Alzheimer’s disease is an illness that plagues its victims, as well as their families. With a new victim being diagnosed every 68 seconds, it affects a vast number of those in our nation and it doesn’t have nearly as much awareness as other diseases in the United States.
Read More »WFES Has Fire Safety Course
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 »Farm Bureau Educates WFES Kindergarten Students
The kindergarten students at West Fannin Elementary school spent some time with employees at Georgia Farm Bureau, learning about the sugar content in many foods they consume on the daily basis.
Read More »Builder’s Showcase Attracts Homeowners
The Builder’s Association hosted their annual Builder’s Showcase. This gave vendors the opportunity to come display their products, discuss pricing and/or quotes and to speak with potential customers about their products and what makes their company the best option for whatever product they are seeking.
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Has Support in Court
The first phase of the trial for Copper Basin Vet, Dr. William Mitchell took place on Thursday, October 10th. Support for the doctor was very prominent in the Fannin County Courthouse.
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Wants a Jury Trial
After being present for the calendar call, Dr. William Mitchell and his attorney were made aware that the state would like to make a motion to strike a portion of the evidence they suspect Mitchell and his defense to use.
Read More »Students Explore GSP Helicopter
The students at Blue Ridge Elementary School received a special treat one morning when Ryan Holloway with the Georgia State Patrol flew his helicopter in and landed it for the children to learn about and explore.
Read More »Woes Fade for My Mountain
The representatives and residents of My Mountain were happy to hear the news they received at the Fannin County Water Authority meeting.
Read More »BRES Hosts Family Fitness Night
In a, generally, overweight society the faculty and staff at Blue Ridge Elementary put together a family fitness night to discuss ways to exercise with your child and help both, parents and children, to get in shape to lead healthier lives.
Read More »BRES Hat Day
With the increasing budget cuts, teachers in the classroom are often faced with the need for something for their classroom to benefit their students. The PTO at Blue Ridge Elementary assisted in raising funding by offering the students a chance to participate in a special opportunity.
Read More »Fannin to Apply for FM Radio Station
The Fannin County Board of Education was presented the opportunity to apply for a low power FM radio license. Dr. Michael Gwatney and Scott Barnstead presented the offer before the Board of Education prior to applying.
Read More »Fire Safety Poster Winners Announced
With the national Fire Safety month being October and the week long awareness at Blue Ridge Elementary school, the students participated in a Fire Safety Poster Contest.
Read More »BRES Announces Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners
After enjoying the bus safety program that was hosted at their school, the students at Blue Ridge Elementary School participated in a county wide bus safety poster design contest.
Read More »Bluegrass Superstars Headed for Blue Ridge
The superstars of bluegrass music, Dailey and Vincent, are heading to Blue Ridge to benefit the Fannin County Empty Stocking Program.
Read More »Sabbing/Kidnapping Suspect Takes Plea Deal
A stabbing and kidnapping suspect from an incident taking place in February took the District Attorney’s plea offer in court on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
Read More »Blue Ridge City Council Accepts Free Services
The Blue Ridge City Council held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10. The city hall was somewhat fuller than usual with candidates seeking election seeming to take an interest in new business on the agenda. Despite the increase of those in attendance, the meeting was the usual, short and sweet meeting.
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