August 2, 2015 Fannin County Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire on August 2, 2015. The house, located at 117 Bear Road in Fannin County, was in flames when firefighters arrived. A 2 story structure was fully involved with flames through the roof and there was also a small brush […]
Read More »Fatal Crash in Fannin
A fatal crash occurred last night, July 30th, at approximately 9:30pm. The Fannin County Fire Department and First Responders received a call at 9:26pm and had rescue workers on the scene in 4 minutes, with a total of 16 coming to the scene of the accident. The accident involved two vehicles, a white Ford pickup and […]
Read More »American Public Roars After It Gets a Glimpse of International Trophy Hunting of Lions
(Story Courtesy of Wayne Pacelle’s Blog – A Humane Nation) Wayne Pacelle’s Blog – A Humane Nation Cecil the lion is dead because Walter Palmer the dentist is a morally deadened human being. The man traveled clear across the world – from the suburbs of Minneapolis into the pay-to-slay world of Zimbabwe, where dictator Robert Mugabe […]
Read More »Fannin County BOC Holds Regular Meeting on July 14th 2015
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on July 14th, 2015. The meeting took place just a few hours after a court decision in favor of Fannin County Post Commissioners Earl Johnson and Larry Joe Sosebee. A lawsuit filed by Commission Chair Bill Simonds against the post commissioners, seeking sole control of […]
Read More »Fannin County Board of Education Plans for Future
The Fannin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 9th, 2015. The Fannin County Board of Education began the meeting with remarks from Mr. Henson regarding the Splost intake for May this year. Mr. Henson announced it was more than the surrounding counties and a record number. The Board members are looking […]
Read More »Confederate Flag Flies in Georgia – Heritage Not Hate
(Photo credit Brenda Cantrell) Heritage Not Hate on the 4th of July Heritage not hate seemed to be the common theme today among several groups celebrating the 4th of July.
Read More »North Georgia Performs First Same Sex Marriages on Day of Ruling
Pickens County was the first in North Georgia to perform same sex marriage following the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court.
Read More »Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2015 Picnic
The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2015 annual Picnic on June 16th at Willow Creek Falls & Vineyard.
Read More »Home Warming – Remembering Fred B. Craddock
A wonderful Home Warming was held at the Craddock Center on Thursday, April 30th 2015.
Read More »Fannin Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Blue Ridge Coin Shop
Fannin County Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Blue Ridge Coin Shop on April 28th 2015.
Read More »Feed Fannin Hosts Bowls of Hope Event
Feed Fannin held Bowls of Hope event at Willow Creek Falls on March 21st 2015.
Read More »Double Homicide in Union County
Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into a double homicide in Blairsville, GA.
Read More »Fatal Shooting at Murphy, NC Business, News Release from CCSO
A shooting that occurred at King’s Leathercraft and Sportswear store in Murphy on the afternoon of March 14th is currently being investigated by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
Read More »2nd Annual 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Blue Ridge held its St. Patty’s Day parade sponsored by The Boro Inn Pub in Blue Ridge, GA on March 14th 2015.
Read More »Fannin County Schools Selected for Reach Program
Fannin County Schools are excited to be selected to participate in the Reach program. REACH, an integral tenet of the Complete College Georgia Initiative, is a needs-based mentorship and scholarship program designed to encourage students.
Read More »Former Fannin County Teacher Under Investigation
Fannin County School District has an ongoing investigation by the Sheriff’s office into reports of a teacher, Amy Garton, engaging in improper contact with one or more students.
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