Public will have chance to comment on McCaysville alcohol

McCaysville residents will be able to speak for or against multiple changes to the city’s alcohol ordinance when their elected officials meet in September and October. Council members approved the latest draft of an ordinance amendment at their regular meeting August 11.

Blue Ridge businesses may pay flat fee

The City of Blue Ridge met Tuesday, August 11, to discuss the existing Occupational Tax Certificate Ordinance among other business.

Panter disputes water loss numbers

Councilman Mike Panter alleged that an article published in The News Observer had “misquoted” information regarding the Environemental Protection Division (EPD)’s latest water audit during a regular meeting Tuesday, August 11.

$3 million projected to balance McCaysville budget

McCaysville city officials are expecting $3,018,455 to come into the city treasury during their fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, in order to balance the General Fund and Water and Sewer budgets.

Blue Ridge council members waste no time disagreeing

Issues arose between City of Blue Ridge council members almost immediately after calling their Tuesday, August 11, meeting to order. Councilwoman Rhonda Haight asked if the agenda needed amended prior to starting the meeting, to which Mayor Donna Whitener agreed.

Expenses increase in McCaysville

McCaysville City Council members did not discuss the FY 2021 projected budget when they gave their unanimous approval to it Tuesday, August 11. The only comment came later during council comments when Councilwoman Gilita Carter said, “We are not in any way ...

Fannin commissioners move forward with millage rollback

The Fannin County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to move forward by accepting a rollback millage rate of 3.862 for 2020 during the board’s Monday, August 10 meeting. This rate, which is down from 2019’s rate of 3.

Excitement fills Fannin County schools

Fannin County School System has welcomed students back to school through in-person and online settings following COVID-19 related closures in March.

Hensley wins runoff

Fannin County voters overwhelmingly gave Jamie Hensley the Republican nomination to be the next county commission chairman, and with no opposition having qualified to be on the General Election ballot, the chairmanship.

Fannin County General Primary Run-off Election results told

2020 GENERAL PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION RESULTS FOR FANNIN COUNTY *12 out of 12 precincts, absentee and advanced voting reported* For Board of Commissioners Chairman: - Stan Helton (I) (1,097) - Jamie Hensley (3,956) For US House District 9 - Republican - Andrew Clyde (2,826) - Matt Gurtler...