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Georgia Department of Transportation District Engineer Grant Waldrep helped update the crowd at the Eggs & Issues breakfast about ongoing work in Fannin County.

Georgia Department of Transportation District Engineer Grant Waldrep helped update the crowd at the Eggs & Issues breakfast about ongoing work in Fannin County.

McCaysville bridge projects updated

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
“If people like David Ralston hadn’t started that discussion 16 years ago, just think where we’d be today,” Steve Gooch said. Gooch made the remark regarding the Highway 5 improvements between Blue Ridge and McCaysville during the annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast.
This small food pantry is located behind McCaysville Drug & Gun. It relies on donations to keep stocked.

This small food pantry is located behind McCaysville Drug & Gun. It relies on donations to keep stocked.

Food pantry making impact

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
A small food pantry located behind McCaysville Drug & Gun is making a significant impact on the local community by offering a vital resource for those in need.
Volunteers are an essential part of the operation at Eema’s Kitchen. Shown at a recent Friday lunch are, from left, Volunteers Kurt Nelson, Kevin Fay, Tom Snider, Lisa Mason, Becky Kramer, Theresa Wollschlager and Denise Nelson.

Volunteers are an essential part of the operation at Eema’s Kitchen. Shown at a recent Friday lunch are, from left, Volunteers Kurt Nelson, Kevin Fay, Tom Snider, Lisa Mason, Becky Kramer, Theresa Wollschlager and Denise Nelson.

Eema’s kitchen filling a need

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Eema’s Kitchen, a project of The Heaven Help Us Foundation, Inc., has been serving the Blue Ridge community since its first meal Friday, September 15, 2023. Founded by Mark and Theresa Wollschlager, the private 501(c)(3) charity is run entirely by volunteers.
Earley expects the closure to increase traffic congestion through McCaysville and encourages all drivers to use patience as the work progresses.

Earley expects the closure to increase traffic congestion through McCaysville and encourages all drivers to use patience as the work progresses.

Highway 60 to close early next month

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Drivers who use Georgia State Route 60 to travel between McCaysville and Mineral Bluff will face a long detour when the major route is closed early next month.
Many Cohutta Animal Clinic staff were present for Fannin County Animal Control’s pet vaccination effort to help in any way. Shown are, from left, Sandy Figueroa, Emily Vincent, Dr. Grace Murray, Dr. Will Patterson and Nikki Zarnnick.

Many Cohutta Animal Clinic staff were present for Fannin County Animal Control’s pet vaccination effort to help in any way. Shown are, from left, Sandy Figueroa, Emily Vincent, Dr. Grace Murray, Dr. Will Patterson and Nikki Zarnnick.

Animal Control, Cohutta Clinic partner to give free vaccines

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Fannin County Animal Control recently brought free pet vaccinations to the Fannin County community thanks to a grant from Petco Love. The first vaccine clinic, organized in partnership with Cohutta Animal Clinic, was held Saturday, September 14, at the clinic.
Mountain Street was originally scheduled to re-open September 11, but now will remain closed through September 15.

Mountain Street was originally scheduled to re-open September 11, but now will remain closed through September 15.

Street closings, construction snarling Blue Ridge traffic

Hannah Jack
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Motorists should brace for significant disruptions as East First Street, a key artery in Blue Ridge, closes for sewer main repairs. The closure, which will last until September 20, is expected to impact local traffic flow, necessitating careful navigation and adherence to detours.
Vernon Ronald Bennett

Vernon Ronald Bennett

Bennett gets life in prison

Mollie Morrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Vernon Ronald Bennett faces the rest of his life behind bars as the result of a plea deal entered Monday, September 16, in Gilmer County Superior Court in Ellijay.
North Georgia Veterans Assistance Foundation Founder and Board Member Ken Brenneman, right, talks with Robert Foster after the ribbon cutting for the foundation.

North Georgia Veterans Assistance Foundation Founder and Board Member Ken Brenneman, right, talks with Robert Foster after the ribbon cutting for the foundation.

Foundation works to “stand in the gaps” for veterans

Mollie Morrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Veterans in North Georgia needing basically any type of help are now able to go through the North Georgia Veterans Assistance Foundation (NGVAF)  in Blue Ridge. The foundation’s mission is to “stand in the gaps for those who’ve served.
Left, Sherry Morris has guided Family Connection for almost ten years. Right, Victoria Walker will handle marketing and events for Family Connection.

Left, Sherry Morris has guided Family Connection for almost ten years. Right, Victoria Walker will handle marketing and events for Family Connection.

Morris retires from Family Connection role

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Sherry Morris is retiring as executive director of Fannin County Family Connection (FCFC). Morris’ retirement was announced last Thursday and comes after nearly ten years of her dedicated service to the organization.