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Blue Ridge approves $750,000 purchase of church building

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The City of Blue Ridge purchased Highland Baptist Tabernacle’s property at 631 Industrial Blvd., Blue Ridge, during a regular meeting Tuesday, March 10. Councilwoman Rhonda Haight made a motion to purchase property from Highland Baptist Tabernacle, LLC. for $750,000.
Members of the Fannin County Board of Education and school district leadership attended a legislative site visit day under the gold dome at Georgia’s capitol, where they were recognized in the House of Representatives by Speaker David Ralston Tuesday, February 3. Shown are, from left, front, board attorney Lynn Doss, Director of Achievement Sarah Rigdon, board members Bobby Bearden, Chad Galloway and Terry Bramlett, and Ralston; back, State Senator Steve Gooch, Assistant Superintendent Robert Ensley, Superi

Members of the Fannin County Board of Education and school district leadership attended a legislative site visit day under the gold dome at Georgia’s capitol, where they were recognized in the House of Representatives by Speaker David Ralston Tuesday, February 3. Shown are, from left, front, board attorney Lynn Doss, Director of Achievement Sarah Rigdon, board members Bobby Bearden, Chad Galloway and Terry Bramlett, and Ralston; back, State Senator Steve Gooch, Assistant Superintendent Robert Ensley, Superi

FANNIN SCHOOL OFFICIALS VISIT CAPITOL

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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Blue Ridge election set for Tuesday

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
City of Blue Ridge voters can head to City Hall Tuesday, March 24, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to cast ballots for the open post three seat. Facing off for the spot are Mike Panter and Brian Higgins.
Blue Ridge Elementary School student Chloe Wishart and her father, Kevin Wishart, tested an arcade game that was built during STEAM classes and presented during the school’s annual STEAM Night Tuesday, March 10.

Blue Ridge Elementary School student Chloe Wishart and her father, Kevin Wishart, tested an arcade game that was built during STEAM classes and presented during the school’s annual STEAM Night Tuesday, March 10.

STEAM SUCCESS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Two-year-old Cohen Bryson of Rome died from injuries that resulted when this 2008 Ford Escape was struck from behind on Georgia Highway 2 (Highway 515) Sunday night in Blue Ridge.

Two-year-old Cohen Bryson of Rome died from injuries that resulted when this 2008 Ford Escape was struck from behind on Georgia Highway 2 (Highway 515) Sunday night in Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge crash claims life of infant

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
A two-year-old infant was killed and a suspect was taken into custody as a result of a crash in Blue Ridge Sunday night, March 15. Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan identified the child as Cohen Bryson of Rome, Georgia.
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CBES plans food distribution

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The regular Copper Basin Elementary School (CBES) food distribution scheduled for Thursday, March 19, will take place as usual, but at a different location. CBES Principal Janessa Nipper said food will be distributed at the Hoist House in Ducktown beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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CBMC offer gets go-ahead

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Polk County commissioners met in Benton Thursday, March 12, to decide if they were interested in a proposal to provide health care at Copper Basin Medical Center (CBMC).