ELLIJAY, Ga. – Gilmer’s Commissioners are still discussing developments in the county as citizens and business continue the debate of Gilmer’s future including a topic of impact fees. With developments increasing, some groups like Keep Gilmer Rural are still pushing hard in the county to increase restrictions for incoming developers looking to build 1000 unit […]
Read More »Gilmer prepares for winter storm
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Citizens and authorities are preparing for a potential winter storm beginning tonight. The most recent statement from the National Weather Service (NWS) is expecting the storm later tonight around 10 p.m. As the threat has lingered all week, several changes have come including a move to virtual learning for Gilmer Schools […]
Read More »Gilmer Schools sets Virtual Learning Days for coming storm
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Across the county, people are preparing for a potentially dangerous Winter Storm over the weekend and the school system is no different. A new statement today confirmed that the school system is moving two days next week to virtual learning days for students in caution. Tuesday, January 18, and Wednesday, January […]
Read More »Mountain View Elementary burglary suspect being sought by Sheriff
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Photos have been released of a suspect being sought by the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office in relation to a burglary that occurred on Saturday, January 8, 2022. On school grounds at Mountain View Elementary School, an individual gained entry to the school building and took several objects including a pressure washer (green […]
Read More »Gilmer Schools is changing COVID response for students tomorrow
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – “We will shift our focus away from contact tracing and quarantine to monitoring children for signs of illness,” says a new statement from Gilmer County Schools as the announcement comes today that COVID response and state guidelines are changing again. Gilmer Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley said it was a return […]
Read More »Chairman Paris Announces run for “Final Term”
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – With his current term completing at the end of 2022, Gilmer’s current Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Charlie Paris has announced his candidacy in this year’s election for the chairman position. However, it is a note in his message that some are focusing in. Along with his announcement for candidacy, it seems […]
Read More »Weather has delays and the warming center open for Friday morning
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – A new statement from the National Weather Service has authorities in Gilmer County returning to caution and delaying schedules tomorrow in addition to early closures today. Statements from the Gilmer County Courthouse and Gilmer County Schools have reported early closures for today. Both ended the day two hours early, roughly 3 […]
Read More »Gilmer approves 2022 budget in January
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Today saw the official approval of Gilmer County‘s 2022 budget with a special called meeting that is the first meeting of 2022 for the board. According to a document presented for the meeting, the board has set the 2022 budget total at $31,799,762. Separate from that is the $10,916,338 for SPLOST and […]
Read More »BOE approves PlainView LED board for Pettit Field
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – A split vote this week saw the Gilmer County Board of Education officially approving PlainView LED as the bid to install a new scoreboard at Pettit Field. The decision came 3-2 with Joe Pflueger and Michael Parks being the dissenting votes. The 21 feet by 36 feet board will cost $440,103 […]
Read More »Gilmer schools pass ‘December 17’ TikTok trend without incident
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Since trends like the “Devious Lick” and “Slap your Teacher” spread, many new threats are seeing responses heightened against the possibility of school violence and destruction. Gilmer is not immune to this either as the “Devious Lick” saw full response from school administrators and law enforcement. Today also saw responses to […]
Read More »Gilmer sets school calendar and board meetings in December
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Preparing for the coming year, Gilmer’s Board of Education has approved a calendar for the school system and the board in December’s meetings. That calendar now reaches two years into the future. The new year comes with expected changes as the previous calendar approved by the board saw them approve an […]
Read More »County hears option to raise Hotel/Motel Tax
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Having prepared presentations for the two cities upon request, Gilmer Chamber President and CEO Jennifer Grimmer spoke to the Board of Commissioners in December on Hotel/Motel Tax after being questioned on the subject by Post 2 Commissioner Karleen Ferguson. Grimmer had prepared a presentation for the City of Ellijay, she said that […]
Read More »BOE to vote on new stadium scoreboard tomorrow
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – With there December meeting moved up a day, tomorrow will see Superintendent Dr. Brian Ridley’s recommendation for the Board to approve a low bid with PlainView LED for a scoreboard to replace the current scoreboard at Pettit Field. Though this month saw information on both the stadium and a board for […]
Read More »Post 2 Commissioner Karleen Ferguson says no plans to run again
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – With questions and considerations coming for next year’s elections in Gilmer, the question falls to those on the Board deciding if they will run for re-election or not. Post 2 Commissioner Karleen Ferguson has spoken out on the subject saying, “At this time I do not plan on running for Post […]
Read More »Christmas celebrations come home to the Tabor House
ELLIJAY, Ga. – “Why not go back into the time of the 1870’s when the Tabor family lived in the History and Civil War Museum that is now the oldest house in Ellijay.” This was the statement posted to the Tabor House’s social media about their very special celebration from the weekend. Christmas celebrations are […]
Read More »BOC Chairman speaks on social media posts and joint comprehensive plan
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – After last weeks special called meeting, Gilmer’s Board of Commissioners have been preparing to revisit the Joint Comprehensive Plan to aid in steering the county into the future. A part of that revisit, and a supporting vote in its approval, was Chairman Charlie Paris. Over the weekend, BOC Chairman Charlie Paris […]
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