BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Fannin County was not spared the effects of Winter Storm Benji as the storm made its way northeast across the United States. Nationally, this winter storm was noted for record amounts of snowfall in many areas, and estimates have come in that as many as 300,000 homes and businesses lost power […]
Read More »Animal activists and rescuers speak at BOC meeting
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Animal activists and members of local animal rescue groups were present to have their voices heard again at the Nov. 28 Fannin County Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting. Taking the opportunity to speak during the public commentary portion of the meeting, residents addressed their concerns to the board. One resident spoke […]
Read More »Fannin County hires new head football coach
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The search and wait is now over. Fannin County High School has found its new head football coach. After an announcement came earlier this year that the Rebels head football coach Jim Pavao would be leaving Fannin County to pursue an offer from Coffee County, the search for Fannin County’s next […]
Read More »St. Patrick’s Day celebrations continue to grow in Blue Ridge
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Rain had come and gone all morning leading up to the 11 a.m. kickoff of festivities. Many spectators that had lined the streets questioned whether or not the parade would take place but shortly before the set start time the clouds parted and the sun shown, leading to a beautiful setting […]
Read More »Dixie Carter announces bid for Fannin County Post 2 Commission seat
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Another name will appear on the May Primary Election ballot in a bid for the Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner seat that will be voted on in the General Election to be held on Nov. 6, 2018. At the Feb. 5 Democratic Party meeting, current member Dixie Carter addressed the crowd, […]
Read More »Fannin County Board of Education restructures for 2018
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County Board of Education (BOE) began 2018 by restructuring their board. This restructuring took place publicly at their Jan. 11 meeting. An annual restructuring is in accordance with the BOE’s charter which states: “The Board of Education shall elect by majority vote at the first regular meeting of the […]
Read More »Potential for severe weather in Fannin County
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Severe weather is likely this afternoon and overnight in Fannin County. Throughout the morning and early afternoon hours showers are likely, but the threat of severe thunderstorms will enter our area late this afternoon. Parameters will be in place around 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for conditions supporting the development of […]
Read More »Mysterious boom rattles Fannin County
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Residents of Fannin and Gilmer counties took to social media late Friday night trying to find the source of what is being described as a loud explosion. The boom that took place had enough force that some residents were reporting their homes shaking from the blast. Brenda Curry, a resident of […]
Read More »Kemp tells the NRA they have been “Casey Cagled”
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Secretary of State of the U.S. State of Georgia and Republican Governor hopeful Brian Kemp accused the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Casey Cagle of a political stunt and pandering for endorsements. As the the Georgia Gubernatorial race heats up so do the accusations and claims of who really represents the people […]
Read More »Fannin County EMA continues to prepare for future demand
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Fannin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to grow with demand and make updates to systems to keep the residents of Fannin County safe. The latest updates come after the recent approval by the Board of Commissioners (BOC) to purchase a GPS locating system for 911 calls coming into Fannin County’s […]
Read More »WoodmenLife donates to Children’s Fund
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Richard York, of WoodmenLife, presented a check to Fannin County School Systems on Friday, Nov. 17, to help with the school system’s Children’s Fund. WoodmenLife is a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society. While they are in the business of selling insurance, WoodmenLife also focuses on giving back to the community. Former Fannin […]
Read More »Williamson qualifies to run against Ralston in May Primary
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – As Qualifying Week begins in the state of Georgia, candidates have lined up to officially get their names on the ballot for the May General Primary to be held May 22, 2018, with a voter registration deadline of April 23. One race in particular is being closely watched and it comes […]
Read More »Bolin enters race for Fannin County Board of Education seat
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Ron Bolin, a retired educator and U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, has announced that he will seek a position on the Fannin County Board of Education. Bolin, who will be running against incumbent Steve Stanley on the Republican ballot in the May General Primary, spoke at the Fannin County Republican Party March […]
Read More »West Fannin Elementary School becomes STEM certified
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – A vision led to a goal, and diligent work led to accomplishment as West Fannin Elementary School (WFES) officially became STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) certified by the Georgia Department of Education. Out of thousands of elementary schools in the state of Georgia, WFES is only the 36th school to […]
Read More »Fuel leak closes Davis Street
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The portion of Davis Street located between East Main Street and East First Street is currently closed due to a diesel fuel leak. Shortly after 4 p.m., a semi-trailer suffered a ruptured fuel line on the side of Davis Street closest to East First Street. Blue Ridge city crews as well […]
Read More »Larry Joe Sosebee seeks re-election for Post 2 Commission seat
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – At the Feb. 19 Fannin County Republican Party meeting, Post 2 Commissioner Larry Joe Sosebee confirmed that he will be running for re-election in the upcoming May primaries. Sosebee, who has held the Post 2 Commission seat since 2011, will be seeking a third term in office. At the Republican Party […]
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