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Candidates Show Force at Debate, Hendricks Handles Drubbing

Taking the stage at the FCHS Performing Arts Center last Thursday night, the three district attorney candidates fought for Fannin County votes in the upcoming July 31st election.

GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation) descended on the Fannin Chamber of Commerce this week.

Responding to President Obama’s announcement last week, Ninth District Candidate Rep. Doug Collins (Gainesville) criticized opponent Martha Zoller’s position on immigration.

Incumbent Commission Chair Bill Simonds found himself defending his record last Thursday night as he fought for reelection against five other candidates in a public forum.

Blue Ridge Community Theatre President and Post One Commissioner Candidate Joe Webb voiced his criticism of the process of amending the Alcohol Ordinance this week.

The controversy over a recent annex ordinance started Tuesday during a Blue Ridge City Council Workshop.

During Tuesday’s BOC meeting, Commission Chairman Bill Simonds announced that EMA Director Lonnie Oliver will retire from his position with the county.

At a lunch-time gathering last week, District Attorney Joe Hendricks had the opportunity to discuss the DA’s Office with his constituents at the June installment of the Popcorn and Politics program.

Was Ninth District Democratic Candidate Jody Cooley’s presence at last week’s forum a distraction?

Last August the Georgia Public Service Commission (GPSC) approved a pipeline project to run natural gas from Ellijay to Blue Ridge, with services provided by Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) Company.

Superior Court Judicial Candidate Robert Sneed had some stark criticism for incumbent Judge Roger Bradley last night during a debate hosted by the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce.