FANNIN COUNTY – On Thursday Feb. 23, 2023, Bearry Coleman, 52 of Epworth and Austin Bean, 27, of McCaysville, were arrested following an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Fannin County Sheriff’s Office, Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office and the Cherokee County (North Carolina) […]
Read More »Tornado Warning
PRESS RELEASE – THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 61 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA: CHEROKEE FANNIN GILMER PICKENS IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA: BARTOW CARROLL CATOOSA CHATTOOGA DADE FLOYD GORDON HARALSON MURRAY PAULDING POLK WALKER WHITFIELD […]
Read More »FCHS congratulates three student winners of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition
PRESS RELEASE – Fannin County High School (FCHS) put out a statement to congratulate three student winners of a national writing competition, the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. FCHS said the following to the winners of the prestigious award: “Congratulations to the winners of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. These ladies were selected as the […]
Read More »Fannin County systems attacked by Ransomware
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – Fannin County is responding to their systems being attacked by Ransomware that was discovered last week. “Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption,” According to […]
Read More »Valentine’s Day Giveaway
Enter to win our free Valentine’s Day Giveaway, featuring exciting gifts from our local business communities! Love is in the air and to show you how much we care and appreciate you, we want to do something special! Here’s How To Enter: See below for details! *If you are not yet a subscriber* Subscribe […]
Read More »Georgia State House District 7 Elections Results
BREAKING NEWS – Johnny Chastain has won the runoff election for Georgia State House District 7. Chastain has won, taking 52.76% votes and Ralston earning 47.24%. This runoff election was tight and even closer than their race earlier this month. Chastain and Sheree Ralston faced off earlier this month on Jan. 3 as two of […]
Read More »Jon Burns Elected Georgia’s 75th Speaker of the House
PRESS RELEASE – State Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) was elected today as the 75th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Speaker Burns was elected by acclamation without opposition. “I am honored to have the trust and confidence of my colleagues in the House to serve as their Speaker,” said Speaker Burns. “My vision for the […]
Read More »Georgia six-week abortion ban reinstated
GEORGIA – Today, a week after Fulton County Superior Court overturned the Georgia six-week abortion ban, the Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the ban. The Georgia Supreme Court effectively overturned the ruling made by Judge Robert McBurney when they put the lower court’s ruling on hold while the appeal is reviewed. When Judge McBurney ruled […]
Read More »Speaker David Ralston has passed away
GEORGIA – David Ralston, Speaker of the House for the Georgia House of Representatives, has passed away. The Georgia House of Representatives has put out the following statement following his passing: “Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), 73rdSpeaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, passed away today following an extended illness. He was 68 years old. […]
Read More »Georgia abortion ban overturned by judge
GEORGIA – A judge in Fulton County Superior Court has overturned the six week abortion ban in Georgia. Judge Robert McBurney made the decision today in a ruling to strike down the law that had been in place since July. McBurney ruled that the six week ban violated the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court […]
Read More »Fannin County Election Updates
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. -The polls are closed and results are starting to come in. Currently, Fannin county is only partially reporting. The one county contest to keep an eye on will be the County Commissioner Post 2 race between Glen Patterson (I) and Larry Syputa. Bobby Bearden and Mike Cole are running uncontested for their […]
Read More »Governor has been called in Georgia
GEORGIA – The race for Georgia Governor has been called. Incumbent Brian Kemp has been named the winner with it currently standing at 53.9 percent over Abrams. The fight for U.S. Senate is very close with the results currently tied. Hershel Walker is running against Raphael Warnock. In Georgia, the winner must have over 50 […]
Read More »Leonard Higdon found dead after BOLO alert
Gilmer County, Ga. – The ‘Be on the lookout’ (BOLO) alert for Leonard Higdon has officially been called off after he has been found dead in North Dakota. Higdon was originally issued a bolo on Oct. 8, after it was discovered he had ties to Gilmer and Fannin Counties. He was wanted for his connection to […]
Read More »Fannin well prepared in response to safety concerns
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – Following reports of a school shooting threat at Fannin County High School, FCHS Principal Ramsey and Superintendent Gwatney released a prompt statement to parents and students. Gwatney told FYN reporters that he and Ramsey had both been in contact with a Fannin County Sheriff’s Office throughout the day yesterday, including Sheriff Kirby. […]
Read More »Fannin County Man Killed in Camper Fire
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. -The Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, John F. King, announced today that a camper fire in Fannin County killed one unidentified man. “At approximately 4:00 AM on Wednesday, September 14th, our investigators were dispatched to Morganton at the request of local fire and law enforcement officials,” stated the release. Due to the […]
Read More »Roe v. Wade overturned in Supreme Court precedent on abortion
WASHINGTON – This morning, a divided United States Supreme Court, made the 5-4 decision to overturn the 50-year precedent of Roe v. Wade to legalize abortion the federal level. The door was opened to re-visit the abortion precedent that was set in 1973 in hearing the 2021 Mississippi case for Dobbs v. Jackson. The court […]
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