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Read More »Re-Elect Donna Whitener Mayor of Blue Ridge ~ Commitment * Leadership * Results
♦ Commitment♦ ♦Leadership♦ ♦Results♦ Mayor Donna Whitener I am asking for your support as I seek a third term as Mayor of the City of Blue Ridge. I am a lifelong resident of Fannin County and the proud mother of three children: Brandon, Eric, and Kristan. I am ‘Grammy’ to two beautiful […]
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*UPDATED* School Closings Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Union County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th due to Gov. Nathan Deal declaring a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia. Please continue to monitor here for further updates. Fannin County Schools will be closed for students and all personnel on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12, […]
Read More »Hurricane Irma prompts school closings in Georgia
* Union County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, September 11th, 2017 due to Gov. Nathan Deal declaring a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia. Please continue to monitor here for further updates. Fannin County Schools will be closed for students and all personnel on Monday, September 11.A great deal of consideration has […]
Read More »Water Emergency – Boil Alert – Water Tankers will be at City Hall in Blue Ridge
FetchYourNews.com spoke with City of Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener early Saturday at 1:30pm, August 5th, who explained the city is continuing to experience an issue at the water plant. Whitener wanted to make sure residents were aware and ask to please conserve water until the issue is resolved. Water tankers are expected to be […]
Read More »Blue Ridge Water System advises they have 1 pump in operation and the Boil Water alert is lifted
UPDATE Blue Ridge, GA One pump on the Blue Ridge water system is now operating and supplying water. The Boil Water alert is lifted and no longer in effect. Water customers are asked to continue conserving water until the tanks can refill and both pumps are operational. The water tanker at City Hall and bottled water distribution […]
Read More »Boil Water Alert for Blue Ridge Water customers. Higher elevations may be without water soon, others should conserve
Blue Ridge, GA. There is a water emergency in the City of Blue Ridge. The city has requested all city residents to please conserve water until further notice. Please do not wash cars, water lawns, or use any water which isn’t absolutely necessary. Fannin EMA: Blue Ridge Water System is experiencing problems with both pumps […]
Read More »Water Emergency in the City of Blue Ridge – Conserve Water
Blue Ridge, GA. There is a water emergency in the City of Blue Ridge. The city has requested all city residents to please conserve water until further notice. Please do not wash cars, water lawns, or use any water which isn’t absolutely necessary. FANNIN CO EMA: Due to water plant malfunction, Blue Ridge Water System […]
Read More »Message from the Mayor as the City of Blue Ridge continues to work to resolve water emergency
Blue Ridge, GA August 5, 2017 The City of Blue Ridge continues to find a solution to the water emergency & water boil alert for the community. Below is a statement issued by City of Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener: We continue to work on the pumps that are causing Blue Ridge to lose water. […]
Read More »Speaker David Ralston Discusses Fannin County Priorities in the FY 18 State Budget
McCaysville, GA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) addressed a large gathering on Tuesday, July 18, at 3:30 p.m. at McCaysville City Park. The topic was Fannin County priorities included in the Fiscal Year 2018 State Budget. Ralston said he is excited about everything going on in McCaysville adding, “Hwy 5 is heading more […]
Read More »Union County’s Most Wanted still at large from large methamphetamine drug bust
Blairsville, GA – On Thursday, June 22nd , 2017, 34 people were arrested and warrants were issued for 4 others. One of those ‘others’ has since been apprehended and arrested; but the three remaining are currently Union County’s Most Wanted because, according to UCSO Captain Chad Deyton and UCSO Sgt. Tyler Miller, they are the […]
Read More »WATCH LIVE Congressman Doug Collins serving the 9th District of Georgia Town Hall Meeting
Watch LIVE on FYNTV.com Click link below: Click here to watch town hall meeting LIVE “I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent the values and priorities of our community, and that starts with listening to its residents.”GAINESVILLE, Ga.—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is holding a town hall meeting in Gainesville this Wednesday. “Washington needs to hear […]
Read More »Fannin County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting June 27th 2017
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on June 27th 2017. Old business included the appointment of Karen Jones as County Clerk and approval of minutes from June 13th. New Business included 3 variance requests which were approved. A tax assessor update, update on condemnations and trash control, approval of the Water […]
Read More »The Vault Blue Ridge Bar & Grill ~ A great dining experience in Blue Ridge
The Vault Blue Ridge Bar & Grill is a great dining experience you do not want to miss if you are in Blue Ridge, GA! This excellent restaurant is located at 260 W Main Street in beautiful downtown Blue Ridge. Originally a bank many years ago makes the focal point of this great place the “Vault” which […]
Read More »Fannin Tip off Club – warrants issued for theft by conversion in connection with missing funds *Updated*
According to authorities warrants were issued in Fannin County on Friday, June 30th, for Charles Edward Stepp and Rhonda Stepp. Both were charged with Theft by Conversion which stemmed from an investigation which began earlier this year. Scott Ramsey, Ed.D., Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Fannin County High School notified FYN back on February 20th regarding a […]
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