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My Mountain Erupts, Quintrell Speaks

The Fannin County Water Authority Meeting this week erupted in a verbal row over the My Mountain Water plan. (more…)

14 years ago

Concluding Arguments of Supreme Court Hearings: Press Release from Sam Olens

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Attorney General Olens is 'Encouraged' as Supreme Court Oral Arguments Conclude (more…)

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Resolve for the Swan?

The two sides in the Swan Drive-In Controversy stepped towards resolve this week. (more…)

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Synthetic Marijuana Officially Illegal in Georgia

Governor Nathan Deal signed a bill, SB 370, yesterday making all forms of synthetic marijuana illegal. (more…)

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Day Two of Supreme Court Arguments: Press Release from Sam Olens

This morning, the Supreme Court heard two hours of argument on the constitutionality of the individual mandate—the requirement that individuals…

14 years ago

Attorney General Olens Releases Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Healthcare Oral Argument

Today, Attorney General Sam Olens was present as the U.S. Supreme Court heard the first of three days of oral…

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Chipper Jones Retires

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones announced Thursday that he has made the decision to retire at the end of…

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Independent Runs as Republican in Ninth District Race

Ninth District Congressional Candidate Roger Fitzpatrick will run as a Republican. (more…)

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State Senate Passes Charter School Bill

After a stall in Legislature, Bill 1162 passed the State Senate Friday, 40-16. (more…)

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Swan Repair Stalled, Called Meeting Turns Turbulent

During a tense called meeting Monday morning, Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener attempted to reverse last week’s city council decision…

14 years ago

Meeting Called to Veto Swan Decision

There will be a special called meeting on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of vetoing…

15 years ago

Swan Theatre May Get New Screen!

The Blue Ridge City Council voted last night to move forward with repairs to the screen at the Swan Theatre.…

15 years ago

House Speaker David Ralston Announces Re-Election Bid for House District 7

Blue Ridge, Georgia—House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) announced Saturday, March 10 at the Fannin County Courthouse that he will…

15 years ago

Room for an Independent in Ninth District Race? Latest Candidate Visits Gilmer

The latest Ninth District candidate, Roger Fitzpatrick has started to hit the campaign trail. (more…)

15 years ago

Bids Open This Week for Depot Renovations

On Tuesday, March 6th, the City of Blue Ridge opened bids for the work on the Train Depot. (more…)

15 years ago

BOE Braces for High Health Costs

“One… huge surprise that we’ve already seen is the increased employer’s portion of healthcare. That was something nobody projected,” (more…)

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