BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Commissioners declared May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Members of Fannin County Connection accepted the proclamation. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans are diagnosed with a mental health condition per year. 46 percent of Americans will be diagnosable with a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime […]
Read More »Fannin Commissioners decide to go with new insurance broker
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Following a two-hour work session, the Fannin Commissioners opted to change health insurance brokers for the 2021-2022 year. MSI Benefits Group won the business. The company previously represented the county until Total Insurance took over and ushered Fannin through its partially self-insured phase. Last year, commissioners decided to move away from […]
Read More »Ralston and leadership issue Israel statement of support
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) and the leadership of the House Majority Caucus issue the following statement in support of Israel: “In the last two days, more than 1,000 rockets have been fired at innocent men, women and children in Israel. The Israeli people are being attacked […]
Read More »Kemp and State Labor Commissioner to end federal unemployment programs
ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler outlined a plan to combat the labor shortage and jumpstart Georgia’s economic recovery. Federal pandemic unemployment programs will end on Saturday, June 26, 2021. State officials will provide resources for job search support, education and training opportunities, childcare and transportation services, and […]
Read More »Gooch asks Kemp to end federal unemployment relief
ATLANTA – Majority Whip and State Senator Steve Gooch (R-51) has asked Governor Brian Kemp (R) to halt the federal unemployment relief in Georgia. In a letter sent to Kemp’s desk today, Gooch details how many small businesses are struggling to find people to work. Many restaurants can’t fully open because they don’t have the […]
Read More »Commissioners officially dismiss Animal Control Head
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Following an executive session, all three Fannin County Commissioners voted to terminate Animal Control Department Head John Drullinger. When asked about the dismissal later, Chairman Jamie Hensley stated it was time to make a change and go in a different direction. The public began calling for Drullinger’s termination months ago. Several […]
Read More »Kennesaw suspect named in connection with bank robbery, high speed chase
BLUE RIDGE, Ga -Kennesaw man Brandon Nunnelley gave chase to Gilmer County deputies after allegedly executed a bank robbery in Fannin County. In the warrant issued by Fannin’s Magistrate Judge Brian Jones, it named Nunnelley as the suspect in a bank robbery that occurred at BB&T on the morning of April 29. Nunnelley allegedly intimidated […]
Read More »Blue Ridge’s Panter provides county with brief aquatic center synopsis
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Blue Ridge City Councilmember Mike Panter attended the April 27 Board of Commissioners meeting to present his idea for an aquatic and wellness center. Though not officially on the agenda, the commissioners granted Panter time to present during public commentary. Previously, the commissioners all encouraged the city council to publicly present […]
Read More »Public hearing concerning Whitepath building on May 4
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – At last night’s board of commissioners meeting, Chairman Jamie Hensley announced a public hearing concerning Whitepath on May 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse. Two weeks ago, the county released the hazardous material report. It found low levels of asbestos, mold, and lead-based paint in the building. The report is […]
Read More »Doug Collins officially bows out of 2022 election cycle
GAINESVILLE, Ga – Former Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins (R) announced his intentions to not run in 2022 for either the governor or U.S. Senate. Collins joined a law firm and started his own radio program following his loss in the 2020 primary for retiring Senator Johnny Isakson’s (R) seat. Raphael Warnock (D) went on […]
Read More »UNG and developers ask for county’s financial assistance for DOT project
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – University of North Georgia Blue Ridge (UNG) hopes Fannin County will cover the $35,000 shortfall for its Hwy. 515 entrance. The goal of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project is to make it easier for students traveling from Blue Ridge (North on 515) to turn into UNG. Currently, they must […]
Read More »April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring April 2021 Sexual Assault Awareness Month. North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network (NGMCN) employees accepted the proclamation and Executive Director Kim O’Neal thanked the commissioners for their support. Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without consent. In today’s world, […]
Read More »Report confirms asbestos and mold at old Whitepath building
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – A hazardous materials survey revealed asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, and lead-containing paint within the former Whitepath facility. A state-certified asbestos inspector with Contour Engineering surveyed the property on March 17, 2021. They conducted a visual inspection and collected samples for testing. “89 bulk asbestos samples were collected with 106 samples or […]
Read More »Vernon Jones launches campaign for governor
ATLANTA – Former State Representative Vernon Jones announced his intentions to run for Georgia Governor on Friday, April 16 at Liberty Park next to the Georgia State Capitol. “This is the beginning of a movement whose time has come,” Jones opened. “For those of you who feel the incumbent Governor didn’t fight for you, a […]
Read More »Ralston reviews the 2021 legislative session
ATLANTA – Speaker of the House David Ralston (R – 7) commented on the General Assembly’s accomplishments for the 2021 session. Starting off with the hottest issue of 2021, Ralston stated that he was “very pleased” with the Election Integrity Committee’s work. Chaired by Barry Fleming, they reviewed numerous bills submitted by Republicans and Democrats […]
Read More »Fannin elementary children go hunting for Easter Eggs
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Elementary students across Fannin County enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt courtesy of Fannin High School’s Key Club members hard work. It’s the first year the Key Club hosted the event for elementary students. Key Club Vice President Mackenzie Chastain assisted to organize the event and hopes to continue it next year. […]
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