Fannin Chamber of Commerce December e-Newsletter
Read More »The Glacial Update of Georgia’s Water Plan
Opinion written by Benita M. Dodd: Imagine a group project today where everyone must put their electronic devices in a basket and use a blackboard, notepad, pencil, slide rule or manual typewriter. Consider how many people still drive a 1955 or ‘65 Chevrolet on a daily basis. Then ask yourself if it makes sense to operate […]
Read More »What About Hillary?
Opinion by George McClellan: Like a cloths hamper full of old gym socks, the disgusting, smelly aura of Hillary’s campaign still lingers in the air. Obama has been swept away and while he still has a few day’s remaining of his pointless final term, he still has his phone and pen. But what about Hillary? […]
Read More »Losing The War on Drugs
Opinion written by George McClellan: The push is on to legalize marijuana in America and a few states have already complied with the demand. They are in violation of Federal Law, specifically the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act. The Harrison Narcotics Tax Act was approved by Congress on 17 December, 1914, 102 years ago. It involved […]
Read More »Fantasy Football, or Fantasy Politics?
Opinion by George McClellan: An interesting question was asked recently in a NYT article: is Fantasy Football a tawdry example of wicked gambling or is it simply an exercise in fledging capitalism? Should we be concerned that gambling is going on using the Internet, or is it really free enterprise? The question came up because […]
Read More »Mr. Michael Owen, “M.O.” Harper: Obituary
Mr. Michael Owen, “M.O.” Harper, age 60, of Mineral Bluff, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Perry Owen and Barbara Brookshire Harper. Mr. Harper was a former resident of Douglas County, GA and had retired to the Mineral Bluff Community for the […]
Read More »WFES Happenings…
Caroline Carder from Sisson Dupont & Carder came to Mrs. Danner’s 4th grade math classes at West Fannin Elementary to discuss their ideas for an ongoing STEM project. 4th grade teachers presented them with the idea that there was not enough shade on the playground and asked them how the problem could best be solved. […]
Read More »WFES 3rd Grade Science Class Learns About Fossils
Mrs. Grubb’s 3rd grade Science classes had a Guest Speaker on Fossils on December 8th and 9th. Jayne Brechbill (Fossil Lady) came and shared the following: Hands on instruction using museum quality specimens. Students were permitted to hold and examine all specimens. Specimens included fossils dating back 500 million years. Geologic time […]
Read More »Fannin BOE Called Meeting Announcement & Agenda
Called Meeting 12/15/2016 – 8:00 AM 2290 East First Street Blue Ridge, Georgia Meeting Agenda Personnel 2. Superintendent Search Process
Read More »Warriors Veteran Outreach Meeting
Warriors Veteran Outreach will host it’s December meeting on Tuesday December 6 at 7PM. All veterans and patriots are welcome at the Journey Church Fellowship Hall Hwy 64 West, Murphy – mile marker #18. 828-557-6881 or visit WarriorsVeteranOutreach.com
Read More »Polk County TN Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/15 to 11/20
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 »Polk County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/6 to 12/12
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 »Mr. Truman A. Tipton: Obituary
Truman A. Tipton, age 71, of Morganton passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 in Chattanooga, TN. Born on April 24, 1945 in Morganton, he was the son of the late Fred and Florence Head Tipton. He was of the Christian faith. He worked as a Real Estate Developer. He is preceded in death by […]
Read More »FCHS FFA Competition Announcement
Fannin County High School FFA members competed in several career development events on November 1st at Etowah High School in Woodstock. The farm business management team made up of Zachary Franklin, Aaron Walden, Hannah Payne , and Montana Pearson took a 50 question exam over agribusiness curriculum. The team earned a silver emblem by placing […]
Read More »Fannin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 12/5 to 12/12
Arrest report provided by the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. 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, […]
Read More »Mrs. Ruth Lucille Self Payne: Obituary
Ruth Lucille Self Payne, age 87 of Ducktown, TN passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Valley View Care Center in Andrews, NC. Mrs. Payne was born on January 30, 1929 in Cherokee County, NC to the late Hadley Self and Ilar Owensby Self. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Payne was a member […]
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