Police & Government

Blue Ridge City Council Special Called Meeting Friday, September 28th

There will be a Special Called Meeting of the City Council on Friday, September 28th, at 10:00 AM, at the…

14 years ago

Skating Rink to go Downtown

Following weeks of debate, the Blue Ridge City Council voted Tuesday to place its new ice skating rink downtown in…

14 years ago

Blue Ridge Accepts Second Reading of Alcohol Ordinance

The Blue Ridge City Council passed the second reading of an amendment to the alcohol ordinance during a special called…

14 years ago

Whitener Cautions on Depot Spending

“We’re going to be very close on money, if not over because of all the extra stuff on that depot”…

14 years ago

Henson Opposes Charter Amendment

“This is not about charter schools; this is about local control.” (more…)

14 years ago

Fannin Increases Class Size for Second Time This Year

“We’re going to have to make cuts and we’re going to have to make tough choices” (more…)

14 years ago

More Obstacles for Depot Project

Blue Ridge City Council approved an abatement proposal this week for the depot construction project. (more…)

14 years ago

Earl Johnson Takes Post One Seat

Following a tight election and runoff, Earl Johnson took his seat on the board of commissioners this week. (more…)

14 years ago

Simonds Speaks Out Against Annexation

Written by Shawn Payne “I don’t think it’s the right thing to do” (more…)

14 years ago

Skating Rink Debate Continues

Written by Shawn Payne Blue Ridge’s ice skating rink continues to be the center of debate. (more…)

14 years ago

Deal Announces August Revenues Up 1.9 Percent

Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of August totaled $1.32 billion for an…

14 years ago

More Outcry in Annexation Battle

Blue Ridge residents continued to battle a possible 515 right-a-way annexation during a second public hearing this Tuesday. (more…)

14 years ago

Video: Second EMS Ordinance Hearing

Following a highly contentious public hearing last week, the board of commissioners scrapped an EMS ordinance in the wake of…

14 years ago

RESCUED – Saving Lives – One Life at a Time!

Colwell Probation Detention Center and Tri-State Pet Rescue, Inc. held its Ribbon Cutting and Graduation Ceremony Wednesday, August 29th for…

14 years ago

County Scraps Unwanted Ordinance

“This past ordinance we had is not going to happen anymore.” (more…)

14 years ago

County to “Redo” Millage Rate Friday, August 31st

The Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting at 12:00 P.M. Friday, August 31st to pass the millage rate. (more…)

14 years ago