Post Two Glenn Patterson

Commissioners discuss declaring state of emergency

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – Fannin Board of Commissioners called an emergency meeting on Tuesday, March 24 to discuss declaring a…

6 years ago

Board opposes proposed annexation by city of Blue Ridge

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to oppose the annexation of more property to the city of…

7 years ago

Citizen calls for Post Two Patterson’s resignation

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – While attending a Patriot Tea Party Meeting in Mineral Bluff, Post Two Glenn Patterson found himself…

6 years ago

Fannin becomes a Second Amendment Sanctuary County

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – After an hour of passionate discussion from citizens, Fannin’s board of commissioners unanimously passed the Second…

7 years ago

2020 Budget Unanimously Approved by Commissioners

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – The $28,564,665 operating budget received full-approval from the commissioners after they tabled it in Nov. 26,…

7 years ago

Commissioners and FCFD Protect Firefighters from Carcinogens

BLUE RIDGE, GA – Commissioners approved the purchase of a washer extractor machine to remove carcinogens in turnout gear using…

7 years ago

CASH Environmental Resources accepts glass recycling

BLUE RIDGE, GA – CASH Environmental Resources’ [CASH] Representative Brandie Townsend presented the services that the waste and recycling business…

7 years ago

Big Budget Changes Proposed by Fire Department and Sheriff

BLUE RIDGE, GA – Commissioners began the 2020 budget approval process with hearings held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 with some…

7 years ago

Johnson calls for accurate numbers, refuses to vote on 2020 Budget

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – In heated 2020 budget hearing and regular commissioners’ meetings, Post One Earl Johnson refused to vote…

7 years ago

Risk Management 87 Percent into Budget as of Aug. 2019

BLUE RIDGE, GA – As of August 2019, Fannin County’s operating three percent under budget with Risk Management already 87…

7 years ago

Friends of Public Library Hosting Used Book Sale at Old Fire Station

Blairsville, Ga: Fannin’s chapter of Friends of the Public Library’s (FOPL) holding a used book sale from Oct. 11 to…

7 years ago

UPDATE: Commissioners Move 2020 Budget Hearings to Oct. 9

BLUE RIDGE, GA – The Board of Commissioners unanimously decided to move the 2020 budget hearings to approve Wednesday, October…

7 years ago

New RV Park Coming to Fannin, Next to the New North Georgia Campus

BLUE RIDGE, GA – John Kieffer presented his plan for a proposed RV park in Fannin County that will have…

7 years ago

Thomas Addresses ISO Rate Change and Presents Action Plan

Blue Ridge, Ga – Fire Chief Larry Thomas presented his plan to lower Fannin County’s ISO rate by 2020. Fannin…

7 years ago

Commissioners Approve 2019 Millage Rate

Blue Ridge, Ga – Fannin County’s  2019 millage rate dropped by 5.7% after Board of Education and Commissioners both lower…

7 years ago

CFO Estimates Budget Savings from Reinsurance Speculation

Blue Ridge, Ga - CFO Robin Gazaway estimated that the county saved between $100,000 to $300,000 in reinsurance based on…

7 years ago