 1 75 1 13 1 1 2 94
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Dates Fire Alarms Emergency Med Calls (EMS) MVC (Vehicle Accidents Vehicle Fires Haz. Conditions Search/Tech. Rescue Other Total Calls 10/08/17-10/14/17 4 77 8 1 4 2 2 98
Read More »Gilmer Fire & Rescue Weekly Status Report
Dates Structure Fires Brush Fires Fire Alarms Emergency Med Calls (EMS) MVC (Vehicle Accidents Vehicle Fires Haz. Conditions 9/17/17-9/23/17 1 1 2 85 9 1 6 Air Transports Search/Tech. Rescue Other Total Calls 9/17/17-9/23/17 1 1 2 109
Read More »Ellijay Presents Proposed Budget for 2018
ELLIJAY, GA – The City of Ellijay is moving forward in its budgeting process with the presentation of its budget for 2018. This Proposed budget is still awaiting public comments in the the hearing tomorrow morning, September 29, at 9:00 A.M. After that, the budget can move to October’s regular meeting for approval by the […]
Read More »GHS Renovations Ready for ECAC Committee
ELLIJAY, GA – The Gilmer County Board of Education spoke in there September meetings about the coming renovations to the local high school. Still in the very early stages, the renovation project is currently in its application stage for state funding. According to Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services Stuart Sheriff, the application has been approved. However, […]
Read More »Tabor and Watkins Houses Discussed in Joint Meeting
ELLIJAY, GA – In a special called joint meeting of the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners and the Building Authority, discussion has continued revolving around the Tabor House and the Watkins House. The Building Authority offered up their desires to gain an inspection of the house, but their attempts to acquire a quote for the […]
Read More »JDA Announces New Executive Director
EAST ELLIJAY, GA – The Greater Gilmer Joint Development Authority (JDA) has officially announced their new Executive Director. Kent Sanford, currently with Park Sterling Bank, is beginning a transition as he will officially take the office in November. Sanford holds previous experience with positions on the Ellijay Downtown Development Authority (DDA), President of the Chamber […]
Read More »GDOT Work on 515 Slows Traffic
ELLIJAY, GA – For those traveling on Highway 515, you may have been noticing trucks at the intersection of 1st Avenue near Hardee’s. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has changed out the traffic lights with newer models including a flashing yellow turn signal for left turns at the intersection. Many citizens who have been […]
Read More »David Ralston Talks Education and Politics in Ellijay
ELLIJAY, GA – Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston visited Ellijay on Wednesday, September 13, to speak with the Retired Teachers Association. Before holding a regular meeting, the Association received Ralston with a lunch reception and a meet and greet with the members. As he began his remarks, Ralston noted he was returning to […]
Read More »Gilmer Fire & Rescure Weekly Status Report 9/10 to 9/16
Dates Structure Fires Emergency Med Calls (EMS) Extrications MVC (Vehicle Accidents Vehicle Fires Haz. Conditions Search/Tech. Rescue Other Total Calls 9/10/17-9/16/17 1 79 1 9 1 5 1 6 103
Read More »Gilmer Fire & Rescue Weekly Status Report 9/3 to 9/9
Dates Brush Fires Fire Alarms Emergency Med Calls (EMS) MVC (Vehicle Accidents Vehicle Fires Haz. Conditions Other Total Calls 9/3/17-9/9/17 1 4 76 7 1 6 2 97
Read More »Gilmer BOC Meeting Agendas for September
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 TIME: 9:00 AM LOCATION: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONFERENCE ROOM 1 Broad Street Ellijay, GA 30540 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER Charlie Paris, Chairman II. AGENDA APPROVAL III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Update from the Cherry Log Fire Station Project (Shawn Williams) A. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Update […]
Read More »Nursing Home Resident Named in Police Report
ELLIJAY, GA – According to an official statement by the Ellijay Police Department, police are continuing the investigation, alongside other entities, into the incident at the Gilmer Nursing Home that ultimately resulted in the death of a resident. The statement also officially names the resident as Dorothy Broome, 83. The official statement follows: On August […]
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