BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Schools are making counselors available to middle school students after the sudden passing of one of their own. In a letter released by Superintendent Michael Gwatney and Middle School Principal Keith Nuckolls, they stated, “While our hearts are grieving, we are working as a school family to support everyone […]
Read More »Commissioners haven’t given support for Blue Ridge’s aquatic center
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – All three Fannin County Commissioners affirmed that they haven’t committed to Blue Ridge City Council’s proposed aquatic center. Chairman Jamie Hensley explained that the city made an initial presentation in a private meeting but hasn’t seen any follow-up plans or cost analysis. “There’s so many unanswered questions. The questions haven’t been […]
Read More »State employees and teachers paid parental leave passes General Assembly
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) announced that House Bill 146 received final passage in the General Assembly today. House Bill 146 provides three weeks of paid parental leave as a new benefit to full-time state employees and teachers. This is the Georgia’s first paid parental leave benefit […]
Read More »Sydnie Grace Jones Memorial Intersection adopted by General Assembly
ATLANTA – Senate passed and adopted Sydnie Grace Jones Memorial Intersection Resolution, HR 282, on March 25, 2021. The piece of legislation commemorates the life of Sydnie Jones who tragically lost her life following a car accident at the State Routes Hwy. 515 and Hwy. 325 intersection. Sydnie was born on May 3, 2001, in […]
Read More »Blue Ridge declares state of emergency after severe storms hit the area
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – City of Blue Ridge declared a state of emergency because of the severe storm damage to the city’s infrastructure and water service. The mayor and members of the city council issued the declaration on March 26 and will remain in effect until April 26, 202 unless extended or repealed. Mayor and […]
Read More »Kemp signs Election Integrity Act of 2021
ATLANTA – Election reform is coming to Georgia after Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed the SB 202, Election Integrity Act of 2021, mere hours after it landed on his desk. During his televised remarks about the legislation Kemp stated, “With Senate Bill 202, Georgia will take another step in ensuring elections, accessible and fair.” He […]
Read More »Hice calls Secretary of State Raffensperger’s performance “dismal”
ELLIJAY, Ga – Tenth District Representative Jody Hice (R) addressed why he’s running for Secretary of State against incumbent Brad Raffensperger (R). On Monday, Hice officially announced his candidacy and has been making his case ever since. He even earned former President Donald Trump’s endorsement shortly after his announcement. Hice cited his work as the […]
Read More »“Crisis of integrity and confidence” Belle Isle explains why he’s running for Secretary of State
ELLIJAY, Ga – David Belle Isle (R) took a minute to address why he’s running for Secretary of State even though the incumbent Republican intends to run for reelection. Former Alpharetta Mayor and runner-up on the 2018 primary runoff for Secretary of State, Belle Isle supported candidate and eventual Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger until […]
Read More »Belle Isle takes aim at Raffensperger’s policies
ALPHARETTA, Ga – Former Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle hosted his Secretary of State campaign kick-off on Monday, March 22 at Alpharetta City Park and called out Raffensperger’s elections procedures. Trump supporter State Senator Brandon Beach (R – Alpharetta) introduced the candidate. Beach spoke about until after the November election his cell phone seldomly rang […]
Read More »Hice begins raking in endorsements for SOS
ATLANTA – Shortly after announcing his intent to run for Secretary of State, Tenth District Congressman Jody Hice (R – Athens) began garnering endorsements. Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz and former President Donald Trump have issued statements of support. Trump called Hice “one of our most outstanding Congressmen” and “a steadfast fighter for Georgia conservative values.” […]
Read More »Hice and Belle Isle enter the Georgia Secretary of State Race
ATLANTA – Fellow Republican and incumbent Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will face primary competitors after 10th District Representative Jody Hice (R – Athens) and former Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle announced their candidacies. Rumblings of Hice’s run began last week, and FYN previously informed the public to expect a statement from the Congressman. In […]
Read More »Public calls for animal control reforms and leadership change
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Residents of Fannin County came forward to issue complaints about animal control and Julie Wooten asked for Animal Control Officer John Drullinger’s termination. Wooten suffered a roaming dog attack at her property on January 12, 2021 and lost one of her geese to the incident. It’s the second time a dog […]
Read More »Blue Ridge man charged with distribution of child pornography
Blue Ridge, GA (March 12, 2021) – On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Nathaniel Frank Hodgdon, 27, of Blue Ridge, was arrested and charged with two counts of Distribution of Child Pornography. On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC) and the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office executed a […]
Read More »Clearing up misconceptions about the library’s state granted funds
BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Mountain Regional Library Director Heath Lee spoke about misunderstandings concerning Fannin County Library’s future. Representing himself and not the library, Lee remarked the state hadn’t released the $1.3 million in funds. Capital outlay projects such as the library operate on a reimbursement basis, paid out after project completion. Additionally, all rules […]
Read More »Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14
Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 14th at 2 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday evening (Spring Forward), and remember to check the batteries in your home smoke detectors. A bill for Georgia to stay in Daylight Savings Time Recently passed by House with a […]
Read More »Georgia Expands COVID Vaccine Eligibility
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Brian Kemp today announced the state will expand its vaccine eligibility March 15, 2021, to include adults aged 55 and older, individuals with disabilities, and certain medical conditions. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are already eligible for vaccination. This expansion now includes disabilities […]
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