Firing range lease, new vehicles among topics explored by board

The Fannin County Sheriff’s Department received approval, Tuesday, January 28, to build a new firing range on McCaysville Properties’ property on Ocoee Road.

Copperhill raises rental prices, dumping fees

The City of Copperhill raised the YMCA’s lease and rental prices as well as dumping fees at their sewer plant during a called meeting Monday, January 27.

Arp not running for council

Angie Arp ended speculation last week when she decided she would not run for the Post 3 seat on the Blue Ridge City Council in the March special election.

Thirty Ga. troopers fired for cheating

A Georgia State Patrol trooper serving at Post 27 in Blue Ridge was among 30 fired last week by GSP Colonel Mark W. McDonough, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety.

Ross posts bond in child molestation arrest

James Lee Ross, 37, of Brookstone Way apartments in McCaysville, is free under a $35,000 bond after being charged with one count each of felony child molestation and felony sexual battery.

Early voting starts in Polk

Polk County voters can begin casting their ballots Wednesday, February 12, in the upcoming Presidential and County Primary Elections.

Variance approved with no commission discussion

A tabled variance request for Serene Mountains Properties to build a home on Grandeur Drive in Blue Ridge was approved with no discussion during the Fannin County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, January 28.

Rates, property to be affected by power lines

The proposed Tri-State EMC 161-kilovolt substation may or may not affect power rates. Tri-State General Manager Stacy Chastain said, “We won’t know for certain (if rates will be affected). I would anticipate that our rate increases would be similar to what we’ve experienced for the last 10 years.

No word on needed fire hydrant repairs

As many as 80 of 953 fire hydrants were out of service across Fannin County as of early November 2019, but there is no update as to the progress in fixing the problems.