• Fannin County School administration responds to parents’ concerns

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Parents recently expressed concerns over the state of the Fannin County Athletics Department at the Jan. 11 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. These concerns were heard by members of the BOE as well as administration and staff within the school system. Fannin County Superintendent Dr. Michael Gwatney, Fannin County Athletic Director […]

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  • Closings and delays in Fannin County

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Winter Storm Inga has passed through our area. Temperatures dropped over night and the threat of icy roadways continues for Fannin County. Due to this threat, many businesses and organizations will be closed or opening late today. Public Works Director Zack Ratcliff spoke of road conditions in Fannin County on Wednesday, […]

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  • Margaret Williamson to challenge David Ralston in Republican Primary

      BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The 2018 election is already starting to take shape as challengers emerge announcing bids for candidacy against well-known incumbents. The most recent of these announcements comes from Margaret Williamson who intends to face off against Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston. Ralston was first elected to the […]

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  • Tripp Ritchie to run for Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – After Qualifying Week came to an end in March, Fannin County got to see its choices for Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner. Announcements circulated prior to official qualifying of candidate’s intentions to seek this position, but one qualifier chose to wait and announce his candidacy after all proper paperwork and requirements […]

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  • Administration addresses athletics at Board of Education meeting

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    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – After hearing concerns expressed at the Jan. 11 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michael Gwatney, as well as other members of the board, added a new agenda item covering extracurricular activities within the school system. At the Feb. 8 BOE meeting the board unveiled this new item. Dr. Gwatney […]

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  • Make-up days scheduled for Fannin County students

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      BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Fannin County School Superintendent Dr. Michael Gwatney released a statement on Jan. 26 regarding the use of the school district’s emergency make-up days. Students within the Fannin County School System (FCSS) have missed a total of ten days for the 2017-2018 calendar year. Concerning these interruptions to the school schedule, […]

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  • BOC motions to raise speed limit on Old Hwy. 76

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Residents may have noticed a change to the speed limit on Old Hwy. 76 this week. The Board of Commissioners (BOC) discussed an increase in the limit at the Nov. 28 meeting. “It’s kind of convoluted, but going east on 76, from downtown to Marina Drive, that’s the city of Blue […]

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  • Fall Arts in the Park is a Success

    BLUE RIDGE, GA – Fall in the North Georgia mountains are marked with the natural beauty of area, the amazing weather, and festivals. The Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (BRMAA) hosted its 41st annual Arts in the Park on November 14 and 15. With over 7,500 visitors to the downtown Blue Ridge area for this […]

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  • German Shepherds Still Missing in Fannin County

    BLUE RIDGE, GA – What started out as a good Samaritan’s post on Facebook trying to locate the owners of two at-large dogs, later turned into a search to locate the stolen canines. On Nov. 1, 2017, a post to a Blue Ridge, Georgia, Facebook page notified followers on the page that two German shepherds […]

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  • Fannin County Receives New Electronic Voting Machines

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – The Fannin County Board of Registration and Elections recently received a shipment of 72 TSX machines. These new electronic voting machines are an upgrade from the county’s previous machines that have been in use since 2002. The old TS machines will be evaluated by Kennesaw State University (KSU) for defects and […]

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  • Paws In The Park 2017

    BLUE RIDGE, GA – Blue Ridge has long been known as a dog friendly town. Any time of the year you can see watering stations for our furry friends outside the shops of Main Street. Once a year, however, our four legged family members completely take over downtown, and Blue Ridge’s commitment to our area […]

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  • Fannin County Water Authority Opts to Sell Old Quarry Property

    BLUE RIDGE, GA – The Fannin County Water Authority (FCWA) opted to sell land and equipment to fund future projects in our area. At their regularly scheduled meeting held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, discussions continued about the Blue Bird Road addition and Dry Branch Expansion. The Blue Bird Road project is currently underway. Plans […]

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  • Blue Ridge Honors Veterans Day

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – “On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when the guns fell silent, we will remember.” Blue Ridge remembered on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, as the community honored our veterans. The week leading up to this day of recognition was marked with observances held throughout the county. […]

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  • Fright Nights At The Fairgrounds

    BLUE RIDGE, GA – When I was 10 years old I decided to venture into a haunted house attraction put on by my elementary school. I was traumatized, and had vowed never to step foot in a haunted house again. I kept this vow for over two decades, but when you are a reporter and […]

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  • Supreme Court of Georgia Denies Jane Whaley’s Request

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – After a long fought battle to defend her residency and continue to run for Blue Ridge City Council Post One, Jane Whaley received news that her appeal filed with the Supreme Court of Georgia has been denied. In a hearing held Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, Whaley, along with lawyer Frank Moore, […]

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  • Downtown Blue Ridge Natural Gas Leak

    BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – Crews continue to work on a Natural Gas leak reported earlier this morning. City workers hit a natural gas line on West First Street prompting a mandatory evacuation in the area. Atlanta Gas Light officials along with Fannin County emergency personnel are on the scene to address the issue. “We have […]

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