Police & Government

Counties Curtail Defenders’ Benefits

"State Benefits were just out of control" (more…)

15 years ago

Talks Get Heated at Public Defender Budget Hearing

“We can’t afford to do extra for you” (more…)

15 years ago

BOE Approves Doss as Attorney, Retirement Amendments

Last Thursday, December 8th, The Fannin County Board of Education (BOE) approved Lynn Doss as the School Board Attorney. (more…)

15 years ago

Another Side of the Swan: An Interview with Rhonda Thomas

“Economically, we’re supporting a private business and I don’t think the other business owners in the community would really appreciate…

15 years ago

Gooch Co-Sponsors Welfare Reform Legislation

In a November 21st press release, State Senator Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) announced he co-sponsored the Social Responsibility and Accountability Act…

15 years ago

Fannin Gets First Glimpse of New Road Project

The first public meeting for a new road project was held last Thursday, November 17th in Fannin County. (more…)

15 years ago

County Cashes in on Court House

Fannin County gained $672,185.81 last night. At its November 8th meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved a proposal to refinance…

15 years ago

Tribunal Sends Student to Ellijay, Gets Approval from School Board

At a called meeting Thursday, November 3rd, the Fannin County Board of Education met to review an appeal from a…

15 years ago

BOE Recognizes Board Member for Service to County

The Board of Education recognized long-standing board member Lewis DeWeese for his years of service to the board and education…

15 years ago

Lodging Tax to Go to Chamber

The board of commissioners approved a resolution to give one percent of the lodging tax increase to the Chamber of…

15 years ago

Library Funding Flares Again in Budget Talks

"They’re doing the best they can with what they have available” (more…)

15 years ago

BOE Waives Class Sizes, Hires Substitutes

During a called September 22nd meeting, The Fannin County Board of Education approved a resolution to waive the maximum class…

15 years ago

BOE Moves on Training Mandate in Special Session

The new training requirement “sounds like bureaucracy at its best.” (more…)

15 years ago

Testing The Waters At My Mountain

Emotions ran high, while hand after hand rose in a flurry of questions. (more…)

15 years ago

Sen. Gooch Answers Tough Questions on Immigration Reform Bill

In a speech to the Fannin County Republican Party, Georgia Senator Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) commented on the state’s recently passed…

15 years ago

Appalachian Judicial Circuit Holds Annual “Celebrate America” Picnic

Mid May temperatures are normally in the low 80s but this past Tuesday the high was 58. This did not…

15 years ago