Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Charter Schools Association (GCSA) has just announced three finalists for the 2015 GCSA Charter School of the Year.
Read More »January is National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month (NBDM). Established in 1969 by President Richard Nixon, NBDM encourages first-time and regular donors to make a difference in their communities by scheduling an appointment to give blood every January, and regularly thereafter.
Read More »Check it Out at the Gilmer Library, Week of 1/8
CHECK IT OUT! – January 8, 2015 Heath Lee, Gilmer County Library Branch Manager
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Execution Order Signed for Man Convicted of 1998 Murder of a Laurens County Deputy Sheriff
For immediate release Jan. 5, 2015, from the office of Attorney General Sam Olens: Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens offers the following information in the case against Andrew Howard Brannan, who is currently scheduled to be executed on Jan. 13, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. for the 1998 murder of 22 year old Laurens County Deputy […]
Read More »Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips
Just like people, pets’ cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet’s tolerance for cold weather, and adjust accordingly.
Read More »Mrs. Pamela Lowery: Obituary
Mrs. Pamela Lowery age 59 of Ellijay, GA died Sunday January 4, 2015.
Read More »Mrs. Ovaline Ledford Smith: Obituary
Mrs. Ovaline Ledford Smith age 93 of Talking Rock, GA died Saturday January 3, 2015.
Read More »Mr. Kermit Samuel “Sam” Quinton: Obituary
Mr. Kermit Samuel “Sam” Quinton, age 77, of Crossroads Church Rd, Ellijay, died Friday January 2, 2015.
Read More »Mrs. Judith Lanum Seibert: Obituary
Mrs. Judith Lanum Seibert, age 69 of the Roundtop community, Ellijay, Georgia passed on Thursday evening, January 1, 2015, at her residence.
Read More »Free Class on “Money Smarts” & “Nutrition Know How”
Renee Dotson, Gilmer County Extension Coordinator/Family and Consumer Sciences Agent will present a FREE class on Money Smarts, Wednesday, January 14.
Read More »Donna Douglas Who Portrayed Elly May Has Passed, Former Apple Festival Parade Honorary Grand Marshall
Donna Douglas age 81, who famously portrayed Elly May Clampett on the legendary 1960’s TV series “The Beverly Hillbillies” passed away last Thursday at her home in Louisiana with friends and family by her side. Donna Douglas visited Ellijay in October 2013 having been chosen as the 2013 Apple Festival Parade Honorary Grand Marshall.
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Mrs. Edaine Bailey Wimpey: Obituary
Mrs. Edaine Bailey Wimpey, age 92 of Athens, GA, formerly of Ellijay, GA passed on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in Athens, Georgia.
Read More »Gilmer 2014 Year In Review Photos
As 2014 comes to an end, it’s time to take a look back and highlight some events that took place in Gilmer County. Click below for the photo highlight video. Enjoy and Happy New Year!
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