(Scroll to the bottom to read the entire amended Bill) On the afternoon of March 16th, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston (R – Blue Ridge, District 7) did what many of his critics said he would never do, allow a religious freedom bill to come to the floor for a vote. […]
Read More »Paul Broun responds to Doug Collins Radio Attack Ad
Congressman Doug Collins, Representative from the 9th District in Georgia, is wasting no time going after his opponent, Dr. Paul Broun, former Representative from the 10th District. Broun, along with Roger Fitzpatrick, Bernie Fontaine, and Mike Scupin, has announced his candidacy challenging Collins in the 9th District congressional race. Collins has not acknowledged the other candidates […]
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Williamson Announces for Georgia Senate Seat in the 51st District
John Williamson, a 34 year resident of Gilmer County, announced today that he has qualified for the 51st District Senate seat in the May 24th Republican primary. “I am dissatisfied with the paths taken by our legislative leaders, especially with their increased taxation. Rather than sitting back and complaining I decided to take action, to […]
Read More »Former 10th. District Congressman Dr. Paul Broun, Broun announces candidacy for 9th. District
Former Congressman 10th. District Paul Broun announces on Good Morning from the Office that he is a candidate for the 9th. District Congressional seat currently held by Doug Collins. GMFTO was the first place Broun officially announced he was running for office.
Read More »Tad Van Tran from Ellijay FishHouse Arrested, Terroristic Threats
Tran arrested by East Ellijay Police. Click link to read arrest report.
Read More »John Williamson to Oppose Steve Gooch for State Senate Seat District 51
Georgia State Senator District 51 Steve Gooch will not be running unopposed in the Republican Primary. John Williamson qualified Tuesday morning to run against Georgia State Majority Whip Steve Gooch.
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Brian Jones, Candidate for Magistrate Judge of Fannin County
My name is Brian Jones, and I am campaigning for the position of Magistrate Judge of Fannin County. I was born and raised in Fannin County. My parents are Ernest and Sarah “Jo” Jones of Epworth. My wife, Angela McDaris Jones, and I have been married for 19 years. She is a math teacher at […]
Read More »Danette Davis, Candidate for Chief Magistrate Judge of Fannin County
Danette Davis has announced her candidacy for Chief Magistrate Judge of Fannin County subject to the May 24, 2016, Non-Partisan Primary. Davis has 18 years experience with the Magistrate Court of Fannin County. Davis says this will be the first time since 1988 that a new Chief Magistrate Judge will be elected by the people […]
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Blue Ridge City Council Meeting 2/22/16 Video
Notice of Special Called Council Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Called Council meeting of the COUNCIL of the CITY OF BLUE RIDGE will be held at City Hall 480 West First Street Blue Ridge, Ga 30513 on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 3:30 PM. This meeting was called by Mayor Whitener for […]
Read More »Trump’s Big Win in South Carolina causes Cruz supporter to Endorse Trump
Some voters are going the opposite direction of the pundits’ predictions. All the mathematicians on the Sunday morning shows were figuring out where all the votes would go now that Jeb Bush is out of the race and if Dr. Ben Carson and Ohio Governor John Kasich would get out of the race. Sixty-seven percent […]
Read More »Sam Snider Officially Announcing Candidacy for District 7 State House of Representatives
I, Sam Snider, am officially announcing my candidacy for the District 7 State House of Representatives. I am grateful for the support I received during the 2014 election and I am looking forward to serving our community as their representative. After 30 years in education, I retired from teaching full time. I am concerned by […]
Read More »David Ralston Officially Announce Candidacy for Re-Election, State Representative from House District 7
I was honored to attend the Fannin County GOP Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday. Surrounded by so many friends and neighbors, it was the perfect time to officially announce my candidacy for re-election as State Representative from House District 7. Representing this community in the Georgia General Assembly has been a great and special honor. It […]
Read More »Dane Kirby seeking Re-Election as Sheriff of Fannin County
I would like to take this opportunity to announce to the citizens of Fannin County that I will be seeking re-election as your Sheriff in the upcoming 2016 election. I began my first term as your Sheriff in January 2009 and from day 1 it has been my goal to satisfy the needs of Fannin […]
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