New Facility to Be Developed By NGCF
News May 30, 2017ELLIJAY, GA – With a emphasized focus on educational opportunity and advancement, a new facility is slated to begin construction soon in Ellijay.
Some may not recognize Victory Circle (pictured) in Ellijay, which is located near the Maddox Drive and Progress Road intersection, but the campus offers a total twelve acres for site.
Their full press release is as follows:
The North Georgia Christian Foundation (NGCF) is pleased to announce a new venture at the Victory Circle location in Ellijay. The twelve acre site was previously the home of a 107,000 square foot manufacturing facility that was once used for carpet production. NGCF intends to repurpose the structure and name it the North Georgia Christian Center. It will be a multipurpose facility that will include areas for education, indoor and outdoor recreation, meeting space, and even a 10,000 sq. ft. auditorium.
According to NGCF, a portion of the facility will be the new home of North Georgia Christian Academy, which is currently housed a few miles out 282 West.The goal is to make the facilities available to other groups on a short term lease basis as long as the use does not interfere with the school(s) usage and the uses comply with the standards established by the Christian Foundation which will own and operate the property. For instance, the three basketball/volleyball courts would make an ideal place for community tournaments, the large auditorium and community room would be a great space for large community events.
In addition, the North Georgia Christian Center has interest in sharing space with a University satellite campus or Christian Seminary as they continue to expand educational opportunities in the community.
The primary goal is for the Center to be a wonderful asset to our community and to honor God in all its functions and purpose! The remainder of the architectural design and the construction are slated to take about two years, with the facility being ready for occupancy in June, 2019.
Though this project is in its extremely early stages, FYN does understand that the project planning has already begun and will continue to offer updates as available.
2017 AEMC Youth Awards
Gilmer High School March 20, 2017
2017 AEMC Youth Awards
By: Leah Davis
The 2017 AEMC (Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation) Youth Awards Banquet was kicked off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. The Ceremony included 136 students from Gilmer High School, Pickens High School, Lumpkin High School, Cherokee High School, and North Georgia Christian Academy receiving a scholarship. All scholarships received during the night totaled around $133,000 dollars.
The 2017 Youth Tour Finalists included the runners-up, receiving a $550 scholarship, Dalton Crowe, Jacob Hopkins, Brycen Garland, and Elizabeth Morris.
The winners for the Youth Tour received a $750 scholarship and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., which were, Trey Lunn, Garrett Martin, Makayla Roberson, and Nicholas Tourdon.
The AEMC also gave out $1,000 scholarships to 128 seniors from all the high schools in the local communities.
Chairman Charlie Paris read to the Students of North Georgia Christian Academy
North Georgia Christian Academy March 2, 2017
Chairman Charlie Paris read to the Students at North Georgia Christian Academy on Read Across America Day on March 2, 2017 proving “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to a child.”
HATS OFF TO CHARLIE PARIS
Sheriff Nicholson participates in “Read Across America”
Community March 2, 2016Sheriff Nicholson participated in “Read Across America” and Dr. Seuss’s birthday by reading to the 3rd grade class at North Georgia Christian Academy on March 2nd.
Better known to most readers as Dr. Seuss, Dr. Theodor Geisel was born over 100 years ago this month. Mark his birthday with NEA’s Read Across America, the largest reading event in the United States, by celebrating with read-aloud, read-along, and reading marathon activities.
Dr. Seuss changed the landscape of children’s books with his controlled-vocabulary tales of antic cats (The Cat in the Hat), colorful meals (Green Eggs and Ham), and dozens of other zany tales.
When Dr. Seuss set out to write The Cat in the Hat, he wanted to write a story that used simple, mostly monosyllabic words that readers could readily comprehend. His use of the patterned, rhyming text has become the foundation for many controlled-vocabulary texts for young readers.
Shay Nelson Benefit
Community June 14, 2012Shay Nelson Benefit Saturday July 21, 2012 at 4pm. (more…)
Mariners Middle School Ballers 1-1
Team FYN Sports December 13, 2011The North Georgia Christen Academy of Ellijay hosted the North Georgia Christen Academy of Gainesville. While the Lady Mariners were victorious, winning 31-17, the boys fell 21-23. (more…)
Mariners Go to War with Warriors Split 1-1
Team FYN Sports November 16, 2011The North Georgia Christian Academy Mariners boys’ and girls’ basketball teams hosted the Warriors of War Hill Christian Academy. The Girls were victorious, winning 38-27, on the strength of Josie Caruso’s 20 points and seven steals. The boys fell 60-51; despite Jesse Dilbeck’s eye popping 16 points, 11 rebounds and nine steals. (more…)
Mariners Shipwrecked by Lady Knights
Team FYN Sports October 5, 2011The North Georgia Christian Academy Mariners volleyball team hosted the Lady Knights of Crossroads Christian. Despite a valiant Mariners effort, the Lady Knights emerged victorious, in both the middle school/junior varsity matches, and the junior varsity matches, sweeping both series. (more…)
Mariners Sink Staff and Parents
Team FYN Sports September 9, 2011The North Georgia Christian Academy Mariners volleyball team held a scrimmage against the parents and staff, in a game described by head coach, Tina Mabry, as, “Just for fun.” Despite being expected to administer a beat down of Biblical proportions, the heavily favored youngsters were taken to the wire by their more mature, but less experienced opponents. The Mariners emerged victorious, winning the best of five series 3-2 with a thrilling extra points match 28-26. (more…)
Mariners Second Basketball Camp
Team FYN Sports July 18, 2011The NGCA Mariners conducted their second basketball camp of the summer on Monday July 11 through Wednesday July 13. The first two hours consisted of fundamental work. The last thirty minutes of each day the players participated in a 3 on 3 tournament. (more…)
North Georgia Christian Academy Volley Ball Highlight Video
Team FYN Sports July 6, 2011Mabry’s Mariners are looking to get a jump on the competition with summer practices. The girls will be attending a camp with the Bobcats of Gilmer County, at Gilmer High School, July 25-27, from 9am-3pm.
North Georgia Christian Academy Summer Volley Ball Highlight Video from Fetch on Vimeo.
North Georgia Christian Academy Volley Ball Team Report
Team FYN Sports June 30, 2011The North Georgia Christian Academy Mariners’ volleyball team will take to the court under the tutelage of head coach, Tina Mabry. Mabry has been the coach for the last two years. The Mariners posted a winning record, of 10-6, last year. Mabry recently consented to an exclusive interview with FYN. (more…)
North Georgia Christian Academy Basketball Camp Highlight Video
Team FYN Sports June 23, 2011North Georgia Christian Academy Summer Basketball Camp
Team FYN Sports June 22, 2011The North Georgia Christian Academy held a basketball camp for those students, and some home schooled students, who plan on playing basketball for the Academy in the upcoming season. (more…)