Fannin County Water Authority Chairman Mike Queen announced this week that the county has reached a verbal agreement with the city of Morganton to purchase water.
Read More »Blue Ridge City Council Special Called Meeting Friday, September 28th
There will be a Special Called Meeting of the City Council on Friday, September 28th, at 10:00 AM, at the City Hall.
Read More »Georgia’s Unemployment Holds Flat Over Nine Percent
Georgia’s unemployment continues to hover over nine percent for August, the latest labor report shows.
Read More »Skating Rink to go Downtown
Following weeks of debate, the Blue Ridge City Council voted Tuesday to place its new ice skating rink downtown in the park.
Read More »Blue Ridge Accepts Second Reading of Alcohol Ordinance
The Blue Ridge City Council passed the second reading of an amendment to the alcohol ordinance during a special called meeting this week.
Read More »Whitener Cautions on Depot Spending
“We’re going to be very close on money, if not over because of all the extra stuff on that depot”
Read More »Henson Opposes Charter Amendment
“This is not about charter schools; this is about local control.”
Read More »Fannin Increases Class Size for Second Time This Year
“We’re going to have to make cuts and we’re going to have to make tough choices”
Read More »More Obstacles for Depot Project
Blue Ridge City Council approved an abatement proposal this week for the depot construction project.
Read More »Earl Johnson Takes Post One Seat
Following a tight election and runoff, Earl Johnson took his seat on the board of commissioners this week.
Read More »Simonds Speaks Out Against Annexation
Written by Shawn Payne “I don’t think it’s the right thing to do”
Read More »Skating Rink Debate Continues
Written by Shawn Payne Blue Ridge’s ice skating rink continues to be the center of debate.
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DNC Ends, Conventions’ Close Signal November Election
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) ended last week in Charlotte, North Carolina signaling the final jaunt to the November Election.
Read More »Kiker Survives Recount!
R. Scott Kiker survived a recount for Fannin County Probate Judge today.
Read More »Rep. Graves Announces Fall/Winter 2012 County Connection Days
WASHINGTON – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-9) has announced the 2012 fall/winter dates for his 9th Congressional District County Connection Program.
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