Public Safety

Weather has delays and the warming center open for Friday morning

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - A new statement from the National Weather Service has authorities in Gilmer County returning to caution…

4 years ago

Brush fire erupts in Gilmer threatening at least one home

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - Smoke is billowing into the sky above Gilmer County's mountains as Fire and Rescue are rushing…

4 years ago

Funding projects through the American Rescue Plan

ELLIJAY, Ga. - While mostly focused on Hazard Pay for county employees, Gilmer County discussed possible areas of need and…

4 years ago

Authorities offer statement to warn of possible severe weather conditions

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - The National Weather Service (NWS), Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), and Gilmer County Public Safety are…

5 years ago

Grease fire shuts down Hardee’s in East Ellijay

ELLIJAY, Ga. - According to witnesses, the Hardee's in East Ellijay on Industrial Blvd suffered a fire in the early…

5 years ago

Airport reopened today after plane crash injures two

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Following yesterday's plane crash at Gilmer County's Airport, investigations were held earlier this morning by representatives of…

5 years ago

County finalizing CARES Act Grant for ambulance among other projects

ELLIJAY, Ga. - The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is finalizing items this week and filing paperwork for the CARES…

6 years ago

Community Paramedicine meets students in schools offering

EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. - As many are beginning to talk about the possibility of returning to school, some are still…

6 years ago

Public Safety opens shelter amid storm

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Ravaged by a storm across North Georgia, counties across the region are responding tonight to provide for…

6 years ago

A helping-hand gets sanitized amid health concerns

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - Many have taken time in the recent weeks to say a special thank you to law-enforcement…

6 years ago

What to do if you show signs of infection from COVID-19

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - Gilmer's new Public Safety Coalition has offered information for citizens to be informed and not worry…

6 years ago

Public Safety Coalition offers advice on how to stay healthy and signs to watch fo

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - A coalition of public safety, government entities, and service agencies in Gilmer County has been meeting…

6 years ago

Storms continue to wreak havoc in Gilmer with Flood Watch

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - As the snow melt sits on top of Gilmer's already saturated soil, the continuous storm moving…

6 years ago

Flood to Ice Gilmer’s weather turns again with Winter Storm

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - In less than 24 hours, Gilmer County has gone from heavy rains and high winds under…

6 years ago

Authorities address storm damage in Gilmer

(All photos provided by the Gilmer County Public Safety Department.) ELLIJAY, Ga. - Authorities are still finding damage and reports…

7 years ago

Fire Department Budget Amendments changes priorities

ELLIJAY, Ga. - The Gilmer County Fire Department is continuing with changes to budget recommendations since last October. While discussions…

7 years ago