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Blue Ridge City Councilman Jack Taylor said he has officially taken over “the function of the city,” following Mayor Rhonda Haight’s recent decision to ask city council members to take on responsibilities with city departments.

Blue Ridge City Councilman Jack Taylor said he has officially taken over “the function of the city,” following Mayor Rhonda Haight’s recent decision to ask city council members to take on responsibilities with city departments.

Jack Taylor takes over operations at City Hall

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Blue Ridge City Councilman Jack Taylor said he has officially taken over “the function of the city,” following Mayor Rhonda Haight’s recent decision to ask city council members to take on responsibilities with city departments.
The FCHS Volleyball team was recognized for making it to the State Playoffs. The team from left, front, Keslie Kea, Lexi Howard, Karleigh Hurd and Tatum Ledford; middle, coaches Suzianne Pass and Heather Ades, Maddie Pelfrey, Rylee King, Kaylie Davenport, Maggie Ledford, Bailee Stiles, Ashlyn Jones, Maya Butler, Karis Hurd, Kendall Clore, Piper Stromer, Taber Pass, Ali Jones, Audrey Veal, Dr. Scott Ramsey and Shannon Dillard; back, Terry Bramlett, Bobby Bearden, Mike Cole, Chad Galloway and Lewis DeWeese.

The FCHS Volleyball team was recognized for making it to the State Playoffs. The team from left, front, Keslie Kea, Lexi Howard, Karleigh Hurd and Tatum Ledford; middle, coaches Suzianne Pass and Heather Ades, Maddie Pelfrey, Rylee King, Kaylie Davenport, Maggie Ledford, Bailee Stiles, Ashlyn Jones, Maya Butler, Karis Hurd, Kendall Clore, Piper Stromer, Taber Pass, Ali Jones, Audrey Veal, Dr. Scott Ramsey and Shannon Dillard; back, Terry Bramlett, Bobby Bearden, Mike Cole, Chad Galloway and Lewis DeWeese.

Outstanding students recognized by school board

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Several students and a teacher within the Fannin County School System were recognized for achievements during the board of education’s Thursday, November 14, meeting.
Brittany Campbell Patterson

Brittany Campbell Patterson

DA reviewing Patterson warrant

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
District Attorney Frank Wood said Friday his office is aware of the warrant against Brittany Campbell Patterson, 41, of 530 Marble City Road, Mineral Bluff, and is “actively reviewing” the case to determine the next step in the judicial process.
This dedicated group of volunteers are pictured unloading their first shipment of hams and turkeys for Feed Fannin’s Holiday Meals Campaign.

This dedicated group of volunteers are pictured unloading their first shipment of hams and turkeys for Feed Fannin’s Holiday Meals Campaign.

Feed Fannin ready with hams for the holidays

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Feed Fannin has officially received its first shipment of hams and turkeys for the holiday season, thanks to the generosity of local donors to the Holiday Meals Campaign.
Freedom for Fido recently completed its 150th fence build Friday, November 8, in Epworth. Volunteers are shown, from left, Nick Robinson, Pepperr McConnell, Dee Hoult, Sheila Robinson, Carol Shannon, Jimmy Jones, Eric Pavis, Co-Founder Jackie Gilbert, Co-Founder Fritz Gilbert, Andy Livingston, Peggy Caldwell, Robert Simpson, Sandra Simpson and Tom Corey.

Freedom for Fido recently completed its 150th fence build Friday, November 8, in Epworth. Volunteers are shown, from left, Nick Robinson, Pepperr McConnell, Dee Hoult, Sheila Robinson, Carol Shannon, Jimmy Jones, Eric Pavis, Co-Founder Jackie Gilbert, Co-Founder Fritz Gilbert, Andy Livingston, Peggy Caldwell, Robert Simpson, Sandra Simpson and Tom Corey.

Freedom for Fido celebrates 150th fence

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
“We call this Freedom Day,” Co-Founder Fritz Gilbert said while helping complete Freedom for Fido’s 150th fence build to date. The build took place in Epworth Friday, November 8, with the help of 14 volunteers including founders Fritz and Jackie Gilbert.
World War II Navy veteran Bill Langford signs the rudder of the plane following his “Dream Flight.” This is a privilege for WWII veterans alone.

World War II Navy veteran Bill Langford signs the rudder of the plane following his “Dream Flight.” This is a privilege for WWII veterans alone.

“Dream Flights” treats veterans to adventure

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Not many 80, 90 and even 100 year olds can say they had the opportunity to ride in a plane with an open cockpit at their age, but five local veterans can say they’ve done just that.
Spiro Amburn, former chief of staff for the late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch, Matthew Ralston, the son of Speaker Ralston, and University of North Georgia President Dr. Michael Shannon, from left, stand inside the school’s upcoming David E. Ralston Hall on the Blue Ridge Campus.

Spiro Amburn, former chief of staff for the late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch, Matthew Ralston, the son of Speaker Ralston, and University of North Georgia President Dr. Michael Shannon, from left, stand inside the school’s upcoming David E. Ralston Hall on the Blue Ridge Campus.

David Ralston honored at UNG Blue Ridge campus

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Honoring the late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston, the University of North Georgia’s (UNG) Blue Ridge Campus will soon be able to educate students with a pair of bachelor degrees.
KAYLA NICHOLE SYLVESTER & CHRISTOPHER LYNN STILLWELL

KAYLA NICHOLE SYLVESTER & CHRISTOPHER LYNN STILLWELL

Two charged with arson

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
A couple identified in arrest warrants as husband and wife, Christopher Lynn Stillwell and Kayla Nichole Sylvester, have both been charged with a single felony count of Arson/First Degree as a result of a fire that destroyed a residence listed as their address at 60 Fightingtown Creek Road in...
A a trio of Constitutional Amendments that Georgia legislators placed on the November 5 General Election ballot will likely pass, leaving Fannin County leaders with tough decisions.

A a trio of Constitutional Amendments that Georgia legislators placed on the November 5 General Election ballot will likely pass, leaving Fannin County leaders with tough decisions.

Ballot questions produce tough decisions

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
A a trio of Constitutional Amendments that Georgia legislators placed on the November 5 General Election ballot will likely pass, leaving Fannin County leaders with tough decisions.