PRESS RELEASE- We need your help with fostering! Meet Pooh: 2-year-old pregnant female. 7 weeks along. She shouldn’t have to give birth in a kennel. Turkey: 3.5-month-old male. The shelter is no place for a pup! Dudley: Gentle senior that needs a place to take it easy Bella: 4-year-old female that is heart worm positive. […]
Read More »Pioneer in Education Award
PRESS RELEASE- The Pioneer in Education Award honors individuals who embody excellence and go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students and educators. Gribble received this annual award for Fannin County, being recognized for her outstanding leadership, innovation, and partnership in strengthening the connection between education and community development at […]
Read More »Don’t Miss the 15th Annual Fall Arts in the Park Festival this Saturday & Sunday, October 11th & 12th!
PRESS RELEASE- Join us October 11th & 12th, 2025, for the 15th Annual Fall Arts in the Park Festival, a juried fine artsand fine crafts festival, held in the beautiful Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, Georgia. You and your family can shop fine arts and fine crafts exhibitors, enjoy tasty food, engage in artist […]
Read More »Blue Ridge-Fannin County Named Rural Community of the Year by Georgia Chamber
PRESS RELEASE- In recognition of the community’s commitment to quality growth and economic development, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce named Blue Ridge-Fannin County as the Rural Community of the Year. The award was presented today during the Rural Awards Luncheon as part of the Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton. Blue Ridge-Fannin County was selected for […]
Read More »September’s Business After Hours Kicks off Blues & BBQ
PRESS RELEASE- Chamber members, join us for September’s Business After Hours to kick off the Blues and BBQ Festival hosted by Blue Ridge Lodging Association on Thursday September 18 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the City of Blue Ridge Farmers Market. 787 Summit St, Blue Ridge. Guests will have a great night getting to know about […]
Read More »Central Georgia Republican Fish Fry 2025
PRESS RELEASE- Join us for the Central Georgia Republican Fish Fry 2025! Get your tickets now! Scan the QR code on the flyer, or click the following link:
Read More »GOOD SAMARITAN HOSTS THEIR 44TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY BBQ
PRESS RELEASE- GOOD SAMARITAN HOSTS THEIR 44TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY BBQ Monday, September 1st Meals will be served from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, or until supplies last Downtown Blue Ridge City Park on East Main Street near First Baptist Church. Exit at Summit Street. Drive-Thru Available Your sandwich choices are: BBQ Pulled Pork and […]
Read More »Angelena Powell Announces Candidacy for Blue Ridge City Council
PRESS RELEASE- Dear Family,Friends and Citizens of Blue Ridge. I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Blue Ridge City Council. If elected, I will serve a four year term beginning January 2026. My decision to seek office was made after much thought, prayer and discussion with my husband of 36 years, Anthony Powell. […]
Read More »Local Kid Donates Treats to the Animal Shelter
PRESS RELEASE- We want to give a huge shoutout to Andrew for working hard this summer and donating all of these treats to the dogs here at the shelter. We are amazed at your generosity and kindness, and we thank you for your donation!
Read More »Ribbon Cutting for the opening of David E. Ralston Hall at UNG’s Blue Ridge Campus
PRESS RELEASE- The University of North Georgia (UNG) held a ribbon-cutting July 30 to celebrate the opening of David E. Ralston Hall at UNG’s Blue Ridge Campus. Ralston, a UNG alumnus, served as the 73rd speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives from January 2010 until his untimely death in November 2022. Four governors attended […]
Read More »Open House
Mark your calendars and save the date for Monday, August 4th, and join us to meet teachers, find classrooms, and get excited for the 2025-2026 school year! Here’s the schedule: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 1st – 5th Grade: Blue Ridge Elementary, East Fannin Elementary, West Fannin Elementary 6th – 8th Grade: Fannin County Middle […]
Read More »Back to School Bash
PRESS RELEASE- Fannin Family, I would like to welcome everyone to the 2025-2026 school year and invite you to our annual Back to School Bash for Fannin County Students to kick off the start of this year. Fannin County students can receive free school supplies, haircuts, physicals, and immunizations as time and supplies permit. The […]
Read More »FCHS Graduation
PRESS RELEASE- Tonight’s the night! Our Fannin County School System is absolutely thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our Class of 2025 at graduation ceremonies tonight! We can’t wait to see what amazing things these graduates will accomplish!
Read More »FCHS Laws of Life Essay Winner
PRESS RELEASE- Congratulations to Georgia Hasson for being Fannin County High Schools Laws of Life essay winner. Over 30,000 essays are submitted each year in the state of Georgia and twelve of our students were judged amongst those 30,000 essays. Honorable Mention essays from the state level were: William Hood, Gabriella Nichols, and Tatum Ledford. […]
Read More »Class of 2025 Scholarship Night
PRESS RELEASE- We celebrated Scholarship Night with the Class of 2025. They received a total of $973,494.00 – and this total doesn’t even include what they will receive from HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships. We are incredibly proud of them and their hard work!
Read More »Teachers of the Year
PRESS RELEASE- It was a joy to celebrate our Teachers of the Year! Their dedication and passion make a world of difference to our students every single day! BRES- Megan Orton EFES- Kayleigh O’Neal WFES- Caitlin Snider FCMS- Sydney Newton FCHS- Terry Flowers A huge round of applause for our District Runner-Up, Sydney Newton from […]
Read More »