FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — At 10 a.m., on the morning of Independence Day, both tourists and locals gathered in Downtown Blue Ridge to watch as The Old Timers’ Parade made its way down East Main Street. The event, hosted by the Blue Ridge Business Association, was just one of the Fourth of July events in […]
Read More »Fannin County celebrates Memorial Day Weekend
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Memorial Day celebrations kicked off in Fannin County with the Spring Arts in the Park Festival. Then, on Monday, a Memorial Day Ceremony was held at the Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park. Spring Arts in the Park Arts in the Park, held in Blue Ridge during the Spring and Fall, celebrated […]
Read More »Free/Reduced school lunch applications ready as school year starts
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — With the academic year officially underway, Fannin County students are returning to school with a new change in the cafeteria. A pandemic-era benefit that provided free school lunch to all students has expired after Congress did not extend it for another school year. The change has led many school districts to […]
Read More »Commissioners approve Amended Alarm Ordinance
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a new alarm ordinance. The commissioners also approved purchases for the Sheriff’s Office and 911 Center. During their July 12 meeting, the commissioners voted to adopt the Fannin County Amended Alarm Ordinance. At a public hearing in February, it was noted that […]
Read More »Old Timers’ Parade kicks off Fourth of July celebrations
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Old Timers’ Parade made its way down Main Street at 10 a.m. on July 4, 2022. The event, sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Association, was the beginning of Independence Day celebrations. The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce notes that the parade has been a part of holiday celebrations […]
Read More »Fourth of July celebrations in Fannin County
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Fourth of July Celebrations in Fannin County are happening throughout the holiday weekend and on Monday, July 4. Blue Ridge: The City of Blue Ridge is celebrating Independence Day with its annual Old Timers’ Parade through downtown. The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce notes that the parade has been part of […]
Read More »Commissioners approve FY21 Financial Report
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 fiscal year audit and budget adjustments and the final draft of Fannin County’s Annual Financial Report during their latest meeting. Chairman Jamie Hensley briefly explained the financial report and audit, emphasizing notable portions. He first explained that the budget adjustments were mostly […]
Read More »City Council approves Blue Ridge’s new logo
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Blue Ridge City Council held four public hearings during their June 21, 2022 meeting. They also gave a certificate of appreciation to Megan McDaniel for her role in the creation of the city’s new logo. A Fannin High School arts class recently held a contest to design a new logo […]
Read More »Fannin County May 2022 Primary Results
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia’s May 24, 2022 primary has received nationwide attention over its U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races. For Fannin County voters, the ballots also included two seats on the Fannin County Board of Education and the Post 2 seat on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners. The primary results came in late […]
Read More »An interview with Post 2 Commissioner candidate Larry Sosebee
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Larry Sosebee is a candidate for the Post 2 seat on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners. He joins Anita Weaver and Greg Staffins in a primary challenge against the incumbent Post 2 Commissioner, Glenn Patterson. Sosebee has served as a Fannin County commissioner before, and told FYN “The knowledge that […]
Read More »Council approves rezoning request for proposed workforce housing
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Blue Ridge City Council voted on May 17, 2022 to approve the Blue Ridge Planning Commission’s recommendation for a rezoning request. The property, located at the intersection of Trackside Lane and Boardtown Road, is owned by the Searles Foundation. President Philip Searles was in attendance and spoke to the council […]
Read More »An interview with Post 2 Commissioner candidate Greg Staffins
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Greg Staffins is a Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner candidate. He joins Anita Weaver and Larry Sosebee in a primary challenge against the incumbent Post 2 Commissioner, Glenn Patterson. During an interview, Staffins discussed his candidacy and goals for the county. “If I come elected, then I’ll sure fight everyday for […]
Read More »An interview with Post 2 Commissioner candidate Larry Syputa
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Larry Syputa is the only Democrat running for the Post 2 Commissioner seat on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners. The Republican primary has four candidates, and the winner will run against Syputa during the November 2022 election. Syputa spoke with FYN about his candidacy, which he says will “offer a […]
Read More »An interview with Post 2 Commissioner candidate Glenn Patterson
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Glenn Patterson is the incumbent Post 2 Commissioner for Fannin County. He is seeking re-election for a second term, and told FYN that he wants voters to remember “the things that I have done for them that are positive results in my three and a half years, and that I want […]
Read More »An interview with Board of Education candidate Mike Cole
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Mike Cole is the current Vice Chair of the Fannin County Board of Education. His seat is uncontested, but he spoke with FYN to discuss his time on the board and goals for the future. Mike Cole said his experiences as a member of the community initially led him to run […]
Read More »An interview with Board of Education candidate Clarence Farmer
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Clarence “Junior” Farmer is one of two candidates hoping to succeed the incumbent, Bobby Bearden, on the Fannin County Board of Education this year. Farmer, who has served on the board previously, was absent from a recent candidates forum due to a spinal surgery. Although he is still recovering, Farmer briefly […]
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