Gilmer Schools to release 3 hours early due to storm flooding

  • Ellijay River Park including the walking trail, shown here, is closed till further notice due to flood conditions. The park entrances on South Main Street have been roped off.
    Ellijay River Park including the walking trail, shown here, is closed till further notice due to flood conditions. The park entrances on South Main Street have been roped off.

    GCSS is working with local emergency management authorities to assess the current road conditions in our area. The Coosawattee and Cartecay Rivers have risen to the "Action" stage, the level before "Flood" stage, and rising rapidly. Streams in the area are expected to continue to rise after the rain stops this afternoon potentially further affecting road conditions. In the interest of student safety, GCSS will release 3 hours early today 2/6/2020. Please subtract 3 hours from the normal time you pick up your child from the school or bus stop.