Click here for Public Health Notice Public Health Notice: DO NOT DRINK WATER FROM FLOODED WELLS OR SPRINGS North Georgia – Due to recent weather conditions, any well or spring that has been covered with flood waters must be considered contaminated. Do not drink the water until after flood waters have receded, the well or spring […]
Read More »Rains and Storms of Christmas 2015
The rain and storms of Christmas, 2015 brought flooding, flooding and more flooding to Blue Ridge. Our prayers for all those whose businesses and homes were impacted. For some businesses and property owners downtown, this was just like it has been for months -a nightmare. Storm drains clogged up, the small drain pipes could not […]
Read More »Open Letter to the City of Blue Ridge Mayor and City Council
FRANK X. MOORE LAW Attorney At Law 649 East Main Street, Suite 9 Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 November 2, 2015 Writer’s Direct Dial (404) 849-6176 Francis X. Moore [email protected] Honorable Donna Whitener & City Council Members Re: Investigation Dear Elected Officials, I am a board member of the Blue Ridge […]
Read More »Major Accident on Highway 515 South of Ellijay
At approximately 10:00 a.m. this morning an accident involving several vehicles occurred. FYN estimates that 100 south bound travelers were delayed as rescue crews addressed the victims. Several victims were airlifted for emergency care.
Read More »Robert Ballew Bridge Dedicated Last Saturday
Last Saturday, (September 6th) several local dignitaries gathered to dedicate the Robert K. Ballew Bridge.
Read More »Fannin County Board of Commissioners Approves New Process for Procuring Fuel Purchases that Requires Bidding Procedure
During last week’s Board of Commissioner (BOC) meeting, the board approved a new process for procuring fuel. The process, which received a ‘yes’ vote by both Post Commissioners Johnson and Sosebee, was not voted on by Bill Simmons, Commission Chairman.
Read More »The 34th Annual Labor Day Celebration A Day for Good Food, Gospel Music, and Giving
The 34th annual Labor Day Celebration took place Saturday through Monday in Blue Ridge. The event is held every year in order to raise funds for The Good Samaritans of Fannin County.
Read More »Fannin County Assessors Office Swears in New Board Member
Tommy Nathan Henson was sworn in as the third member of the Board of Assessors (BOA) last Friday, (August 29) during a regular meeting of the board. Henson served previously on the board, making the swearing in almost a formality.
Read More »Blue Ridge City Police Capture Carwash Coin Thieves
Blue Ridge City Police captured two men involved in what appears to be a series of burglaries at both locations of Joe’s Car Wash.
Read More »County Attorney Reports that BOA is not Obligated to Consider Contractor’s Billing
Fannin County Attorney, Lynn Doss, attended a Board of Assessors (BOA) meeting today (Friday August 20) and told the board that they were not obligated to address an outstanding bill that was incurred prior to the formation of the board. Board chairman, Lane Bishop, invited Mrs. Doss to attend the meeting because he wanted the […]
Read More »FYN Investigates Condition of Blue Ridge City Park Following Contentious City Council Meetings
Following several contentions city council meetings wherein lengthy debates (primarily between the Mayor and Councilwoman Angie Arp) concerning the state of the city park had ensued; FYN has visited the park in order to ascertain its true condition. While it is possible that conditions existed prior to recent improvements in operation procedures, FYN found the […]
Read More »Community Health Systems Information Systems Hacked
UPDATE: Ms. Kiker, FRH Marketing and Public Relations Director sent FYN an e-mail stating the following:
Read More »Blue Ridge Mayor Announces Appointments for 2020 Downtown Initiative
Amidst a group of downtown Blue Ridge civic-minded workaholics, Blue Ridge Mayor, Donna Whitener enthusiastically announced per appointments for the 2020 Project 2020 is a civic design and planning project focused on keeping the city competitive and promoting tourism.
Read More »Georgia Mountains Health Center Health Fair a Success
Celebrating Community Health Center Week, yesterday (August 13) the Blue Ridge Center provided $25 lab panels, free EKG’s, breast exams, and A1C tests as well as discounted immunizations.
Read More »Jasper’s Port Royal Water Park Off to a Slow Start With Permits
For more than a year, citizens throughout the region have anxiously awaited the development of the Port Royal water park complex in Jasper. Since its splashy announcement celebration May of 2013, the project has captured the attention of surrounding governments and the long term unemployed. The people of Pickens (although the project is not officially […]
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