I am a Fannin County native. I grew up here, went to school here, and married my wife and raised my two children here. I am a third generation Law Enforcement Officer following my grandfather, William T. (Boss) Mull, who served as Chief of Police in McCaysville , GA before being killed in the line […]
Read More »Becky Callihan Seeks Third Term as Coroner
My name is Becky Callihan. I have lived in this area all my life. I am married to Don Callihan. We have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. I am a Paramedic fire fighter for Fannin County. I am running for Coroner in Fannin County. This will be my third term serving Fannin County as Coroner. […]
Read More »Terry Bramlett Announces for Fourth Term on School Board
It has been an honor to serve on the Board of Education as an advocate for the children of Fannin County. I am so proud of our students, faculty, and staff. We are approaching a 94% graduation rate and our dual enrollment program with the University of North Georgia is opening new doors of opportunity. […]
Read More »Marie Woody Announces Candidacy for Tax Commissioner
After much prayer and encouragement from friends and colleagues, I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Fannin County Tax Commissioner. I would appreciate your prayers and support in the Primary on May 24th, 2016. As I sit and think about the amount of time until voting, approximately 60 days, I realize I will […]
Read More »Federal Money Available for December Storms
At the end of February, President Obama signed paperwork which allowed 33 Georgia counties, including Fannin, Pickens, Towns and Gilmer, to apply for money to reimburse expenses related to heavy storms at Christmas. Local governments can apply for money to cover 75% or more for shelters, repairing roads and bridges and repairing public-owned businesses such […]
Read More »State Gives Money for New Materials at Library
Fannin County Public Library Director Clare Barton The Fannin County Library, along with hundreds of other Georgia libraries, could see money to increase the library’s collection coming its way. The 2017 Georgia Budget, which Gov. Deal must sign by May 3rd, carries allocations for purchasing library materials, the first such allocation in almost a decade. […]
Read More »Commissioners Consider Local Architects for Fire Station #1
A sample design of a fire station. Fannin County Commissioners like to buy local, even with architects. Wednesday, March 30, the Fannin County Board of Commissioners opened sealed bids from the architecture firms who want to design Fannin County’s new fire station #1/EMS Center, located on Windy Hill Road next to the bridge over 515. […]
Read More »Fire Blocks East Main Street for An Hour
A grease fire at Serenity Gardens Cafe on East Main Street caused police and fire to close the road from approximately 4:15 to 5:15 pm on Thursday, March 31st. The grease fire started on the stove in the restaurant’s kitchen. There was little damage and no one was injured. Battalion Chief Epperson said, “It’s just […]
Read More »Fire Station 1, Fannin Commissioners Buy Local
An example design Fannin County Commissioners like to buy local, even with architects. Wednesday, March 30, the Fannin County board of Commissioners opened the sealed bids from the architects who want to design Fannin County’s new fire station #1/EMS Center. There was one bid from a Chattanooga firm, one bid from an Atlanta firm […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners: Vintage Firetrucks, Water Authority and Fuel Prices
Wilds Pierce, former owner of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad, has a unique gift for Fannin County fire engine lovers. He wants to donate a 1934 fully restored fire engine along with some of 1930’s fire- fighting equipment to Fannin County. Since the truck runs, he suggests that it can be used in a […]
Read More »Blue Ridge City Council: Water, Sidewalks, Waste Away
Blue Ridge City Council held a special meeting on Thursday, March 24th to finalize details of a Community Block Development Grant. This grant will provide the city with money to begin modernizing water lines in the Ridge Ave./ Orchard Blvd. area. Another grant that they worked on was details for renovating restrooms and building a […]
Read More »Better Water Coming to Orchard Blvd. and Ridge Ave. Area
The City of Blue Ridge has been diligently working on updating the water infrastructure in the city. They have laid out plans for removing galvanized piping and replacing it with PVC, widening and replacing water lines and improving water drainage along East Main Street. One of the first residential areas which will receive improved water […]
Read More »Helton Responds to Webb’s Water Authority Comments
Appointment of a new member to the Fannin County Water Authority invoked an unexpected reaction from Fannin County citizen Joe Webb at the latest Board of Commissioners meeting. Mr. Webb asked the Commissioners to speak out-of-order. Mr. Webb brought up several topics about the Authority including irregular financing, potential SLOPST funding and authority appointment processes. […]
Read More »Happy Easter from St. Luke’s
The race for bountiful baskets brimming with colorful eggs was on at 1 pm Saturday, March 27th. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church The church, along with Blue Ridge Kiwanis, Blue Ridge Walmart and an Anonymous Donor work together to help the Easter Bunny gather and place the eggs for the event. The Anonymous Donor has been […]
Read More »Overcoming Obstacles on Blue Ridge Sidewalks
Sidewalks will be getting safer in downtown Blue Ridge with a new sidewalk ordinance under consideration by the City Council. First off, crowded and narrow sidewalks are against national Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. All sidewalks in the US must have a five foot obstacle free zone between the curb and building or whatever a […]
Read More »Flinging into Spring Sports
The three through six crowd in their first youth soccer scrimmage. Friday March 18, the hottest ticket in town for the 12 and under crowd was the 1st Annual Spring Fling sponsored by the Fannin County Recreation Department. Spring Fling 2016 kicked off the busiest sport season of the year for the Recreation Department, which […]
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