Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener

Whitener breaks tie, city council approves condominium complex

FANNIN, Ga. — After delaying their vote for a month, the Blue Ridge City Council approved a controversial condominium proposal.…

4 years ago

Mayor Whitener offers response to zoning ordinance veto

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener releases a response concerning her recommendation to veto of ordinance amendment…

5 years ago

City takes precautions against COVID-19 as police chief fights the virus

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – City continues to take preventative measures against COVID-19 as Police Chief and Post One Commissioner Candidate…

6 years ago

Blue Ridge Alcohol Committee continues ordinance discussion

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - The topics of possibility extending weekend drinking hours for restaurants and the future of employee permits…

8 years ago

City boards restructuring draws criticism

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - An ordinance to restructure the city's Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals was approved by…

8 years ago

Food Allergy Awareness Week in Blue Ridge, Fannin County May 13-19

[Featured image: Mayor Donna Whitener, seated, signs a proclamation declaring May 13 through 19 to be Food Allergy Awareness Week…

8 years ago

Letter to the Editor for Georgia Cities Week

To the Editor: During the week of April 22-28 the City of Blue Ridge will join other cities across Georgia…

8 years ago

GoCo donates receptacles for city to use during Georgia Cities Week

[Featured image: Pictured are, from left to right: Jeff Stewart, city zoning; Glenda Herndon, city hall receptionist; Robbie Cornelius, city…

8 years ago

Finances discussed, ‘interim’ tag removed from Chief Scearce at city council meeting

[Featured image: The Blue Ridge City Council welcomed Richie Walker, territory sales manager for Advanced Disposal, to its April meeting. Advanced…

8 years ago

Transparency discussed at Blue Ridge City Council meeting

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - "Transparency" was a word heard and a topic addressed frequently during the Tuesday, Feb. 13, Blue…

8 years ago

New downtown Blue Ridge parking lot is open

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - Officials with the city of Blue Ridge announced Thursday, Feb. 1, a new city parking lot…

8 years ago

City officials meet with county, school representatives over construction projects

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener and Utility Supervisor Becky Harkins sat down with officials from the…

8 years ago

Blue Ridge City Council elect meets with Stewart

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - Blue Ridge Finance Director Alicia Stewart met informally with council members elect Robbie Cornelius, Nathan Fitts…

8 years ago

No smoking policy on housing authority horizon

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - At the Thursday, March 15, meeting of the Blue Ridge Housing Authority (BRHA), Executive Director Traver…

8 years ago

City attorney decision discussed by Whitener, Thomas-Haight

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - Following the recent hiring of new Blue Ridge city attorney, James A. Balli, at the Jan.…

8 years ago

Syfan out as city attorney, Chief Scearce likely soon to follow

BLUE RIDGE, Ga. - Attorney James Balli, of the Marietta law firm of Sams, Larkin, Huff & Balli, was appointed…

8 years ago