Fannin Co Schools are on a 2 hour delay today
Due to widespread power outages and potential road hazards, all Fannin County School System meal deliveries along bus routes, as well as schools and offices, are on a two-hour delay this morning. Meal pickups at the elementary schools are still scheduled for 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. today.
Read More »Fannin County School System Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2020
Kindergarten registration will be open from Monday, April 20, 2020 through Friday, April 24, 2020. Children who have attained the age of five on or before September 1, 2020 shall be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. Due to the COVID-19 school closure kindergarten registration for Fall 2020 will be conducted […]
Read More »Blue Ridge Elementary Students and Teachers are embracing this new online and home learning
Blue Ridge Elementary Students and Teachers are embracing this new world of COVID-19 online and home learning. Our teachers are amazing and have embraced their new tasks with passion, creativity, and love. Our students have shared a wide variety of emotions and feelings with us. Some enjoy being home playing video games and having downtime, […]
Read More »Technology Student Association, Engineering TEAMs competition results are in!
The final results are in for the Technology Student Association, Engineering TEAMs competition! Congratulations to the 9th/10th grade and 11th/12th grade teams for placing 5th overall in the State of Georgia. In their division (public schools under 1,000 students) the 9th/10th grade team placed 1st overall, and the 11th/12th grade team placed 2nd overall in the State! Both teams were first […]
Read More »New Data Supports Social Distancing Now More Than Ever
News Release from the Department of Public Health – April 2, 2020 Atlanta – As Governor Brian Kemp and DPH Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., finalize the details of the Executive Order requiring Georgians to shelter in place, it is important to emphasize why these measures are needed now to keep all Georgians healthy […]
Read More »FCHS Student, Ware, is working to produce protective masks for medical workers
Fannin County High School student, Bryce Ware, is working to produce protective masks for medical workers in our area. Bryce is using the MakerBot 3D printers from the Engineering classroom at FCHS to 3D print respirator mask bases. It takes approximately 9 hours to produce one mask base. Bryce is working closely with Dr. Causey […]
Read More »Humane Society of Blue Ridge Supporters, due to the growing concerns must cancel the Taste of Blue Ridge event
Unfortunately, the venue is not available to reschedule anytime later this year. Taste of Blue Ridge is the largest and most crucial fundraiser for the Humane Society of Blue Ridge (HSBR). It allows us to provide the necessary shelter, food and medical care for our animals, support our adoption program, fund our $20 spay and […]
Read More »Volunteer for COVID-19 Response
Volunteer for COVID-19 Response Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is receiving offers from medical professionals and other individuals looking for ways to help with the COVID-19 response. An effective response relies on volunteers who are pre-credentialed and organized. Georgia Responds is Georgia’s health and medical volunteer program which matches the skills […]
Read More »Ocoee Animal Hospital NEW APPOINTMENT PROTOCOL Due to COVID-19 Virus
Although we have not had any positive tests for the COVID-19 virus in our county, we want to assure you that your health and safety, and the health and safety of our staff is of the utmost concern to us. **We are keeping our doors open so that we can continue to provide the highest […]
Read More »COVID-19 Pandemic Appears to be Just Entering the Psyches of Fannin/Union County Residents
The current COVID-19 pandemic appears to be just entering the psyches of Fannin/Union County residents, despite the panic that is sweeping the country. While panic is never a strategy, it is important people understand the severity of this illness. I’ve spent the last decade as Chief Medical Officer managing population health data and statistics for […]
Read More »2020 Taste of Blue Ridge event is Canceled
Dear Humane Society of Blue Ridge Supporters, We have been closely following the developments regarding the growing concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Recently the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its guidance recommending cancellation of gatherings of ten (10) people or less for at least the next eight (8) weeks. In light of this recommendation, […]
Read More »A Thank You to our Sports Sponsors
If you are enjoying the Player of the Week section please thank your local sponsors!
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Spring Forward – Remember to change your clocks
Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 8th. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead before you go to bed.
Read More »Blue Ridge Community Theater – Four Old Broads – Opening night
Join us Thursday for theOpening Night of March 5 – 22 Thursday – Saturday at 7:30pm Sundays at 2:00pm (Rated PG-13 for language and mature themes) These gals in the home are desperate for a vacation that isn’t the snooze-cruise they take every year to Helen, GA. So, against the wishes of […]
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