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Fannin Middle

This year the Fannin County Middle School REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) scholars attended three field trips.  The scholars received first-hand experience with visits to the University of North Georgia Blue Ridge, Young Harris College, and Berry College.  While on campus students participated in informational sessions designed to give them insights into how to best plan and prepare for their future college careers.

 

Pictured L to R: Corbin Kendall, Dadrian Flowers, Emily Salas, Bryan Stiles

UNG gets state funds for new campus

News

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – In a recent interview on FYNTV, Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston made an announcement regarding the University of North Georgia’s (UNG) Blue Ridge campus.

Ralston confirmed in the interview that the state has set $5.5 million into a line item to establish a new standalone “brick and mortar” building for the university. The budgeted funds are set for construction only, meaning that the university will be responsible for locating and acquiring a spot suitable for the new campus. Once the college purchases the location, they can utilize the state funds for their new building to expand into that new home in Fannin County.

As such, the location of this facility is yet to be determined. According to Campus Director of Blue Ridge for UNG, Sandy Ott, she hopes to begin construction as soon as possible. Ott spoke with FetchYourNews (FYN) about the fund allocation saying, “We are thrilled with the opportunity to expand the Blue Ridge campus. We are so excited for the opportunities for the students in our region. This is going to have an impact, truly.”

Ott noted some of the major capabilities that a standalone campus will allow including expanded course offerings, lab spaces for sciences and core classes, as well as development space to cater to the region’s specific needs. While college officials are still searching for the best location at this time, Ott confirmed that they are still very early in the process and uncertain if the new standalone campus will see them completely leaving their current location just off of 515 at 83 Dunbarton Farm Road.

UNG has been at that location since 2015, offering opportunities such as dual-enrollment courses for high school students, a full-time program for first-time freshmen, courses for adult learners getting started or returning to college, and continued education programs.

With the passing of the state’s budget, this is now set for UNG to utilize when available. Ott assures FYN they are moving quickly to take advantage of the funds to increase their services as soon as possible for students. See more by checking out the announcement at 14 minutes into FYNTV’s video below.

 

 

Rebels Further Football Careers

Team FYN Sports

This past Wednesday, a Fannin County High School football player decided to take a step to further his future by signing a letter of intent to play college football. Rebel Senior, Cole Earls, signed to Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio to be their next tight end.

Wednesday was not only to congratulate Cole, but also Luke Cowart. Cowart had signed to Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee a week prior to be their next wide receiver. All of Earl’s and Cowart’s friends and family came to support and congratulate them as they took this exciting step into their future.

“Cole played for us all four years and he was a big part of our team. Luke played with us for three years although I wish he would have played all four. I was excited when he came out to play sophomore year and he did a great job at receiver for us. I am excited for both of them to go on to college and to be able to play football. It is a great opportunity for them and one of the goals we have as a coaching staff is to expose them to opportunities like this. We didn’t have the record we wanted this year but we really saw the effort that these two put in for us. We tried to win all of the games we could and these guys put all the effort they could into these games but unfortunately we could not pull some of theses games off. The ultimate goal is to help them further their future. Football drew me to college and it forced me to do good and I know both of them would have probably gone to college without football, but the sport has opened doors to more colleges and opportunities like these and I know they will be successful. These are two very strong academic schools and they are going to get a great education. I am excited for them because I think this will really open up their future. There will be some hard days but they will battle through it, play all four years, and graduate from that school. They will have a wide open future and I’m really excited for them,” head football coach for the Rebels, James Pavao, shared about the two Rebels.

“We also have Keenan Putnam who signed with the military and we are excited to see what happens for him. I want to give him recognition because what he is doing is very important. He is putting God and our country above himself and that shows what great character he has and we couldn’t be more proud of him,” Pavao shared with the FYN sports team.

Congratulations to all three of these seniors and good luck in your future endeavors!

Snowden: A Hero or a Traitor

Politics, Videos

Is Snowden a hero or a traitor? The NSA Stellar Wind program violated constitutional rights. Why is an American, who is revealing an illegal program, punished? Edward is still in asylum in Russia. Will Trump compromise with Snowden when Putin hands over Snowden?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0_KxYXKXyI

Snowden: A Hero or a Traitor Part ll

Politics, Videos

Is Snowden a hero or a traitor? The NSA Stellar Wind program violated constitutional rights. Why is an American, who is revealing an illegal program, punished? Edward is still in asylum in Russia. Will Trump compromise with Snowden when Putin hands over Snowden?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQi8jZ8X5I

Realism in a Real World

Politics, Videos

Sissine discusses international relations theories, realism and liberalism. Emphasizing the importance that America remain a realist state.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0-La0dvJqY

Andrew Breitbart and exposing ACORN

Politics

Andrew Breitbart was a Conservative activist, journalist, author, editor, radio personality and the list goes on. He understood the Left so much so that he knew exactly how to intimidate the Left. Breitbart even referred to John Podesta as his mortal enemy. He also supported the exposure of corruption of ACORN that catalyzed the downfall of its reputation and ensuing bankruptcy. You can watch the documentary, Hating Breitbart, to better understand who he was and what his legacy stands for today. It was reported that he died from natural causes on 1 March 2012, and the peculiar timing of his death has sparked much speculation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6majZIEs8TY

What’s up with the United Nations?

Videos

Sissine discusses personal beliefs regarding Israel’s rights to Jerusalem and the peculiar agenda displayed in the Charter of the United Nations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF48hyULrOk

What’s up with the United Nations?

Videos

Sissine discusses personal beliefs regarding Israel’s rights to Jerusalem and the peculiar agenda displayed in the Charter of the United Nations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF48hyULrOk

College Financial Aid Night Thursday, Dec. 1at 6pm

Announcements, Education

Fannin County High School will host Financial Aid Night Thursday, December 1 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm in the cafeteria.

Several colleges will be attending to talk about financial aid at their individual institutions, Rebecca Hammond will present on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and there will also be a presentation on the HOPE Scholarship and Grant along with the Zell Miller Scholarship and Grant. Please see the Guidance Department with any questions.

University of North Georgia Professional and Continuing Education in Blue Ridge

Community, Education, Featured, Featured Stories

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Ralph Barker and Truett McConnell University

GMFTO

Ralph speaks with Dr. David Drake about Truett-McConnell University and it’s future in North Georgia.

https://youtu.be/9rXQ–C6XSk

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