McCAYSVILLE, Ga. – UPDATE: In addition to McCaysville water customers, the city of Copperhill has issued a boil advisory for its water customers. According to Amber Brooks, city clerk for Copperhill, the advisory stems from low levels in the city’s water tank. Brooks added the city is hauling water from the Copper Basin Utility District […]
Read More »GoCo donates receptacles for city to use during Georgia Cities Week
[Featured image: Pictured are, from left to right: Jeff Stewart, city zoning; Glenda Herndon, city hall receptionist; Robbie Cornelius, city councilwoman; Kelsey Ledford, city clerk; Josh Golden, owner of GoCo; Donna Whitener, mayor; Becky Harkins, water and utilities director; Barbie Gerald, clerk of court, Sally Smith, city taxes and licensing; and Alicia Stewart, finance director.] […]
Read More »BREAKING: Missing hikers located in Cohutta Wilderness
CISCO, Ga. – Seven missing hikers, including four children, have been located in the Cohutta Wilderness after a joint rescue effort of the West Polk (Tennessee) Volunteer Fire and Rescue (WPVFR) and rescues teams from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR), Murray County, Georgia, and Bradley County, Tennessee, according to West Polk Fire Chief […]
Read More »Circulation, juvenile attendance continue to rise at library
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Branch Librarian Andrew delivered positive news in his branch manager’s report during the April 19 Fannin County Public Library Board meeting. Vickers announced that total circulation for the library’s third quarter of fiscal year 2017-18 (January, February and March) was up by 6 percent over the third quarter of last year. […]
Read More »Shop with a Cop benefits 43 children Saturday
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Smiles, both on the faces of children and law enforcement officers alike, were seen up and down the aisles Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Blue Ridge Wal-Mart during the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Shop with a Cop. Originally scheduled for Dec. 9, the fourth annual Shop with a Cop was […]
Read More »Finances discussed, ‘interim’ tag removed from Chief Scearce at city council meeting
[Featured image: The Blue Ridge City Council welcomed Richie Walker, territory sales manager for Advanced Disposal, to its April meeting. Advanced Disposal will be donating two dumpsters to be used during Georgia Cities Week April 21 through 27 during which the city will be sponsoring a city-wide clean-up where residents are encouraged to dispose of yard […]
Read More »Committee reviews city alcohol ordinance, discusses enforcement needs
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – An Alcohol Committee has been formed at the request of the Blue Ridge City Council and Mayor Donna Whitener to review the city’s alcohol ordinance. On Wednesday, April 11, the committee held its first meeting and discussed proposed amendments to the ordinance as well as other possible changes seen as needed. […]
Read More »UPDATE: Charges filed against driver who struck Blue Ridge patrol car in Friday accident
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. -UPDATE: Corp. Jason Bradburn of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) confirmed Saturday, April 7, that charges have been filed against the driver that struck a Blue Ridge Police vehicle on state Route 515 Friday afternoon. Karen Yingling, 49, of Blairsvillle, was charged with driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane […]
Read More »City of Blue Ridge officials celebrate Georgia Cities Week
City of Blue Ridge officials announced the city will be celebrating “Georgia Cities Week” April 22-28. The city will be holding a variety of events throughout the week, including a coloring contest, essay contest and activities to clean up our community. The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities Week is “Cities in the Spotlight,” highlighting […]
Read More »Missing person alert issued for Fannin
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – From the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency: Helen Foster last seen in the area of Hwy 5 and Abernathys about 30 mins ago, wearing blue jeans and a flowery shirt she is 5 ft about 100 lbs reddish hair, if seen or any contact is made with her please call 911 or contact […]
Read More »Transparency discussed at Blue Ridge City Council meeting
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – “Transparency” was a word heard and a topic addressed frequently during the Tuesday, Feb. 13, Blue Ridge City Council meeting. The topic discussion began in earnest during the council’s first reading and adoption of a purchasing policy amendment. The amendment was explained by Blue Ridge Finance Director Alicia Stewart after Council […]
Read More »Water advisories continue for McCaysville, Copperhill
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) posted a water conservation advisory for McCaysville water customers Friday after filter work at the city’s water plant continues, according the Fannin County official website. The advisory states: THE CITY OF MCCAYSVILLE IS ASKING ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE MCCAYSVILLE WATER SYSTEM TO CONSERVE WATER […]
Read More »Homestead exemptions available to Fannin residents
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – At their Jan. 12 meeting, the Fannin County Board of Assessors discussed changes to homestead exemptions for 2018 as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue. The maximum amount of social security and retirement income for senior households seeking homestead exemptions has increased from $64,488 in 2017 to $66,912 this year. […]
Read More »McCaysville/Copperhill First Baptist sees fire Tuesday afternoon
McCAYSVILLE, Ga. – The First Baptist Church of McCaysville/Copperhill experienced a small fire Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 2. According to Rev. Matthew McDaniel, pastor of First Baptist Church, a passerby noticed smoke coming from the building and contacted McDaniel. McDaniel then contacted a church deacon, who was near the church at the time and able to confirm […]
Read More »New downtown Blue Ridge parking lot is open
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Officials with the city of Blue Ridge announced Thursday, Feb. 1, a new city parking lot is now open and available for downtown visitors to use. The lot, located on West Main Street between Mountain and Messer streets where Temple Baptist Church once stood, has a per-car, cash only fee of […]
Read More »Update: First Baptist of McCaysville/Copperhill to move services temporarily after Tuesday fire
McCAYSVILLE, Ga. – Rev. Matthew McDaniel, senior pastor of First Baptist Church (FBC) of McCaysville/Copperhill, announced Thursday that Sunday 11:00 a.m. services will temporarily move to the Akins Funeral Home Chapel in Copperhill after a fire damaged portions of the church’s balcony Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 2. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill is located at 823 Ocoee […]
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