During their Work Session for February, the Gilmer County Board of Education made two recognitions. The first of which honored several members of Gilmer’s Football Players for being named to the 2016 Football Region 6AAAA All Region Team. Those selected were Griffin Cagle as Wide Receiver to First Team Offense, Levi Seabolt as Offensive Line […]
Read More »Calendars and Bonuses Spark BOE Discussion
The official 2017-2018 Academic School Calendar has tallied votes online and been approved for Calendar 2. Calendar 2 was put forth by faculty and administration from the Ellijay Primary School and recieve a total 33.11% of the votes (249 votes) online by Gilmer County’s citizens. Though Superintendent Dr. Shanna Wilkes stated the calendar was relatively […]
Read More »JDA Listens to Projects and Healthcare Possibilities
The Greater Gilmer Joint Development Authority did not change officers during its first 2017 meeting retaining Travis Crouch as Chair and Lex Rainey as Vice Chair for the year as well as Gilmer Chamber Director Paige Green as Secretary/Treasurer. The February Meeting was the first of the four quarterly meetings for 2017, and Executive Director […]
Read More »Commissioners Start to Clean Up
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is hitting its spring cleaning early. The Commissioners made motions referring to litter, surplus equipment, and a possible event involving tires in conjunction with Earth Day as well as a new benefit to County employees. One major change came as the Commissioners discussed a change to their litter ordinance. […]
Read More »Piping in Gilmer’s Detention Center
The 210 day contract for the new sewer line laid to the Gilmer County Detention Center has begun. While the initial notice to proceed (210 Days start point) was given on December 5, Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority Director Gary McVey did note, “This could vary some depending on inclement weather days, but the project is […]
Read More »BOE Moving To Tech Up 2017
The Gilmer County Board of Education is looking to the second half of its Fiscal Year with tech on the brain. Discussions are rising on incorporation of new simplifying technology including digitized application forms for the internal and external applicants to the School System. According to Superintendent Dr. Shanna Wilkes, this new form of applying […]
Read More »Measuring Student Growth
During its January Work Session, the Gilmer County School Board heard a presentation on our schools’ focus on Student Growth and its effect on the County’s CCRPI (College and Career Readiness Performance Index) Score. Student Growth is being measured by the school system and State Board of Education as a part of CCRPI through Student […]
Read More »Gilmer Schools Responds to Rumored Threats
With parents questioning notions of a pending threat to Gilmer High School, Superintendent Dr. Shanna Wilkes offer the following press release in response: Rumors are spreading regarding two separate threats to the Gilmer County School system. The first was a potential shooting threat at Gilmer High School that was reported last evening. The Gilmer County […]
Read More »State Superintendent Visits Clear Creek
The State Superintendent, Richard Woods stopped into Clear Creek Middle School for a tour and chat on Thursday, January 19. During his visit, Woods spoke with Superintendent Dr. Shanna Wilkes, Chairman Jim Parmer, Board Member Nick Weaver, Principal David Mashburn, and Vice Principal Nicole Pike as well as several teachers about their school and its […]
Read More »DDA Agenda for Wednesday, 25th
Ellijay Downtown Development Authority Promotions Meeting January 25, 2017 5:00 PM Ellijay City Hall Agenda New Business *Annual Events Calendar *St. Patrick’s Day Board Members: Jim Stover – Chair Brad Simmons – Vice Chair Jeff Riblet – Treasurer Jerry Davis Cliff Lancey Lynelle Stewart Judy Wilson
Read More »Piedmont ER Diagnosed with Delays
With the official statement being, “due to unforeseen developments, the official opening has been delayed until later in the month,” Piedmont’s Emergency Room will not see it’s February 1st opening date. While Denise Ray, CEO, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital stated that they have completed everything necessary to open their emergency room, they are awaiting a few inspections […]
Read More »Gilmer Inducts New Members to Sports Hall of Fame
Between the Girls and Guys Basketball games Friday, January 13, Gilmer County recognized and honored six new inductees to its Hall of Fame. Those inducted into the Hall of Fame included Greg Burrell, Del Land, Susan McVey, Eddie Stegall, Bobby Teague, and Bill Wright. FYN caught up with the inductees to speak about the honor […]
Read More »Commissioners Begin New Year
While Gilmer County was set to fully approve their revamped Land Use Ordinance this month, the item was tabled, as expected, as the county remedies an error for the Farm Wineries and Tasting Rooms. Meanwhile, the County did move forward on several formalities and required resolutions for the coming year. Their first approvals came to […]
Read More »DDA Updates Businesses on Website
The Ellijay Downtown Development Authority received an exciting update to its upcoming Ellijay website at it’s Wednesday , January 11, Meeting. The website currently under construction is adding new features such as live updates connection with a businesses Facebook page. This is in addition to the already announced links and content that business owners can […]
Read More »Chastain Opens Up as New Probate Judge
January marks a major change in Gilmer County’s Probate Court. After 12 years, a new Judge has taken office. Probate Judge Scott Chastain has completed his first week in office. As FYN sat down to talk about his first week, he spoke about the challenges he’s faced in catching up to the level of work required. […]
Read More »Comfort Inn Could See New Life
In a recent City Council Meeting, the Comfort Inn located by Wal-Mart in East Ellijay recieved an update as the project is currently in courts to pay off penalties and liens, but could see a possible opening by spring as a request for Extension of the Building Permit is approved. With the application in, many citizens […]
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