Jim Barksdale – the other candidate with a hat Jim Barksdale, Georgia Democrat’s candidate for US Senate, spoke at Pickens County Democratic Party’s monthly meeting in Jasper in mid-June. Mr. Barksdale will be up against Johnny Isakson, who has served in the Senate for twelve years. Mr. Barksdale began explaining his platform with his view of […]
Read More »Fannin County Library Starts Sponsorship Program
Dr. Gregg Codelli of Mountain Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and Claire Barton, Fannin County Public Library Branch Manager Fannin County Public Library and the Friends of the Fannin County Public have started a new annual Corporate Sponsorship program. Each Corporate Sponsor’s donation of $250 will support book buying, technology increases, class offerings, children’s programs and […]
Read More »Post-Commissioner Johnson Proposes Funding a Separate County Administrative Building through SPLOST 2016
At the June 14th Fannin County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioners began making their proposals about what should appear on the SPLOST 2016 ballot in November. SPLOST is the Special Local Option Sales Tax that citizens vote on every six years. Fannin County uses the current SPLOST to fund projects such as the Fire Station, […]
Read More »Blue Ridge Taxpayers Pay Over $35,000 for Angie Arp’s Legal Follies
The final bill is in for the Jarrad & Davis investigation into the Blue Ridge City Council and government -$35,105.99. This is not the only legal fees that the Blue Ridge taxpayers are paying for Council Member Angie Arp. Taxpayers are also footing the bill for Ms. Arp’s counsel and representation in the upcoming Ada […]
Read More »World-Premiere Play, Super-Gran, Shakespeare and Sheep that Rap at Sunny D
Eric Morris, assistant teacher, stands with some of his Little Bits super-stars. Mr. Morris helped the 5-7 year-olds memorize their lines. He is very proud of all the Little Bits and how well learned their lines. Friday and Saturday, Sunny D campers will stage their performances at Blue Ridge Community Theater. Sunny D is the […]
Read More »Fishing Report from Fannin Fishing Camp
Last week was the first-ever Fannin Fishing Camp sponsored by the Fannin County Recreation Department. 17 children ages 7-11 participated in a week-long camp learning how to tie hooks, cast, and the location of sweet fishing spots around Fannin County. The last day of camp, campers fried up their week’s catch and took a dip […]
Read More »Fannin Board of Education June Meeting Notes: New Principals, Economic Challenges and Money Well-Spent
This month East Fannin Elementary School gave a state-of-the-school report to the School Board. Principal Sarah Finch spoke about the infrastructure improvements and technology increases that have happened over the past year at East Fannin Elementary School. This year the school added 30 security cameras, replaced windows in one wing of the building, put a […]
Read More »Fannin County EMA Report June 6th through June 12th 2016
The following figures represent emergency calls dispatched Law Enforcement (cities & county) 423 Rescue 26 Fire […]
Read More »Blue Ridge Tree House Builders Open for Business
Fannin County natives Junior Deal and Matthew Mealer have brought luxury to living in the trees. They are the owners, architects and builders of their joint venture, Blue Ridge Tree House Builders. They gained their experience in building for the upscale market while working on custom-built homes in Fannin. Mr. Deal says about his business, […]
Read More »City Council Completes $26,635 Investigation: Summary of Jarrard & Davis’ Findings
Blue Ridge City Council and government received the outcome of the eight-month investigation into unethical behavior and decision-making by City Council members and the Blue Ridge Police Department. With the release of these findings, the investigation is finished. Jarrard & Davis law firm conducted the investigation. Council Member Angie Arp initiated the investigation which cost […]
Read More »City of Blue Ridge Investigation: Phase Two Findings
On Tuesday, June 14th, Jarrard & Davis released Phase Two Findings from its investigation into City Officials and a certain City Department. The investigation began in December 2015 when Council Member Angie Arp contacted the firm about looking into the legality of Mayor Whitener’s residency. Eight months and $26,635.32 later the investigation is finished. The […]
Read More »Jarrard and Davis Release Investigation Findings Tonight
Blue Ridge residents will find out if City officials and a certain City department are involved in illegal activities while working on the city’s behalf. Jarrard & Davis will release their investigation findings at the Blue Ridge City Council meeting this evening. The Jarrard & Davis investigation has covered more than the current City […]
Read More »Angie Arp to Stand Trial for Ada Street Zoning Decision, Other Council Members Found Not Guilty
After three and one-half hours of mediation between the City of Blue Ridge and Ada Street LLC, Ada Street LLC decided to take Blue Ridge City Council Member Angie Arp back to court. This time, only Council Member Angie Arp is involved in the pending litigation. Claims against the City of Blue Ridge are dismissed. […]
Read More »Fannin County Employees Receive New Health Insurance Plan
At the last Fannin County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioners voted to contract a new health insurance plan for Fannin County employees. Kevin Panter Insurance (see website) out of Blue Ridge advised on the plan and will manage the plan. Employees will start the new health insurance plan on July 1st, 2016. Kevin Panter Insurance […]
Read More »Copper Basin Medical Center Hires New Emergency Room Staffing Company
Copper Basin Medical Center has hired Concord Medical Group, PLLC out of Breckenridge, TX to begin staffing the emergency room at 12:01 am on June 13. The group was hired after Dr. Siddiqui resigned from Copper Basin Medical Center last week effective June 12th. The emergency room will continue to operate without any disruption in […]
Read More »Dr. Siddiqui and Emergency Room Doctors Resign from Copper Basin Medical Center
Dr. Mahmood Siddiqui will resign from emergency room services at Copper Basin Medical Center effective June 12th according to a letter sent to Anna Clark, CEO of Copper Basin Medical Center. Dr. Siddiqui also manages the practice which provides doctors for the emergency room. This means that with Dr. Siddiqui’s resignation, the emergency room doctors […]
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