Jason Beck

Born in Merrillville, Indiana, raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, and currently resides in Copperhill, Tennessee. Graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1996 and attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, eventually earning a B.A. and M.A. in English. Hobbies include hiking, camping and fly-fishing. Interests include baseball, hockey and cliff jumping.

Acccomplishments told, retirees honored at Fannin Schools end-of-year meeting

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Several school system accomplishments were mentioned and this school year’s retirees were honored at the end-of-the-year…

8 years ago

Doss offers legal opinions at Board of Assessors meeting

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - County Attorney Lynn Doss presented the Fannin County Board of Assessors with two opinions at the…

8 years ago

Blue Ridge Alcohol Committee continues ordinance discussion

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - The topics of possibility extending weekend drinking hours for restaurants and the future of employee permits…

8 years ago

Library to host history event Monday, May 21

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - According to Branch Librarian Andrew Vickers, the Fannin County Public Library is hosting a History Night…

8 years ago

Fannin Fire Department recognized by Copperhill/McCaysville First Baptist

[Featured image: First Baptist Church of Copperhill/McCaysville presented a memento of appreciation to Fire Chief Larry Thomas, far right, and…

8 years ago

Cochran concerned over maps and aerials budget line item

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Chief Appraiser Dawn Cochran expressed concern to the Fannin County Board of Assessors over the maps…

8 years ago

Development Authority reports progress of Ed’s Supply

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - In its quarterly meeting Monday, May 7, the Fannin County Development Authority (FCDA) approved an application…

8 years ago

Board of Education approves purchase of 750 Chromebooks

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County Board of Education met in a special called meeting Wednesday, May 30, to…

8 years ago

City boards restructuring draws criticism

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - An ordinance to restructure the city's Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals was approved by…

8 years ago

City alcohol committee still working with ordinance

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - The newly formed Blue Ridge Alcohol Committee met for the second time in less than a…

8 years ago

Gov. Deal signs 2019 budget enabling new North Georgia campus in Blue Ridge

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - Gov. Nathan Deal made a stop in Blue Ridge Wednesday, May 2, to sign the state…

8 years ago

Mayor Whitener announces winners of student essay contest

[Featured image: Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener, second from left, visits with Fannin County Middle School (FCMS) student who participated…

8 years ago

Food Allergy Awareness Week in Blue Ridge, Fannin County May 13-19

[Featured image: Mayor Donna Whitener, seated, signs a proclamation declaring May 13 through 19 to be Food Allergy Awareness Week…

8 years ago

Development Authority approves loan to LPD Trailers

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - At a special called meeting Monday, May 21, the Fannin County Development Authority (FCDA) approved a…

8 years ago

‘Misinformation,’ tiny homes addressed by commissioners

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - During the Tuesday, April 24, Fannin County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board discussed what was…

8 years ago

Letter to the Editor for Georgia Cities Week

To the Editor: During the week of April 22-28 the City of Blue Ridge will join other cities across Georgia…

8 years ago