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 […]
Read More »Post 2 candidates speak on runoff election in Gilmer
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Two candidates remain in Gilmer’s Post 2 Commissioner Election that will be once again asking for votes in the June. Candidates John Marshall and Tom Whatley remain on the campaign trail and took a moment to speak with FYN about Tuesday’s results and the coming month. All three candidates have been […]
Read More »Mountain View Elementary burglary suspect being sought by Sheriff
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Photos have been released of a suspect being sought by the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office in relation to a burglary that occurred on Saturday, January 8, 2022. On school grounds at Mountain View Elementary School, an individual gained entry to the school building and took several objects including a pressure washer (green […]
Read More »Chamber says Taste of Ellijay will happen
ELLIJAY, Ga. – An official permit has been submitted to the City of Ellijay, according to Jennifer Grimmer, President and CEO of the Gilmer Chamber, who said today that the Taste of Ellijay is happening this year. The Chamber has been plagued by cancellations of their major events over the past year since the first […]
Read More »Superintendent Downs Resigns at Gilmer Board of Education
East Ellijay, Ga. – A special called meeting of the Gilmer Board of Education was silenced as the personnel section, the only item on the meeting’s agenda, saw Gilmer’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Shanna Downs recommend a motion to “accept the Superintendent’s resignation.” The meeting room was silent as no board member made a motion […]
Read More »Disaster strikes Gilmer with Major flooding
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Stranded cars, road washouts, mudslides, and many other dangers have already been reported to Gilmer County Public Safety late tonight amid continued flooding, March 25, 2021, as they continue planning and responding to the issues present in the night. Officials are calling for citizens to remain indoors tonight with flashlights ready […]
Read More »Shafer talks party cohesion following Trump Endorsement for re-election
Endorsed by former President Donald Trump, Georgia GOP Chair David Shafer is running for re-election for Chair. After his official announcement to run for re-election, he faces challenges in the party to keeping the party cohesive and united in the coming elections. With some Republicans already calling for a GOP 2.0 separation among Republican supporters, […]
Read More »Vernon Jones discusses elections and his part in America
Spending a lot of recent time in Florida, Vernon Jones (R) spoke with FYN today on his efforts and plans with former president Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and Meeting and studying with Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Governor, Jones said he is looking into businesses, vaccinations, and protection practices that Florida is doing so well. […]
Read More »Gilmer issues school delay for two hours in face of severe storms
ELLIJAY, Ga. – With warning continuing to come in from the National Weather Service and public safety officials, Gilmer Schools has issued a statement to plan on a two-hour delay for school on Thursday, March 18, 2021. According to the statement released, “The National Weather Service has warned that our county is expected to experience […]
Read More »Fire Department called to Gilmer High Gym
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Parents are receiving messages from Gilmer High School today informing them that the Fire Department had to be called to the school. According to those messages, due to smoke coming from the mechanical room in the gym, school officials called the Fire Department to investigate. Immediately removing all students from the facility, […]
Read More »Lower Cartecay Bridge to start construction before a temporary closure to 52 East
ELLIJAY, Ga. – During the county’s monthly work session today, information received over a zoom call was revealed as Commission Chairman Charlie Paris, along with Public Works Director Jim Smith spoke on it’s involvement with another Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) bridge project. According to Smith, the state is discussing replacement of two bridges on […]
Read More »County returns to river ordinance in preparation of new season
ELLIJAY, Ga. – As summer draws closer and some of the state’s COVID restrictions are loosening, Gilmer County is preparing for the coming summer with final notes and changes to the River Ordinance after their committee has completed its work. The committee, consisting of Outfitters, property owners, Law Enforcement Officers, and county representatives, has presented […]
Read More »Million dollar donation has county looking at Animal Shelter
ELLIJAY, Ga. – An announcement today from Gilmer Chairman Charlie Paris informed the public of an additional large donation to the Gilmer County Animal Shelter. The announcement came amid a special called meeting, but it is the first mention of the donation in public as Commission Chairman Charlie Paris said it happened yesterday, February 23, […]
Read More »Returning to the river regulations debate in Gilmer
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Addressing suggestions from outfitters, law enforcement, and citizens on the county’s River Committee, Gilmer is looking to move forward with changes to the river ordinance for regulations. Much of the conversation amongst members of the Board of Commissioners involved marking areas of the take-out for loading and changing from required wristbands for […]
Read More »Chamber cancels Apple Blossom but looks to later festivals with hope
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – With new President/CEO Jennifer Grimmer guiding the Gilmer Chamber, an official announce came today regarding three major Chamber events in 2021, including the upcoming Apple Blossom Festival. Through email and social media, the Chamber has officially announced the cancellation of the 2021 Apple Blossom Festival. The festival was cancelled last year […]
Read More »County approves advertising for bids on new pool
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Engineering reports are completed and in the hands of the Commissioners for their pool project. The project saw a delay early this month when COVID hit the engineering firm causing a major quarantine. However, with the specs and the firm working alongside Project Leader Loy Jarrett and County Attorney David Clark, reports […]
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