Police & Government

Fannin Takes Steps to Beef Up Security

Since the tragedy in Newtown, CT, it is no secret that schools across the nation have tried to increase security…

14 years ago

Feral Cats on the Prowl in Blue Ridge

The City of Blue Ridge is seeking to curtail its feral cat problem. (more…)

14 years ago

Blue Ridge Prepares for Hazard Scenario

In an effort to retain its federal funding, the Blue Ridge City Council this week moved to update its Hazard…

14 years ago

Field Trips Approved During Work Session

The Fannin county board of Education's work session was a lengthy list of field trip requests that were approved unanimously.…

14 years ago

Blue Ridge Approves New Water Tank

The Blue Ridge City Council passed a resolution last week to approve and designate the location of the Sunset Mountain…

14 years ago

L.O.S.T. Negotiations go to Court

After months of debate, L.O.S.T (Local Option Sales Tax) negotiations between the City of Blue Ridge and Fannin County are…

14 years ago

County Buys New Truck, Prepares for Audit

The Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a new dump truck last week during its monthly meeting.…

14 years ago

State Cuts School Funding, Healthcare Triples

The state is slated to hit schools with more funding cuts this year, according to a statement made last Thursday…

14 years ago

Simonds Barks Back over Animal Control

Commission Chair Bill Simonds showed his frustration Tuesday night during the board of commissioners meeting following a series of complaints…

14 years ago

Collins Announces Mobile Office Hours

Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins released the following press release today. Representative Collins would like to announce the next mobile…

14 years ago

First Hat in the Ring: Rep. Broun Announces Senate Run

After a firestorm of speculation on candidates to fill Senator Saxby Chambliss’ (GA-R) seat, U.S. Congressman Paul Broun’s wife officially…

14 years ago

Blue Ridge Council Holds Special Called Meeting

The city of Blue Ridge held a special called meeting on January 22, 2013. The agenda of this meeting included…

14 years ago

Grand Jury Clears Earley of Charges

The District Attorney's office made a special presentation to the Grand Jury in the case of Michael Earley. The Grand…

14 years ago

Fannin BOC Approves Patrol Car Financing

Fannin County Board of Commissioners held a productive meeting on January 22nd. The meeting was called to order and the…

14 years ago

Graves Gets High Marks from Heritage, Feeds Senate Run Saga

U.S. Congressman Tom Graves (R-GA-14) scored high marks on a report from The Heritage Foundation today. (more…)

14 years ago

Chambliss’ Retirement Roils Senate Run Frenzy

Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) announced this morning he will not run again in 2014. (more…)

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