March is seeing the return of a special event that is spanning three locations this year in the Sequoyah Regional Library system. Sequoyah-con is hosting different themes at each location with the Woodstock Library hosting the space theme, RT Jones Memorial Library in Canton hosting the Fantasy theme, and the Gilmer Library hosting the anime […]
Read More »Friday will see protest against Build An Ark in Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. – With permits and permission completed, a group of citizens will be gathering this Friday Morning outside of the Gilmer County Courthouse in a planned protest against Build An Ark animal rescue. Looking for a peaceful protest according to statements made, the group is gathering in the county parking lot next to the […]
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Gilmer Chamber selling tickets for 1st annual Warbird Weekend
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Just over a month away, Gilmer’s Chamber has begun ticket sales for its Warbird Weekend event. Though originally scheduled for last August before COVID forced a reschedule, the event is now set for April 1, 2022. In celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Georgia Apple Festival, Warbird Weekend was set to […]
Read More »Gilmer Schools finishes National FFA week
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer Schools has just ended its celebration of National FFA week in the system after a proclamation last Monday from Gilmer Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley officially designated the celebration in the Board of Education’s monthly meeting. Though Gilmer has just finished its celebrations, the proclamation and actual National FFA Week […]
Read More »Personnel and Delegates approved in February
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Following into the new year and preparing for the 2022-2023 school year, the Gilmer Board of Education took the next step in personnel approvals for the coming term. Last month, the process started, as it does annually, with approval for administrators. Unanimous approvals came for most in the Board offices and […]
Read More »Human remains found in Gilmer County
UPDATE: Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson confirmed with FYN today that the remains found in the Hudson-Martin Road area of the county were skeletal. He said that they were complete and not missing any major parts. Nicholson also confirmed that the remains were found above ground, not buried. Nicholson said that it could possibly take […]
Read More »County updates Lower Cartecay Bridge Replacement
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Since April of 2017, almost five years ago, the Lower Cartecay Road Bridge has been closed. This came due to an inspection deeming the bridge “unsafe.” Since then, Gilmer has pushed for a state project for bridge replacements and achieved it with Lower Cartecay taking the priority place that another bridge in […]
Read More »Gilmer BOC holds town hall for new pool design
ELLIJAY, Ga. – “I feel real good right now about where we are. We have a very reputable firm that has successfully completed some projects way larger than ours. They’re anxious to get our engineering done, to get to the point that we can put this out to bid. And then they will bid on […]
Read More »GHS announces STAR Student Kinsleigh Purvis
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer High School has announced the 2022 PAGE STAR Student as Senior Kinsleigh Elizabeth Purvis who, in turn, selected former Mathematics teacher Ashley Stover as her STAR teacher. Kinsleigh Purvis is the daughter of Steven and Kara Purvis of Talking Rock, Georgia. She has earned this recognition due to hard work, academic […]
Read More »Gilmer discusses possible new designs and costs for pool project
ELLIJAY, Ga. – With little progress or interest on the county’s pool project from engineers and construction bids over the last year, the county has been looking to find reasonings for the project and adjustments that could help the project move forward to completion this year. In a Special Called Meeting, the Board of Commissioners […]
Read More »BOE approves administrators and board chairs
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – The beginning of 2022 has the Gilmer Board of Education establishing the new year with annual approvals and nominations for board chairs and school administrators renewals. A typical agenda item for January, the approval of chairs sets the officers for the entire year while administrator renewal must be approved before they […]
Read More »Hotel/Motel Tax raised in Gilmer BOC special meeting
ELLIJAY, Ga. – A special called meeting of Gilmer’s Board of Commissioners saw the official motion and approval of a change in the Hotel/Motel Tax from five percent to eight percent and included tourism product development (TPD) Projects. The meeting saw the continued discussion of the topic that was brought up last year after Gilmer […]
Read More »Gilmer BOE redrawing district lines for board members
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – With a letter from from the state reapportionment office suggesting changes, this Thursday will see the Gilmer Board of Education considering redrawing district lines for the county in regards to the board members. This does not affect the county’s voting registration or citizens voting districts within the county. Instead, it changes […]
Read More »Planning and Zoning sees strong opposition in meeting
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – With several zoning requests considered for January, two saw increased opposition alongside some support from residents, neighbors, and members of Keep Gilmer Rural (KGR). The nearly three hour meeting on January 20, 2022, saw discussion stretch from public discussion to debate among the board members over issues. The first debated application […]
Read More »BOC approvals for new year include election qualifying fees
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Rolling into 2022, the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners set standard new year approvals and fees for 2022. Standard annual agenda items that have become predictable over recent years still require approval by vote like County Clerk and Attorney. The BOC once again nominated and approved unanimously to continue with their current […]
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