Donna Whitener

City Council Election: Interview with Mayor Donna Whitener

FANNIN, Ga. — Donna Whitener is running for re-election as Mayor of Blue Ridge. She has been incumbent mayor for…

4 years ago

Council overrides Mayor’s Veto

Blue Ridge, Ga. - City Council voted to override the Mayor’s veto of new height restrictions to be placed on…

4 years ago

RCut funding causes debate among City Officials

Blue Ridge, Ga. - The “look of impropriety” fueled debate over the City of Blue Ridge’s recent involvement in improvements…

4 years ago

City Parking Contract to be investigated

Blue Ridge, Ga. - The City of Blue Ridge parking continues to be a topic of discussion as accusations and…

4 years ago

Panter and Fitts give their opinion on recent affordable housing vote

Blue Ridge, Ga. - Councilmembers Mike Panter and Nathan Fitts are sharing their reasoning behind a recent controversial vote on…

4 years ago

Management of City Parking will not go out to bid

Blue Ridge, Ga. - Tempers flared again as Blue Ridge City Council voted on whether it would be in the…

5 years ago

Council rejects rezoning request on affordable housing development

Blue Ridge, Ga. - The proposed affordable housing project to be located on Mineral Springs Drive has come to a…

5 years ago

The Blue Coyote faces alleged ordinance violations

Blue Ridge, Ga. - City Council met Friday, April 30, 2020 in a special called meeting to appoint a Hearing…

5 years ago

Blue Ridge playground reopens to the public

Blue Ridge, Ga. - After much wait and debate, the playground at Blue Ridge City’s downtown park is officially reopen…

5 years ago

Call for investigation into City delinquent tax matter

Blue Ridge, Ga. - The May meeting of the Blue Ridge City Council could see a motion to investigate uncollected…

5 years ago

Fitts goes on record with Mayor’s alleged violations

Blue Ridge, Ga. - Council Member Nathan Fitts is going on record with alleged City Charter violations and State Law…

5 years ago

Fitts pursues legal action against censure

Blue Ridge, Ga. - The recent censure of Council Member Nathan Fitts could lead to legal proceedings that would cost…

5 years ago

Mayor asked to return key to City Hall

Blue Ridge, Ga. - Mayor Donna Whitener was asked to turn in her key to City Hall as council members…

5 years ago

Criminal threats precede discussion of proposed Code of Civility

Blue Ridge, Ga. - As the Blue Ridge City Council discussed revising the Rules and Procedures of its meetings, conflict…

5 years ago

Fitts censured for creating hostile work environment

Blue Ridge, Ga. - In a split vote ultimately decided by the Mayor, Blue Ridge City Council went on record…

5 years ago

City Council and Mayor seats open in 2021 General Election

Blue Ridge, Ga. - The City of Blue Ridge is gearing up for the 2021 General Election. All Council seats…

5 years ago