Board of Commissioners

Fannin County May 2022 Primary Results

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia’s May 24, 2022 primary has received nationwide attention over its U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races.…

4 years ago

Tiny home subdivision moratorium extended until January 2022

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – After continued discussion on the matter, Fannin County Commissioners opted to extend the tiny home subdivision…

5 years ago

Aquatic Center discussions continue

Blue Ridge, Ga. - Discussions continue as Blue Ridge City Council Member Mike Panter asks County Commissioners to consider a…

5 years ago

30-day moratorium on special use permit for alcohol license

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Commissioners opted for a 30-day moratorium on special use permits for alcohol licenses while…

5 years ago

May proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Month

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Commissioners declared May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Members of Fannin County Connection…

5 years ago

Fannin Commissioners decide to go with new insurance broker

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Following a two-hour work session, the Fannin Commissioners opted to change health insurance brokers for the…

5 years ago

Commissioners officially dismiss Animal Control Head

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Following an executive session, all three Fannin County Commissioners voted to terminate Animal Control Department Head…

5 years ago

Blue Ridge’s Panter provides county with brief aquatic center synopsis

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Blue Ridge City Councilmember Mike Panter attended the April 27 Board of Commissioners meeting to present…

5 years ago

Public hearing concerning Whitepath building on May 4

BLUE RIDGE, Ga - At last night's board of commissioners meeting, Chairman Jamie Hensley announced a public hearing concerning Whitepath…

5 years ago

Public calls for animal control reforms and leadership change

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Residents of Fannin County came forward to issue complaints about animal control and Julie Wooten asked…

5 years ago

Fannin poised to receive a class 5 ISO rating

BLUE RIDGE, Ga: Fire Chief Larry Thomas promised Fannin’s Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating would be dropping to a five…

6 years ago

Fannin discusses how to enforce litter ordinance

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The predicament of loose trash on Fannin roads and fixing the litter issue took center stage…

6 years ago

Future of WhitePath building in continued limbo

BLUE RIDGE, Ga: The Whitepath building discussion resumed during the February 9 meeting without a resolution on how to proceed.…

6 years ago

Changes on the way for Fannin Commission meetings, Walker selected interim CFO

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – At the first commission meeting of the new administration, Chairman Jamie Hensley proposed several changes to…

6 years ago

Commissioners approve hazard pay for county-employed emergency services

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County first responders, firefighters, and sheriff’s office employees will be receiving hazard pay for their…

6 years ago

COVID-19 hazard pay tabled for frontline workers

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Commissioners decided to indefinitely table CARES Act hazard pay until receiving more information from the state.…

6 years ago