Public Announcements
- BOC MEETING CANCELLED FOR 2/11/2010 (Friday, February 05, 2010)
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR BOARD MEETING SHALL BE CANCELLED FOR
THURSDAY 02/11/2010- Closing of Boardtown Road at Kells Creek Bridge (Wednesday, February 03, 2010)
On February 15 Boardtown Road at Kells Creek Bridge will be closed for road realignment.
- Emergency Road Closure Roy Road at Bumpy Hollow Rd. (Wednesday, February 03, 2010)
A portion of Roy Road will be closed effective immediately until further notice. A hand laid stone abutment failed, resulting in apparent settling of the bridge deck and failure of the road shoulder and pavement. This location is just north of Holt Bridge Road and Bumpy Hollow Road. Detour signage has been placed, as well as stone barriers to block traffic. At this time, we are working with Georgia DOT and private engineers to determine the quickest and most cost efficient solution. Traffic to Roy Road north of Holt Bridge Road will need to be detoured through Rackley Road and Macedonia Road until further notice.
By Mark Chastain, Chairman- CHOPPED OAK ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE (Friday, January 15, 2010)
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ANNOUNCEMENT
CHOPPED OAK ROAD CLOSURECHOPPED OAK ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BETWEEN NORTH JONES MILL ROAD AND FLAGPPOLE ROD FOR REPAIRS BEGINNING JANUARY 25TH. IT WILL REMAIL CLOSED UNTIL PROJECT COMPLETION.
Publication Date: 01-21-2010 Run 1 Time PUBLISHERS AFFIDAVIT NEEDED
Notification to. (Times Courier, ETC, WLJA radio) – sent __n/a___BOC Website: 01-15-2010
- SETTING QUALIFYING FEES FOR 2010 (Monday, January 11, 2010)
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ANNOUNCEMENT
SETTING QUALIFYING FEES FOR 2010 COUNTY ELECTIONS
State law requires each county governing authority to fix and publish qualifying fees for county offices no later than February 1, of any year in which a general primary, nonpartisan election, or general election is to be held.For 2010 for the following offices shall have a qualifying fee of:
POSITION TITLE 2010 FEE
BOC CHAIRMAN $ 1,957.86
BOC POST COMMISSIONER $ 195.79
School Board $ 50.00
Publication Date: 01-14-2010 Run 1 Time PUBLISHERS AFFIDAVIT NEEDED
Notification to. (Times Courier, ETC, WLJA radio) – sent __n/a___BOC Website: 01-11-2010
- BARNES MTN. ROAD CLOSURE (Tuesday, January 05, 2010)
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ANNOUNCMENT
Until further notice, Barnes Mtn. Road shall be closed to through traffic for construction purposes from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Times Courier 1-7-2010
ETC
Radio- PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT- NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM MEETING (Wednesday, December 30, 2009)
Re: Public Service Announcement (PSA), Neighborhood Stabilization Program Meeting, Saturday, January 23, 2010, 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
The Gilmer County Community Development Department respectfully requests your assistance in notifying our citizens of a very important “Public Forum” to be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Board of Commissioners Conference Room, Suite 106, Gilmer County Courthouse, 1 Broad Street, Ellijay, Ga.The purpose of this meeting is to notify and assist prospective home buyers of this special assistance (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) if they are considering purchasing a “foreclosed home”. I am sending two versions of the PSA (Public Service Announcement), a “short version” and a “long version” and you may use whichever fits your space or programming. Thank you in advance for your assistance and if you have any questions please feel free to call on me at 706-635-3400.
“Short Version”Public Service Announcement
Homebuyer AssistanceThe Dalton-Whitfield Community Development Corporation and the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission are holding a meeting to accept applications for down payment assistance offered in Gilmer County under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The loans are available to help eligible buyers purchase foreclosed homes in qualifying areas. The meeting will be on Saturday January 23, 2010 from 9:00 – 12:00 in the Board of Commissioners Conference room, Suite 106 of the Gilmer County courthouse, 1 Broad Street, Ellijay, GA 30540.
For additional information, call Wanda Densmore at 706-876-1630, Frank Bibb at 706-295-6485 or Jim Smith at 706-635-3400.
“Long Version”Public Service Announcement
Homebuyer Assistance
The Dalton-Whitfield Community Development Corporation and the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission are holding a meeting to accept applications for down payment assistance loans offered in Gilmer County under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The loans are available to help eligible buyers purchase foreclosed homes in qualifying areas. The meeting will be on Saturday January 23, 2010 from 9:00 – 12:00 in the Board of Commissioners Conference room, Suite 106 of the Gilmer County courthouse, 1 Broad Street, Ellijay, GA 30540.
Features of these loans include:
• Loan amounts up to $20,000 based on income and need
• 0% interest
• No monthly payments
• Forgivable over life of the down payment assistance loan
• Additional amounts may be available for reasonable repairsParticipating homeowners must meet certain qualifications including:
• Annualized income may not exceed 120% of Area Median Income (as defined by resident county and household size)
• Must be able to obtain conventional mortgage financing on the home
• Must complete 8 hours of HUD approved homeowner counseling
• Not limited to first time homebuyersFor additional information, call Wanda Densmore at 706-876-1630, Frank Bibb at 706-295-6485 or Jim Smith at 706-635-3400
- Flood Risk Information Open House (Monday, October 26, 2009)
Gilmer County, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has completed an enhanced Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Gilmer County and its municipalities including: Ellijay and East Ellijay. This FIS includes charts and a narrative report of local flooding to be used by permit officials for development in the floodplain.
The enhanced FIS and its preliminary DFIRM will be presented during an Open House for the public, to be held on Monday, November 2, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Board of Commissioner's Conference Room – 1 Broad Street, Suite A, Ellijay, GA 30540. During the Open House, representatives from local government, DNR and FEMA will provide the most current information regarding Gilmer County's flood risk, flood insurance, floodplain development regulations, floodplain mapping, and timeline for DFIRM adoption. The enhanced countywide floodplain maps will be displayed.
Property owners, individuals living in or near the 100-year floodplain, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents may find this Open House particularly informative. All interested persons are welcome. For information, questions, or concerns, contact the Office of Planning and Zoning at 706-635-3406.
- LAND FILL FEES (Monday, January 26, 2009)
ANNOUNCEMENT
GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Gilmer County Board of Commissioners announces that the Landfill Fees will change effective February 6, 2009.
Rate per Pound: .06 cents
Rate per Ton: $120.00
Minimum Charge: $ 3.50Pub. 1/29 & 2/5/09
Web: 1/26/09