Chairman Stan Helton

October Proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month

BLUE RIDGE, GA - The Board of Commissioners urged citizens of Fannin County to educate themselves about domestic violence by…

7 years ago

Risk Management 87 Percent into Budget as of Aug. 2019

BLUE RIDGE, GA – As of August 2019, Fannin County’s operating three percent under budget with Risk Management already 87…

7 years ago

Fire Chief Thomas Delivers First ISO Update

BLUE RIDGE, GA – Fire Chief Larry Thomas delivered his first ISO update to the board of commissioners on Sept.…

7 years ago

Commissioners Approve Raising Hotel/Motel Tax Resolution

BLUE RIDGE, GA – The process to move the hotel/motel tax from five percent to six percent has begun after…

7 years ago

New RV Park Coming to Fannin, Next to the New North Georgia Campus

BLUE RIDGE, GA – John Kieffer presented his plan for a proposed RV park in Fannin County that will have…

7 years ago

Thomas Addresses ISO Rate Change and Presents Action Plan

Blue Ridge, Ga – Fire Chief Larry Thomas presented his plan to lower Fannin County’s ISO rate by 2020. Fannin…

7 years ago

Commissioners Approve 2019 Millage Rate

Blue Ridge, Ga – Fannin County’s  2019 millage rate dropped by 5.7% after Board of Education and Commissioners both lower…

7 years ago

CFO Spends 45 Minutes a Day Reading Celebrity News

Blue Ridge, Ga – Internet history showcased Fannin CFO spends 45 minutes a day using county computer for personal use,…

7 years ago

New Fire Station Completed and Ready to Assist Citizens of Fannin County

Blue Ridge, Ga – The new Fire Station/Public Safety Complex reached completion after two years of effort with an open…

7 years ago

Commissioners Approved Advertisement of Lower Millage Rate

Blue Ridge, Ga – Commissioners move toward lowering Fannin’s millage rate for another year. In the August 13, 2019 meeting,…

7 years ago

Health Insurance Claims Busting 2019 budget

Blue Ridge, Ga – July financial report informed commissioners that insurance claims blew 2019 risk management budget by 37 percent.…

7 years ago

2 to 1 Vote Approves New Roof for Old Firehouse

Blue Ridge, Ga – Commissioners approved reroofing of the old firehouse located next to the courthouse in a two to…

7 years ago

Tiny Home Subdivision Moratorium Stands

Blue Ridge, Ga – Board of Commissioners approved to extend the moratorium on tiny home subdivisions for another year. The…

7 years ago

Fannin Commissioners Commit to 2020 Census

Blue Ridge, Ga – Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) presented their case for participation in the 2020 census. DCA…

7 years ago

Budget Adjustment Spread Out Department Overages

Blue Ridge, Ga – Auditors recommended adjustment of $20,699 or three percent of the 2018 budget, which led to calls…

7 years ago

Board of Commissioners Purchase WhitePath Building

Blue Ridge, Ga – Board of Commissioners approved of the purchase of 118 Industrial Blvd. to move administration out of…

7 years ago