Lauren Souther

Commissioners share thoughts on tax increase

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – During the first public hearing concerning the proposed tax increase, Fannin County Commissioners explained the importance…

5 years ago

Fannin experiencing “significant increase” in COVID-19 cases

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Georgia’s currently ninth in the nation for rising COVID-19 cases and Fannin’s verified 89 new cases…

5 years ago

Search for affordable housing locations continues in Blue Ridge

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The quest for affordable housing in Blue Ridge appears to be continuing with Beverly J. Searles…

5 years ago

Fannin sets property tax increase hearings

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – At the previous commission meeting in July, Chairman Jamie Hensley announced he anticipated the millage rate…

5 years ago

Broadband Ready Ordinance proceeds forward in Fannin

BLUE RIDGE, Ga - The first public hearings pertaining to the Broadband Ready Ordinance and adjustment to Fannin’s Comprehensive plan…

5 years ago

Fannin County Courthouse paid off

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County government paid off the remaining debt on the courthouse slightly ahead of schedule. “I…

5 years ago

Ralston calls for GBI investigation into Fulton County elections

ATLANTA, Ga – Elected officials are taking aim and Fulton County and its elections director Richard Barron, following new details…

5 years ago

Fannin Commissioners purchase property behind the jail

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Following an hour-long executive session, Fannin Commissioners made a motion to purchase two parcels of property…

5 years ago

Mayor Whitener offers response to zoning ordinance veto

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener releases a response concerning her recommendation to veto of ordinance amendment…

5 years ago

Deputy Director Darrell Payne retires after 38 years

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Deputy Director Darrell Payne stated it’s been an honor to serve the people of Fannin as…

5 years ago

Special alcohol permit moratorium repealed, new requirements in place

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The existing Fannin County alcohol ordinance doesn’t address special events, and the county’s in the process…

5 years ago

Changes coming to Fannin dispatch department

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Commissioners approved moving dispatch to fall under the sheriff’s office at the June 8 meeting to…

5 years ago

42 percent of Fannin doesn’t have access to broadband internet

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – According to Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs, approximately 42 percent of Fannin County doesn’t possess adequate…

5 years ago

30-day moratorium on special use permit for alcohol license

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Commissioners opted for a 30-day moratorium on special use permits for alcohol licenses while…

5 years ago

Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black launches Senate campaign

JEKYLL ISLAND, GA – Gary Black, Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner who received more votes than any candidate for U.S. Senate or…

5 years ago

Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan announces he won’t be running for reelection

ATLANTA – Earlier today, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan released a statement on his decision to not run for reelection. He…

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