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Town hall on insurance rates set

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
A town hall meeting to allow citizens to speak out about new insurance rates has been scheduled. Gilmer County Chair Charlie Paris said the meeting is a chance to clear the air. Insurance rates are skyrocketing, and many companies are blaming the ISO (Insurance Services Office Inc.) rating.
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Gas pipeline reroute to go under river

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Rerouting a portion of a natural gas pipeline that serves Ellijay will go through a section of River Park and under the Coosawattee River.  Atlanta Gas Light recently asked county commissioners for permanent and temporary construction easements on a portion of the South Main Street park property.
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Gilmer Chamber searching for new leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
\The Gilmer Chamber is searching for its next president and chief executive officer. The president is responsible for all aspects of operations of the chamber and reports directly to the chamber’s board of directors, which is headed by an annually elected chairperson.
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Local election board being formed

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Beginning in January, Gilmer County will have an election board. A local bill passed the Georgia Legislature in April and was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in May to create the board and move the supervision of elections away from the probate judge.
Gilmer sophomore Douglas Callihan discards Union County’s Darin Patterson on his first of two touchdown runs last Friday.

Gilmer sophomore Douglas Callihan discards Union County’s Darin Patterson on his first of two touchdown runs last Friday.

Pickens up next

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Gilmer sophomore Douglas Callihan discards Union County’s Darin Patterson on his first of two touchdown runs last Friday. GHS will make its way to Jasper Friday to take on Pickens at 7:30 p.m.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger presents the EAGLE Award to members of the Gilmer County Registrar’s Office and Elections Department. Pictured, from left: Probate Judge and Election Superintendent Scott Chastain, registrar Sherri Jones, Chief Registrar Tammy Watkins, Raffensperger and voter registration board member Mark Holden.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger presents the EAGLE Award to members of the Gilmer County Registrar’s Office and Elections Department. Pictured, from left: Probate Judge and Election Superintendent Scott Chastain, registrar Sherri Jones, Chief Registrar Tammy Watkins, Raffensperger and voter registration board member Mark Holden.

Gilmer elections staff receives EAGLE Award

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Gilmer County Registrars Office and Elections Department received an award from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recognizing county election offices that go above and beyond in serving Georgia voters.
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County reaches agreement for building

Andy Ashurst - Publisher
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Gilmer County is in the process of signing contracts to buy a building complex for $4.25 million. The complex is located at 822 Industrial Boulevard in Ellijay and currently houses some offices for Piedmont Hospital.  It is owned by GMR Ellijay LLC.
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Lower speed limits on North Main Street proposed

Michael Andrews - Mountain Life Editor
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Speed limits on North Main Street will be lowered if an ordinance is approved by the Ellijay City Council. The council had a first reading of the ordinance when meeting last Monday.