Chairman Stan Helton

Fannin Commissioners approve 2021 budget

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The three Fannin County Commissioners approved the 2021 operating budget after some discussion about the sheriff’s…

6 years ago

Financial impact of courthouse cleaning, new COVID-19 protocols

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – After experiencing a COVID-19 exposure, the entire Fannin County Courthouse closed for deep-cleaning and sanitization. Due…

6 years ago

Financial report delivers good news for Fannin County

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The county financial report through May 2020 provided some good news in the era of COVID-19…

6 years ago

Hydrants remain damaged months into the ISO reevaluation plan

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Commissioners raised questions about the status of fire hydrants within the county. Fire Chief Larry Thomas…

6 years ago

New insurance plan for county employees

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – Commissioners decided to move Fannin County to a fully-insured health insurance plan and off the partially…

6 years ago

$10,000 hike in costs to hire detainee road crews

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – The cost of hiring detainees to keep Fannin roads clean increased unexpectedly and exponentially from the…

6 years ago

Commissioners extend state of emergency to April 30, address tourism

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – In a called meeting on April 8, the Fannin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved extending…

6 years ago

Live Call-in With Fannin County Commission Chair Stan Helton

BKP asks Fannin County Commission Chair Stan Helton their plans for Fannin over COVID-19. Chairman Stan Helton said that his…

6 years ago

Fannin County declares a state of emergency

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – The Fannin County Board of Commissioners declared a public health state of emergency on Wednesday, March…

6 years ago

Commissioners discuss declaring state of emergency

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – Fannin Board of Commissioners called an emergency meeting on Tuesday, March 24 to discuss declaring a…

6 years ago

Board opposes proposed annexation by city of Blue Ridge

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to oppose the annexation of more property to the city of…

7 years ago

Fannin becomes a Second Amendment Sanctuary County

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – After an hour of passionate discussion from citizens, Fannin’s board of commissioners unanimously passed the Second…

7 years ago

2020 Budget Unanimously Approved by Commissioners

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The $28,564,665 operating budget received full-approval from the commissioners after they tabled it in Nov. 26,…

7 years ago

CASH Environmental Resources accepts glass recycling

BLUE RIDGE, GA – CASH Environmental Resources’ [CASH] Representative Brandie Townsend presented the services that the waste and recycling business…

7 years ago

Big Budget Changes Proposed by Fire Department and Sheriff

BLUE RIDGE, GA – Commissioners began the 2020 budget approval process with hearings held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 with some…

7 years ago

Johnson calls for accurate numbers, refuses to vote on 2020 Budget

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – In heated 2020 budget hearing and regular commissioners’ meetings, Post One Earl Johnson refused to vote…

7 years ago