Police & Government

Fannin Cuts No-Cut Rule

The Fannin County Board of Education this week voted to eliminate a no-cut-cut rule for school sports. (more…)

13 years ago

Housing Authority Bust

The Blue Ridge Housing Authority has had its records seized during a search warrant that was executed by the Housing…

13 years ago

It’s Official! Pennington Enters Governor’s Race

After months of wavering, Dalton Mayor David Pennington announced this morning that he will run for governor of Georgia, officially…

13 years ago

Zoning Board Takes Plan to City Council

Blue Ridge’s Zoning Appeals Board is taking its vision of Blue Ridge to city council. (more…)

13 years ago

Court Rules in County’s Favor in Aska Roads Dispute

In an on-going civil case, Fannin County Superior Court has ruled the Aska Roads Rapids area is owned by the…

13 years ago

My Mountain Moves Forward

The years-long My Mountain water project moved further along this week, as the water authority discussed its final few documents…

13 years ago

Only One Bidder Shows For Fannin Water Project

Water Authority Chairman Mike Queen was bothered this week when only one bidder showed up Thursday for one of its…

13 years ago

2 Vehicles Involved in Crash

Earlier today, July 3rd, Fannin Emergency Personnel responded to a 2 vehicle accident. (more…)

13 years ago

Collins Votes on Lerner’s Return to Oversight

Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins ( R ) voted last week to bring high-ranking IRS Official Lois Lerner back to…

13 years ago

Blue Ridge Preps Budget for New Fine Fund

The Blue Ridge City Council approved the creation of a new fund last week in the form of a budget…

13 years ago

Sosebee: “We don’t have to explain ourselves to you!”

The citizens of Fannin County that attended the June 11, 2013 Board of Commissioners meeting left the meeting with a…

13 years ago

Handel Enters Senate Race

After Months of wavering, Karen Handel announced today she will run for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Saxby…

13 years ago

Unemployment Rises Despite Glimpses of Hope

The Georgia Department of Labor released its monthly employment report this week. (more…)

13 years ago

Mayor Says Fifty Grand Was Worth it

Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener said this week the $50,000 the city spent on legal fees during Local Option Sales…

13 years ago

Market Melee: Vendors Confront Council on Relocation

Some Blue Ridge vendors say they do not to want leave their downtown location. (more…)

13 years ago

Collins Applauds Voters’ Rights Decision

“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court gives equality to every American in the way we elect our leaders and civil…

13 years ago