The Fannin County BOA had its second meeting under the new board on Friday, but questions arose from the public of who was really in charge?
Read More »Hundreds Attend Town Hall
Emotions ran high at the Blue Ridge City Town Hall Meeting last Tuesday night. The motion to have a town when council member Angie Arp motioned to hold a town hall meeting to discuss the installation of parking meters in downtown Blue Ridge.
Read More »Shopping Carts, Crowds, Community Gather for Grand Opening
Walmart opened its doors to Blue Ridge on Wednesday and was a site to see for all in attendance.
Read More »CONGRATULATIONS Fannin County High School Class of 2014!
FYN would like to congratulate the seniors graduating on Friday, May 23rd! Below is a photo presentation and list of the graduating 2014 seniors. We wish you all the very best! Senior photos courtesy of Lifetouch Portraits.
Read More »The BOA Clean House on Day One
A mere 24 hours after the new Board of Assessors take over, the board is changing the look of the office.
Read More »Swearing In Ceremony Held for New Tax Assessor Board
On Thursday May 29th, the three new Fannin County Board of Tax Assessors were sworn in by the Honorable Judge Roger Bradley and witnessed by the Fannin County Commission Chairman Bill Simonds. The three new appointees are Lane Bishop, Sonia Smith and Nathan Henson.
Read More »The Tax Feud is OVER; Bishop, Smith, Henson to Take Over
After months of feuding that resulted in a court case, the tax dispute is over in Fannin. Fannin County BOC held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday. The main topic: Resolution of the Fannin County Board of Tax Assessors.
Read More »Ralston Speaks on Election
Blue Ridge, Georgia) – Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R-7) defended his seat in the Georgia General Assembly tonight by defeating challenger Sam Snider, 65% to 35%. Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Speaker Ralston made the following statements:
Read More »City of Blue Ridge Vote Yes on Sunday Sales
City of Blue Ridge citizens vote Yes on Sunday Sales. Full Numbers to Follow. Unofficial Sunday Sales by the Drink Yes. 130 No. 97 Package Sunday Sales Yes. 127 No. 94 227 Total Votes 1 Spoiled Ballot
Read More »Watch Candidate Forum
The Fannin County Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee will hosted a Primary Candidate Forum Thursday at the Fannin High School Performing Arts Center. The Forum will feature races which will be decided in the May 20 Republican Primary.
Read More »Fannin Scholarship Night 2014
Graduating students took to the Performing Arts Stage on Thursday night to be awarded Scholarship Moneys to be used in higher education endeavors. The grand total of moneys given was $497,290.
Read More »State Clarifies; Stanley is Number 4
The Fannin Board of Assessors held a called meeting on Monday, May 5th. The meeting was a normal BOA meeting until the last item on the agenda. Chairman David Lewis stated he was going to read something.
Read More »Commissioners Ask Board to Resign
The mood at the Fannin County Board of Commissioners was tense as the board ask for the resignation of the Board of Tax Assessors.
Read More »Why is Debbie Dooley in North Georgia?
Debbie Dooley, the cofounder of the Atlanta Tea Party, has made North Georgia her temporary home.
Read More »Fannin High Gets Ready For Les Miserables
The FCHS Theatre Department will present Les Miserables, April 25, 26,and 27 at the FCHS Performing Arts Center. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday’s show is at 3:00 P.M. The show features a 30 piece orchestra and a 50 member cast and crew.
Read More »BOC Holds Heated Meeting with BOA
Several months ago the BOC requested a review to be performed on the BOA, those results are in. On Tuesday March 25th, the BOC and BOA held a joint meeting to discuss the report.
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