The atmosphere was tense at the Gilmer County Court House as the Board of Commissioners gathered for
Read More »Past, Present and Future: Gilmer County Charter School Effort Holds Onto Hope
ELLIJAY, GA. — Two short months ago, hope seemed all but lost for eight new charter schools trying
Read More »Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Faces Budget Woes
The conference room in the Gilmer County Court House was packed with opinions as well as people as the
Read More »The True American Spirit Alive and Thriving In Ellijay: An Army of Volunteers Arrive
Under the sweltering heat of late July, volunteers from around the country flooded the property of Build
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Gilmer Co. Board of Education Takes Up 2012 Budget and Possible Millage Increase
On Monday night, at a special meeting in a nearly empty conference room, the Gilmer County Board of Education
Read More »National 9/11 Flag Arrives in Ellijay Thursday: Rebuilding America One Stitch At A Time:
Five years ago Jimmy Sands went to work ~ just like any other day. As a member of the Fire Department
Read More »Transfer Center Increase Prompts More Questions
Advanced Disposal is legally obligated to notify the county when it decides to increase the tonnage rate
Read More »Interim Tax Appraiser Enters Through Gilmer County’s Revolving Door
With yet one more turn of events, the revolving door on the Gilmer County Tax Appraiser’s office
Read More »First Beam goes up at Ground Zero in Ellijay GA
The first screws are placed in the first beam at Ground Zero in Ellijay, GA. at approx. 1:30 pm on July
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The Price of Voting in Gilmer County: $156,000
During a work session last week, Commission Chair J.C. Sanford told The Board of Commissioners that the
Read More »Customers May Pay More for Waste Service
Wells said the increase may mean a price increase for his customers.
Read More »Should Superintendent of Schools be an Elected Position?
Commission Chairman J.C. Sanford called for a return to voter elected school superintendents at the Gilmer
Read More »Senator Steve Gooch Speaks at Gilmer Tea Party, Discusses Legislative Accomplishments with Emphasis on Illegal Immigration
Emphasizing the importance of the legislation, Gooch reminded the group that Georgia has the 4th largest
Read More »Gilmer County Welcomes Civil Air Patrol Squadron
This past Saturday, June the 26th, the Gilmer County airport hosted a charter presentation ceremony and
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