TVA stopped discharge from area reservoirs

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Blue Ridge, Ga. – While Fannin County has remained for the most part unscathed from mother nature’s recent rains, we are not out of the woods yet.

There have been reports of downed trees and power outages in our area, but thankfully we have thus far been spared from widespread damages.

With only a few more days to go before we see a period of sunny skies, TVA has released a warning for our area.

In an immediate press release TVA warns:

We have stopped discharge from your area’s reservoirs due to the downstream flooding. Depending on the amount of rain we get this weekend, we expect Blue Ridge, Chatuge and all other tributary reservoirs to quick rise to summer pool or above. Residents should check their docks and move any equipment near the shore line to a safe location. Monitor TVA Facebook and Twitter for updates.

TVA released a video via Facebook that explains more indepth the issues that they are facing within their system due to the large amounts of rainfall. You can watch the video by following the link below:

TVA Video Explaining Rainfall Effects

 

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Stanley Rapids off of Aska Road. The popular “rocks” are completely submerged due to recent rains.

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Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area shows the significant water rise of the Toccoa River.

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Fire in the Sky over Lake Blue Ridge Saturday, June 30

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Boil advisory lifted in Copperhill, conservation advisory remains in McCaysville

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COPPERHILL, Tenn. – A recent boil advisory from the city of Copperhill to its water customers has been lifted after tests confirmed the city system’s water is safe for consumption, according to Copperhill City Recorder Suzanne Hughes.

Hughes confirmed Friday, Dec. 29, water is pumping normally from the McCaysville water treatment plant, which supplies water for both cities, into the Copperhill system.

For McCaysville water customers, however, a water conservation advisory remains in effect as filters at the city’s water treatment plant continue to be replaced, Nancy Godfrey, McCaysville city clerk, stated.

According to Godfrey, the filter replacement at the McCaysville water plant stem from issues that took place at the plant in early October when heavy rains and a seasonal water turnover at Lake Blue Ridge forced an unusual amount of silt and sediment into the Toccoa River, causing filters to fail.

Though work at the plant is expected to continue at the McCaysville water plant into the new year, no specific completion date for the filter replacement could be given from the city of McCaysville at this time.

 

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Born in Merrillville, Indiana, raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, and currently resides in Copperhill, Tennessee. Graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1996 and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, eventually earning a B.A. and M.A. in English. Hobbies include hiking, camping and fly-fishing. Interests include baseball, hockey and cliff jumping.

2nd Annual-Light Up The Lake @ Lake Blue Ridge

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Registration can be found on Lake Blue Ridge Civic Association Events Calendar

 

 

Light Up the Lake on July 2nd with LBRCA!

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JoAnne Myers stopped by the show today to tell us about the Lake Blue Ridge Civic Association. She also wanted everyone to know about their upcoming event on Lake Blue Ridge. The 2nd Annual “Lighted Boat Parade”. This is an event on July 2nd this year that will start about 8:45 pm on Lake Blue Ridge where approximately boats lit up with lights and decorations will caravan from one point of the lake to another. There will be a contest for several different prizes so get out and get creative with your lights and decorations on your boats. If you are interested in having a spot in this parade please contact the Lake Blue Ridge Civic Association. We look forward to seeing all the fun and patriotic themed boats in this years parade.

Update on Tragic boating accident on Lake Blue Ridge results in fatality – Arrest made charges pending

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A serious boating accident on Lake Blue Ridge on Saturday, June 10th 2017 resulted in one fatality and one injury.

FetchYourNews.com received an update at approximately 4 pm Sunday June 11th 2017.  FYN has received the profile report of Chad Philip Haase who has charges pending at this time.  It is believed Haase was operating the boat at the time of the accident.

 

Sources tell us warrants are being issued and DNR will be charging.  Possible charges are DUI and Homicide with a Vessel.  In addition it is believed a warrant will be issued to search the boat.   DNR has 48 hours to file the charges.  There is currently a continuing investigation with their Law Enforcement Critical Incident Reconstruction Team.  This is the arrest report from Fannin County Sheriff’s Office:

Initial post below:

FetchYourNews.com has talked with local Fannin County Sheriff’s office and DNR who are actively investigating.  The DNR Law Enforcement Critical Incident Reconstruction Team is on the scene.

The following update was received from Mark McKinnon, Public Affairs Officer, Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division:

At approximately 6:00 p.m. Saturday, DNR Game Wardens responded to a boating incident in Fannin County on Lake Blue Ridge that resulted in one fatality and one injury. Initial observations indicated that the two victims were being towed in a tube behind a vessel when the tube struck the shoreline. The injured victim was transported to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga by air ambulance. The DNR Critical Incident Reconstruction Team, along with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating the incident and charges are pending. Upon notification of next of kin, names of those involved will be released.
FYN will continue to update as information becomes available.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all those involved.

Update on Tragic boating accident on Lake Blue Ridge resulting in fatality and arrest – Victim’s name released

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A serious boating accident on Lake Blue Ridge on Saturday, June 10th 2017 resulted in one fatality, one injury and one arrest.

FetchYourNews.com received an update from Mark McKinnon, Public Affairs Officer, Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division at approximately 7pm Sunday the 11th.

Operator, Chad Haase, was towing two persons on a tube behind a ski boat when the tube struck the shoreline. One male subject, David Harvey Payseur III, was pronounced dead by Fannin County Coroner a short time after being brought back to the lake marina area. Another female subject, Deborah Brooks, sustained lacerations to both upper legs. After also being transported by boat to the marina area, and waiting EMS, she was then transported by ambulance to Fannin Regional Hospital, and then to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga Tennessee. The operator of the towing vessel, Chad Haase, was subsequently arrested for BUI. After further investigation, Mr. Haase was charged with Homicide By Vessel in the 1st Degree, Serious Injury by Vessel, BUI (Less Safe), Reckless Operation, and V.G.C.S.A (Possession of Marijuana Less than 1 Oz.)
Deceased victim – David Harvey Payseur III, age 47, of Atlanta, GA
Injured victim – Deborah Brooks, age 48, of Morganton, GA
Vessel Operator (arrested) – Chad Philip Haase, age 44, of Atlanta, GA

This is the arrest report from Fannin County Sheriff’s Office:

Initial post below:

FetchYourNews.com has talked with local Fannin County Sheriff’s office and DNR who are actively investigating.  The DNR Law Enforcement Critical Incident Reconstruction Team is on the scene.

The following update was received from Mark McKinnon, Public Affairs Officer, Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division:

At approximately 6:00 p.m. Saturday, DNR Game Wardens responded to a boating incident in Fannin County on Lake Blue Ridge that resulted in one fatality and one injury. Initial observations indicated that the two victims were being towed in a tube behind a vessel when the tube struck the shoreline. The injured victim was transported to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga by air ambulance. The DNR Critical Incident Reconstruction Team, along with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating the incident and charges are pending. Upon notification of next of kin, names of those involved will be released.
FYN will continue to update as information becomes available.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all those involved.

Tragic boating accident on Lake Blue Ridge results in fatality

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A serious boating accident on Lake Blue Ridge on Saturday, June 10th 2017 resulted in one fatality and one injury.

FetchYourNews.com has talked with local Fannin County Sheriff’s office and DNR who are actively investigating.  The DNR Law Enforcement Critical Incident Reconstruction Team is on the scene.

The following update was received from Mark McKinnon, Public Affairs Officer, Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division:

At approximately 6:00 p.m. Saturday, DNR Game Wardens responded to a boating incident in Fannin County on Lake Blue Ridge that resulted in one fatality and one injury. Initial observations indicated that the two victims were being towed in a tube behind a vessel when the tube struck the shoreline. The injured victim was transported to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga by air ambulance. The DNR Critical Incident Reconstruction Team, along with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating the incident and charges are pending. Upon notification of next of kin, names of those involved will be released.
FYN will continue to update as information becomes available.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all those involved.

Scheduled For July: Public Hearing Regarding Change to Walleye Creel and Possession Limits

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SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (June 28, 2016) — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is proposing a change to walleye fishing regulations at Lake Blue Ridge in Fannin County. This change would adjust the current walleye creel and possession limit from fifteen (15) to eight (8) fish.

“The current creel and possession limit of fifteen walleye at Lake Blue Ridge was established in the 1970’s and no longer meets management objectives,” says John Biagi, chief of the Fisheries Management Section. “This change would adjust the walleye creel and possession limit to the statewide limit of 8 fish, further simplifying fishing regulations for Georgia anglers.”

The Department has scheduled a public hearing to provide an opportunity for interested citizens to offer input on this proposed change. Those interested are encouraged to bring this meeting to the attention of others that also may be interested in participating. The hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m.

DATE LOCATION
Thursday, July 14 Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center
152 Orvin Lance Drive
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Body Found on Lake Blue Ridge

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FYN has received reports of a body being found on Lake Blue Ridge on Monday morning, June 29th, 2015. (more…)

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