As citizens continue questioning ideas and plans for Gilmer’s future for a hospital, many have stopped questioning how to get a full hospital and are simply asking where the emergency room is? FYN inquired with Piedmont Hospital about delays in the development and opening of their “Stand-Alone Emergency Room” in Gilmer County. Receiving an official […]
Read More »Speaker Ralston Visits Clear Creek
The Georgia Speaker of the House, David Ralston, took time Wednesday, November 30, to stop by Clear Creek Middle School to deliver a very important message to the students there. Ralston began his address telling the students, “Coming from this community, coming from these mountains, is something that will live with you for all of […]
Read More »Gilmer Opens New EV Charging Station with Georgia Power
A brand new EV (Electric Vehicle) Charging Center is open and fully functional at Gilmer County’s Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center. Members of Georgia Power along with Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim G. Echols cut the ribbon for the two stations early Friday morning, December 2. The ceremony also hosted members of the Board […]
Read More »Harrison Park Looking for Help
The Harrison Park Board came before the City Council Monday night, November 21, requesting financial support for its future. Kim Humphreys, Chair of the Harrison Park Board, and Scott McBride, Head of Finance Sub-Committee for the Board, presented two requests to the Council supporting the McCutchen Street Park near the Ellijay Primary School. The more pressing of […]
Read More »SunLink May Sell Office Buildings
According to a Press Release from SunLink Health Systems, Inc, the company “announced that a subsidiary has reached agreement to sell its medical office building complex, comprised of land and three buildings in Ellijay, GA for approximately $4,900,000.” According to sources, the buildings involved are likely to be the three buildings located on Industrial Boulevard […]
Read More »Jennifer Hinckley and the Rough Ridge Fire Update
Brian presents a full update on the Rough Ridge Fire started by a lightning strike. Jennifer Hinckley, Planning Section Chief with the Southern Area Gold Incident Management Team and US Forestry Service’s Forest Prescribed Fire Specialist on the Tahoe National Forest in California, walks you through the details of the Rough Ridge Fire, it’s cause, […]
Read More »BOE Finances Updates with Annual Report
Gilmer County’s Board of Education officially released its 2015-2016 Annual Report last week. The report offers citizens a look into our school system with stats such as the schools enrollment, the School’s CCRPI (College and Career Ready Performance Index, Strategic Plan Focus Areas (as well as details, initiatives, and measurements of these areas). Many citizens […]
Read More »With No Relief, State Sets Drought Restrictions
Numbering the 24th week of severe drought in Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division has issued a statement regarding water restrictions and other drought responses in our area. Most of Georgia is now under some form of Drought Fighting Restriction with the exception of some of our very southernmost counties. […]
Read More »Zoning Issues in Ellijay’s City Council
The majority of citizen’s and council’s input revolved around two issues that faced the Council at Monday nights meeting, November 21. A Public Hearing was held before the regular meeting to hear citizens speaking for or against a Rezoning of Lot 13 on Legion Road to Commercial. The owner, David Rachlin, stood to speak about […]
Read More »Ginny – Pet of the Week
All dressed up and nowhere to go. Little Ginny the five month old tuxedo kitten has taken her daily bath, dressed in her finest, and now waits for her date. Ginny is a simple southern girl who is far from high maintenance. She does enjoy entertainment. But a ball of yarn or feather will do. Ginny […]
Read More »BOC Begin Final Steps in Alterations to Land Use
A process that’s taken much longer than the normal two-month meetings to go through the first and second readings, our Gilmer County Board of Commissioners have taken the first step, that is the First Reading, in changing Gilmer’s Land Development Ordinance. The Comissioners have conferred through work sessions with local farmers, residential citizens, and even […]
Read More »Rough Ridge Fire Expands
The Rough Ridge fire, located in the Cohutta Wilderness, expanded over the weekend to burn 21,533 acres as of Tuesday morning, November 15. While Public Safety Director Tony Pritchett assures citizens there is still no immidiate threat to residents in the area, people are continuing to grow more uneasy about the lingering smoke in North […]
Read More »Fire at Gilmer High School
Early on the morning of November 11 a small fire was discovered the the Gilmer High School Gymnasium around 8:00am. According to Gilmer Schools Superintendent Dr. Shanna Wilkes no one was injured in the outbreak. She went on to say the fire was quickly contained and extinguished as a staff member quickly retrieved a fire […]
Read More »Wildfire Spreads as County Calls for Burn Ban Support
The Wildfire located in the Three Forks Area of the Cohutta Wilderness Area is continuing to spread over 10,336 acres as of 10:00am this morning. Gilmer County Public Safety Directory and Fire Chief Tony Pritchett has told FYN that Gilmer will become increasingly involved in supporting the fight against the wildfire as they are stepping up […]
Read More »Gilmer County Election Results
Click link for Gilmer County Election Results: Gilmer County Election Results Polls are closed and results are in. As America goes to make their final decisions, stay up to date here for the Statewide Results. In Gilmer County, specifically, many people are closely watching three votes; the Presidential, Senatorial, and the Educational under Amendment 1 […]
Read More »Aries – Pet of the Week
Sick and tired of friends with flaws? They borrow your stuff, talk behind your back, and steal your boyfriend. Introducing the all new Aries2016, brought to you by the creators of Inflate-A-Friend. The Aries2016 is the perfect drama free girlfriend. Years of scientific testing and social engineering have produced the friend who will never borrow […]
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