10 Acre Rough Ridge Fire in the Cohutta Wilderness
A small wildfire discovered in the Cohutta Wilderness on October 16 has grown to 10 acres and is highly visible across Fannin, Gilmer and surrounding counties. The fire is not threatening any private lands or structures. Fannin County Fire Department is advising no outdoor burning until further notice. The Rough Ridge wildfire is located approximately […]
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Local Mother Reports missing son found safe
Deidrea Pharr Lucas sent a message early Tuesday morning seeking the public’s assistance in locating her missing son. His name is Bryson Richards and he is 15 years old. The Fannin County Sheriff’s office and others searched. FYN is happy to report he was found in the woods and is safe.
Read More »Eleventh Annual Rotary Blues Train Event was held Sept 16th in Blue Ridge
The Rotary Club of Blue Ridge held its Eleventh Annual Rotary Train Event on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Friday, September 16, 2016. Once again, its Founding Title Sponsors North Georgia Ford and Autotrader.com presented the Rotary Blues Train. Proceeds from the event will support both the Programs of Rotary and the Ferst Foundation Literacy Project […]
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The Rotary Club of Blue Ridge North Georgia Ford and Autotrader.com Presents 11th Annual Rotary Blues Train
The Rotary Club of Blue Ridge invites you to join them for the Eleventh Annual Rotary Train Event on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Friday, September 16, 2016. Once again, our Founding Title Sponsors North Georgia Ford and Autotrader.com presents the Rotary Blues Train. Guests will enjoy a Rolling Beer & Wine Party on the Blue […]
Read More »36th Annual Labor Day Bar-B-Q in Blue Ridge, GA
The 36th Annual Labor Day Bar-B-Q was held in downtown Blue Ridge over the week-end. The event was kicked off with a Pic-Nic-Nac on Saturday with breakfast and lunch concessions and Nic-Nac’s for sale from local nonprofits. Sunday was community worship followed by an ice cream social. Pastors of different faiths came together and song leaders […]
Read More »The GBI Crime Lab Receives Synthetic Opioid Carfentanil
Decatur, GA – Within the past week, the GBI Crime Lab’s drug identification unit received three cases from separate seizures of the synthetic opioid carfentanil. Carfentanil is a fentanyl analog used as a tranquilizer on large animals such as elephants. It is purported to be 100 times stronger than fentanyl and suspected of playing a […]
Read More »T.J. MAXX coming to Blue Ridge soon
Soon there will be a new place to shop in Blue Ridge, GA. Coming soon to a location near you! The store will occupy a space in the Ingles Market shopping center in Blue Ridge, GA. Spokesperson for the stores told FYN it is expected to open this Fall. Look for exciting information on its […]
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Hit and Run by Walmart in Gilmer County leaves 18 year old with serious injuries
Police are investigating a hit and run which occurred Friday night, August 12th at approximately 10:40 pm. FYN spoke with the sister of the 18 year old man who was struck while searching for his phone on the service road which runs by the Walmart in Gilmer County. The hit and run left the […]
Read More »Pet of the Week ~ Meet Taylor
Taylor Taylor is the Humane Society of Blue Ridge featured cat of the week. She is a small tabby kitten with pretty blue eyes. She is spayed and house house trained. She plays well with other kittens and loves all people. Please call 706 632 4357 to set up a time to meet her at […]
Read More »Pet of the Week – Meet Silk
Silk Silk is the featured cat from the Humane Society of Blue Ridge. She is a small kitten with a gold and black striped coat. She is house trained and spayed. She is very friendly and likes to sit in your lap. Please call 706 632 4357 to set up a time to meet […]
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