• Taste of Blue Ridge is a success for the Humane Society of Blue Ridge

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – With 500 tickets sold, Taste of Blue Ridge, an annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Blue Ridge (HSBR), continues to be a huge success. This annual event not only brings in funds for the homeless animal population of our area but also creates opportunities for HSBR to provide services, awareness, […]

    Read More »
  • Fannin County fire station gets approved financing

    property jail

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – After several discussions the Fannin County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved a plan for the county to finish funding the new fire station and E-911 center located on Windy Ridge Road. The BOC, under former county Chairman Bill Simmonds, had agreed to a budget of $2.5 million to complete this project, […]

    Read More »
  • Arming Fannin County educators

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – At the April 12 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, a new policy was introduced that would give Fannin County Schools the option of having armed educators on their campuses. “There is no higher purpose of our school system than to provide a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty and […]

    Read More »
  • Mike Sullivan seeks Fannin County Board of Education seat

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Mike Sullivan addressed the Fannin County Republican Party at their March meeting to let the citizens know of his intentions if elected to the Fannin County Board of Education. Sullivan, a veteran of the Air Force, states that education has always been a priority. While enlisted Sullivan pursued and obtained his […]

    Read More »
  • Departments update the Board of Commissioners

    property jail

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County Board of Commissioners (BOC) received updates from several departments at the second monthly meeting held on Jan. 23. The first to speak to the board was Public Works Director Zack Ratcliff. Ratcliff spoke of the recent severe weather experienced throughout the county and the impact on the county’s […]

    Read More »
  • NRA endorses David Shafer

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The National Rifle Association (NRA) continues to unveil their endorsements for the upcoming May General Primary, and the latest announcement revealed their pick for the next Georgia Lieutenant Governor, Senator David Shafer. Shafer currently serves as a State Senator of the Georgia State Senate, a position he has held since first […]

    Read More »
  • Casey Cagle receives NRA endorsement

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The National Rifle Association (NRA) announced its pick for Georgia’s next governor and released that the association would officially be backing Casey Cagle. Not all Republican candidates are happy with the NRA’s decision. With more than 100,000 active members in the state of Georgia, the NRA’s endorsement is sure to pull […]

    Read More »
  • Kemp tells the NRA they have been “Casey Cagled”

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Secretary of State of the U.S. State of Georgia and Republican Governor hopeful Brian Kemp accused the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Casey Cagle of a political stunt and pandering for endorsements. As the the Georgia Gubernatorial race heats up so do the accusations and claims of who really represents the people […]

    Read More »
  • Josh McCall prepares to face Doug Collins in upcoming election

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Josh McCall hopes to receive the Democratic nomination in the race for Georgia’s 9th congressional district seat. This seat is currently held by incumbent Congressman Doug Collins. Collins has been Georgia’s 9th District representative since 2013. McCall has been traveling the district during his campaign, and made a stop at the […]

    Read More »
  • Fannin County Schools to receive additional state funding

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Fannin County School System will see a boost in funding as state lawmakers have voted to fully fund Georgia’s Quality Basic Education Act (QBE). QBE was adopted unanimously by both houses of the Georgia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Joe Frank Harris in 1985. The purpose of the […]

    Read More »
  • West Fannin Elementary School competes in robotics

      BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – West Fannin Elementary School (WFES) continues toward its goals of becoming top notch in the areas of science and math. WFES is slated to become certified this year as an official STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) school in the state of Georgia. In keeping with progresses made in the […]

    Read More »
  • Mercier Orchards celebrates 75 years

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Friends, family, fellow business owners, and Georgia dignitaries gathered to celebrate an important anniversary on Friday, Jan. 19. Mercier Orchards, a Fannin County staple and a Georgia landmark, is celebrating 75 years of business. Founded by Adele and Bill Mercier in 1943, Mercier Orchards has adapted over the years to become […]

    Read More »
  • David Cooper feels he can reach across party lines and defeat Doug Collins

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – David Cooper will face off against Josh McCall for Georgia’s 9th congressional district seat Democratic nomination. The winner of the May General Primary will then run against Republican incumbent Congressman Doug Collins in the November General Election. Collins has held the Georgia 9th Congressional District seat since 2013. Cooper stopped by […]

    Read More »
  • Fannin County Water Authority evaluates customer rates

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Projects continue to make progress as the Fannin County Water Authority (FCWA) expands its service area. Two such projects, Dry Branch Road and Blue Bird Road, have been in the works for several months now, and the board received updates on both. Kurt McCord, a project engineer with Carter & Sloope, […]

    Read More »
  • Marvin Allen will face Bobby Bearden in May General Primary

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Republican candidates lined up to speak at the March and April Fannin County Republican Party meetings. One such candidate was Marvin Allen, who is seeking a seat with the Fannin County Board of Education. Allen is a lifelong resident of Fannin County and a graduate of Fannin County High School. Allen […]

    Read More »
  • Back to Top