Commissioner

Gilmer County Election Results for Post 2 Commissioner Run-Off – FINAL

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Gilmer County's election polls have closed and results are being tallied in the Probate Court Office of…

3 years ago

An introductory interview with Post 2 Candidate Gary Engel

A 12-year resident of Gilmer County, Retired Army Colonel Gary Engel looks to his experiences, expertise, and the community for…

4 years ago

An introductory interview with Post 2 Candidate Tom Whatley

A 22-year veteran of law enforcement and retired Police Detective in 2006, Tom Whatley was an experienced investigator in real…

4 years ago

An introductory interview with Post 2 Candidate John Marshall

After attending Georgia State University in Risk Management, John Marshall went further in his education to become a Charted Property…

4 years ago

Planning and Zoning sees strong opposition in meeting

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - With several zoning requests considered for January, two saw increased opposition alongside some support from residents,…

4 years ago

County hears option to raise Hotel/Motel Tax

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Having prepared presentations for the two cities upon request, Gilmer Chamber President and CEO Jennifer Grimmer spoke…

4 years ago

County will expand water next year with American Rescue Plan

ELLIJAY, Ga. - In discussions for the spending of funds from the American Rescue Plan, Gilmer County's Board of Commissioners…

4 years ago

Data collection questioned as county approves advertising for Speed Cameras

EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. - Traffic devices and data collection are taking the next step toward a Fall implementation as they…

4 years ago

BOC supports citizens in opposition to new transmission lines location

ELLIJAY, Ga. - "It's going to look like a runway," said Leon Watkins in the Commissioners August Regular Session. He…

5 years ago

Penney Andruski, Candidate for Gilmer Tax Commissioner

"I saw the need, I heard the need," says Penney Andruski about her run for Tax Commissioner of Gilmer County.…

6 years ago

Becky Marshall, Candidate for Gilmer Tax Commissioner

Though being elected for two terms and having almost eight years of experience in the position, Becky Marshall has been…

6 years ago

Sharla Davis, Candidate for Gilmer Tax Commissioner

Candidate for Gilmer Tax Commissioner, Sharla Davis is a 30-year veteran of management and accounting positions with companies across Georgia.…

6 years ago

Gilmer’s resolution makes county Second Amendment Sanctuary

ELLIJAY, Ga - Gilmer County’s approval of the Second Amendment Sanctuary came last Thursday with all three commissioners voting yes…

6 years ago

County Approves Second Amendment Sanctuary

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - Officially, Gilmer County has declared itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary. With the urging of citizens and…

6 years ago

TSPLOST negotiations highlight cities’ split

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Paving roads and the amount of spending came into debate as the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners…

6 years ago

ACCG weighs in on Carters Lake and Corps of Engineers

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Continuing the conversation about the county's future with Carters Lake, the Gilmer Board of Commissioners hosted a…

6 years ago