Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for January. 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 January are: Gracie Rice (Team 8A), daughter […]
Read More »Working after Crossover Day
COLUMN Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Working after Crossover Day By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) Crossover Day was a wild ride for everyone involved, but like every year, we made it through—even if it was late into the night. Starting this week, the Senate will be voting on bills […]
Read More »Parents, make-a-date to vaccinate your preteen
For Immediate Release March 3, 2017 Contact: Jennifer King, (706) 529-5757, ext. 3191 / [email protected] Parents, make-a-date to vaccinate your preteen North Georgia – Let’s face it – nobody likes getting shots – but a shot lasts a second: diseases last much longer. In an effort to protect every adult and […]
Read More »Stephens County and Flowery Branch Students Admitted to Service Academies
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 10, 2017 Stephens County and Flowery Branch Students Admitted to Service Academies WASHINGTON— Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is pleased to announce that Nikhil Patel and Braden Parks have received fully qualified offers of admission to attend U.S. Military Service Academies as part of the class of 2021. Congressman […]
Read More »Collins Introduces Legislation to Increase Drug Pricing Transparency
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] March 2, 2017 Collins Introduces Legislation to Increase Drug Pricing Transparency WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced H.R. 1316, The Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act, to protect taxpayers and the community pharmacists who serve them by requiring greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs are the middlemen that employers and […]
Read More »Feed Fannin Presents a Class on Beekeeping
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Catherine Sugg [email protected] Feed Fannin Presents a Class on Beekeeping Mark your calendar! Feed Fannin continues its educational program by presenting a class on Beekeeping Saturday, April 15th. The Introduction to Hobby Beekeeping class will start at 10:00 a.m. at the Feed Fannin Farm located off Ada Street […]
Read More »Recent App Released to Help Poultry Farmers Mix The right Ratio of Feed
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Spring is just around the corner and with the warmer weather the sound of baby chicks can be heard in the post office and the feed stores. Whether you are working with three laying hens in a backyard coop or a farm full of broilers, chickens need proper nutrition […]
Read More »Jumpstarting your Spring Garden
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Does winter weather have you anxious for spring? Are you ready to start digging in the dirt and growing tomatoes, peppers, squash and other warm season veggies? Even though we still have chilly days ahead, you can plan now for your spring vegetable gardens. Experimenting with new and new-to-you […]
Read More »A class “Starting Plants from Seeds” will be offered at the Fannin County Library
A class “Starting Plants from Seeds” will be offered at the Fannin County Library at 5 pm on Thursday, March 23. Charlotte Dickinson from the North Georgia Master Gardeners and Sue Campbell from Feed Fannin will teach the class. It will feature starting seeds indoors as well as starting seeds in the ground outdoors. The […]
Read More »Poultry Concerns
Poultry Concerns Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial chicken breeder flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee. There have been no reports of Avian Influenza in […]
Read More »Parent Meeting for any student interested in Playing Football Next Year
Any student interested in playing Football for Fannin County high school next year. There will be a Parent meeting. Monday March 13th at 6:00pm in the old gym. Jim Pavao Head Football Coach Fannin County High School Blue Ridge, GA. 30513 706-360-1241 The Fannin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, […]
Read More »Will Our Mild Winter mean More Insects this Summer
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent So far, the last two winters have been mild compared to ones in the past. Because of this I am getting a lot of calls, questions and comments about how bad the insects will be this year. My first reaction is to agree but when I think about the […]
Read More »Joyce Barrett’s response to Women’s March
Response : County residents attend Women’s March I am terribly saddened by the view of America expressed by these women who were quoted in this article. It is not the same American in which I, and all the women in my family, live. Or, their perception is terribly skewed. Perhaps by personal events, but I […]
Read More »Georgia School Board Appreciation Week
Georgia School Board Appreciation Week March 13-17, 2017 We appreciate your service and continuing dedication to the Fannin County School System and our community. NEWS RELEASE Friday, February 24, 2017 School board members honored March 13-17 The Fannin County School System is joining in a statewide celebration this week to salute the efforts of local […]
Read More »SCAM ALERT: Attorney General Carr Warns of Fake Email from Scammers Posing as Government Agency
SCAM ALERT: Attorney General Carr Warns of Fake Email from Scammers Posing as Government Agency February 24, 2017 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning the public about a phony email circulating that purports to be from the “Department of Consumer Affairs.” The email, which allegedly targets attorneys, says that a […]
Read More »Georgia Lottery Funded Pre-Kindergarten Class
Media Release February 23, 2017 In an effort to support local families with school readiness, the Fannin County School System will offer a Georgia Lottery Funded Pre-Kindergarten Class during the 2017-2018 school year. Any child that will be four years old on or before September 1, 2017 is eligible to apply for a position in […]
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