Knights of Columbus Trustee Oren Compton of the Jasper council presented a $1,500 check to Charles Cattanach this month for his work with the Women’s Enrichment Center in Blairsville.
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Nunn and Purdue Enter Crowded Senate Race
David Purdue and Michelle Nunn entered an already crowded Senate race this week, vying for a seat left vacant by Saxby Chambliss’ retirement.
Read More »A Fond Fetch Farewell
Dear Readers: Welcome to my final article for Fetchyournews.com. Before I sail off into the sunset of cyberspace, though, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Fetchyournews.com for the opportunity to serve your communities.
Read More »School Board Hears Both Sides on Tax Increase at Public Hearing
The Fannin School Board held two of its three required meetings for its proposed millage increase this week.
Read More »Farmers’ Market Stays Downtown
Blue Ridge City Council yesterday voted to allow The Downtown Farmer’s Market to remain in the downtown location.
Read More »Fannin School Board Looks to Raise Property Taxes
The Fannin Board of Education voted to move forward with the process to increase the millage rate from 12.9 to 13.9 Thursday night during its July meeting.
Read More »Press Release: Fannin BOE Announces Proposed Property Tax Increase
The Fannin County Board of Education issued a press release yesterday regarding a proposed property tax increase. Please see press release below.
Read More »Fannin Cuts No-Cut Rule
The Fannin County Board of Education this week voted to eliminate a no-cut-cut rule for school sports.
Read More »It’s Official! Pennington Enters Governor’s Race
After months of wavering, Dalton Mayor David Pennington announced this morning that he will run for governor of Georgia, officially announcing his candidacy.
Read More »Zoning Board Takes Plan to City Council
Blue Ridge’s Zoning Appeals Board is taking its vision of Blue Ridge to city council.
Read More »Court Rules in County’s Favor in Aska Roads Dispute
In an on-going civil case, Fannin County Superior Court has ruled the Aska Roads Rapids area is owned by the county.
Read More »My Mountain Moves Forward
The years-long My Mountain water project moved further along this week, as the water authority discussed its final few documents required to begin construction.
Read More »Only One Bidder Shows For Fannin Water Project
Water Authority Chairman Mike Queen was bothered this week when only one bidder showed up Thursday for one of its latest water projects.
Read More »Collins Votes on Lerner’s Return to Oversight
Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins ( R ) voted last week to bring high-ranking IRS Official Lois Lerner back to Congress to testify again before the House Oversight Committee.
Read More »Blue Ridge Preps Budget for New Fine Fund
The Blue Ridge City Council approved the creation of a new fund last week in the form of a budget amendment during its monthly city council meeting.
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