Gilmer County

Gilmer County was part of the original Cherokee County, then divided to form Fannin, Dawson and Pickens counties. It is named for George Rockingham Gilmer, a state legislator, member of Congress and twice governor of Georgia. The county seat, Ellijay, grew on the site of a Cherokee village of the same name meaning "green earth."

Contact Information

Address 1 Broad Street, Ellijay GA 30540-9045
Telephone 706.635.4361
Fax 706.635.4359
Website http://www.gilmercounty-ga.gov/

Statistics and Rates

2008 Population 28537 (State Rank: 61)
Incorporated Millage Rate 5
Unincorporated Millage Rate 5
County Bond 0
School Maintenance/Operations 16.25
School Bond 0
Total Incorporated 21.25
Total Unincorporated 21.25

 

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