BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Dangerous arctic air has moved into Fannin County following the cold front that brought with it Winter Storm Inga. As the day progressed roads have cleared of the icy conditions that caused treacherous travel situations throughout north Georgia. Public Works Director Zack Ratcliff updated FetchYourNews about road conditions in Fannin County: […]
Read More »GPS locating soon to be available for emergency calls in Fannin County
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) moved forward with the purchase of technology to improve services and efficiency when it comes to public safety. Fannin County Deputy Director of EMA/E-911 Patrick Cooke addressed the Board of Commissioners (BOC) at the Jan. 23 meeting explaining the need for new technology that […]
Read More »Arts Association chosen to create ornaments for Tree Lighting in Washington D.C.
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Many can remember growing up and anticipating the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. Whether witnessing it on TV or having a first-hand experience in Washington D.C., the lighting of the National Christmas Tree is an iconic celebration in American history. Each year, the National Park Service and National Park Foundation […]
Read More »Commissioners come to agreement and pass 2018 county budget
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – After a budget proposal that was met with opposition from some county departments and heavily scrutinized by the Fannin County Board of Commissioners (BOC), agreements were finally made and the Fannin County 2018 Budget was passed on Dec. 12. The BOC held an all-day public workshop to discuss the 2018 Budget […]
Read More »Fannin County Fire Department responds to multiple fires
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Fannin County Emergency Response Teams responded to several fire-related calls over the weekend and into early Monday morning. On Saturday evening, the Fannin County Fire Department (FCFD) responded to a 9:12 p.m. call of a residential fire at a rental cabin on 885 Brittney Dr. in Epworth. Crews arrived on scene […]
Read More »Fatal house fire claims one life in Epworth
EPWORTH, Ga. – Fannin County Emergency crews responded to a fatal house fire in the early evening hours of Thursday, March 1. A call came into Fannin County E-911 at 5:32 p.m. of a porch fire located at 2111 Old Epworth Road in Epworth. Firefighter Britt Jones, first to arrive on the scene, quickly noticed […]
Read More »WhoDunIt? BRMAA hosts a unique annual event
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Imagine finding that perfect work of art. It is the piece that will tie together your room, or one that just speaks to you evoking emotion every time you gaze upon it. Now imagine that work of art being taken right out from under your fingertips in a matter of minutes, […]
Read More »Fannin County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearing on 2018 proposed budget
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County Board of Commissioners are set to adopt the 2018 Fannin County Budget at their first regularly scheduled meeting in December. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at 5:15 p.m. at 400 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia, in the Jury Assembly Room of the […]
Read More »Mike Cole seeks seat on Fannin County Board of Education
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Various candidates spoke at the March Fannin County Republican Party meeting after qualifying week officially came to an end. Mike Cole is one such candidate who will seek a seat on the Fannin County Board of Education. Cole, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and current business owner, is […]
Read More »Preparations for the 2018 General Election are taking place in Fannin County
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Fannin County Board of Elections and Registration (BOEAR) continues to prepare for the upcoming elections in 2018. With candidates, such as Glenn Patterson for Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner and Margaret Williamson for Georgia House of Representatives District 7, already announcing their intentions to run in the scheduled May primaries, the […]
Read More »Fannin County Board of Registration and Elections sets date to inspect voting precincts
BLUE RIDGE, GA – The Fannin County Board of Registration and Elections are set to inspect the county’s voting precincts. At the Nov. 6 meeting, board members set a tentative date to begin inspection of the voting precincts throughout the county. These inspections are conducted regularly to ensure the buildings are ready for voters during […]
Read More »County officials discuss the safety of our local schools
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, returned to class today, Feb. 28, just two short weeks after one of America’s deadliest mass shootings in modern history took place in their halls. In the wake of this tragedy, which claimed 17 lives, discussion have opened up about school […]
Read More »Fannin County High School uses national movement as a chance to connect with students
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – March 14 marked a nationwide movement among America’s youth. School-age children from across the country banned together in solidarity in a campaign labeled Walk Out. This protest comes as a response to one of America’s deadliest mass shootings in modern history. Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, […]
Read More »Additional grant pursued for Horseshoe Bend Park
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Fannin County Parks and Recreation Director Eddie O’Neal sought approval from the Board of Commissioners (BOC) at the Feb. 27 meeting to apply for a grant in hopes improving Horseshoe Bend Park. “We would like to get approval to approach the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC),” O’Neal appealed to the board. This […]
Read More »Fannin County Fire Department battles blazes in freezing temperatures
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Fannin County Fire Department (FCFD) has responded to numerous home and brush fires in the past week. The unusual uptake in reports of fire incidents is due in part to the frigid temperatures that have hit our area. “Any time you have cold weather you have a potential for an increase […]
Read More »FCWA moves forward with the sale of “Old Quarry Property”
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County Water Authority (FCWA) board moved forward with the sale of the “Old Quarry Property” that had been put out for the bidding process in October. At the Nov. 15 meeting, the FCWA board members opened sealed bids that had been placed on the Old Quarry Property. This property, […]
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