BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni chapter of Fannin County is in need of adult booster members. Anyone who has an interest in promoting agriculture for high school and middle school-aged students can join. Yearly dues are $15. The next meeting will be Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in the agriculture room […]
Read More »Future Farmers of America Horse Judging CDE
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Horse Judging Career Development Event (CDE) advances the knowledge of agricultural education students about the selection and management of horses. Participants in the event judge classes of horses, give oral reasons for class placings, participate in a team activity and take a written examination. Team members from Fannin County included […]
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Are You a Righteous Person? 1Cor1:9 “God is faithful, through whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” Do you think the Father would call us into fellowship with His Son if we were not righteous? You can, and should be righteous. Righteousness means having the ability to stand in the presence of Father God […]
Read More »Family Career and Community Leaders of America competitors advance to state
Four members of Fannin County High School’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter competed at Region STAR Events Competitions on Saturday, Feb. 10. Chloe Clemmons (11th grade) and Bobbi Pippin (10th grade) earned a gold medal in their Sports Nutrition Senior Event where they created and implemented a nutrition, hydration, and exercise plan for […]
Read More »Mountain Education February Student of the Month
Mountain Education Charter High School congratulates Jefferson Jones as the February Student of the Month. Jefferson is a senior who has really been fired – up to complete his graduation requirements and graduate this May. His teachers are so proud of his work ethic and happy to see his determination to finish. Jefferson wants to […]
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Blue Ridge Mayor Whitener calls special council meeting
Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener has called a special council meeting for Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at 1 p.m. An agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Read More »Health Impacts of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Highlighted during STD AWARENESS MONTH
Health Impacts of Sexually Transmitted Diseases highlighted during STD AWARENESS MONTH NORTH GEORGIA – Nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur in the United States every year, costing the American healthcare system nearly $16 billion in direct medical costs alone, according to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Read More »FREE Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening for Women 40-64 at Fannin County Health Department
FREE Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening for Women 40-64 at Fannin County Health Dept! Blue Ridge (GA) – FREE Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening and is provided to eligible women ages 40 to 64 at the Fannin County Health Department. “Early detection is critical,” said Catherine Knight, RN, Fannin County Nurse Manager. Breast cancer is the second leading cause […]
Read More »Fannin County Young Farmers Association – Save Georgia’s Hemlocks Talk and Monthly Meeting
FANNIN COUNTY YOUNG FARMERS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: Save Georgia’s Hemlocks Talk and Monthly Meeting March 19, 2018 at 6:00pm Faith Presbyterian Church 56 Mountain Street, Blue Ridge Ga Program will be presented by Jim and Peggy Reich, representatives from Save Georgia’s Hemlocks followed by a FCYFA Business Meeting Meal is Sponsored by Faith Presbyterian Men’s’ […]
Read More »BKP Interviews Georgia House Speaker David Ralston
On FYN TV, BKP interviews Georgia’s Speaker of the House for District-7 Representative David Ralston, as they discuss Georgia’s aggressive plan for a large infrastructure investment that was presented and highlighted at a meeting for Republican leaders including Ralston, over the weekend at The White House. Speaker David Ralston comments on what that means for […]
Read More »Arbor Day: Time to Tackle Hemlock Trouble
Now, while the leaves are still off deciduous trees and evergreens are easy to spot, it’s a good time to check hemlocks for signs of the hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect attacking the trees in every north Georgia county within the native hemlock range. Millions of hemlocks have already died; many more are infested; […]
Read More »Fannin County Board of Education kindergarten registration for fall 2018
FANNIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 2290 East First Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Phone: 706-632-3771 Fax: 706-632-7583 www.fannin.k12.ga.us FANNIN COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2018 Registration for kindergarten school year 2018-2019 will be held in April at the following schools: East Fannin Elementary School ~ April 10, 2018 ~ 8 a.m. to 5 […]
Read More »Fannin County School Board members to be honored March 12-16, 2018
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County School System is joining in a statewide celebration to salute the efforts of local school board members. The week of March 12 through 16, 2018, has been proclaimed “School Board Appreciation Week” in Georgia. The week-long observance calls attention to the contributions of local boards of education. Citizens […]
Read More »Fannin Middle School December Students of the Month
The Fannin County Middle School eighth-grade teams have announced Students of the Month for December. Students are chosen by their academic teachers for this distinction. Qualifications for this honor include outstanding citizenship, good attendance, respectfulness toward faculty and peers, and a good academic standing. Students chosen for December are: Adaelyn Ray, daughter of Chad and […]
Read More »West Fannin Elementary Character Ed winner for January
The West Fannin Elementary School Character Ed word for the month of January was Cooperation. The definition is “working together to accomplish a goal.” These students were chosen for consistently displaying this character trait throughout the month. Congratulations to all of you! Pictured from left to right are, front: Alexander Vasquez-Rosales, Roger Runions, Noah White, […]
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