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Morning Report - Tuesday

nospam@example.com (Brian K. Pritchard) — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:18:00 +0000

Polk County TN Arrest Report 05/06/2013 - 05/12/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Pursuant to the state open records law, Tennessee Code Ann. section 10-7-503 to 10-7-512; 10-7-701 to 10-7-702; 10-8-101 to 10-8-103 Open Records Act allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Polk County, Tennessee. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.

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Handel Enters Senate Race

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:19:00 +0000

After Months of wavering, Karen Handel announced today she will run for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Saxby Chambliss.
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Mayor Says Fifty Grand Was Worth it

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:50:00 +0000

Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener said this week the $50,000 the city spent on legal fees during Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) negotiations was worth it.
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Fannin Arrest Report 05/16/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:42:00 +0000

The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Fannin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
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Fannin County Incident Report: 05/08//2013 – 05/15/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:05:00 +0000

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office Incident Report:
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Fannin Emergency & Fire Log 05/06/13 - 05/13/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:02:00 +0000

FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
706-632-1958 Robert Graham, Director
Report Period: May 6 thru May 13, 2013

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School Board Scraps Cosmetology Program; Henson Calls It Tough Choice

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:10:00 +0000

Superintendent Mark Henson and Fannin High School Principal Eric Cioffi say last week’s decision by the school board to eliminate the cosmetology program was not an easy one.
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BOC Rejects Tri-State Contract

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:56:32 +0000

The Fannin County Board of Commissioners rejected Tri-State Pet Rescue’s contract to operate animal control during the commissioners meeting tonight.
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Gilmer GOP Gears up for State Convention

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:45:45 +0000

Gilmer County Republicans are gearing up for next week’s State Convention in Athens on May seventeenth.
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Fannin BOC Regular Meeting Announcement

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:01:00 +0000

Fannin Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday May 14th at 5:15 p.m.
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Polk County TN Arrest Reports 04/29/13 - 05/05/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:25:00 +0000

Fannin Arrest Report 05/09/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:26:00 +0000

Fannin County Incident Report: 05/01//2013 – 05/30/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:53:00 +0000

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office Incident Report:
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Fannin EMA Press Release

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:37:00 +0000

PRESS RELEASE from Robert Graham Fannin County EMA Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2013

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Fannin Emergency & Fire Log 04/29/13 - 05/05/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:16:00 +0000

FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
181 Church Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 706-632-1958
Robert Graham, Director

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Abernathy's Fire Update

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:36:29 +0000

Last week, we reported a fire that took place at Abernathy’s Complete Home Furnishings and the investigation is complete.
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Polk County TN Arrest Report 04/22/13 - 04/28/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:27:42 +0000

Fannin Arrest Report 05/02/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:51:00 +0000

Fannin County Incident Report: 04/25/2013 – 04/30/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:36:00 +0000

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office Incident Report:
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Mourning After: Local Orgs React to FDA's Approval of Plan B Pill for Fifteen-Year-Olds

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:02:05 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday the approval of the Plan B One Step (“morning after pill”) for use without prescription by girls and women 15 years of age and older.
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Fire at Abernathy's

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:35:41 +0000

Disaster and crime struck Abernathy’s Complete Home Furnishings located on Blue Ridge Drive in Blue Ridge.
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Simonds Proclaims Fannin Foster Care Month

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:22:19 +0000

Commissioner Chairman, Bill Simonds, proclaimed May 2013 as Foster Care Month for Fannin County.
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Fannin Emergency & Fire Log 04/22/13 - 04/28/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:21:00 +0000

FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
181 Church Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
706-632-1958 Robert Graham, Director

Report Period: April 22 thru April 28, 2013

Total Calls answered by 911 Center (including non-emergency) 1299

The following figures represent emergency calls dispatched
Law Enforcement (cities & county) 398
Rescue 24
Fire 8
EMS
• McCaysville Ambulance 17
• Blue Ridge Ambulance 26
• Morganton Ambulance 12
TOTAL 56

*Above EMS numbers do not include non-emergency calls or transfers to other (out of town) hospitals.

No Fire Report for this week.

Robert Graham, Director
Fannin County Emergency Management Agency

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Water Tank Battle Winds Down

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:21:37 +0000

(Roy Panter pictured above)

Blue Ridge’s battle over its water tank project is finally headed for resolve.
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Cannery Deeded to School Board

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:00:49 +0000

During a special called meeting last week, Blue Ridge City Council deeded the Blue Ridge Cannery over to the board of education.
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Polk County TN Arrest Report 04/14/13 - 04/21/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:53:00 +0000

New Gas Line Caters to Businesses, Some Residents Denied Service

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:15:00 +0000

“It’s done and there’s gas on the system and we can start talking to customers and getting customers on the system,”

Community Relations Manager Jodie Huiet said at this week’s Economic Development Authority Meeting.
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Fannin Arrest Report 04/25/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:25:00 +0000

Fannin County Incident Report: 04/16/2013 – 04/24/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:17:00 +0000

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office Incident Report:
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Walmart Slated to Close on Blue Ridge Site Next Month

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:26:00 +0000

WalMart is scheduled to close on a piece of real estate for its new Blue Ridge store next month.
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Fannin Emergency & Fire Report 04/15/13 - 04/21/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:23:00 +0000

FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
706-632-1958 Robert Graham, Director.

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Tri-State Makes County Official Offer

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:22:02 +0000

Tri-State Pet Rescue made an official offer to take over operations of the county Animal Control facility this week.
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FANNIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS APRIL 27 AT PARRIS PHARMACY

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:36:00 +0000

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office is taking back unwanted prescription drugs Saturday April 27th at Parris Pharmacy, Blue Ridge, GA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Special Called BOE Meeting Announcement

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:21:00 +0000

There is a special called Board of Education meeting at noon.
2290 E. First Street Blue Ridge, GA.

Blue Ridge City Council Special Called Meeting Announcement

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:10:00 +0000

There will be a special called meeting for the Blue Ridge City Council Tuesday 4/23 at 9:00 a.m. at 480 W. 1st St Blue Ridge, GA 30513.

Up In The Air: What Does New Anti-Drone Bill Mean for Gilmer Citizens?

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:01:37 +0000

A recent Florida law may offer a solution for Gilmer County.
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Polk County TN Arrest Report 04/08/13 - 04/14/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:31:00 +0000

Pursuant to the state open records law, Tennessee Code Ann. section 10-7-503 to 10-7-512; 10-7-701 to 10-7-702; 10-8-101 to 10-8-103 Open Records Act allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Polk County, Tennessee. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
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Fannin Arrest Report 04/18/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:33:00 +0000

Fannin County Incident Report: 04/09/2013 – 04/16/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:04:00 +0000

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office Incident Report:
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Fannin Emergency & Fire Log April 8 -April 14, 2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:46:00 +0000

FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
181 Church Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 706-632-1958
Robert Graham, Director

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Weaver Denies Bond in Ramirez Case

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:25:58 +0000

Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver denied bond to Marcos Ramirez Thursday morning during a hearing in Fannin County.
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Polk County TN Arrest Report 04/01/2013 - 04/07/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:22:00 +0000

Fannin Arrest Report 04/11/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:29:00 +0000

Fannin County Incident Report: 04/03/2013 – 04/07/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:20:00 +0000

The Fannin County Sheriff's Office Incident Report:
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Fannin Emergency & Fire Log 04/01/13 - 04/07/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:42:00 +0000

FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
706-632-1958 Robert Graham, Director

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Results Reported on Dowell Death - Windy Ridge

nospam@example.com (Lisa Pritchard) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:53:51 +0000

Authorities have received results on Dowell Death.
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The Pennington Push: What Would a Pennington Run Mean for Incumbent Deal?

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:27:10 +0000

Although it's a bit too early for buzz about next year's governor's race, Dalton Mayor David Pennington seems to be digging his heels in for a bid.
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Polk County TN Arrest Report 03/25/13 - 03/31/13

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:46:00 +0000

Pursuant to the state open records law, Tennessee Code Ann. section 10-7-503 to 10-7-512; 10-7-701 to 10-7-702; 10-8-101 to 10-8-103 Open Records Act allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Polk County, Tennessee. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
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Fannin Arrest Report 04/04/2013

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:14:00 +0000