McCaysville City Councilman Richard Wagner first offered ServLine Water Loss Protection leak insurance information in June 2018 during the monthly City Council meeting. The insurance was finalized by unanimous vote at a recent meeting. The start date for ServLine insurance is March 1, 2019 for customers of McCaysville Water and Sewer. While customers will see […]
Read More »2019 Night to Shine – A night unlike any other
There is one night a year when stars above look down in awe. Friday, February 8, 2019, was that special night.
Read More »Mountain Street will be closed to thru traffic
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Mountain Street in downtown Blue Ridge will be closed Wednesday and Thursday starting at 8:30 a.m. due to the city completing repairs in the area which were begun last week. PRESS RELEASE Mountain Street will be closed to thru traffic The City of Blue Ridge will be finishing repair on the […]
Read More »DQ announces Blue Soap Box Derby Racers
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby’s Brian Higgins and Mike Sullivan were on hand at DQ Grill and Chill on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, to showcase the DQ racing car. Cilla Cipola, DQ owner, helped children ages 7-11 get signed up for an entry to drive the DQ car in the upcoming […]
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Navy Seabees Celebrating 77th birthday
“The Ball is listed as an All Military Ball is in recognition of the NAVY Seabees 77th Birthday. We hope to have representation from all Military Branches in attendance.,” stated Ed Crenshaw of NSVA Island X-3 Blairsville. NSVA stands for Naval Seabee Veterans of America. (https://nsva.org/) All Military branches, Veterans, and Civilian Guests are invited […]
Read More »STAR student announced for state competition in March 2019
The PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program has just celebrated its 61st year. Sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and Foundation, it “has honored nearly 27,000 students and teachers”. In Fannin County, two high school individuals were chosen at the start of the 2018-19 school year to participate. Ramtin Doroodchi, Fannin […]
Read More »Arrest made in motorcycle accident
In an update to an article released last week on FetchYourNews.com, an arrest has been made in the death of a local Navy Veteran and well-known nurse practitioner, Douglas Anderson (Andy) Hyde. Barbara Jean Caylor Lee, 66, of McCaysville, was arrested in connection with the accident in killed Hyde on February 13, 2019. According to […]
Read More »Snack in a Backpack holds Mardi Gras event at Merciers Orchard
Bringing a taste of New Orleans to the North Georgia Mountains was one goal of Snack in a Backpack (SIAB) organization. Lots of good food, festive music, and camaraderie of fellow Fannin County citizens gathering together to raise money for the SIAB program were a few other goals. Mercier Orchards graciously donated their facility for […]
Read More »Copperhill (TN) Kiwanis Annual Soup Bean Lunch
Kiwanis Club of Copperhill (TN) is having a fundraiser to raise money for the Copper Basin High School Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. Contact Howard Jabaley at (706)455-0082 for details. FetchYourNews.com attracts more than 300,000 page views and 3.5 million impressions per month for ad server. FYNTV attracts approximately 15,000 to 60,000 per week Facebook page […]
Read More »Children and families safety issues mount as GDOT will build concrete bridge
Noted for its historical significance in Fannin County, Shallowford Bridge is eligible to be recognized in The National Registry of Historic Places. While its fate has been determined without much discord among residents of the area, the location of a new bridge has fierce opposition and great concern over the safety of tourists and residents. […]
Read More »Founding ALA Unit 248 President Betty Wood honored
Betty Wood has been an inspiration to many women of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 248 since its humble beginnings in 2002. Woods has led the group of women, many wives and mothers of veterans while others had/have family members who served/serving in all branches of the military. Each monthly meeting, Wood continues to promote […]
Read More »Honoring Our Korean War Veterans
MAIL to: GA Dept. of Veterans Service (Certificates), 2 MLK Jr. Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30334 OR EMAIL to: [email protected] OR FAX to: (404) 656-7006 DEADLINE to Submit is Thursday, March 21, 2019 REMEMBER, Submit this Flyer with a Copy of Your DD Form 214 For more information about this […]
Read More »FCCLA advances to Nationals
Blue Ridge, Ga. – Fannin County High School’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America are headed to the Golden State this July for the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. On March 15-17, 2019, twelve FCCLA Members attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Our students participated in a variety of competitive events with […]
Read More »Copperhill Mayor agrees with Tri-State EMC to take down lights at ballpark
Copperhill City Council was called to order by Mayor Kathy Stewart. Those attending were Aldermen Ray Tanner, Scott Brooks, and Alderwoman Tara Akins along with City Recorder Suzanne Hughes. Absent was Alderman Bill Standridge. Stewart advised the Council the lights and poles surrounding the city’s ballpark on West Tennessee Avenue will be removed by Tri-State […]
Read More »McCaysville City Council agrees to maintenance on GDOT’s new lighting
The McCaysville City Council met for its monthly meeting on Feb. 12, 2019 in City Hall. On the agenda was Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) asking the City to consider maintenance on the upcoming Hwy 5 roundabout. GDOT will begin construction on Highway 5, also known as Blue Ridge Highway, scheduled for 2020. There is […]
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