The Blue Ridge City Council passed a resolution last week to approve and designate the location of the Sunset Mountain Water Tank.
Read More »L.O.S.T. Negotiations go to Court
After months of debate, L.O.S.T (Local Option Sales Tax) negotiations between the City of Blue Ridge and Fannin County are set to go to court next month.
Read More »County Buys New Truck, Prepares for Audit
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a new dump truck last week during its monthly meeting.
Read More »State Cuts School Funding, Healthcare Triples
The state is slated to hit schools with more funding cuts this year, according to a statement made last Thursday during a Fannin County Board of Education meeting.
Read More »Simonds Barks Back over Animal Control
Commission Chair Bill Simonds showed his frustration Tuesday night during the board of commissioners meeting following a series of complaints about the county’s handling of the Animal Control facility.
Read More »Blue Ridge Council Holds Special Called Meeting
The city of Blue Ridge held a special called meeting on January 22, 2013. The agenda of this meeting included a reading of the Hazard Mitigation Plan Ordinance, appointing a member to the Planning Commission Board and consider a rezoning request.
Read More »Grand Jury Clears Earley of Charges
The District Attorney’s office made a special presentation to the Grand Jury in the case of Michael Earley. The Grand Jury found no reason to investigate the case any further and has closed the case. Michael Earley has been cleared of any charges.
Read More »Fannin BOC Approves Patrol Car Financing
Fannin County Board of Commissioners held a productive meeting on January 22nd. The meeting was called to order and the minutes were approved. Then, the Board of Commissioners moved on to new business.
Read More »American Wholesale Print Shop Celebrates New Ownership
American Wholesale Print Shop celebrated its new ownership with the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.
Read More »BRES Hosts Lunch & Learn
Blue Ridge Elementary held a Lunch & Learn event for the parents of their third grade students.
Read More »Update on School Security
Fannin County School Superintendent, Mark Henson, took the time to speak with us to update us on the efforts made concerning school security.
Read More »Sarah Turner Celebrates with 31 Gifts
The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony welcoming Sarah Turner, 31 Gifts & Bags to the community.
Read More »Water is Closer for My Mountain
Fannin County Water Authority held an information session in place of its regularly scheduled meeting due to the illness of several board members.
Read More »Gailey Wins Spelling Bee!
Blue Ridge Elementary School held its annual spelling bee for fourth and fifth graders.
Read More »LOST Negotiations at a Halt
The Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) negotiations remain at a stand still between the county and the City of Blue Ridge.
Read More »Discussions Get Heated at BOE Meeting
The topic on the administration’s, board members’, citizens’ and other government officials minds the most during the Board of Education’s meeting was the safety of the children in Fannin County schools.
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