State

Appeal filed as BOC and BOE discuss Tax Assessors issue

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - Both the BOC's special meeting and the BOE's monthly work session saw discussion after falling median…

3 years ago

County updates Lower Cartecay Bridge Replacement

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Since April of 2017, almost five years ago, the Lower Cartecay Road Bridge has been closed. This…

4 years ago

Hotel/Motel Tax raised in Gilmer BOC special meeting

ELLIJAY, Ga. - A special called meeting of Gilmer's Board of Commissioners saw the official motion and approval of a…

4 years ago

Gilmer BOE redrawing district lines for board members

EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. - With a letter from from the state reapportionment office suggesting changes, this Thursday will see the…

4 years ago

Gilmer BOE recognized as Quality Board by GSBA

EAST ELLIJAY, Ga, - Gilmer Schools are celebrating this week as the Gilmer County Board of Education has been awarded…

4 years ago

Sheriff’s K9 units Milo and Novak receive new protective vests in donation

ELLIJAY, Ga. - "Invaluable." This is the word that Gilmer County Sheriff Stacy Nicholson used to describe the K9 units…

4 years ago

State Superintendent Richard Woods visits Ellijay Elementary

ELLIJAY, Ga. - On a tour through several schools in North Georgia, the State Superintendent Richard Woods visited Ellijay Elementary…

5 years ago

BOC to sell old Planning and Zoning Building

Downsizing its facilities due to moving offices around, the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners is now looking to sell their…

5 years ago

Gilmer Schools asks for opinion on exempting Georgia from Testing and CCRPI

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Gilmer Schools is reaching out to parents, students, educators, and citizens to offer their opinions on Milestones…

5 years ago

BOE enters July without Budget as they await State information

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Despite a back and forth with state and Georgia Board of Education officials, Gilmer is still awaiting…

5 years ago

Lieutenants offer details on National Guard visit to Parkside

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Soldiers and Reservists from the National Guard met in Ellijay today as part of a running program…

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

Gilmer wrestling sees 10 boys, five girls guarantee state spots

Ten members of the Gilmer boys wrestling team are earned spots as guaranteed qualifiers for the state tournament at the…

6 years ago

Gilmer names Jones as 2020 STAR Student

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Gilmer High School has named Nathan Daniel Jones, 18, as the school's 2020 PAGE STAR Student. Jones…

6 years ago

Gilmer wins CDBG grant for water improvements

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. - Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that Gilmer County has been awarded $722,000 to make…

6 years ago

REACH signing in Gilmer

EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. - Five new inductees have joined the Gilmer County REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) program this…

6 years ago