Ellijay News

The authority board will have the power to issue bonds and to condemn property in areas that have agreed to take part in water management projects.

According to its application filed Jan 25, Tomorrow's Bank aims to raise between $12 million and $15 million through a private offering of 1.2 million to 1.5 million shares of stock. via SNL Financial

“When you were in the camp, you were in the army; when you were out of the camp, you were in the forest service”

Before John Derden fought in Europe during World War II, he was part of a different army deployed within his own country. via Athens Banner-Herald

“Yes, we are seeing a little more bank now than we'd like, but it's still hundreds of feet deep out there, and for the most part, it's very safe”

If it floats, it was there. Despite the gloomy economic forecast, boat lovers from all over the state converged on Holiday Marina this weekend to have a gander at the nearly 200 boats sprawled across land and ... via The Times

“I released a full-length solo album before (in 2001) and this band has put out a four-song EP, but this is our first real album. This is the one that we're really trying to promote and shop around.”

"We've been together about four years, but we're really looking at this as our big coming out ," says Hensley, 27, who grew up in Ellijay and has lived in Athens for more than seven years. via Athens Banner-Herald

Story updated at 10:13 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2008 Zoo Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 17 at Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail in Memorial Park. via Athens Banner-Herald

East Hall wrapped its regular season with a 7-5 loss at Gilmer on Friday in Ellijay. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

Gilmer County in North Georgia recorded the state's highest smog day on Thursday. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“We've gone from high tax base, low utilization, to stable and decreasing tax base and extremely high utilization. We've got to turn that around. We've got to find a way to grow”

You can have positive growth or negative growth, but you will have growth. And political leaders and business executives need to work to make sure that growth is positive. via Dalton Daily Citizen

“Jesus never taught people how to die, but most religions do”

Quoting little-noticed passages out of the Bible as proof, North Georgia pastor Dr. via SavannahNow

A 47-year-old Ellijay man was killed in Gilmer County Monday night when the motorcycle he was driving on Rackley Road left the roadway and struck a stone wall. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

Ellijay>/b> - Two people have been hospitalized after a small plane crashed after takeoff from the Gilmer County Airport. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“The projects that we agreed to finance today show how GEFA helps communities of all sizes, in all areas of the state”

Governor Perdue Announces $27 Million in Loans and Grants to Finance Water and Sewer System Infrastructure Improvements GEFA Board of Directors Approves Loan and Grant Package Today ATLANTA - Today Governor ... via The Weekly

Once this cold snap passes, spring fever will be in full bloom. It's the perfect time for a little road trip through some beautiful country - and a fine time to indulge in some world-class bluegrass while ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mr. Gerald Lee Simmons Sr. age 64 of Honeysuckle Drive, Cartersville, Georgia died Wednesday, April 2, 2008. via Mountain Statesman

Georgia Democrats caucus on Saturday to pick delegates to the national convention - with seven people from Gainesville and elsewhere in the Ninth District seeking three slots. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

“There is no doubt that these guys are not rookies at what they were doing”

Updated 30 minutes ago An Albertville man remained in a Georgia jail Monday on carjacking, armed robbery and theft by receiving charges. via Sand Mountain Reporter

“That money belongs to the taxpayers, and if we can get it into those communities, and it benefits those communities, it benefits the whole state”

In a year in which lawmakers had to tighten the state's fiscal belt because of the slowing economy, one category of spending wasn't forced onto a diet. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A chase ended in a wreck near Villa Rica Thursday, April 10. DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA Two men accused of stealing a car from a car dealership and kidnapping a salesman will make their first court appearance on ... via MyFOX Atlanta

The Gainesville High baseball team pounded out 16 hits en route to a 15-4 win over Gilmer on Wednesday in Ellijay. via WDUN-AM Gainesville