JASPER, Ga. – In a meeting all there own, IMPACT Pickens, a group of citizens who have banded together against certain members of the Pickens Board of Education, called for resignation of Board Chairman Sue Finley. They did so with a large presentation showing text messages. The massive collection of 350 pages obtained through an […]
Read More »GBI searches for new person of interest in Delgado murder
CHERRY LOG, Ga. – Today the GBI released a video pointing out a specific person of interest that they are searching for. The GBI is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the woman in this video. According to the GBI’s Press Release, the woman is one of the last people to interact with […]
Read More »GBI releases photo of 5th suspect in Delgado murder
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has released a photo of the fifth suspect mentioned in their former release. Along with this comes their request for the public’s assistance with identifying the fifth suspect. Suspected in part of the murder of Rossana Delgado, these pictures were given with the request that […]
Read More »Missing Mother of two discovered in Cherry Log murder
GILMER, Ga – Last seen in Doraville, Georgia, on April 17, Rossana Delgado was discovered as the victim of a murder in Cherry Log on April 20, 2021. The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Department continued investigations and offered a report on the activity clarifying, “We DO NOT feel that there is a current threat to our […]
Read More »Watkins announces final term in Board of Education
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Referencing the recent dissension over the school’s 2021-2022 calendar, board member and current Chairman Ronald Watkins said he has caught major backlash over the issue. Watkins announced in the BOE’s public comments session this month that he will not be running again in the coming elections. Dealing with much of the […]
Read More »BOE names Kim Cagle as Interim Superintendent
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – As the Board begins its search for a new Superintendent, they officially named Kim Cagle as the county’s Interim Superintendent. Cagle is currently Assistant Superintendent for Student Services in Gilmer Schools. She will step into the role of Interim Superintendent on May 28, 2021, the final day for current Superintendent Dr. […]
Read More »Gilmer BOE takes first steps in new Superintendent Search
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – With official approval having come on April 15, 2021, in their monthly meeting, the Gilmer County Board of Education has begun its search for the next Superintendent with King-Cooper and Associates search firm. With a press release, Gilmer Schools made a statement about the search saying that they would accept applications […]
Read More »County Advertises Version 9 with a look to further changes later
ELLIJAY, Ga. – After months of debate, revisits, revisions, and deliberations, the Board of Commissioners is advertising its Land Development Ordinance changes as proposed in Version 9 for the county. Citizens are now able to see what the final document could look like if approved in both May and June. After the months of preparation […]
Read More »Grants and Apple Festival preparations in financial approvals
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Several financial approvals came from the Board of Education this week with letters for grants, memorandums, bonds, and the Financial Report for the month. With October weeks away, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gilmer Chamber utilizing its buses again this year. With an increase in the hourly […]
Read More »Police Chief Callahan responds to life-saving medical emergency
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Above and beyond the call of duty, it’s a phrase we hear often in our country. And it is a thing of honor to do something not required of you, it is a mark of caring for your neighbors. Even if it is something small like helping people carry groceries or […]
Read More »Police Chief Callahan responds to life-saving medical emergency
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Above and beyond the call of duty, it’s a phrase we hear often in our country. And it is a thing of honor to do something not required of you, it is a mark of caring for your neighbors. Even if it is something small like helping people carry groceries or […]
Read More »Police Chief Callahan responds to life-saving medical emergency
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Above and beyond the call of duty, it’s a phrase we hear often in our country. And it is a thing of honor to do something not required of you, it is a mark of caring for your neighbors. Even if it is something small like helping people carry groceries or […]
Read More »Police Chief Callahan responds to life-saving medical emergency
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Above and beyond the call of duty, it’s a phrase we hear often in our country. And it is a thing of honor to do something not required of you, it is a mark of caring for your neighbors. Even if it is something small like helping people carry groceries or […]
Read More »Dr. Michael Gwatney speaks on retirement and announcement
It’s not the end for Superintendent Dr. Michael Gwatney. It’s just a transition, but a transition to what? “That’s a good question,” said Gwatney in an interview with FYN. He added that he has his time and is eligible for retirement. He also said, “I feel like its time in life to start a new […]
Read More »Dr. Michael Gwatney speaks on retirement and announcement
It’s not the end for Superintendent Dr. Michael Gwatney. It’s just a transition, but a transition to what? “That’s a good question,” said Gwatney in an interview with FYN. He added that he has his time and is eligible for retirement. He also said, “I feel like its time in life to start a new […]
Read More »BOE tours CCES in final stages
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – With only a month left as representatives from Breaux & Associates Architects said the Clear Creek Elementary School (CCES) should complete near the end of June, school officials toured the interior of Clear Creek Elementary School with representatives from the architectural firm. The Board of Education has told the public for […]
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