School bus safety is always an exciting event for students, especially for those having the experience for the first time. To ensure that the information and safety rules discussed are remembered through the excitement, Transportation Director, Benny Long decided to have an additional program to reinforce the important information.
Read More »First Graders Convert to the Wild Life
Children love seeing zoo animals but the first grade students at Blue Ridge Elementary had the luxury of having the zoo come to them.
Read More »BRES Hosts Fall Fest
Leaves are turning, the air is cool and crisp and students are beginning to get antsy for a break…FALL IS HERE!
Read More »Lions, Tigers and Dogs, OH MY!
Lions, tigers and dogs, OH MY! That’s right, the streets of downtown Blue Ridge were filled with pet and pet owners dressed up as wide variety of characters, including the flying monkey from the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz.
Read More »Protester in Blue Ridge
While it seems that many, in the area, try to keep their oppositions with the United States’ President a private matter, one man in Blue Ridge does not mind taking a stand for what he believes is wrong.
Read More »Water Authority Makes Progress
The Fannin County Water Authority held its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2013.
Read More »County Asked to Oversee City Election
After the events leading up to the resignation of the City of Blue Ridge Election Supervisor, the city council made decisions that would lead them to ask a representative from the Fannin County Board of Elections to oversee the currently ongoing city election.
Read More »Election Supervisor Resigns
Since the events taking place at the City of Blue Ridge workshop this morning, FYN has learned that the Election Supervisor for the City of Blue Ridge has resigned.
Read More »Scandal: Did Setser Vote Twice?
With things heating up in the upcoming City of Blue Ridge election, the work session this morning left tempers flaring and talk about seeking a new election supervisor, among other issues with the election.
Read More »Fannin Lockdown Ends
After being on lockdown most of the morning, Fannin County School Superintendent, Mark Henson, told FYN the lockdown has been lifted.
Read More »BRES Celebrates Star Students
The staff at Blue Ridge Elementary School held an ice cream part for their star students from the month of September.
Read More »Fannin Schools On Lockdown
The Fannin County School System placed all of its five schools and continue to be on lockdown until further notice.
Read More »Blue Ridge Elementary Students Meet Fire and EMS Staff
With October being National Fire Prevention Week being this month, the Fannin County Fire Department and EMS have been fairly busy traveling from one elementary school to another educating children on fires and how to handle them appropriately.
Read More »East Fannin Learns Fire Safety
With October being National Fire Prevention Week being this month, the Fannin County Fire Department and EMS have been fairly busy traveling from one elementary school to another educating children on fires and how to handle them appropriately.
Read More »Fall Arts Festival a Success
The Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association held its first annual fall Arts in the Park this year. The event is known for taking place during the spring each year but this year, they added a fall event, which was a success, especially considering it was the first year.
Read More »Officer Receives Honor After 62 Years
The state of Georgia held a memorial service and road dedication ceremony for a fallen officer after over 60 years.
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