Lauren Souther

Ralston and Gooch talk upcoming priorities at Eggs and Issues

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston and State Senator Steve Gooch spoke and goals for…

4 years ago

Green Creek Trail future tabled until October 26

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin Commissioners tabled the decision to move forward with a grant for Green Creek Trail until…

4 years ago

Commissioners pass addendum to lodging tax contract with Chamber

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Commissioners approved an addendum concerning lodging (hotel/motel) tax split between the Chamber of Commerce and Fannin…

4 years ago

Fannin man arrested on child exploitation charges

Blue Ridge, GA (September 30, 2021) – On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Richard Shane Arp, age 45, of Fannin County,…

4 years ago

Public hearings address Fannin 2021 millage rate

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Two public hearings were held on September 23, 2021, concerning the setting of Fannin County’s millage…

4 years ago

Millage Rate public hearings on Thursday, September 23

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Two public hearings concerning the 2021 millage rate will be held tomorrow at the Fannin County…

4 years ago

Senate releases proposed Congressional Map, moves Clyde out of Ninth?

ATLANTA – The proposed Senate Congressional Map, presented by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of…

4 years ago

COVID-19 vaccine moving off-site at some health department locations

GAINESVILLE – In anticipation of the upcoming flu season and to prepare for the approval of the COVID-19 booster dose…

4 years ago

EMS rates are increasing in Fannin County

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The billing rates for emergency medical services (EMS) in Fannin County will be increasing for the…

4 years ago

COVID-19 policy updates adopted by Fannin Commissioners

BLUE RIDGE, Ga: During the September 14, 2021, county meeting, Fannin County Commissioners enacted a new sick leave policy and…

4 years ago

Community celebrates life of Sydnie Grace Jones at intersection dedication

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The Sydnie Grace Jones Memorial Intersection dedication was a heartfelt event for everyone in attendance as family…

4 years ago

Tiny home subdivision moratorium extended until January 2022

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – After continued discussion on the matter, Fannin County Commissioners opted to extend the tiny home subdivision…

4 years ago

Hall County Health Department providing vaccines on Labor Day

HALL COUNTY – Labor Day weekend will look a little different this year due to an increased need to be…

4 years ago

2021 Fannin millage rate resolution passed

BLUE RIDGE Ga – Commissioners unanimously accepted the millage rate resolution for 2021 at the August 24 Fannin County Commission…

4 years ago

Georgia sending more state-supported staff to help hospitals

ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp announced the state will increase the total number of supported staff in hospitals to 2,800…

4 years ago

Fannin and ETC applying for broadband funds from the state

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – As part of the county’s commitment to bring broadband to the underserved, the commissioners approved the…

4 years ago