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Morning Report - Wednesday

nospam@example.com (Brian K. Pritchard) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:37:00 -0500

Results Reported on Dowell Death - Windy Ridge

nospam@example.com (Lisa Pritchard) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:53:51 -0500

Authorities have received results on Dowell Death.
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Death on Windy Ridge under Investigation

nospam@example.com (Lisa Pritchard) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:08:23 -0500

Woman in mid to late twenties found dead in Fannin County.
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Eyewitness Statement From Neighbor

nospam@example.com (Cheryl Duncan) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:15:00 -0600

As FYN went to the scene an eyewitness gave FYN the following statement:
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Press Release From Fannin County Sheriff Office

nospam@example.com (Cheryl Duncan) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:45:00 -0600

Press release from Fannin County Sheriff Office:
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Rabid Llama in Morganton

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:06:00 -0600

At least four people have been exposed to a rabid llama in Morganton.
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Open Arms Opens Facility

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:38:58 -0600

Open Arms officials set aside Monday, January 7th to celebrate their state approval and granted contract.
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Man Dies After Deputy Shooting

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:17:03 -0600

FYN has confirmed that Mr. Carl William Davenport passed away just after midnight this morning.
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Sen. Steve Gooch Elected Caucus Secretary by Georgia Senate Republican Caucus

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:46:09 -0600

Senator Steve Gooch's office issued the following press release today.
Please read press release below.
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Deal: Georgia Will Not Set up State Exchange

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:03:00 -0600

Governor Nathan Deal issued the folowing press release today regarding the insurance exchange requirement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
See press release below:
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Deal Announces Third Round of Race to the Top Grant Winners

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:17:23 -0500

The following is a press release from the governor's office:

Gov. Nathan Deal today announced nine winners of Innovation Fund grants, a $19.4 million competitive grant program created through Georgia’s Race to the Top (RT3) plan.
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Fannin Passes Millage Rate

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:11:59 -0500

Fannin County passed its 2013 millage rate in a called meeting today.
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County to "Redo" Millage Rate Friday, August 31st

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:46:09 -0500

The Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting at 12:00 P.M. Friday, August 31st to pass the millage rate.
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Sen. Steve Gooch Receives A+ Rating from the Center For an Educated

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:17:32 -0500

ATLANTA (August 29, 2012) – Sen. Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) received an A+ Rating on the Center for an Educated Georgia’s Legislative Report Card.
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Three Murdered in Polk County, TN

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:51:00 -0500

The following is a press release from the Polk County TN Sheriff's Office:
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July Unemployment Jumps to 9.3

nospam@example.com (Justin Stover) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:15:00 -0500

According to Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) lastest data, Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in July, up three-tenths of a percentage point from 9.0 percent in June.
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A Possible Drug Delivery Truck

nospam@example.com (Brian K. Pritchard) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:32:30 -0500

At approximately 9:00 a.m., Ellijay City Police Officer Brian Troglin attempted to pull over a white delivery truck. Troglin said the truck had no visible tag.

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Shootout Occurs Near DQ Grill and Chill

nospam@example.com (Justin Stover) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:09:00 -0500

FYN has learned today from a police report taken by the Fannin County Sheriff's Department on July 26th that a 44 year old man by the name of Floyd Croy has been hospitalized after being involved in a shootout with a 18 year old Steven Hardin at convenient store located at 619 Blue Ridge Drive near the DQ Grill and Chill.

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Two Vehicle Accident Occurs in Blue Ridge on Saturday July 14th

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:57:00 -0500

According to local authorities a two vehicle accident occurred in Blue Ridge, GA on July 14th, Saturday afternoon at approximately 5:30 pm at the intersection of the Chevy Dealer & Hwy 515 N. According to local Fire Chief Larry Thomas, the Med Unit advised there were six occupants in the vehicles involved but no transport for additional medical attention was needed.

DA Forum Video

nospam@example.com (Lisa Pritchard) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:22:24 -0500

Fannin County Chamber of Commerce hosts Political Debate for DA Candidates. See Video Now:
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Big Problems at the Blue Ridge Depot

nospam@example.com (Brian K. Pritchard) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:42:00 -0500

A fundraiser to save the Blue Ridge Depot?
This was just one of the ideas in last Friday’s emergency meeting concerning the big problem with the Depot’s foundation.

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Emergency Crews respond to Serious 2-Car Accident

nospam@example.com (Lisa Pritchard) — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:12:00 -0500

Fannin County Fire & EMS repond to a serious 2-car accident on Spur 60.
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(Video) County Announces Agreement for My Mountain Water

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:37:00 -0500

On Wednesday, the Fannin County Water Authority announced an agreement to distribute water to the My Mountain Phase Two Community.

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Swan Screen on Path to Repair

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:12:13 -0500

Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener has signed the insurance check required to repair the Swan Theatre screen, City Council Member Michael Eaton told FYN this week.
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Patterson Replaces Golden on Water Authority, Chastain Wins Reappointment

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:02:00 -0500

Commission Chair Bill Simonds appointed Steve Patterson to the Water Authority Board during the board of commissioners meeting this week.
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Talks Move Forward in My Mountain Deal

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:39:20 -0500

Talks are moving forward in the My Mountain Phase II water situation, Fannin County Attorney Lynn Doss told FYN today.
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Video: Will My Mountain Phase 2 Get County Water?

nospam@example.com (B.C. - Staff Writer) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:19:00 -0500

Hear Mike Queen say he is ready to pull the plug on this. Hear him tell Gary Shraut what he thinks about the argument that surrounds getting the residents of My Mountain Phase 2 water.

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My Mountain Erupts, Quintrell Speaks

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:09:08 -0500

The Fannin County Water Authority Meeting this week erupted in a verbal row over the My Mountain Water plan.
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Concluding Arguments of Supreme Court Hearings: Press Release from Sam Olens

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:52:07 -0500

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Attorney General Olens is 'Encouraged' as Supreme Court Oral Arguments Conclude

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Resolve for the Swan?

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:04:15 -0500

The two sides in the Swan Drive-In Controversy stepped towards resolve this week.
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Synthetic Marijuana Officially Illegal in Georgia

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:28:42 -0500

Governor Nathan Deal signed a bill, SB 370, yesterday making all forms of synthetic marijuana illegal.
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Day Two of Supreme Court Arguments: Press Release from Sam Olens

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:58:22 -0500

This morning, the Supreme Court heard two hours of argument on the constitutionality of the individual mandate—the requirement that individuals obtain health insurance or face a financial penalty
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Attorney General Olens Releases Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Healthcare Oral Argument

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:52:14 -0500

Today, Attorney General Sam Olens was present as the U.S. Supreme Court heard the first of three days of oral arguments on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act.
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Chipper Jones Retires

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:15:00 -0500

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones announced Thursday that he has made the decision to retire at the end of the upcoming 2012 Major League Baseball season.

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Independent Runs as Republican in Ninth District Race

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:57:16 -0500

Ninth District Congressional Candidate Roger Fitzpatrick will run as a Republican.
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Exclusive FYN Video, Blue Ridge City Council – Swan Drive In

nospam@example.com (B.C. - Staff Writer) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:22:00 -0500

Mayor wants to know if insurance check for Swan Drive In screen repair could be possible insurance fraud. Have city council members lost all respect for each other? Do all city council members understand what they are voting on? Did the city attorney side with some members of council over others? Why take insurance benefits away from the Mayor? Why vote the Mayor absent from the meeting? What will they do with the insurance check?

The video will answer all these questions.

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State Senate Passes Charter School Bill

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:12:00 -0500

After a stall in Legislature, Bill 1162 passed the State Senate Friday, 40-16.
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Swan Repair Stalled, Called Meeting Turns Turbulent

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:50:00 -0500

During a tense called meeting Monday morning, Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener attempted to reverse last week’s city council decision to move forward with repairs to the Swan Theatre screen.
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Meeting Called to Veto Swan Decision

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:38:31 -0500

There will be a special called meeting on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of vetoing the contract agreement to repair the Swan Drive-In screen.

Also, there will be a meeting called by Michael Eaton and Rodney Kendall at the same time in order to authorize a required signature for the Swan Drive –In screen repair contract, and to discuss health insurance coverage.

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Swan Theatre May Get New Screen!

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:03:52 -0500

The Blue Ridge City Council voted last night to move forward with repairs to the screen at the Swan Theatre.
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House Speaker David Ralston Announces Re-Election Bid for House District 7

nospam@example.com (B.C. - Staff Writer) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:18:00 -0500

Blue Ridge, Georgia—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced Saturday, March 10 at the Fannin County Courthouse that he will seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives. Ralston represents District 7 in the State House, which includes Fannin, Gilmer and the western portion of Dawson County.

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Room for an Independent in Ninth District Race? Latest Candidate Visits Gilmer

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:48:20 -0600

The latest Ninth District candidate, Roger Fitzpatrick has started to hit the campaign trail.
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Bids Open This Week for Depot Renovations

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:23:42 -0600

On Tuesday, March 6th, the City of Blue Ridge opened bids for the work on the Train Depot.
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BOE Braces for High Health Costs

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:15:56 -0600

“One… huge surprise that we’ve already seen is the increased employer’s portion of healthcare. That was something nobody projected,”

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Streetscape Project Finds Pipe Problems

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:31:06 -0600

“The biggest expense we’re looking at is replacing some 36” pipe that rusted out”

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Swan Ruffles More Feathers

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:19:01 -0600

The Swan Theatre caused more friction this month at the Blue Ridge City Council workshop.
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Charter School Bill Passes State House

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:16:29 -0600

The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1162 early this afternoon.
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Sen. Gooch: Weekly Legislative Update

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:31:50 -0600

Weekly Legislative Update
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega)

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Announcement From Polk County, Tennessee Sheriff's Office: Chad Warner (age 35) Arrested for Murder of David Gardner

nospam@example.com (B.C. - Staff Writer) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:20:00 -0600

ON THE NIGHT OF FEBRUARY 4, 2012 THE BODY OF DAVID GARDNER WAS FOUND BY DEPUTIES OF THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE IN HIS RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 416 HWY 123, FARNER TN.
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Citizen Calls on County, as SPICE Problem Surges and Goes to Capitol

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:07:02 -0600

During the February 14th Commissioners’ Meeting, Citizen Melinda Cornwell asked the county for help.
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