U12 Cheetahs (L-R)Naomi Coombs, Elijah Swartz, Tyler Jack, and Dylan Byrd Photo Courtesy of Gilmer Soccer Club The Gilmer Soccer Club kicked off the opening of the fall 2013 season with the Johnny L. Padgett 3 vs 3 Tournament in Jasper, on August 11th. The girls’ under 10 team’s, coached by Terri Bushey and April […]
Read More »Payton Woodring Brings the Wood at Long Course State Championship
During the GA 14&U Long Course State Championship Gilmer County resident, nine year old Payton Woodring, swam in nine events for 10&U and placed in the Top five for six of the nine events. Payton competes with Carpet Capital Aquatic Club in Dalton, GA.
Read More »Gilmer Lady “Cats” 1-1 at Lanier Point Park
The Gilmer High School Lady Bobcats’ softball season began with a blast, as the Lady “Cats” lambasted Dunwoody 11-2, at Lanier Point Park, to open the season. Gilmer fell in its second game at Lanier Park, 9-6 to North Hall.
Read More »Gilmer Volleyball 2-1 at Sonoraville Tournament
The Gilmer High School Lady Bobcats volleyball team attended a tournament at Sonoraville High School. The Lady “Cats” two out of a possible three games, with the lone loss coming at the hands of the host team.
Read More »Possible Broken Brakes Cause Crash at Rite-Aid
On Friday August 2, 2013 at approximately 1:00pm a woman driving a Ford Expedition SUV traveling down Laurel St. in East Ellijay, crossed over 1st Avenue and rolled through the Rite-Aid parking lot, through the fence and over the embankment before her SUV came to a stop just before 515. Ga. State Patrol confirmed to […]
Read More »Bobcats Baseball Triple Crown
The Gilmer High School Bobcats baseball team had three members from the 2013 class sign scholarships. Colt Henderson, Marlen Hensley, and Forrest Bramlett will all continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level, at Chattanooga State, Georgia Highlands and The University of Tennessee respectively.
Read More »“The Wolverine” Lacks Claws
I greatly anticipated the arrival of “The Wolverine,” as he is my favorite superhero and I was a huge fan of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine;” apparently I was the only one. That being said, the second installment in the solo Wolverine sagas is okay, it’s not awesomely outstanding, but it’s definitely not Charles Barkley’s favorite adjective, […]
Read More »Softball Tournament Cancelled
The Gilmer Touchdown Club’s softball tournament this weekend has been cancelled. There are currently plans to reschedule for a fall tournament. FYN sports will keep readers updated.
Read More »Preconceptions Grim for Pacific Rim: Job Well Done in the End
First let me apologize for my review coming later than Amanda Bynes intervention, but I’ve been busier than a babysitter at the Duggars’ house. That being said, I have to admit that I had no intention of seeing “Pacific Rim” as I believed it would be closer to “Sharknado” and not definitely not worth me […]
Read More »Forrest Bramlett Volunteers Services to Tennessee
Former Gilmer High School Bobcats baseball player, Forrest Bramlett, will continue his baseball career at the University of Tennessee. Bramlett played catcher for the Bobcats before signing to play for the Volunteers. Congratulations to Mr. Bramlett.
Read More »“Cats” Clawing Mats on National and International Stage
Local Gilmer County wrestlers, Cameron Perry, and Lucas Patterson have been making a name for themselves both nationally and internationally. Perry recently competed in the Pan American Junior Freestyle Championships in Chile. Patterson has been competing at the Cadet Nationals in North Dakota.
Read More »Bobcats Breakout Passing Game
The Gilmer High School Bobcats football team recently attended a Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsored passing camp at Johnson High School Gainesville. The camp also featured a linemen challenge for those whose job is to engage in trench warfare as opposed to through the air. The Gilmer varsity finished fourth overall while the junior varsity […]
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Sam Snider Summer Interview
Gilmer High School Bobcats wrestling coach recently spoke with Fetch Your News about the youth wrestling camp the “Cats” are hosting, the benefits of the Mizzou trip, the work that comes with each off season, as well as the outlook for the 2013-14 season.
Read More »Krypton Sent: The Tale of Clark Kent
“Man of Steel” is the latest theatrical creation in the Superman saga. It is a new version of the story directed by Zack Snyder, of “300!” fame, and produced by Christopher Nolan, director of “The Dark Knight” series. I must say I was blown away by “The Man of Steel.”
Read More »Coosawattee Swim Meet: June 13, 2013
The Coosawattee River Resort, in Ellijay, hosted a youth swim meet featuring the host team, Torpedoes, the Gilmer Bobcats, and the Pickens Sea Dragons of Pickens of Jasper. The meet consisted of 86 events, with children from as young as 6 years to old, to those who had reached the ripe old age of 18.
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