The Fannin County High School and Middle School students attended the Technology Student Association (TSA) Fall Leadership Conference in Jekyll Island, GA on November 8th through the 11th. Students competed in the cardboard boat races, First Lego League Robotics, VEX Robotics, and managed the Electrathon Go-Cart Race. Students also attended leadership development sessions and a college […]
Read More »Fannin County EMA/EMS Weekly Report for 11/25 – 12/1
Director Robert Graham 181 Church St. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513 706-632-1958 Fax 706-632-8003 November 25, 2018 thru December 1, 2018 Responses M1: 29 M3: 8 M4: 27 M11: 22 Gilmer EMS: 1 Total: 87 Law: 344 Fire: 5 Rescue: 25 Total Emergency Calls: 460 Total Calls: 1322
Read More »Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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Read More »Thanksgiving Pet Safety brought to you by Mountain Emergency Animal Center
Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations for them at home. Follow these tips to keep your […]
Read More »Boil water notice has been lifted for the Mineral Bluff area.
Residents on the Blue Ridge Water System in the Mineral Bluff area may resume normal use of water. The tests on the water have come back clean and the boil water notice has been lifted. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Read More »FROM A CAGE IN NEW YORK TO A FOREST IN GEORGIA
FORMER RESEARCH CHIMP ALEX ARRIVES IN PERMANENT SANCTUARY Morganton, GA (November 8, 2018) – Alex spent his adolescent years confined in a small, metal cage with no room to roam. Now, after 34 years in multiple medical research laboratories, the former research chimpanzee will have six acres of forest to explore as the newest resident of the Project Chimps sanctuary. Thanks to a cooperative agreement […]
Read More »West Fannin October Character Ed Winners – “Responsibility”
Character Ed word for the month of October was Responsibility. The definition is “dependable and accountable for your words and actions; not blaming others for your mistakes” These students were chosen for consistently displaying this character trait throughout the month. Congratulations to all of you! Pictured above from left to right- Front row: Hannah Carranza-Alvarez, […]
Read More »Fannin County School System remebers Mrs. Sanda Mercier
Dear FCSS Community: It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that Mrs. Sandra Mercier passed away earlier today. Mrs. Mercier dedicated her life to our community through the field of education. She began her teaching career with the FCSS in 1972, and her service spanned five decades. She completed […]
Read More »Public health staff in North Georgia recognized as Immunization Champions
NORTH GEORGIA – The North Georgia Health District was honored with the 2018 Walt Orenstein Champions for Immunization Award at the Immunize Georgia Conference, recently held for the 25th year by the Georgia Department of Public Health in Atlanta. The conference is an occasion to give special recognition to public health immunization champions for their […]
Read More »Red Ribbon Week Speak, Mr. Magic, comes to Fannin Middle School
Mr. Buffy Coleman was the Red Ribbon Week Speaker at Fannin County Middle School on Oct 24, 2018. Buffy “Mr. Magic” was discovered by and attended the 1993 Harlem Globetrotters training Camp. He still makes personal appearances with the World Famous Harlem Wizards. Buffy has spoken to more than 5,000,000 adults and youth […]
Read More »What is Planting by the Moon
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Lately there’s been a lot of conversation about using the moon signs to garden. While I’ve not personally researched this practice, I decided to look into it because I’ve had phone calls and heard people talking about it. I learned that the Farmers’ Almanac is one of the original […]
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BRES sends a “Big Bear Hug” to FCHS Construction Class
Blue Ridge Elementary wants to give a “Big Bear Hug” to FCHS Construction Class and their teacher Daniel Stewart, for making our idea come to life! Blue Ridge Elementary requested that a structure be built for our growing population of students with sensory needs. We needed a structure that could withhold special swings designed for sensory […]
Read More »Fannin Middle Students of the Month for November
Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for November. Students are chosen by their academic teachers for this distinction. Qualifications for this honor include outstanding citizenship, good attendance, respectfulness toward faculty and peers, and good academic standing. Students chosen for November are: Anna Rhodes, daughter of Marty & Gabrielle Rhodes […]
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