Polk County commissioners knew they would be paying between $90,000 and $97,000 more for garbage service this year, but now they have to add another $26,400 to the annual price tag.

Stop the bleeding, stabilize the patient, and move into the healing process.

Members of the judicial community are mourning the loss of one of their own after the unexpected and untimely death of Appalachian Judicial Circuit Superior Court John Worcester August 17.

Freedom for Fido finished their 100th fence Thursday, July 27. To celebrate, volunteers and supporters gathered at Fannin Brewery Friday, July 28.

Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan said Friday the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has confirmed her initial identification of a body found near Noontootla Creek earlier this summer.

The remains found in Hemptown Creek behind the Bee Hive Grocery in Mineral Bluff July 23 have been identified as those of Jessica Danielle Blake.

The Fannin County Senior Center has officially reopened its doors to the excitement of seniors and staff alike.

Incoming freshmen were welcomed to Fannin County High School (FCHS) Tuesday, August 1, with encouragement to “get involved.”

Blue Ridge City Council members have agreed to invest over $1 million in street and sidewalk repairs, but the agreement came with the need for an amendment to the city’s budget.

Members of Polk County’s Industrial and Economic Development Board (IEDB) failed to remove Buddy Haynes from their board, instead defending him.