Volkswagen recalls 136,000 autos for anti lock brake fix Volkswagen Group of America is recalling nearly 136,000 Audi and Volkswagen autos to fix potential problems with their anti lock brake systems. The recall covers 135,683 vehicles, including certain 2009-10 Volkswagen Jetta A5 sedans, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles and […]
Read More »Georgia Welcomes New State Laws for 2017
The state legislature passed several bills in 2016 that were signed by Governor Nathan Deal, and are now the law in the Peach State. House Bill 806 lengthens the term of driver’s licenses from five years to eight years, but now it costs $32 for a new Georgia license. Now you will need one document […]
Read More »Taking Care of your Poinsettia…The Christmas Flower
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Did you get a poinsettia this Christmas? If so, did you know it can not only live well into this new year but it can bloom again this Christmas? A native of Mexico, the poinsettia has become the traditional Christmas plant in the United States. It was first introduced […]
Read More »McCaysville City government offices are closing now at 1:15PM.
News Release McCaysville City government offices are closing now at 1:15PM. Due to Significant snow beginning to fall in the McCaysville area, all McCaysville City government offices are closing immediately. Fannin County EMA 181 Church St Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 706-632-1958
Read More »Blue Ridge City Government Offices will close @1:00pm Today
Due to expected snow, the City of Blue Ridge government offices will close at 1:00PM today. Due to the winter storm approaching and the possibility of signifcant snowfall beginning this afternoon, the government offices of the City of Blue Ridge will close at 1:00PM today. Address/Location Fannin County EMA 181 Church St Blue Ridge, GA […]
Read More »Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Nathan Deal will declare a state of emergency for 78 counties at noon on Friday, January 6, ahead of a significant weather event. Acting upon the recommendation of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Deal is ordering state agencies to prepare for up to four inches of snowfall. Deal is […]
Read More »Fannin Schools Closed For January 10th, 2017
Due to Icy Secondary Roads, Fannin County Schools will be closed for Tuesday, January 10th, 2017.
Read More »East Main Street Project Construction Newsletter No.
City of Blue Ridge 480 West First Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2091 Fax (706) 632-3278 Phone Greetings, Colwell Construction Company is both pleased and proud to be given the opportunity to make an already attractive downtown area that much more appealing. Set in the beautiful foothills of North Georgia, the City of Blue […]
Read More »Fannin County is Accepting Job Applications
Fannin County is accepting applications for the full-time position of Chief Finance Officer in the Administrative Office of the Board of Commissioners. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public or business administration, or related field; five (5) years progressively responsible experience involving financial management in local government or related field; or any equivalent combination of education […]
Read More »North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2017 North Georgia Health District Closed Early Today The office of North Georgia Health District 1-2 of the Georgia Department of Public Health based in Dalton is Closed this afternoon due to the potential for dangerous winter road conditions. Environmental Health Offices in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield […]
Read More »Awesome Projects Presented from Students in Ms. Lowman’s 5th Grade Social Studies Class.
Students in Ms. Lowman’s 5th Grade Social Studies created and presented projects on important locations in the United States. In the picture, back row, Katie Thurman, CJ Akins, Hayden Tucker, front row, Silas Campbell, and Emily Sisson. Locations included: Kitty Hawk, NC, The Grand Canyon, AZ, and Pearl Harbor, HI.
Read More »Fannin County Middle School Students Of The Month For November
Pictured Left to Right: Thomas Mercer, Emma Mitchell, Sierra Reynolds, Kolton Stephens Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for November. Students are chosen by their academic teachers for this distinction. Qualifications for this honor include outstanding citizenship, […]
Read More »Heavy Snowfall amounts are possible thru Saturday. Be prepared with heat, food, and medical needs for 3-4 days.
Heavy snowfall amounts are possible thru Saturday. Be prepared with heat, food, and medical needs for 3-4 days. According to Fannin County EMA, Heavy snowfall amounts are possible thru Saturday. Be prepared with heat, food, and medical needs for 3-4 days. Please be prepared with enough food, water, medicines and heat to last 3-4 days […]
Read More »HUDGENS URGES CAUTION WITH FIREWORKS
December 28, 2016 Contact: Glenn Allen For Immediate Release Phone: 404-463-0729 […]
Read More »Don’t forget mental health in New Year’s resolutions
Don’t forget mental health in New Year’s resolutions Improving physical health can benefit mental well-being By Melanie Dallas, LPC One of people’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier. Although this can often take the form of vowing to lose weight, the behaviors associated with weight loss – eating less […]
Read More »Murder Indictments issued for Christopher Byers and Arnold Griffith
Murder Indictments issued for Christopher Byers and Arnold Griffith Fetch Your News spoke to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and below is the information that they are able to release at this time regarding the earlier indictments. The Sheriff’s Office said they knew there was probably many questions, but until the investigation is wrapped up, this […]
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