The News Observer
Mountain Patriots request refused
Sydney Criteser
The Mountain Patriots have not been allowed to meet at the Fannin County Senior Center, according to member Lane Bishop.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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The News Observer
County says something must be done with fence
Sydney Criteser
A homeowner on Lebanon Road in Fannin County has built a fence, using pressure treated 6x6 posts, in the county’s right of way that county officials have deemed to be potentially dangerous.
“From what I’ve seen, that’s a pretty dangerous thing right there,” Chairman Stan Helton said.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The News Observer
Board moves forward with Fannin budget
Sydney Criteser
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners are advertising a budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year that includes $29,356,858 in Grand Total All Expenditures and $29,534,299 in Grand Total All Revenue Funds.
In comparison, the 2020 budget totaled $28,564,665.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The News Observer
Voter registration ends Dec. 7 for Georgia election runoff
Sydney Criteser
Those who are not currently registered to vote but would like to vote in the January 5 General Election Runoff can still register through December 7.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The News Observer
Commission dodges Whitepath issue, leaves for new board
Sydney Criteser
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners took no action on the Whitepath FabTech building after Post Two Commissioner Glenn Patterson requested to add it to the agenda during a meeting Tuesday, November 10, and will not take any action regarding the building for the remainder of the year.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The News Observer
Fannin’s increased lodging tax passed by commissioners
Sydney Criteser
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners have officially passed the ordinance that will raise the county’s Lodging Tax, also known as Hotel/Motel Tax, from 5% to 6%.
Post Two Commissioner Glenn Patterson said, “I think it’ll be good for the county.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Folks have a chance to help local children through Fannin County’s Shop with a Cop program as Serenity in the Mountains has partnered with the program to host a Christmas Tour of Trees to raise funds. Shown are, from left, School Resource Officer (SRO), program organizer Lieutenant Darvin Couch, SRO Sergeant Jim Burrell, Serenity owner Lynda Cole and Sheriff Dane Kirby.
Tour of Trees to give Shop with a Cop financial boost
Mollie Morrow
Benefiting Fannin County’s Shop with a Cop program, Serenity in the Mountains is hosting a Christmas Tour of Trees.
The event will be held Sunday, November 29, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will allow patrons to bask in awe at 74 different Christmas trees.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The News Observer
Fannin High School graduation rate climbs to over 95%
Sydney Criteser
Fannin County High School has surpassed their four-year graduation rate of 93.91% for 2019 and achieved a rate of 95.2% for 2020.
Georgia’s overall graduation rate for this year is listed at 83.8%, which is an all-time high for the state and an increase from last year’s rate of 82%.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The News Observer
Mayor cancels Blue Ridge meeting, tax bills delayed again
Mollie Morrow
The Blue Ridge Council’s special called meeting for Thursday, November 12, was canceled by Mayor Donna Whitener who said she feared a quorum would not attend.
Councilwoman Robbie Cornelius was out of commission on vacation while Councilman Mike Panter was unable to attend due to illness.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Pawsitive Action Volunteer Amy Ulrich, left, and Founder Norma Ross promote the non-profit’s mission to provide service dogs to veterans in the community during an event Saturday, October 31.
Pawsitive Action matches needs of dogs and veterans
Sydney Criteser
Veterans are able to benefit from the help of a service dog, and dogs in need of homes are able to have one thanks to Pawsitive Action and the work they do in the community.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020