Karla’s Korner – Upcoming Events in Gilmer County
Community, Featured April 18, 2017
Springtime in Ellijay means a lot of great upcoming events to get outside and enjoy! Dalton State College is hosting an art show for all local students from today until May 5th. There will be a reception tonight to kick off the art show. There are also ribbon cuttings this week at Premier Pools and Spas and Abby’s Ice Cream and Fro Yo. This weekend is Earth Day and it is supposed to be a beautiful weekend. In honor of Earth Day there will be a couple “clean up” events around town one will be at Harrison Park and the other will start at River Pavilion.
The next big Gilmer County event that we are looking forward to is the Apple Blossom Festival
on May 6th and 7th. This is a great festival showcasing local craft vendors, food vendors and businesses. Come out, bring your pups, and meet the FYN team. We will have a “pup-cam” and treats for all our furry friends as well. Also in today’s segment with Karla hear a little confession from BKP about “his spot” at the Apple Blossom Festival.
For more information on all these upcoming events and many more check out the events calendar on the Gilmer Chamber website.
Gilmer Countywide Burn Ban Effective Immediately
News November 2, 2016
Below is the information concerning the countywide burn ban from Gilmer County Director Of Public Safety Tony Pritchett. Chief Pritchett stressed the ban would strictly be enforced. Please read information below.
EFFECTIVE BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2nd 2016
Deadly Tour Bus Accident in Gilmer County
Featured Stories, News October 13, 2016
According to Gilmer Public Safety Director Chief Tony Pritchett
Tour Bus traveling North on 515 coming out of Pickens County into Gilmer County T-Boned a tractor trailer entering 515 from Whitestone Rd.
1 Fatality (Tour Bus Driver) 43 injured. 42 removed by ambulance 1 removed by helicopter. 4 passengers not injured. 515 North Bound will be closed for an extended period of time waiting for GSP accident team to complete investigation.
Hit and Run by Walmart in Gilmer County leaves 18 year old with serious injuries
News August 13, 2016
Police are investigating a hit and run which occurred Friday night, August 12th at approximately 10:40 pm. FYN spoke with the sister of the 18 year old man who was struck while searching for his phone on the service road which runs by the Walmart in Gilmer County. The hit and run left the young man with a fractured skull and eye socket. Authorities were called and the victim was transported to Kennestone Hospital where he was treated and kept overnight.
Witnesses describe the car involved in the hit and run as a dark colored, newer model Chevrolet Camaro possibly dark blue or black. Police and family members are asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle. The victim’s sister has this plea for the public,
Please let us know if you have any information about this person, he(she) needs to be held responsible for what he did to my brother.
Be on the lookout for a dark colored car which likely has damage to the hood. Anyone with any information should contact local authorities. FetchYourNews.com will update as additional information becomes available.
Missing Bassett Hound in Cherry Log GA – Please help us find Gomer
Community, Featured, Featured Stories February 28, 2016
Gomer is a 14 year old Bassett Hound who has lived in Cherry Log, GA in our back yard for 14 years, since he was 8 weeks old. He has been missing since Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
We posted on Facebook and we want to thank everyone who has shared our post. Gomer being a 14 years old Basset Hound has some health issues. He is blind. Since 8 weeks old he has lived in the same backyard for 14 years. He doesn’t do any tricks he has perfected lying on the back porch or in a sunspot in the middle of the yard.
We would say to him, “Gomer you’re just a lazy hound” yes he would reply, “I’m the one lying in the sun on the back porch and you’re the one going to work, I will be here when you get back.” Really it went like this-woof,woof,woof.
When we arrived last Wednesday he was not home. First time in 14 years. We have looked everywhere. We can not find anywhere he could have gotten out of the fence. Trust me at his age he was past crawling under or over anything. We want to thank everyone who has looked for him, not to forget our great neighbors. We don’t want to think someone did something to a harmless animal. He was last seen in our backyard in Cherry Log, GA just off Lucius Road. We miss our dog. Anyone with any information please contact Brian or Lisa Pritchard – you can call 706.276.6397, 706.889.3564 or send an email to [email protected].
We did have a report of a car with description in our drive so if anyone has any additional information or thinks you have seen him please let us know. He is a very gentle, old soul and we want to know what happened to him. Thanks to everyone in advance for sharing or keeping an eye out for our dog.