Celebrations arose as citizens packed into the Gilmer Agriculture Education Facility at Clear Creek Middle School to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, March 25. Actually, staff members had to bring out extra seating for people as they overfilled the bleachers. Georgia House Speaker David Ralston took notice as he spoke of North Georgia’s community […]
Read More »Gilmer Fire & Rescue Awarded for Trauma Care Excellence
Many citizens may still have images fresh in their minds from a horrible accident last October in which a tour bus carrying 53 people collided with an 18-wheeler semi-truck. Usually, October is a festive time for Gilmer as we host visitors to our county at the apple orchards and at our fairgrounds for the Apple […]
Read More »Gilmer Refinancing More G.O. Bonds
In a special called meeting, the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners met with Andrew Tritt, Managing Director, and others from Stifel, Nicolaus and Company, Inc. The meeting culminated with approval from the county to finalize their resolution in order to complete refinancing on the remainder of the 2007 G.O. Bonds, but this also represents the final […]
Read More »Alcohol or Economy? Citizens Revive Subject
While not on the agenda, besides one license request, citizens brought alcohol back to the Ellijay City Council as the citizens input of their March meeting was filled with support for issuing a pouring license to the Martyn House on North Main Street in downtown Ellijay. Having initially requested the license three years ago, representatives […]
Read More »Manhunt Ends Successfully in Gilmer
According to an official release from the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, their recent search for suspect Richard Edmond Fields has ended as of 2:35pm yesterday. Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Deputies, along with assistance from U.S. Marshals and Dept. Of Community Supervision, captured the suspect on Willard Mtn Rd. While he is currently in […]
Read More »Reality Sets In for Gilmer Sophomores
Many High School Sophomores went to school Wednesday, March 22, not knowing what they could specifically expect from Gilmer’s Reality Day, but all had a chance to take a closer look at life after school. Set to examine life roughly ten years into their future, the tenth graders from Gilmer High School entered the Civic […]
Read More »Gilmer Sheriff’s Searching for Suspect
The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office is asking Citizens for help by being on the lookout for Richard Edmond Fields, 51. He is currently wanted by the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, RICHARD EDMOND FIELDS, age 51, is currently wanted by the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office for his involvement in a domestic-related incident that occurred at a […]
Read More »Budget and Purchases to Prep BOE for Changes
On the same night as their first Budget Hearing, the Gilmer County Board of Education seemed to deal a lot with purchases and finances throughout its meeting. Items in equipment as well as educational materials took focus as the Board moves closer to the end of the school year. Although already approved twice, the Board […]
Read More »On The Town: Beauty and the Beast
I must admit my own inner conflict with Disney lately. It seems Disney has been on a campaign to produce “live-action” remakes of all their older classic films. I can’t decide whether I am happy with this plan or not. However, let’s cut straight to the chase here, the greatest issue I found with this […]
Read More »CLC Breaks Ground at Clear Creek
Friends and Citizens gathered Sunday, March 19, to witness Gilmer County’s Christian Learning Center (CLC) next step into its future. CLC’s Board of Directors Member, Kent Sanford opened the ceremony speaking about the CLC’s past acknowledging several people who were also present at the groundbreaking of the original building located at the High School. Sanford […]
Read More »Behind the Doors at Piedmont’s Emergency Department
With Piedmont’s recent ribbon cutting ceremony, FYN delved behind the scenes to take a closer look at some of Piedmont’s equipment and changes to the facilities as they move closer to opening their doors to the public. During their Ribbon Cutting, Piedmont was welcomed into Gilmer County by Commission Chairman Charlie Paris stating, “We’re very […]
Read More »Gilmer Optimist Club Recognizes Essay Winners
Results are in as Gilmer High School Students who participated in the Optimist Club’s Essay Contest were announced to first, second, and third place. The winners were recognized with a medal and cash prize from the Optimist Club. Pictured above are First and Second Place Winners Faith and Katie. Click below to read each of the […]
Read More »DUNN PLEADS GUILTY
Former Chief Executive Officer for Sunlink Health Systems Inc., Jeffery Mark Dunn has plead guilty in his case,” sources tell FYN. Dunn was charged on 45 counts of felony theft by deception and one felony count of violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. On Friday, March 10, Dunn, age 50, appeared in […]
Read More »Piedmont Holds Ribbon Cutting Prior to Opening
As the Piedmont Stand-Alone Emergency Department enters the final stages of preparation and inspections, they held a celebration with local and state officials to honor the occasion. Construction is complete and renovations are over, the near $2 million project is now awaiting final inspections and approval of the actual ED (Emergency Department) itself. Upon completion […]
Read More »On the Town: Logan
As an inaugural article of this column, let me start with a little history. Long before writing was ever with us, stories existed. Stories were not only intrinsic to society for entertainment, but a key form a education, culture, and transfer of morality. But this is so bland, stories are so much more. More than […]
Read More »Weather Affecting Gilmer Schools
Gilmer Schools has cancelled its afternoon activities today, March 1st, as last night’s storms are expected to continue or worsen. According to the information sent by Superintendent Dr. Shanna Wilkes, the Gilmer County Charter School System is conferring with emergency services as the day continues stating, “The safety of our students and staff is always […]
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