A new 54 complex independent living facility will be built on a 10 acre tract located across from Ingles grocery store just off Highway 515.
Read More »U.S. Candidate David Perdue Brings Campaign Caravan to Mountain Counties a Week before the July 22nd Runoff Election
David Perdue must be exhausted but it sure doesn’t show. A gregarious, energetic Perdue appeared to enjoy chatting with supporters in Pickens, Gilmer, and Fannin counties in a series of well-orchestrated gatherings a mere week before what is likely to be a tight race for the U.S. Senate next Tuesday.
Read More »Blue Ridge 20/20 Plan Presented to City Council
Speaking for an informal action committee composed of downtown business owners, residents, and civic planning professionals, Charles “Bo” Chance outlined an extensive study (funded by the group) to address continued revitalization of the downtown area.
Read More »Blue Ridge High Speed Chase Ends in Crash
A high speed chase led by the Georgia State Patrol (ended Tuesday afternoon (July 1) after the driver of the fleeing car crashed the vehicle he was driving into a ditch. At 4:36 p.m. Lt. Gary Huffman of the Blue Ridge Police Department arrested both Stephanie Nichole Stout (age 35) and Webb Warren Northcutt (age […]
Read More »Despite National Media Uproar, Georgia’s Gun Law Takes Effect with Little Consequence
Georgia’s new gun law went in effect today (July 1). HB 60, which passed both the House and Senate by large margins (roughly along party lines), expands the list of places where Georgians possessing a ‘carry license’ can legally possess a firearm to include schools, bars, churches, and government buildings.
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