Sam Snider: Knight in Shining Armor Rides Through Gilmer
Featured Stories March 24, 2014
Picture yourself in a Wal-Mart parking lot on a typical late Saturday morning, until you spot a flatbed bus whizzing past you, carrying a ten-foot high, metallic knight in gleaming armor, with a sword swinging high and mightily in the air. That’s what East Ellijay residents were treated to when supporters of candidate for the Seventh District of the Georgia State House Sam Snider casually rolled through town. (more…)
One-hundred Year Flood Victims Recovering
Featured Stories, News September 3, 2013
It’s been little more than a month since a 100-year flood swept through parts of Gilmer and Pickens Counties but one family has cinched up their boots and set to work to salvage their family home. (more…)
Purdue and Nunn Enter Crowded Senate Race
Featured Stories July 26, 2013
David Purdue and Michelle Nunn entered an already crowded Senate race this week, vying for a seat left vacant by Saxby Chambliss’ retirement. (more…)
Gilmer’s Two-Meetings Discussion: A Case for the Internet?
Featured Stories, News July 24, 2013
Was this month’s two-meetings discussion by the Gilmer BOC a case for the internet? (more…)
Language Postpones SPLOST Vote
Featured Stories, News July 19, 2013
The Gilmer board of commissioners tabled a vote on the next special local option sales tax (SPLOST) referendum last Thursday due to language. (more…)
Did Gilmer County Lose in Refinance Deal?
Featured Stories, News July 17, 2013
Gilmer County Board of Commissioners voted last Thursday to refinance $5.2 million of the county’s general obligation bonds. (more…)
Student Recognized for Saving Mother’s Life
Community, Featured Stories July 17, 2013
Middle School Student Lisa Danielle Weaver received a plaque of commendation and resolutions from Governor Nathan Deal’s office and Georgia House Speaker David Ralston last week for her heroism in saving her mother’s life while choking. (more…)
Citizens Press County on Golf Course Default
Featured Stories, News July 16, 2013
Will the golf course get another mulligan? (more…)
It’s Official! Pennington Enters Governor’s Race
Featured Stories, News July 9, 2013
After months of wavering, Dalton Mayor David Pennington announced this morning that he will run for governor of Georgia, officially announcing his candidacy. (more…)
Video: Gilmer BOE Holds Hearings on Charter App
Featured Stories, News July 3, 2013
The Gilmer Board of Education held two public hearings today to discuss Gilmer’s charter system application. The first was held at 9:00 A.M. and the second at 6:00 P.M.
See the video below of this morning’s session.
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Collins Votes on Lerner’s Return to Oversight
Featured Stories July 1, 2013
Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins ( R ) voted last week to bring high-ranking IRS Official Lois Lerner back to Congress to testify again before the House Oversight Committee. (more…)
Unemployment Rises Despite Glimpses of Hope
Featured Stories, News June 28, 2013
The Georgia Department of Labor released its monthly employment report this week. (more…)
Collins Applauds Voters’ Rights Decision
Featured Stories, News June 27, 2013
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court gives equality to every American in the way we elect our leaders and civil servants”
Oakland to Apply to State Commission
Featured Stories, News June 25, 2013
Oakland Academy Charter School is continuing its pursuit of a Charter, according to founding trustee Isaac Lassiter. (more…)
Election Run-Down with Martha Zoller: Senate Race
Featured Stories, News June 20, 2013
Georgia is headed for another big election cycle in 2014, including races for Senate and governor’s office. (more…)