Small businesses need help during restrictions

Fannin County Chamber of Commerce President Jan Hackett has encouraged community members to continue supporting small businesses in Fannin County during the COVID-19 crisis. “To say that we are all in this together has never been more real and urgent,” Hackett said. “Please stay home.

Three cases of COVID-19 reported in Fannin County

The Georgia Department of Health has reported three cases of COVID-19 and no virus related deaths in Fannin County as of Saturday, March 28 at noon. According to the department, there are 2,366 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide.

Fannin County declares State of Emergency, encourages residents to shelter in place

The Fannin County Board of Commissioners declared a local State of Emergency related to COVID-19 Wednesday, March 25 and encouraged residents to shelter in place.

City of Blue Ridge declares State of Emergency, shelter in place

The City of Blue Ridge has declared a Public Health State of Emergency and a mandatory shelter in place order Wednesday, March 25. The ordinance states that all public gatherings of five or more people, on any property owned by the city, is prohibited, with the exception of roads and sidewalks.

Fannin County Board of Health encourages/authorizes cabin rentals to close

Fannin County Board of Health Chairman Robert Graham presented a resolution to the board, Wednesday, March 25, that authorizes cabin rentals to cease renting Thursday, March 27 at noon.

Mathis calls for community-wide prayer

“He’ll do His part, if we’ll do ours.” That is the message from Rev. Claude Mathis, associational missionary of the Morganton-Mountaintown Baptist Association, in calling on everyone to pray. In a message sent to the association’s pastors, Mathis said, “God is able.

City of Blue Ridge reports election results

The City of Blue Ridge held an election for City Council Member Post Three Tuesday, March 24.

Fannin County reports first case of COVID-19

There is currently one reported case of COVID-19 in Fannin County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. There were 1,097 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Georgia as of 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.

City of McCaysville declares a public health emergency

The City of McCaysville City Council declared a public health emergency Tuesday afternoon, March 24, to "protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of its citizens.

Census Day April 1

Census Day is next Wednesday, April 1, and United States residents may receive multiple mailings from the Census Bureau in March and April of this year, including an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census and follow-up postcards and letters.