UPDATED MAY 22, 2018 @ 10:15 p.m. The May General Primary came to a close in Fannin County. As many had predicted some races locally will now be voted on in the General Primary Runoff. Republican candidates will now choose between challenger Glenn Patterson and incumbent Larry Joe Sosebee for the seat of Fannin County […]
Read More »Upcoming Forest Service Controlled Burn in Flat Top Mountain area
We are currently planning to conduct a 1602 acre prescribed burn in the Flat Top Mountain area. This unit will be just south of the Jones Settlement and run to the Jack’s River Fields Camp Ground. It will utilize Forest Service Road 64 and the Pinhoti Trail (FS Road 64C) as control lines. We will […]
Read More »Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 4/17/18
Leading the way to economic vitality and quality of life in Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton and all of beautiful Fannin County, Georgia. QUESTIONS NEEDED! Candidate Forum is Set for May 3 At Blue Ridge Community Theater Join us on Thursday, May 3, at the Blue Ridge Community Theater for the Chamber’s pre-primary Candidate Forum. The Forum is […]
Read More »Fannin County EMA/EMS Weekly Report 4/8/17 to 4/14/18
Director Robert Graham 181 Church St. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513 706-632- 1958 Fax 706-632- 8003 April 8, 2018 thru April 14, 2018 Responses: M1: 38 M3: 18 M4: 26 M11: 28 Total: 110 Mutual Aid: 0 Law: 389 Fire: 12 Rescue: 35 Total Emergency Calls: 509 Total Calls: 1432
Read More »Fannin County EMA/EMS Report for 3/25 – 3/31/2018
Fannin County EMA/EMS Director Robert Graham 181 Church St. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513 706-632- 1958 Fax 706-632- 8003 March 25, 2018 thru March 31, 2018 Responses M1: 42 M2: 1 M3: 14 M4: 32 M11: 37 Total: 126 Mutual Aid: 1 Law: 354 Fire: 12 Rescue: 32 Total Emergency Calls: 484 Total Calls: 1556
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Pet of the Week – Abby the sweet little hound dog
This sweet little girl is absolutely adorable. Abby is just a pup and is full of life. She loves to give kisses. Abby is part hound dog and has a face anyone could fall in love with. She would be a great addition to any family. Call or visit the Humane Society of Blue Ridge […]
Read More »Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks
With the first day of spring right around the corner, daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 11 at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night!
Read More »SPEAKER DAVID RALSTON QUALIFIES FOR RE-ELECTION IN HOUSE DISTRICT 7
Monday, March 5, 2018(Blue Ridge, GA) – Today, House Speaker David Ralston qualified to run for re-election in House District 7. The Republican Primary is May 22, 2018. “Serving as House District 7’s voice in the Georgia General Assembly is an honor and responsibility I hold dear,” said Ralston. “Representing the best interests of North Georgia […]
Read More »Butch Patrick “Eddie Munster” & Munster Tribute Hot Rods at North Georgia Ford in Blue Ridge
March 16th & 17th BLUE RIDGE, GEORGIA– Actor Butch Patrick, who as a child portrayed “Eddie Munster” on the iconic 1960s television show called The Munsters, will be at North Georgia Ford in Blue Ridge, Georgia on Friday, March 16th from 3-6 p.m. and on Saturday, March 17th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with his Munster Koach and Dragula Tribute […]
Read More »Ask the Doc with Dr. Whaley – numb fingers, sharp pains, and extreme dry skin
Doctor Whaley from the Georgia Cancer Specialist came to sit with us today to discuss some great viewer questions. This week he discussed how smart phone addictions in adolescents are leading to anti social behavior and the following viewer questions: My fingers have been getting numb and turning white and feel cold and it lasts […]
Read More »Ask the Doc – sensitive hearing, pain in feet, and seasonal depression
Doctor Whaley from the Georgia Cancer Specialist joins us every Friday to answer viewer questions and talk about the latest medical study he has read. Today he answered these viewer questions: Is there a condition which could cause my hearing to become more sensitive? I noticed normal sounds, TV, Radio, or a crowd seem louder […]
Read More »Priest announces candidacy for Superior Court
ELLIJAY, Ga. – Appalachian Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Mary Elizabeth Priest announced her recent qualification for and intent to run for the Superior Court bench in the May 2018 non-partisan General Election. Ellijay has been her home for 30 years. The Superior Courts handle civil matters, including family and domestic litigation, criminal cases, ranging from […]
Read More »Ga 9th District Congressman Collins on Tax Reform passed in the House
Congressman Collins had the privilege to gavel in the passing of the Tax Reform Bill. The bill passed in the House on Nov. 16 with 227 votes. Of the 227 votes, there were absolutely no Democrat supporters on this bill. Collins says the passing of this bill strictly by Republican votes shows that Republicans can […]
Read More »Fannin County Middle School Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks
Fannin County Middle School Keith Nuckolls, principal at Fannin County Middle School, is proud to announce students that are on the Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks. Students on Honor Roll must have an overall average of 90 or above. Students on Principal’s List must have all grades of 93 or […]
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