On January 14, 2015 the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the The 1907 Restaurant & Bar located at 24 River Street, downtown Ellijay. Following the ribbon cutting, their grand opening hosted a large amount of guests to sample menu items. Owner, Wayne Sloop stated that The 1907 plans to source local […]
Read More »The State of Our State
News release by Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), Senate Majority Whip:
Read More »Give Incentives To Businesses!
Opinion submitted by Ken Herron: The most important thing that our country can do is to work toward full employment. When everybody has a job, everybody pays taxes and our efforts to balance the budget are easier to accomplish. Our welfare responsibilities are easier to cover and our communities are easier to manage.
Read More »GCCSS Skills USA Group Announcement
Our Skills USA Group just brought the noise today! So fantastic to see academics winning big. Well played GCCSS. The winning catergories were Job Interview 1st, Extemp Speaking 1st, Teaching 2nd, Job Skill Demonstration Open 2nd, Job Skill Demonstration A 3rd, and Broadcast Video 3rd. Photos and article courtesy of Jason R. Kouns, Superintendent, Gilmer […]
Read More »Change of Command at 507 Ushers in New Era for Ellijay Civil Air Patrol Squadron
A simple but solemn ceremony which officially recognizes a new commander of a unit was held last month. The Change of Command Ceremony is one of the oldest military traditions, dating back to the time of Frederick the Great of Prussia. As armies grew larger, a formal change of leadership became necessary as a means […]
Read More »Health Officials Still Urge You to Get Your Flu Shot
North Georgia – Have you had your flu shot yet? Flu activity is high in Georgia and the peak of the flu season is still ahead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend that unvaccinated people get vaccinated*. While some of the viruses spreading this season are different from those in […]
Read More »Scheduled For February: Public Hearings Regarding Changes To Fishing Regulations
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 23, 2015) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is proposing changes to fishing regulations. The proposed changes would remove the ‘mountain’ trout season and open all trout water to year-round angling.
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Everly Leyden Baker: Obituary
Everly Leyden Baker December 28, 2014 – January 18, 2015 …chosen, holy, and dearly loved….Col. 3:12
Read More »Captain Charles M. Plumly: Obituary
Capt. Charles Moulton Plumly, USN (Ret.), 83, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his family.
Read More »BOE Called Strategic Plan Meeting Postponed for Tuesday 1/20
The Called Strategic Plan Meeting for this evening will need to be postponed, based on a scheduling conflict that has arisen. NO BOE Called Session for Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Future date to be determined per Jason R. Kouns, Superintendent, Gilmer County Charter School System.
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Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $20,000 Traffic Enforcement Grant
NEWS RELEASE January 20, 2015 Ellijay, GA: The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office announced today that it has been awarded a major traffic enforcement grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) in Atlanta.
Read More »GCSO Arrest Report 1/12 – 1/19
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Gilmer County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been […]
Read More »Check It Out at the Gilmer County Library!
CHECK IT OUT! Week of January 22, 2015 Heath Lee, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager
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