Ellijay News

The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Colby Pflueger, 13 years old, from Ellijay, Ga.

Jonathan Churchwell, of Adairsville, Ga., was named the best professional truck driver in the state after winning the three-axle competition and receiving the highest overall score in the eight competing ...

As gas prices continue to strain American budgets this summer, motorcycles and motor scooters are appearing more frequently around Atlanta.

Murray County sole commissioner candidate David Ridley believes preparing for the future through building infrastructure and managed retail growth are the county's most pressing needs.

Benny Davenport said he understands families who are dealing with relatives with drug problems.

Republican hopefuls vying in the July 15 primary made promises and stumped for votes Monday night around the themes of immigration reform, taxes and technology.

Reflections on life and real estate in Pickens County Georgia. A roadside look at Jasper GA, news, views, people and places, real estate and local politics--anything and everything that informs, educates or ...

Just two months ago Chatsworth Water Works director Tom Martin was fighting rumors that the city's drinking water was tainted with fecal coliform after a study found waterways in the Conasauga River watershed ...

It's been five years since the Anderson Creek trail for off-road vehicles near Ellijay has been closed... and the U.S. Forest Service is now making it permanent.

By Debbie Gilbert dgilbert@gainesvilletimes.com Officials have decided to permanently close one of the few places in the Chattahoochee National Forest where Jeeps and other full-size off-road vehicles are ...

The University of Georgia has the iconic Arch. Georgia Tech has its distinct Tech Tower.

Letter: Public should heed fluoride warning by National Kidney Foundation Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Before the referendum on fluoridation, the dental community besieged the News' readers with half-page ads that ...

ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Albert Donald Miller celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 6. Miller and the former Helen Elizabeth Coleman exchanged vows June 6, 1948 at Ancient City Baptist Church.

One of the first things parole officer Kristen Powell asks new parolees is "How did you like prison?" "They all hated it," Powell said.

Randy Smith is living in some tight quarters. He has moved into a place that is roughly the size of an average bedroom.

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