FetchYourNews.com spoke with Fannin County Sheriff Dane Kirby who confirmed the Stop n Go convenient store was robbed on January 1st. The store is located on the corner of Loving Road and Appalachian Hwy 515 in Morganton, GA. Suspects are believed to have traveled south to Pickens County and were later arrested by Deputies from […]
Read More »Here’s to 2017! Here’s to Patrick and he’s waiting for you in Blue Ridge
Hello everyone, I am Patrick ( very handsome!). I am a Beagle mix and love everyone. I am neutered, house trained and get along well with everyone– other doggies and all people. I love to play and snuggle. Please come to see me at the Haven on Mineral Springs Road in Blue […]
Read More »Fannin County Fire Department held its annual Christmas Breakfast & recognized some special people
The Fannin County Fire Department held its annual Christmas Breakfast on Friday morning, December the 16th. The food and fellowship was wonderful as the fire department and EMS gathered and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast. The breakfast was followed by some very special and well deserved accommodation and recognition. The first ever special delivery pin was […]
Read More »Fannin County Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Smooch Pooch Dog Wash
Congratulations to Smooch Pooch Dog Wash! Fannin County Chamber held a ribbon cutting for Smooch Pooch and all enjoyed visiting with the staff and furry friends! Check out Smooch Pooch for all your grooming needs! [cincopa AUKAnz952Dx1] Self-Serve, Full Service Bathing & Trims You Wash “Self-Service Bathing” includes: a refreshing self-serve bathing station equipped […]
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Cartecay Vineyard receives highest award for Chimney Blush
Cartecay Vineyards’ Chimney Blush recently received the highest award given for a Hybrid Grape Wine. The award was received at the Georgia Wine Trustees Wine Challenge:The Thomas McCall Award for Best Hybrid Grape Wine 2016. This competition for Georgia wineries is Co-Directed by Jane Garvey and Douglas Mabry, with Parks Redwine presiding as Chief of […]
Read More »Fannin Board of Education Regular Meeting Dec 8th Recognizes the Service of Board Member Sandra Mercier
Pictured Mrs. Sandra Mercier & Fannin County School Superintendent Mr. Mark Henson The Fannin County Board of Education held its regular meeting Thursday evening, December 8th. Prior to the meeting a reception was held for Mrs. Sandra Mercier to honor her service at her retirement. Mrs. Mercier has an impressive service history in the Fannin […]
Read More »Fannin County Board of Education Workshop December 6th 2016
Work Session 12/6/2016 – 8:00 AM 2290 East First Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Phone:706-632-3771 Fax:706-632-7583 FANNIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Superintendent Mark Henson Board Chair Bobby Bearden Board Vice Chair Terry Bramlett Board Member Lewis DeWeese Board Member Sandra Mercier Board Member Steve Stanley Meeting Agenda 1. School Happenings 2. School Governance Team Update […]
Read More »The Pride of North Georgia: Pride of Pickens Band and Fannin County High School Band Unforgettable Trip
November the 20th, both the Pride of Pickens Band and the Fannin County High School Band traveled to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade. The two bands came together to perform as one~ THE PRIDE OF NORTH GEORGIA. Please help show pride in our schools. Share with your friends and family. Anyone who has […]
Read More »A Resolution Honoring the life of Sergeant First Class Ray F. Lents
Sergeant First Class Ray F. Lents was honored on November 17th for 30 years of service, 22 of those years at Post 27 in Blue Ridge, GA. Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston gathered with many others for the ceremony. Ralston and State Senator Steve Gooch were sponsors of the resolution. […]
Read More »The Pride of North Georgia: Pride of Pickens Band and Fannin County High School Band travel to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
November the 20th, Sunday, both the Pride of Pickens Band and the Fannin County High School Band began their travel to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade. They will become one Band. THE PRIDE OF NORTH GEORGIA. Please help show pride in our schools. Share with your friends and family. Everyone can watch them […]
Read More »Gold Squad of Firefighters visit West Fannin Elementary School
Lucas Roof, Principal of West Fannin Elementary School, let us know of a special visit to the school. It was a spur of the moment visit November 18th from the gold squad of firefighters who came to West Fannin Elementary School with an engine. They arrived at 9:00 and spoke to the 2nd grade, which […]
Read More »Air Quality Summary Report – Rough Ridge Wildfire
Chattahoochee National Forest November 12, 2016 Rough Ridge Fire Information: 470.208.2839 Weather Forecast An area of high pressure will build into the region from the north and bring east to northeast winds today and freezing temperatures tonight. Maximum Temperature is 62F. Minimum Relative Humidity will 30%. Winds are expected to be East 6 – 11 […]
Read More »Cornerstone to honor Veterans on Sunday November 13th 2016
Cornerstone Baptist Church in Cherry Log will honor Veterans during the worship hour at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 13th, 2016. The congregation extends a special invitation to attend to Veterans in North GA and their families, whether full-timers without a church home, weekenders, sometimers, or day visitors. Visit the website for more information! […]
Read More »Traffic stop results in drug arrest when Fannin county Sheriff Deputy finds 2 lbs of Meth
A traffic stop on October 27th by Fannin County Sheriff Deputy Carter resulted in two arrested. Deputy Carter was patrolling the McCaysville area when he observed a vehicle without a tag. During the stop Carter called Sergeant Pless who arrived to assist. Sgt. Pless ran the K9 around the car which alerted them to the […]
Read More »TJ Maxx plans Grand opening in Blue Ridge
TJ MAXX plans to have its grand opening on Sunday, November 13th. Doors will open at 8AM. The new store is located in the Ingles shopping Plaza in Blue Ridge, GA off HWY 515.
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