Director Robert Graham 181 Church St. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513 706-632-1958 Fax 706-632-8003 September 9, 2018 thru September 15, 2018 Responses M1: 43 M3: 14 M4: 24 M6: 1 M11: 23 Total: 105 Mutual Aid: 1 (in Gilmer County) Law: 416 Fire: 4 Rescue: 25 Total Emergency Calls: 530 Total Calls: 1484
Read More »Collapse or Political Theatrics?
The skinny figure of Obama racing onto the American political stage in a fruitless attempt to claim credit for Trump’s economic success is one visible symptom of the inevitable collapse of the Democratic party. Or is it? The theatrics of politics is often funny, sometimes hypocritical and ofttimes dangerous, the players not skilled as thespians, […]
Read More »FFA Alumni Equipment Auction – Septmeber 15th
The Fannin FFA Alumni is hosting their first annual Equipment Auction to benefit the Fannin FFA. The auction will be held at the Blue Ridge Kiwanis Club Fairgrounds on September 15th at 9:30 am. Consignments of farm equipment, trucks, trailers, ATVs, tools, lawn care equipment, and any other equipment will be accepted on Monday thru […]
Read More »Feminism As A Weapon
The screaming attacks by brainwashed ninny’s on US Senators over the Kavanaugh confirmation vote, no matter how the media tries to frame it, it still remains that ignorant young women of college age, many quite probably Georgetown students or grads, infected with the disease of Marxist feminism, have been rallied to the Anti-Fa cause to […]
Read More »Is It The Unravelling?
In a desperate attempt to end the ceaseless flow of campaign drivel from pretenders, PAC’s and politicians, most of whom suffer TDS, I met another appeal from John Kasich of Ohio to separate me from my Trump generated earnings with the following polite missive: “Dear Governor Kasich, No Sir, I would not like to “chip […]
Read More »Foxtail…Harmful Pasture Weed
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent You might be asking yourself “just what is a foxtail?” Foxtail is an invasive weed in pastures and hayfields that produces a seedhead with hurtful sharp awns. The weed gets its name because the seed head looks like a fox’s tail. Livestock likes to feed on the plant when […]
Read More »Is Institutionalization The Answer?
Mary Todd Lincoln moved to Chicago after the assassination of her husband at the end of the Civil War. In her grief she continued her old habits of flittering away her money, a trait that drove her husband Abe, almost nuts when he was alive and driving her son Todd nuts as well and so, […]
Read More »Annual Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic in Blue Ridge
Wednesday, September 26th! Blue Ridge, GA – Fannin County Health Department presents the annual DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC at The Farmers Market in Blue Ridge on Wednesday, September 26th from 9 am to 3 pm. Drive through and beat the flu as you safely receive a flu shot while seated in your vehicle. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners […]
Read More »No Apologies, Sir
Dear President Trump. Most of us, your base, absolutely understand that former Sen. John McCain didn’t like you personally or your presidency either for that matter and often worked hand in hand with Democrats, to thwart your initiatives to drain the swamp. Consequently, we are not distressed that your tepid demonstration of respect on the […]
Read More »Fannin County EMA/EMS Weekly Report for 9/23 – 9/29
Fannin County EMA/EMS Director Robert Graham 181 Church St. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513 706-632-1958 Fax 706-632-8003 September 23, 2018 thru September 29, 2018 Responses M1: 45 M3: 13 M4: 31 M6: 1 M11: 28 Total: 118 Mutual Aid: 1 Law: 387 Fire: 9 Rescue: 22 Total Emergency Calls: 509 Total Calls: 1505
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West Fannin Elementary 3rd graders Make Solar Ovens
Feature Image – (left to right) – Georgia Hasson (striped dress), Madison Queen, Samantha Combs On September 4th and 5th students in 3rd grade followed the STEM/STEAM process to create solar ovens. The challenge: Can you make a solar oven that will cook a s’more? Students were given various materials such as foam, black paper, aluminum foil, […]
Read More »GDOT: Edge pavement repairs begins on GA in Fannin County
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – A Georgia DOT Maintenance crew begins today its work on repairing the deteriorating edges of pavement on State Route (SR) 5 in Fannin County. Work will proceed daily Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. Edge repair is a maintenance activity that is intended to guard against […]
Read More »Habitat for Humanity Fannin/Gilmer Counties Hosts Orientation Meetings
The local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce it will be hosting orientation meetings to begin the process of selecting a partner family to purchase the next Habitat home, which will be built in Fannin County. The first step in the search is to make sure everyone who might qualify for a […]
Read More »Pet Safety Tips for the 4th of July
These 4th of July, Pet safety tips brought to you by Mountain Emergency Animal Center!
Read More »West Fannin Elementary Hosts STEM Open House Night!
By: Lucas Roof, Principal As a Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) STEM Certified school, West Fannin Elementary was chosen by the GaDOE to host multiple STEM Open House Days throughout this school year where educators and educational leaders throughout the state are invited to visit West Fannin. West Fannin’s first STEM Open House of the school […]
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