Opinion by George McClellan: For the past several years I believed that America was sliding into a dark pit out of which it would be difficult, if not impossible, to crawl unless true conservatives were back in control. I became actively engaged in the political process at the grass roots level to achieve that goal […]
Read More »Citizens No More
Opinion by John Tutten: The Obama administration last week made public a new executive order that received surprisingly little focus in the mainstream media, but maybe that’s not so surprising. The executive order is entitled “Using Behavioral Science Insights to Better Serve the American People”. Its preamble states: “A growing body of evidence demonstrates that […]
Read More »Bears Seeking Food Before Winter…
Press release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division:
Read More »BRES August Star Students
Blue Ridge Elementary School announces the star students for the month of August. These students were selected from their homeroom on the character trait “Respectful”. Pictured L to R Front Row: Tiarra Tanner, Hudson York, 2nd Grade, Emilee Hayes, Landon Isley, 1st Grade, Kendall Gaddis, Cooper Davis, Kindergarten. L to R Back Row: Bryce Burnette, Anna […]
Read More »Blue Ridge Cannery October Schedule
The Blue Ridge Cannery will be open for the month of October on the following dates. October 1, 6,10, 13th.
Read More »Polk County TN Arrest Report 9/15 to 9/21
Pursuant to the state open records law, Tennessee Code Ann. section 10-7-503 to 10-7-512; 10-7-701 to 10-7-702; 10-8-101 to 10-8-103 Open Records Act allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Polk County, Tennessee. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for your viewing pleasure. Please remember […]
Read More »The Storm Petrels
Opinion by George McClellan: Eric Cantor was the first casualty. The GOP didn’t see it coming. While Cantor was not evanesced his sudden departure rocked the political world. But, like the Storm Petrels birds who warn of impending storms, the message was basically ignored or politically spun. A storm is indeed coming and the GOP […]
Read More »Fannin County Incident Report 9/17/15 – 9/23/15
Date: 9/17/15 Incident: Civil Dispute: Marble City Rd. – Mineral Bluff Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: Theft Offense: Ada St. – Blue Ridge Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: Harassing Communication, Civil Dispute, Theft Offense: Spirit Mountain Rd. – Blue Ridge Total Number Arrested: 0 Incident: Traffic Offense(Lic. suspended): Old Hwy. 5 and Wash Wilson Rd. […]
Read More »See You at the Pole 2015
Fannin County Middle School students praying for our country, and their school this morning. Great job to Presley Porter for speaking and to Max Mathis for leading prayer. SEE YOU AT THE POLE 2015 More information about SYATP can be found here. http://syatp.com/
Read More »Girl Scout Round Up for New Members
Girl Scout Round Up for new members will be held at the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, October 6 at 6 pm. All girls that are in Kindergarten through 12th grade are eligible to join girl scouting. If additional information is needed before the round up meeting, please contact Theresa at […]
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Fannin County Arrest Report 9/17 to 9/21
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Fannin County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been […]
Read More »Fannin Emergency and Fire Log 9/14 to 9/20
FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 181 Church Street, Blue Ridge 706-632-1958 Robert Graham, Director Report Period: Sept 14, thru Sept. 20, 2015 Total Calls answered by 911 Center (including non-emergency) 1581 The following figures represent emergency calls dispatched Law Enforcement (cities & county) 382 Rescue 19 Fire 2 EMS McCaysville […]
Read More »Bradley Michael Campbell: Obituary
Mr. Bradley Michael Campbell, age 35, formerly of Blue Ridge, passed away September 23, 2015. Bradley was born on November 19, 1979 in Knoxville, TN. Bradley was raised in Fannin County, GA and attended Epworth Elementary and Fannin County Middle School. He was a member of the Epworth First Baptist Church since the age of […]
Read More »BRES Bus and Fire Safety Poster Winners
School Bus Safety K-2 Division Bully Free Zone 1st Place: Hudson York (2nd Grade – Chambers) 2nd Place: Zoe Callihan (1st Grade – George) 3rd Place: Ethan Lindsey (Kindergarten – Dyer) School Bus Safety 3-5 Division Bully Free Zone 1st Place Emily Sisson (4th Grade- Tate) 2nd Place Ivie Chapman (5th Grade- Taylor) […]
Read More »Fannin County Tea Party Patriots October Meeting Announcement
The Fannin County Tea Party Patriots will meet on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at 6 P.M. for meet, greet and something to eat. The meeting will start at 6:30 P.M. The location is at the Fannin County Senior Center located at 440 West First Street in Blue Ridge, GA. We are honored and privileged […]
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