Gun Interest Thrives in the Wake of Obama Reelection
Community, Featured Stories December 8, 2012
For the past four years, President Barack Obama has been relatively quiet on gun control. But, to citizens who cherish their Second Amendment Right to bear arms the silence is only the quiet before the storm. (more…)
Gilmer Votes YES on Charter Amendment
Featured Stories, Politics November 7, 2012
Gilmer County joined the state in approving the charter amendment referendum in last night’s election. (more…)
Charter Vote Unfolds in Gilmer County
Featured Stories, Politics November 6, 2012
Starting at 7:00 A.M., we visited each polling district in the county, surveying voters on the charter school referendum: Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow state or local approval of public charter schools upon the request of local communities. If passed, the amendment will create a state charter commission with the authority to approve charter applications otherwise denied by local boards of education. (more…)
Charter Confusion: A Few Final Comments
Featured Stories, Politics November 5, 2012
On Tuesday’s ballot, voters will be asked to approve an amendment to the state constitution granting the state authority to approve charter schools otherwise denied by local boards of education. (more…)
Olens, Bondi Team-up at RNC
Featured Stories, Politics August 30, 2012
“We did everything in our power to stop it, taking the fight all the way to the United States Supreme Court.”
Collins, Sosebee, and Marshall Win in Gilmer County
Featured Stories, Politics August 21, 2012
According to Election Summary Report in Gilmer County, Doug Collins, B. Alison Sosebee, and Rebecca Marshall are reported winners in Gilmer County.
Below is the total from the summary report:
9th District Congressional Race
Doug Collins-54.20% 1870
Martha Zoller-45.80% 1580
Appalachian Judicial Circuit – District Attorney
Joe Hendricks (I)-36.48% 1331
B. Alison Sosbee-63.52% 2318
Gilmer County Tax Commissioner
Chela Starnes Bailey 40.49% 1480
Rebecca A. Marshall 59.51% 2175
(more…)
Run Off In DA Race
Featured Stories, Politics August 2, 2012
The district attorney race for the Appalachian Circuit ended in a run-off Tuesday night between Incumbent Joe Hendricks and B. Alison Sosebee; Harry Doss was eliminated from the contest. (more…)
Run-Off in Ninth District
Featured Stories, Politics August 1, 2012
The ninth district congressional race ended last night in a run-off between Rep Doug Collins (Gainesville) and Martha Zoller, while Roger Fitzpatrick was eliminated from the contest. (more…)
Video: Airport Takes Center Stage at Post One Debate
Featured Stories, Politics July 25, 2012
Post One Commissioner Candidates sparred Saturday night at a political forum, fighting for the vacancy left by Will Beattie, who decided not to run for reelection for the post one position. (more…)
DA, Judge Candidates Turn up Heat in McCaysville
Featured Stories, Politics July 10, 2012
In one of the more hotly contested elections of the season, the district attorney race flared up again in McCaysville last Saturday. (more…)
Harry Doss Announces Candidacy For District Attorney
Featured Stories, Politics June 15, 2012
HARRY DOSS ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN for DISTRICT ATTORNEY of APPALACHIAN CIRCUIT
(more…)
Leon Davenport Announces Candidacy For Sheriff
Featured Stories, Politics June 6, 2012
Charlie Leon Davenport (Leon) has announced his Candidacy for Sheriff, and he says he plans to make Gilmer County a better place. (more…)
Collins and Zoller Race to Pick up Bicknell’s Endorsements
Featured Stories, Politics May 24, 2012
In the wake of Ninth District Candidate Hunter Bicknell’s announcement today to suspend his campaign, Candidates Rep. Doug Collins and Martha Zoller race to pick up Bicknell’s endorsements. (more…)
Graves Pays Visit to Mike’s Ellijay Restaurant
Featured Stories, News May 1, 2012
As part of his District Work Week, current Ninth District Representative Tom Graves (R) paid a visit to Mike’s Ellijay restaurant on Monday. (more…)
Jerry Tuso Announces His Candidacy for County Commissioner Post 1
Featured Stories, Politics April 13, 2012
Jerry Tuso announces for the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners Post 1 and will run as a member of the Republican Party. (more…)