FANNIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, 181 Church Street Blue Ridge, 706-632-1958 Robert Graham, Director
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Beware of Icy Roads
Those waiting on snow may be disappointed however conditions did create some icy patches. Fannin County Emergency Management Agency shared with us how ice can create a dangerous situation. This incident occurred this morning on Highway 60 South on Wilscot in Fannin County. FYN encourages everyone to proceed cautiously when traveling in areas that may […]
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Mr. Gerard Talbot O’Brien: Obituary
Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces graveside services for Mr. Gerard Talbot O’Brien, age 81, of Blairsville, Georgia, who passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at his home.
Read More »Mrs. Bette Jean Burnett Stanley: Obituary
Mrs. Bette Jean Burnett Stanley, age 75 of Cherry Log, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Union General Hospital.
Read More »Mr. Frank Dills: Obituary
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee announces Funeral Services for Mr. Frank Dills, age 77 of Hiawassee who passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015.
Read More »Mr. Leon Howell Reavis: Obituary
Leon Howell Reavis, age 87 of Eatonton formally of Blue Ridge, passed away Friday January 23, 2015 at Athens Regional Hospital.
Read More »Mrs. Irma Ferguson Welch Garrison: Obituary
Mrs. Irma Ferguson Welch Garrison, age 93, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 in the Copper Basin Medical Center in Ducktown, TN.
Read More »Power Up
Matt 21:22 “Jesus said, and all things whatsoever you shall ask in prayer believing, you shall receive”.
Read More »BRES Announces Honor Roll
Principal Shannon Miller announces the Blue Ridge Elementary 2nd nine weeks Principal’s List and Honor Roll
Read More »The State of Our State
News release by Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), Senate Majority Whip:
Read More »Give Incentives To Businesses!
Opinion submitted by Ken Herron: The most important thing that our country can do is to work toward full employment. When everybody has a job, everybody pays taxes and our efforts to balance the budget are easier to accomplish. Our welfare responsibilities are easier to cover and our communities are easier to manage.
Read More »Health Officials Still Urge You to Get Your Flu Shot
North Georgia – Have you had your flu shot yet? Flu activity is high in Georgia and the peak of the flu season is still ahead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend that unvaccinated people get vaccinated*. While some of the viruses spreading this season are different from those in […]
Read More »Scheduled For February: Public Hearings Regarding Changes To Fishing Regulations
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 23, 2015) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is proposing changes to fishing regulations. The proposed changes would remove the ‘mountain’ trout season and open all trout water to year-round angling.
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