Mrs. Ina Loretta Arp Roberson, age 79 of the Whitestone Community, Talking Tock, GA passed on Friday February 26th, 2016. Born July 14th,1936 to her late parents Thomas and Alene Bell Arp in Culberson, North Carolina. She was a homemaker and devoted church member of the Flat Creek Baptist Church. She is preceded in death […]
Read More »Vincent Stephen Cipullo: Obituary
Mr. Vincent Stephen Cipullo, age 89 of the Cartecay community, Ellijay, Georgia passed on Thursday Evening, February 25, 2016. Mr. Cipullo was born November 30, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to his late parents Alfred and Margaret Cipullo. He was a member of the Cartecay United Methodist Church where he served as past treasurer and choir […]
Read More »Bonnie Lou Ellis Stover: Obituary
Mrs. Bonnie Lou Ellis Stover age 87 of Ellijay, GA died Saturday February 27, 2016. Mrs. Stover was born October 7, 1928 in Gilmer County to the late Joseph Lester and Roxie Mathis Ellis. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jay Stover; son, […]
Read More »Eva Higdon Chancey: Obituary
Mrs. Eva Higdon Chancey, age 94 of Cherrylog, Georgia passed on Monday morning, November 9, 2015, at the Gilmer Nursing Home. Mrs. Chancey was born November 8, 1921 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to her late parents Samuel Newton Higdon and Dellie Sisson Higdon. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and a graduate […]
Read More »Ellijay Mayor Candidates Interviews
FYN Reports Recently sat down with all candidates running for public office in the City of Ellijay Canidates For Mayor Al Hoyle-Did Not Respond -Did Not Respond Jerry Davis -Why are you running? “I’m running to make a difference. I’m at a point in my life, where I can give back now and that’s what […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Interviews: Lynelle Reece Stewart
Why are you running? “I was encouraged to run by some friends of mine.” What are your qualifications? Any other posts in Local government? “I have been president of UMW Noon Circle, but have no political experience. I have also been a Teacher and administrator. I have experience with working with varying groups of […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Interviews: The Non-Respondents
William Baxter Al Fuller Ruth Caudell
Read More »Ellijay City Council Interviews: Katie Lancey
Why are you running? “I feel like I’ve helped to steer the city in the right direction during the time I’ve been in office and would like to continue to do so.” What are your qualifications? Any other posts in Local government? “I have been on the city council. I have earned a […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Interviews: Roy “Smitty” Smith
Why Are You Running? “I live downtown and care about what the citizens needs are. Safe and Clean streets. It’s called Public Service, not an elected office for life as so many today in Washington as well as the state seem to think, we need new people to serve that might just have a different vision […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Interviews: David Westmoreland
Why are you running? “I’ve always had an interest in local politics. You can do more at the local level 99% of the time. I got into politics in 1981 for the same reason.” What are your qualifications? Any other posts in Local government? “Since 1981, I’ve been on city council or served a […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Interviews: Patricia Kyle
Why are you running? “Because I think that it is important that if someone can make a difference, that they do something about it. I came here 8 years ago and 4 years ago, bought the pottery shop. When I first came, the town appeared to be dying. There was about a 60% vacancy rates […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council: Scott McBride
Why are you running? “Now that I’ve retired I’ve become a professional volunteer. I want to help set a change in town. We’re moving in the right direction, but it’s time for some new ideas.” What are your qualifications? Any other posts in Local government? “ I have no political experience, but I […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council Interviews: Larry Robinson
Why are you running? “I’ve been in business in Ellijay for over 10 years. I have been a part of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, The Downtown Ellijay Merchants Association, and the Downtown Development Authority. I’ve been involved with positive changes and recognize other areas that could benefit. Since I have knowledge of that, […]
Read More »City of Ellijay Announces Candidates
The citizens of Ellijay will head to the polls on Tuesday November 3, 2015 to vote on a total of 6 positions: 5 City Council Positions and the office of mayor will be on the ballot. The Candidates are as follows Mayor Charles Barkley Jerry Davis Al Hoyle-Incumbent Council William Jerry Baxter Ruth Caudell-Incumbent Al […]
Read More »Evelyn Mildred Duvall: Obituary
Mrs. Evelyn Mildred Duvall age 81 of Jasper, GA passed Friday September 25, 2015. Mrs. Duvall was born March 12, 1934 in Pickens County, daughter of the late George Washington and Maudie Mae Logan Caylor. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Duvall and her son, David Duvall. Survivors Include: sons, Steve Duvall, […]
Read More »Catherine Waters: Obituary
Ms. Catherine Waters age 70, died Wednesday August 5, 2015 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta after a brief illness. Ms. Waters was born May 11, 1945 in Gilmer County, daughter of the late Charles E. (Dink) and Emma Lee Jordan Waters. She was a Gilmer High School Graduate, Class of 1963 and received her Bachelor’s […]
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