Earl Johnson

What’s going on with the Fannin’s Post One seat?

BLUE RIDGE, Ga: With Post One-elect Johnny Scearce continuing to recover from COVID-19-related illnesses, Fannin County Commissioners discussed the board’s…

5 years ago

Fannin proposed 2021 budget features 2 percent increase

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The 2021 proposed county operating budget features a 2.8 percent increase from the 2020 budget. The…

5 years ago

Commissioners accept 2021 millage rate rollback

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The Board of Commissioners approved lowering the county's portion of the 2021 millage rate to 3.862…

5 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 discuss limiting 2020 spending

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – Chairman Stan Helton, Post One Earl Johnson, and Post Two Glenn Patterson were in total agreement…

6 years ago

Commissioners agree to move toward a broadband community

BLUE RIDGE, Ga -   Executive Director of the Development Authority Christie Gribble presented a strategy to bring the community up…

6 years ago

Post One Earl Johnson won’t seek reelection

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – Post One Earl Johnson announced he wouldn’t seek reelection at the Feb. 25 Board of Commissioners’…

6 years ago

Fannin County’s New Library : Boards work together for a common goal

Blue Ridge, Ga. - Will Fannin County finally have its stand alone library that so many citizens have petitioned for…

6 years ago

Highest Bidder Awarded Primary Waste Management Contract

Blue Ridge, Ga –Three-part motion named the more expensive company the primary waste management facility for Fannin County, awarded the…

6 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…

6 years ago

Expenses and Revenues Up in 2018 Audit

Blue Ridge, Ga – Rushton & Company presented 2018 audit findings and attempted to address the reasoning behind adjusting each…

6 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…

6 years ago

Litter Free Roads For Fannin County

Blue Ridge, Ga – Fannin County hired a team of detainees from the Colwell Detention Center to start picking up…

6 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…

6 years ago

Cooler Days for Jail and Courthouse with new AC Agreement

Blue Ridge, Ga – Sheriff’s Office resolved its air conditioner (AC) problems and entered into a new maintenance agreement with…

6 years ago

Johnson Expresses Concerns Over Handling of Healthcare Change

Blue Ridge, Ga – Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson voiced his opinion on the changes to the county’s healthcare policy.…

6 years ago