• Water Reported Safe — Boiled Water Advisory Lifted

    As of 12:25 a.m. on February 3, 2010, the Boiled Water Advisory for portions of Gilmer County has been lifted. The Ellijay-Gilmer County Water & Sewerage Authority reported that all required samples came back negative from the lab. The Boiled Water Advisory was issued for 48-hours on Feb 1, 2011 for the following areas due […]

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  • Family & Team Trivia/Improv Nights

    Saturday nights from 5:30-9 pm, Apple Mountain Art Center hosts Family and Team Trivia/Improv Nights. Bring your own food (no alcohol) and enjoy some hilarious group fun. Prizes for winning teams. Call for availability at 706-502-4292, or visit the website at www.applemountainartcenter.com Fee is $25 for family or team of 5, $8 for each additional […]

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  • Memorial Services for Cody Brooks Isley

    Our community is deeply saddened and shocked by the death of Cody Isley, a 2010 graduate of Gilmer County High School, who passed away Jan. 10, 2011 at the age of 18. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cody for their recent loss. Memorial services will be […]

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  • Love & Sex: Playing the Game of Chance

    The North Georgia Pregnancy Center is hosting an event for pre-teens, teens and parents on Thurs., Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Chattahoochee Tech in Jasper. Love & Sex: Playing the Game of Chance will feature guest speaker Dr. Angie Falany, Gynecologist; a Q&A session; door prizes and refreshments. Call 706-253-6303 for information.

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  • New LIfeHouse Church

    New LifeHouse Church Join us for Contemporary Praise & Worship, Dynamic Teaching, Ministries for Children and Youth, and place to BELONG. Lifehouse will be Shepherded by a strong Pastoral Team of seasoned ministers. God has blessed us with a Kingdom-minded group of ministers who have come together from different ministries to form this New Church. […]

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  • New Church – Covenant Community of Ellijay

    New Church in Ellijay! Join Covenant Community of Ellijay, Inc., a new church meeting in the North Georgia Christian Academy Gym. Go 2.4 miles out 282, the fire station and turn right on Harold Pritchett Rd P.O.Box 455, East Ellijay, Georgia, 30539. Pastor Steve Fields 706-889-1700. This week, studying the book “How to pray effectively […]

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  • Ten Cures for Cabin Fever

    Day three of one of the most extreme snow storm disasters in the history of Georgia, drops yet more snow and icy conditions for North Georgians with continued warnings to stay home. Almost like the third sequel to a blockbuster movie, the second rendition was disappointing; the third downright stinks.

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  • Day 3 of Snowed-In City

    The snow is falling, roads are iced over, and we’re into day three of being snowed-in. Maybe. The sun is peeking out on occasion and windy conditions will help melt the snow, according to weather experts. Gilmer County and Ellijay City road officials today shared their take on road conditions.

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  • The Morning After the Snow of 2011: Not Out of the Woods Yet

    On Tuesday, January 11, Gilmer County Deputy Clayton said, “ People are starting to get out on the roads. But because of falling temps, our concern is black ice for tomorrow.” According to Deputy Kosak, “Gilmer has one snow truck out. The rest of the fleet went to help Atlanta.” Deputy Clayton also added that […]

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  • The Pre-Snow Flurry

    With six to eight inches of snow predicted to accumulate starting Sunday evening, particularly following the last Dec. 25 snow that broke century-old records, Fannin, Gilmer, and Pickens county residents are preparing for the worst.

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  • BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER

    The Boys & Girls Club of Gilmer County welcomes Bonnie Williams to its Advisory Board. Williams’ extensive non-profit experience includes serving as Vice Chairman of Family Connections; Secretary for Churches United in Service; Treasurer of Gilmer County Domestic Violence Task Force; and serving on the Board of Directors for Christian Learning Center. “We’re delighted Bonnie […]

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