FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Bobby Bearden has served on the Fannin County Board of Education for almost twenty years. “There’s two priorities that I have. Number one is the students. I want a quality education. Number two is the taxpayers and the citizens of Fannin County,” he told FYN during an interview discussing his re-election […]
Read More »An interview with Board of Education candidate Debi Holcomb
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Debi Holcomb is one of two candidates challenging the incumbent, Bobby Bearden, for a seat on the Fannin County Board of Education this year. Holcomb, who is legally blind, spoke with FYN about her election bid, saying “it doesn’t take eye sight to have a vision, and I have a vision […]
Read More »Commissioners proclaim Mental Health Awareness Month
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, with representatives from Fannin County Family Connection in attendance. The board also received an update on the city park agreement recently signed by the board and the Blue Ridge City Council. Recreation Director Eddie O’Neal […]
Read More »Council and commissioners enter city park agreement
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — In a joint meeting, The Blue Ridge City Council and Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement that aims to improve the Blue Ridge City Park. Among several notable provisions, the agreement includes a new swimming pool facility that will open in April of 2024. The city council and […]
Read More »Fannin Commissioners appoint Grable to Economic Development Authority
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners met April 26, 2022. At the meeting they approved an appointment and several purchases. At their last meeting, the commissioners tabled the appointment of Steve Grable to the Fannin County Economic Development Authority. They all noted a desire to speak to Grable personally before approving […]
Read More »Fannin County receives Fire and Life Safety House
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Lead Fire and Life Safety Educator Amanda Jones, with the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, presented a new Fire and Life Safety House that will be stationed in Fannin County. Fannin County Fire Chief Larry Thomas also attended the walkthrough, where Jones shared the features of the safety […]
Read More »Voter Registration Deadline is April 25
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — April 25, 2022 is the last day for Fannin County voters to register for the General Primary Election, Nonpartisan General Election and Special Election on May 24, 2022. The ballot will include two seats on the Fannin County Board of Education and the Post 2 Commissioner seat on the Fannin County […]
Read More »Commissioners hear State Route 5 updates from GDOT
FANNIN, Ga. — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners heard updates on State Route 5 construction projects and approved purchases for the county’s jail and recreation center at their latest meeting State Route 5 Projects District Engineer Grant Waldrop, along with others involved in the project, spoke to the commissioners about current and future construction […]
Read More »Blue Ridge shooting leaves one dead, one in custody
FANNIN, Ga. — Blue Ridge resident Vernon Ronald Bennett, 48, was arrested on March 9, 2022. Bennett was charged with aggravated assault and murder following a shooting that took place near Loud Lane in Blue Ridge. According to the booking report, he was not given bail. Jennifer Layman, 54, was killed during the incident, and […]
Read More »Commissioners name March as American Red Cross Month
FANNIN, COUNTY — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on March 8. During the meeting they approved several purchases and proclaimed March as American Red Cross Month. Chairman Jamie Hensley read and signed a proclamation during the meeting that named March 2022 as American Red Cross Month in Fannin County. “In […]
Read More »Qualified Candidates for 2022 General Election
FANNIN, COUNTY — Fannin County candidates hoping to fill one of three county positions had until March 11 at noon to qualify. During the May 24, 2022 General Election, one county commissioner seat and two school board seats will be on the ballot. Nine candidates qualified before the March 11 deadline. Post 2 on the […]
Read More »City Council will move forward with parking ordinance
FANNIN, Ga. — The Blue Ridge City Council held a workshop meeting on March 1 to discuss parking in the city’s downtown area. Business owners, citizens, and members of the county government attended the meeting to provide their input and hear the council discuss the potential parking ordinance. Mayor Rhonda Haight began the meeting by […]
Read More »Fannin Commissioners approve Excise Tax Ordinance
FANNIN, Ga. — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners held two public hearings and a regular meeting on Feb. 22 that continued discussions on Excise Tax and Alarm Ordinances. During the board’s Feb. 9 meeting, the first readings for the proposed Excise Tax and Alarm ordinances were held. After input from citizens and county officials, […]
Read More »Commissioners hold public hearing for ordinance amendments
FANNIN, Ga. — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners held two public hearings to discuss ordinance amendments. In the subsequent regular meeting the board approved purchases for the Fire Department. Public Hearings The first public hearing was set to discuss an ordinance that would “enact an excise tax on any room or rooms, lodgings, or […]
Read More »Fannin Sheriff’s Administration announces death of Corporal Gazaway
FANNIN, Ga. — In a facebook post, the Fannin County Sheriff’s Administration announced the death of Corporal Richard Gazaway and his wife Heather Gazaway. The announcement was posted Jan. 29 alongside a picture of the Gazaway couple and can be seen below. “Corporal Richard Gazaway #327 End of Watch: January 28, 2022 It is with […]
Read More »New city council meets, adopts new rules of procedure
FANNIN, Ga. — The new Blue Ridge City Council held their first meeting on Jan. 18. After appointing several city employees and board members, the council took action on water leakage issues and gutter replacements at the Historic Baugh House. The council also adopted a new set of procedure rules along with a city mission […]
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