Ellijay Fire Department

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The City of Ellijay Fire Department would like to announce the the arrival of new vehicle extrication equipment. The City of Ellijay was awarded the 2019 Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG). This is a federal grant offered yearly by Fema for the purchase of equipment.

As our community is well aware, our neighbors in Murray County were hit hard by the tornado at the beginning of the week. We are taking donations to deliver to ...a few Murray County churches. Due to Covid-19, we are taking donations at the Gilmer County Detention Center on Thursday, April 16th and Friday, April 17th ONLY from 7:30AM to 4:00PM. We ask that you stay in your car, call 706-635-4625 and ask for Carla or Heather. One of them will come unload your car for you. We are asking for donations of: ~Cases of water ~Non-perishable food items ~Hygiene items ~Diapers (Due to COVID-19 concerns, clothing can not be accepted) We are unable to take big items such as furniture at this time. THANK YOU in advance for helping our neighbors in their time of need. P.S. Please share! #gilmersheriff

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