House Passes Collins Bill to Honor Fallen Clermont Marine WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives today voted unanimously to pass H.R. 3821, to rename Georgia’s Clermont Post Office in honor of Zack T. Addington. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced the bill this September, and it will now proceed to the Senate for consideration. “I’m pleased to see […]
Read More »ICYMI: Thousands in North GA Don’t Have Reliable Internet
ICYMI: It’s 2017, but thousands in north GA don’t have access to reliable internet ATLANTA—WSB TV reports that thousands of northeast Georgians lack access to reliable broadband services while their internet provider has received millions in federal tax dollars. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) hears regularly from neighbors who are frustrated with their lack of internet […]
Read More »Mrs. Corena Mae Murphy Wilcox: Obituary
Mrs. Corena Mae Murphy Wilcox, age 92, of Turtletown, TN went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guinn Wilcox and son, Dennis Wilcox. She was the daughter of the late Gay and Lottie Murphy. The three things that she cherished most in her life […]
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01/14/18-01/20/18 Weekly EMA/EMS Report
Fannin County EMA/EMS Director Robert Graham 181 Church St. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513 706-632-1958 Fax 706-632-8003 January 14, 2018 thru January 20, 2018 Responses M1: 35 M3: 16 M4: 29 M11: 26 Total: 106 Mutual Aid: 0 Law: 354 Fire: 3 Rescue: 31 Total Emergency Calls: 469 Total Calls: 1546
Read More »Fannin County Young Farmers Association News Release
[cincopa AQFARIOHTSZR] The Fannin County Young Farmers Association and The Blue Ridge Mountain Cattleman’s Association help a joint function on January 11 at 6pm at Cohutta Country Store. A meal was served and was sponsored by BRM Cattleman’s Association and Cohutta Country Store. Guest speaker was Dr. Brent Credille, DVM, PhD, DACVIM; Assistant Professor at the […]
Read More »News from Fannin County Chamber of Commerce
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter December 26, 2017 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. Invitations are in the mail. Be on the lookout for yours! The deadline to turn in reservations has been extended to […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Comments On President Trump’s National Security Strategy
Senator David Perdue Comments On President Trump’s National Security Strategy “President Trump has laid out a clear path to protect our homeland and reengage around the world” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, comments on President Trump’s National Security Strategy: “President Trump has laid out a […]
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WFES Character Ed November
The Character Ed word for the month of November was Thankfulness. The definition is “feeling or expressing gratitude – appreciative.” 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: Zoe Lundquist, Bella Smith, Natalie Jones, Aiden Eshleman, John Waddell, […]
Read More »Short Takes – The Ugly Americans
I could start out I suppose with some screed about the disappearing Al Franken(stein) but he’s done so much damage to himself and his party that little more need be said. Just keep it in mind that Al Franken is a really creepy fellow. My lasting image of him was his role in the movie […]
Read More »A View From Behind – Look Beyond The Dust
Believe me, it’s better than “leading from behind.” Oh, sure, if you are the leader, the view’s the same despite the dust, but when you know what you’re looking for, the perspective changes and the dangers reveal themselves including all the obstacles, the road ruts, the promises broken and the many forks in the road […]
Read More »Former Cox Communications Vice President Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Embezzle Millions Of Dollars
ATLANTA – Janet West, a former Cox Communications vice president, has pleaded guilty to her part in an embezzlement scheme that cost the company millions of dollars. “West defrauded a company that trusted her judgment as a vice president,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “The temptation to steal via a credit card may […]
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