The multiple murders at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida was absolutely preventable! Yet, the organizations capable of preventing it, did not, could not, or would not, for whatever reasons, take action against a known potential danger because of the fear of social backlash from one group or another because it would […]
Read More »Short Takes – A Divided America, What’s the Cure?
America has long been divided by two contending political philosophies, one created in the firm belief in the god given rights of man through self determination and possession of private property, among others, the inalienable anchors of representative freedoms. The other, a scheme that clings to the Marxist inspired idea that people would be happier […]
Read More »Our Revolution Georgia Endorses Joshua McCall in Bid to Unseat Congressman Doug Collins
(Martin, Georgia) – Monday, January 22nd, the statewide Georgia affiliate of Our Revolution, the organization created to continue pushing the policy goals of the Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign, endorsed Joshua McCall in his bid to unseat Congressman Doug Collins in the Georgia 9th Congressional District. His candidacy will now be passed up to the national […]
Read More »Andrew Seitz FFA Proficiency Winner
Andrew Seitz Wins Area Proficiency Award Andrew Seitz, of the Fannin County FFA, recently won the Area 1 FFA Proficiency Award in the area of Agricultural sales for his work on tying fly fishing flies. Andrew Seitz is the son of Stephen and Connie Seitz of Suches, Georgia and a sophomore at Fannin County […]
Read More »Fannin Middle REACH Scholar field trips
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Fannin County Middle School (FCMS) REACH Scholars participated in a field trip that included a visit to the University of North Georgia Blue Ridge campus where students learned about dual enrollment, a tour of the North Georgia Tech campus in Blairsville where students learned about the various programs offered as well […]
Read More »Students and staff celebrate Family Career Community Leaders of America week
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Students and staff at Fannin County High School celebrated FCCLA during the week of Feb. 12 through 16, 2018. Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a student-led Career Technical and Student Organization that has over 164,000 members nationally and is the only CTSO with the family as its […]
Read More »Fannin County Young Farmers Association holds Cute Chick to Hearty Hen: Raising Your Flock workshop
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County Young Farmers Association (FCYFA) held their Cute Chick to Hearty Hen: Raising Your Flock workshop on Thursday, March 8, at 6 p.m. at Tractor Supply Co. The program was presented by Ms. Halee Pence. Halee is a retail account representative for animal nutrition with Cargill and her home base is in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tractor Supply […]
Read More »Fannin County Young Farmers Association News Release
Fannin County Young Farmers members traveled to the State Capital in Atlanta on Tuesday, February 13 for the Georgia Young Farmers Legislative breakfast. While at the capital the group visited with Senator Steve Gooch and Speaker of the House David Ralston and thanked them for their support of Agriculture and the Georgia Young Farmers Program. […]
Read More »Growing Number Of Georgia Businesses, Workers Benefiting From Tax Cuts
Growing Number Of Georgia Businesses, Workers Benefiting From Tax Cuts Georgia employees seeing bonuses, pay raises, other benefits thanks to tax code changes backed by Isakson, Perdue ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) today highlighted a growing number of Georgia businesses and workers who are seeing a positive impact […]
Read More »News from Fannin County Chamber of Commerce
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter February 2018 News for Members Leading the way to economic vitality and quality of life in Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton and all of beautiful Fannin County, Georgia. Manda Gwatney is Chair of 2018 Board of Directors; Frankie Rigdon is Chairman Elect Paul Gribble received a plaque and gift as the […]
Read More »Short Takes – DACA and US Citizenship
DACA and US Citizenship American citizenship should be earned not awarded for simply being here. That’s what laws are for, to give applicants a fair shot at getting in. There is a pathway to citizenship available for those outsiders who apply. Yes, it’s hard and lengthly but, so what? On top of that, Democrats defending […]
Read More »Collins Praises Inclusion of CLOUD Act in Funding Package
WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), who introduced the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act in the House this February, released the following statement in response to its inclusion in the newly released funding bill: “The CLOUD Act frames a path for guarding the privacy of American data while enabling law enforcement to combat crime […]
Read More »Celebrating Dr. Seuss
Blue Ridge Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday by dressing up as their favorite book characters this past Friday!
Read More »Senator David Perdue Discusses Immigration Debate On PBS & NPR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) spoke with Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour and Ari Shapiro on NPR’s All Things Considered about theSecure and Succeed Act, legislation he has co-sponsored that mirrors President Trump’s immigration framework which resolves DACA, strengthens border security, eliminates the visa lottery, and ends extended-family chain migration. Click here to watch the PBS interview or click on the […]
Read More »Georgia DOT In Northwest Georgia Is Hiring, Holds Job Fair In Carrollton
CARROLLTON– GDOT moves Georgia! It can help set your career in motion too! If you are looking for an exciting, challenging, and professional transportation career, join Georgia DOT job fair in Carrollton Georgia. The Georgia DOT Northwest Georgia (District 6) Office will host a job fair from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20 at the Carrollton Goodwill Career Center, […]
Read More »Avian Influenza Update
At the end of December 2017, a strain of the H7 avian influenza was found in a green-winged teal, a widespread North American duck, collected in McIntosh County on the Georgia coast. With a confirmed case of avian influenza found in a wild duck, Georgia’s backyard poultry farmers should be diligent in their efforts to […]
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