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Details on GHS lockdown released from Superintendent

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Gilmer County High School went under lockdown this morning after a student reported to the principal about…

6 years ago

Bill Aims to Strengthen Voter Absentee Laws

ATLANTA, Ga. - State Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R-Dallas) introduced this session's first bill to strengthen voter absentee law in Georgia.…

6 years ago

Chairman assures citizens that changes are to limit density

ELLIJAY, Ga. - After last week's meeting and discussions addressing Gilmer's growth and density concerns. The Chairman of the Board…

6 years ago

Gilmer looks at developments, subdivisions, and it’s future as rural or metro

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Gilmer's Land Ordinance could push our county into a metro city rather than our rural agricultural based…

6 years ago

King Keeps Lawmakers in Hot Seat Over Immigration

ELLIJAY, Ga - Immigration enforcement proponent D.A. King raised concerns about the future of federal program 287(g) and Governor Brian Kemp's…

6 years ago

Sen. Steve Gooch Assumes Additional Duties in State Senate

ATLANTA (January 25, 2021) | Recently, Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) received his committee assignments for the 2021 legislative session.…

6 years ago

Probate Judge Chastain addresses commissioner questions in email

ELLIJAY, Ga. - With the continuing process of such a "major change" for Gilmer County on the horizon, the Board…

6 years ago

Board of Registrars could become the Board of Elections

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Discussions are continuing amongst the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners and the Gilmer County Probate Office over the…

6 years ago

Gilmer election voting turnout stays above 65 percent

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - As many expected and even publicly stated, Gilmer County did notice a drop in election voting…

6 years ago

Ingram may have threatened more than courthouse

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Earlier this week, a threat was reported and dealt with regarding the Gilmer County Courthouse on the…

6 years ago