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A TVA Dam Safety Study for Blue Ridge Dam is set to be completed in 2026.

A TVA Dam Safety Study for Blue Ridge Dam is set to be completed in 2026.

Warning sirens not adequate

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Inspection test planned Thursday Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) officials admit the warning system sirens for  Blue Ridge Dam “can’t be heard by everybody who needs to hear them.
McCaysville Mayor Terry Arp, left, and Copperhill Mayor Greg Barker celebrate a cooperative atmosphere between the two cities.

McCaysville Mayor Terry Arp, left, and Copperhill Mayor Greg Barker celebrate a cooperative atmosphere between the two cities.

Twin cities create farmers market

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Copperhill Mayor Greg Barker and McCaysville Mayor Terry Arp agree that cooperation between their two cities can be beneficial to people on both sides of the river that divides them.
Matt Queen, 515 Fellowship of Christian Athletes director, introduces new Ambassador Morgan Holt during a fundraising event featuring former University of Georgia football Head Coach Mark Richt Tuesday, April 22.

Matt Queen, 515 Fellowship of Christian Athletes director, introduces new Ambassador Morgan Holt during a fundraising event featuring former University of Georgia football Head Coach Mark Richt Tuesday, April 22.

Mark Richt helps FCA raise funds for Holt

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Legendary college football coach Mark Richt paid a visit to the Blue Ridge Mountains Tuesday, April 22, to help the 515 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) raise funds for Area Ambassador Morgan Holt.
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce President Christie Gribble, left, presents Ashley Hoppers, of Mercier Orchards, with a certificate in recognition of their Commitment to Conservation Tuesday, April 22. They are also shown with, from left, Becky Griffin and Emily Owenby.

Fannin County Chamber of Commerce President Christie Gribble, left, presents Ashley Hoppers, of Mercier Orchards, with a certificate in recognition of their Commitment to Conservation Tuesday, April 22. They are also shown with, from left, Becky Griffin and Emily Owenby.

Chamber promotes environmental efforts

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Conservation is important to the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, and President Christie Gribble is dedicated to  promoting initiatives to support the area’s environment. A testament of that dedication is the chamber’s new Commitment to Conservation initiative.
She explained there is no one on staff to enforce the rule and mentioned the cost to the county for mailing out decals.

She explained there is no one on staff to enforce the rule and mentioned the cost to the county for mailing out decals.

Mobile home decals won’t be required

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Mobile home decals will not be required next year after the Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to move forward with a resolution eliminating the rule. The vote was made during their Tuesday, April 22, meeting.
Chandler Riley Patton

Chandler Riley Patton

5-hour standoff ends peacefully

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
A standoff that lasted five hours came to a peaceful end when Sergeant Scott Galloway of the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office convinced the suspect to surrender.
The Fannin County School System’s Nutrition Department received the Garden of the Season Award Thursday, April 17. Shown are, from left, Cafeteria Manager Heather Cobb, Kelley Toon, with Georgia Organics, Director of Nutrition and Wellness Martha Williams, teacher Kristen Stone, teacher Amy Adams and state Nutrition Director Dr. Linette Dodson.

The Fannin County School System’s Nutrition Department received the Garden of the Season Award Thursday, April 17. Shown are, from left, Cafeteria Manager Heather Cobb, Kelley Toon, with Georgia Organics, Director of Nutrition and Wellness Martha Williams, teacher Kristen Stone, teacher Amy Adams and state Nutrition Director Dr. Linette Dodson.

State honors Fannin Nutrition Dept.

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The Fannin County School System’s Nutrition Department was awarded the Garden of the Season Award from the Georgia Department of Education Thursday, April 17.
Concrete footers were poured at Fire Station #2 in Mineral Bluff Thursday, April 17.

Concrete footers were poured at Fire Station #2 in Mineral Bluff Thursday, April 17.

Fannin moving quickly on Mineral Bluff station

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Funds for a new fire station and windows in the old courthouse were approved during the Fannin County Board of Commissioners’ Tuesday, April 8, regular meeting.
The City of Blue Ridge issues a proclamation Wednesday, April 16, for National Poppy Day. From left, mayor Rhonda Haight, American Legion Auxiliary president Leslie Callender and American Legion Auxiliary vice presidential nominee Starr Glisson-Smith.

The City of Blue Ridge issues a proclamation Wednesday, April 16, for National Poppy Day. From left, mayor Rhonda Haight, American Legion Auxiliary president Leslie Callender and American Legion Auxiliary vice presidential nominee Starr Glisson-Smith.

Poppy Day honors American soldiers who died in war

Jackson Elliott
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Blue Ridge Mayor Rhonda Haight proclaimed May 23 as National Poppy Day to honor American soldiers who died in war. Since World War I, the poppy has been a symbol of soldiers who have sacrificed their lives to protect their countries.