COLUMN Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 The Amended 2017 Budget By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) This week, the Senate passed one of the most important pieces of legislation that we will see all year: The Amended 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) budget. The AFY 2017 budget (also known as the “little budget”) […]
Read More »West Fannin Students Highlighted for Consistently Displaying Attentiveness
The Character Ed word for the month of January was Attentiveness. The definition is “Paying close attention; alert or observant.” 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: Trention Davis, Leia Ash, Lilli Potzauf, Landin Owens, Addyson Plott, […]
Read More »City of Blue Ridge and Colwell Construction Co., Inc February Newsletter
Click Here For Link City of Blue Ridge News letter No. 2.2.2
Read More »Blairsville Mayor gives testimony at Joshua’s Warriors breakfast
Blairsville Mayor gives testimony at Joshua’s Warriors breakfast Joshua’s Warriors, a Christ centered men’s group, hosted Blairsville Mayor Jim Conley to speak at their monthly breakfast on Saturday morning, Feb. 11, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at Steve’s Steakhouse Restaurant in Blairsville, GA. Pastor Bill Honaker introduced Mayor Conley and briefly described his career in […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue Votes To Confirm Senator Sessions As Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 8, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senator David Perdue Votes To Confirm Senator Sessions As Attorney General WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) today released the following statement after he voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Senator Jeff […]
Read More »The Teaching as a Profession career pathway (TAP) gives students an excellent opportunity
The Teaching as a Profession career pathway (TAP) gives students an excellent opportunity to see what a career in the field of education would really be like. Students learn about all aspects of teaching and/or working within a school system. Jill Dyer, TAP Program Coordinator, says, “Many students begin this program with […]
Read More »Welcome to the Chamber
The Track Shack Sweet & Southern Sugar Co. (2nd location is at the track shack) Taste of Amish (2nd location is at the track shack) Get Off the Grid Fest http://www.blueridgemountains.com/members/ID10391 Kim Foster Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Member Services & Communications 706-632-5680
Read More »Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief
Georgia Bureau of Investigation News Release Contact: Natalie Ammons [email protected] For Immediate Release February 6, 2017 Convoy of Care – South Georgia Tornado Relief Atlanta, Georgia – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is once again partnering with state law enforcement agencies, Channel 2 WSB-TV, the Georgia Motor Trucking […]
Read More »Senators Perdue, Cotton Propose Rational Changes To Legal Immigration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 7, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senators Perdue, Cotton Propose Rational Changes To Legal Immigration RAISE Act restores historic immigration levels to meet needs of economy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) today unveiled the Reforming American Immigration […]
Read More »Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: February 7, 2017 Megan Whittemore, 202-228-1023 Caroline Vanvick, 202-224-6594 Senator David Perdue, Parents, & Education Leaders Applaud New Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) today voted to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos and joined […]
Read More »Wrapping Up Our First Month Back
Contact: Ines Owens, Acting Director [email protected] 404.656.0028 Wrapping up Our First Month Back By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) January has been a productive month for the Senate, but this last week has been especially busy. Committees are now in full swing, and I had multiple guests that I was proud to have at […]
Read More »GAE Statement on DeVos Confirmation
For Immediate Release February 7, 2017 GAE Statement on DeVos Confirmation Please attribute the […]
Read More »Please Help Complete a Community Assessment for The Boys & Girls Club!
Hello Fannin County! The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia is conducting a community assessment for our organization. Information collected will help determine if the community is aware of our services, who we serve, our Club locations, mission, etc. The community assessment will show the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia what […]
Read More »Collins Advocates for Improved Neonatal VA Benefits
Jessica Andrews (202) 225-9893 [email protected] February 7, 2017 Collins Advocates for Improved Neonatal VA Benefits WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced H.R. 907, the Newborn Care Improvement Act, which would lengthen the amount of time newborns of female veterans can receive medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, female veterans can receive up […]
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Fannin County Emergency Calls Dispatched Jan 30th-Feb 5th, 2017
FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street Blue Ridge, Ga 30513 706-632-1958 01/06/2017 Contact: Robert Poole, PIO Report Period: January 30th, thru February 5th, 2017 The following figures represent emergency calls dispatched Law Enforcement (cities & county) 559 Rescue […]
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