Senator David Perdue Holds Farm Bill Round Table Discussion ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) last week held a round table discussion about the upcoming farm bill with Georgia farmers and industry leaders. “Agriculture is one of Georgia’s largest economic drivers and a way of life for many people in our state. I saw […]
Read More »Short Takes – The Roy Moore Affair
I take no side on Roy Moore except to recognize an organized plot to disenfranchise Alabama voters by the Elite DC Swamp dwellers. Whatever happens to Roy Moore is the concern of the voters of Alabama alone, not Mitch McConnell. If he wins he must be seated. Senate rules or not, it is not the […]
Read More »Polk County TN Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 03/26 to 04/01
Arrest report provided by the Polk County TN Sheriff’s Office, 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 […]
Read More »Patricia Ann Schramm Grant: Obituary
Patricia Ann Schramm Grant, age 83, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in the home of her son, John, in Blue Ridge, Georgia. She was born on November 30, 1934 in Jacksonville, Illinois. She was of the Lutheran faith. She is preceded in death by her […]
Read More »Little Baby Ross: Obituary
Little Baby Ross, infant child of James Eric and Brittany Anderson Ross passed away on March 8, 2018. Surviving are parents, James Eric and Brittany Anderson Ross of Blue Ridge; sisters, Brooklyn and Maci Ross of Blue Ridge; maternal grandparents, Bart and Lasenda Anderson of Copperhill, and paternal grandparents, Robert and Joyce Ross of Mineral […]
Read More »Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 01/08 to 01/18
Arrest report provided by the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) 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, […]
Read More »WFES- December Character Ed
The Character Ed word for the month of December was Empathy. The definition is “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” These students were chosen for consistently displaying this character trait throughout the month. Congratulations to all of you! Pictured from left to right- Front row: Silas McFarland, Nevaeh Dyer, Brianna Davenport, […]
Read More »Girl Scouts in Light Up Blue Ridge Parade
This is the Fannin/Copper Basin Girl Scout Unit. The theme was tacky tourist in ugly sweaters! We range in age groups from Daisy’s to Seniors.
Read More »Collins Encourages Corps of Engineers to Expedite Review of Hart State Park Proposal
Collins Urges Corps of Engineers to Expedite Review of Hart State Park Proposal WASHINGTON—Today Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging it to expedite its review of the proposal regarding Hart State Park. The complete letter is available below:
Read More »Collins Statement on House Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives today passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement in response: “This afternoon, the People’s House reaffirmed its confidence in American workers and families by passing comprehensive tax reform. The last three decades empowered the IRS to […]
Read More »Polk County TN Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 02/05 to 02/11
Arrest report provided by the Polk County TN Sheriff’s Office, 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 […]
Read More »Media Update: Collins Hosts Veterans Benefits Fair
Collins Hosts Veterans Benefits Fair WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is hosting a benefits fair for veterans residing in Georgia’s Ninth Congressional District on January 24. United States military veterans are invited to attend the event at the University of North Georgia, where they can ask questions and meet caseworkers from Collins’s office. Representatives from the Atlanta […]
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Fannin BOC Meeting Agenda January 9, 2018
AGENDA Regular Meeting January 9, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. Jury Assembly Room – Third Floor OPENING REGULAR MEETING: Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance OLD BUSINESS: Approve Minutes from December 12, 2017 Board of Commissioners Meetings. PUBLIC COMMENTARY: 30-minute maximum Do not misconstrue this as a question and answer session with the board. Limit 3 […]
Read More »Car Seat Mini Grant Awarded to County Health Departments in North Georgia
Car Seat Mini Grant Awarded to County Health Departments in North Georgia Buckle Up Right, Every Trip, Every Time North Georgia – County health departments in the North Georgia Health District were awarded the 2018 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. Through the Mini-Grant, Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield County […]
Read More »Polk County TN Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/27 to 12/31
Arrest report provided by the Polk County TN Sheriff’s Office, 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 […]
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