GEORGIA – Georgia voters narrowed the field in the state’s open gubernatorial race Tuesday, setting up a high-profile general election contest to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. On the Republican side, businessman and healthcare executive Rick Jackson scored an upset victory over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, winning the GOP nomination despite Jones receiving endorsements from […]

Congratulations Class of 2026! Here are just a few highlights from this year: Check out the video!

ATLANTA – State Representative Johnny Chastain (R-Blue Ridge) was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on the Impact of Online Platforms on Georgia Youth. “I am grateful to Speaker Burns for establishing and appointing me to serve on this important study committee […]

GEORGIA – It looks like the Republican primary race for Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor will head to a runoff between John F. Kennedy and Greg Dolezal, with both candidates earning support in the mid-20% range. The runoff election will be held Tuesday, June 16. The Democratic primary race for Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor also appears headed to […]

GEORGIA – Georgia’s U.S. Senate race on the Republican side appears headed to a runoff between Derek Dooley and Mike Collins. Collins currently leads the vote count, but with five candidates in the race, no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote required to win outright. As a result, a runoff election will be […]

GEORGIA – The Republican primary race for Georgia governor appears headed to a runoff between the leading candidates, Rick Jackson and Burt Jones. With eight candidates in the race, no candidate was able to secure more than 50% of the vote. Jackson and Jones each earned roughly support in the mid-30% range and will now […]

ATLANTA – State Representative Johnny Chastain (R-Blue Ridge) was appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on the Impact of Online Platforms on Georgia Youth. “I am grateful to Speaker Burns for establishing and appointing me to serve on this important study committee to […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Supreme Court of Georgia has upheld the murder conviction of a North Georgia man in connection with a 2018 deadly shooting in Fannin County involving multiple teenage suspects. Stephan Blake Dickey, also known as Blake Dye, was convicted of malice murder and other charges in the shooting death of 33-year-old […]

The Fannin County Chamber, University of Georgia Extension and Fannin County High School FFA and Blue Ridge Elementary School have partnered up to stratify milkweed (the milkweed glycosides help protect fireflies from predators) and will have FREE plants available for pick up! When: Friday, May 8 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. until supplies last. Where: […]

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. — Officials in Fannin County are taking steps to address a growing shortage of affordable housing that leaders say could impact the local workforce and economy. The Fannin County Development Authority (FCDA) has formed a housing committee made up of six local business and civic leaders: Billy Whitaker, Anita Hardy, William Mone, […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – A local North Georgia resident is being recognized for her ongoing efforts to care for some of the area’s most vulnerable rescue dogs, particularly pregnant dogs and their newborn puppies. In a recent social media post, Sue Peet praised Donna McWilliams for her dedication to fostering dogs in need, highlighting the […]

MORGANTON, Ga. (April 2, 2026) — A late-night altercation between a father and son in Fannin County has resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man, according to the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Maj. Keith Bosen said deputies were dispatched at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, to a residence located at […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating the death of a Belgian draft mule found along a roadway in Fannin County under circumstances that have raised concerns among local residents. According to a statement from Cowgirl Up Stables, the animal, identified as “Big Jon,” was discovered deceased on Old Quarry Road, a heavily traveled route […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga.- Federal and state law enforcement agencies conducted coordinated raids Wednesday at multiple dermatology clinics across North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee, disrupting patient appointments and prompting questions about a potential ongoing investigation. Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were seen at several locations […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – A structure fire resulted in the total loss of a shop and its contents, including multiple vehicles, while firefighters were able to prevent the flames from spreading to a nearby residence. The property belonged to Becky Callihan, a local paramedic, firefighter, and Fannin County coroner. According to officials, the first engine […]