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Local officials discuss HB 581

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
An initiative from the Georgia Legislature is giving headaches to local government officials. Gilmer County commissioners, the city councils of Ellijay and East Ellijay and the Gilmer County School Board have all published ads  scheduling public hearings on the possibility of opting out of HB 581.
Breanna Akerson answers a call. She has worked at the 911 Center since 2021. (Lauren Sabia/Reporter)

Breanna Akerson answers a call. She has worked at the 911 Center since 2021. (Lauren Sabia/Reporter)

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911 Center in need of communication officers

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Gilmer County 911 Center is receiving more calls as the population grows, creating an urgent need to hire additional communication officers.
Jamie and Miki have lived in Ellijay since 2020. They are originally from Loganville. (Lauren Sabia/Reporter)

Jamie and Miki have lived in Ellijay since 2020. They are originally from Loganville. (Lauren Sabia/Reporter)

The humans behind Skelli-Jay

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
People driving along Highway 52 East in Ellijay are sure to see a giant, mummified skeleton that doesn’t just celebrate Halloween. An electric sign flashes its name, Skelli-Jay, to drivers passing by. The name was coined by community members, Tasha and Briar Green.
Maddox Drive during the January 10 snow event. (Photo by Robbie Bills)

Maddox Drive during the January 10 snow event. (Photo by Robbie Bills)

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Winter storm closes Gilmer schools for entire week

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Gilmer County students did not return to the classroom at all last week because of the winter storm. North Georgia was blanketed in snow Friday, Jan. 10, with 4 inches recorded in Ellijay.
Dangerous, freezing temperatures in the forecast

Dangerous, freezing temperatures in the forecast

Dangerous, freezing temperatures in the forecast

Lauren Sabia
Monday, January 20, 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) reports a long-duration cold event could create dangerous conditions across north Georgia this week. An “extreme cold warning” was issued late Sunday night through Monday morning.
Photo captured from video posted to GCSO’s Facebook page on Friday. An SUV slid down Ogden Drive in the Coosawattee River Resort, hitting two parked vehicles. No serious injuries were reported.

Photo captured from video posted to GCSO’s Facebook page on Friday. An SUV slid down Ogden Drive in the Coosawattee River Resort, hitting two parked vehicles. No serious injuries were reported.

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Rare storm blankets north Georgia in snow

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Winter Storm Cora brought four inches of snow to Gilmer County, according to Emergency Management officials.  Friday’s snowfall impacted all of north Georgia. It was the first time more than an inch of snow has been recorded in Atlanta since 2018, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
From left to right, horses Elle, Diva and Moe trot through the snow at Blondie Acres, located in Cherry Log.

From left to right, horses Elle, Diva and Moe trot through the snow at Blondie Acres, located in Cherry Log.

Gilmer County becomes a winter wonderland

Lauren Sabia
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Waking up to snow falling Friday morning was a welcomed occasion for Gilmer County residents, and highlighted the importance of community. Sherry Keith sent in this picture of her snowman.