Gilmer Community Food Pantry to be open Wednesday

With the upcoming school closings March 16-20, the Gilmer Community Food Pantry board has decided to be open Wednesday to serve clients in a normal manner.  The board will meet Wednesday to determine what to do going forward. Snack Pack bags will be packed Monday.

St. Petrick's Celebration festivities cancelled

The St. Petrick's Day festivities scheduled for Saturday, March 14 in downtown Ellijay have been cancelled. This is from the St. Petrick's Celebration facebook page: At the advice of local authorities and due to concerns over the CORVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) the 2020 St.

Pool takes final shape

Gilmer County’s pool now has a final form. Plans for the pool were approved at a special called meeting March 6. Commissioners also made a change to their resolution of support for the Second Amendment.

Water board amends sewer ordinance for grease traps

Ellijay-Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority board members amended a section of the authority’s sewer use ordinance that pertains to commercial grease disposal when meeting Monday, March 2.

Man charged with molestation

A man living in Ellijay has been charged with molesting a child. Pablo Velasquez-Tercero, 45, of Ellijay was charged with aggravated child molestation and third-degree cruelty to children. He was arrested following an investigation by the Ellijay Police Department.

Ellijay man charged in Floyd County

A Gilmer County man was charged with injuring another person with a firearm in Floyd County. Bobby Joel Hosey, 64, of Ellijay, was charged with misdemeanor reckless conduct and aggravated assault for an incident occurring Feb. 13. He was taken into custody March 2.

Hubert Parker qualifies for Post 1 Commissioner

Yes, it was only last November that you, the citizens, elected me Post 1 Commissioner to complete the term ending Dec. 31, 2020. It has truly been a humbling experience to represent the people of Gilmer County by serving on the Board of Commissioners.

Michael Parham announces candidacy for chief magistrate

Michael Parham, former Circuit Public Defender for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, announces his candidacy for chief magistrate of Gilmer County. He and Margaret have lived in Gilmer County since 1984.

Rebecca ‘Becky’ Marshall seeking re-election as Gilmer County Tax Commissioner

It has been an honor and a privilege to have had the opportunity to be of service to the citizens of Gilmer County as your tax commissioner for the past eight years. I am seeking re-election for the seat of the Gilmer County Tax Commissioner in the Republican Primary.

Penney Andruski announces candidacy for tax commissioner

To the people of Gilmer County, my name is Penney Andruski and I am running for tax commissioner. I have been a longtime resident of Gilmer County for well over 20 years and this is my home. I am engaged to a local builder Glenn Sanborn, owner of Southern Craft Construction.