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Assessment notices that  were mailed to Fannin County property owners Friday, June 28, include a tax estimate based on last year’s millage rates.

Assessment notices that  were mailed to Fannin County property owners Friday, June 28, include a tax estimate based on last year’s millage rates.

Assessments don’t reflect tax bills

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Assessment notices that  were mailed to Fannin County property owners Friday, June 28, include a tax estimate based on last year’s millage rates. But the actual tax bill will be based on the millage rates that have not yet been adopted by the current boards of commissioners and education.
Johnny Chastain has been selected to study Georgia’s waterways.

Johnny Chastain has been selected to study Georgia’s waterways.

Chastain to serve on House study committee

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
State Representative Johnny Chastain got his wish last week when he was named to a House of Representatives Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters. House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newton) named Chastain (R-Blue Ridge) as one of seven committee members.
Members of the FFA chapters at Fannin County Middle and High School attended Summer Leadership Camp (SLC) at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington. Shown during the event are, from left, top, Kyle Allen, Jake Ware, and Kendrick Pack; front, Nadia Foster, James Burrell, Makenzie Duvall, Hailey Stewart, Braelyn McBee, Lauren Waters, Bri Adcock, Addi Waters, Sarah Brawley, Jacob Williams, Roy Green, Kaleighann Ware, Sarah Mosher, and Skylar Gazaway.

Members of the FFA chapters at Fannin County Middle and High School attended Summer Leadership Camp (SLC) at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington. Shown during the event are, from left, top, Kyle Allen, Jake Ware, and Kendrick Pack; front, Nadia Foster, James Burrell, Makenzie Duvall, Hailey Stewart, Braelyn McBee, Lauren Waters, Bri Adcock, Addi Waters, Sarah Brawley, Jacob Williams, Roy Green, Kaleighann Ware, Sarah Mosher, and Skylar Gazaway.

Fannin FFA members learn leadership

News Staff
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
This summer 17 students from Fannin County Middle and High School FFA Chapters attended a Summer Leadership Camp (SLC) at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington, on the banks of Jackson Lake. Summer Leadership Camp is open to FFA and FCCLA students from all over the state of Georgia.
“You’ll never be judged when you come to the sheriff’s office. We’re here to help you. And if you don’t want to come to us, call and a deputy will come to you,” Davenport said.

“You’ll never be judged when you come to the sheriff’s office. We’re here to help you. And if you don’t want to come to us, call and a deputy will come to you,” Davenport said.

Sheriff’s office has new weapon to fight scams

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office has added a new weapon to its arsenal as it works to fight the scam artists that prey on area residents. Investigations Sergeant J.K. Davenport talked about the Electronic Recovery and Access to Data (ERAD) computer system last week.
John Lindsay dedicated much of his life to our country and continues to be an inspiration to others.

John Lindsay dedicated much of his life to our country and continues to be an inspiration to others.

Hometown Heros

Bobbi Pippin
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Three men living in Blue Ridge shared a 99th birthday party June 17 at Blue Ridge Assisted Living, but that’s not all they share with each other. Amongst them are bravery, strength, and resilience. Joel (Hatch) Hatchell, Bill Langford, and John Lindsay all fought for our country in World War II.
Polk County District 3 Commissioner Keith Barker reads a resolution presented by District 3 Commissioner Samantha Trantham, right, that would have expressed the commission’s disapproval for a Boys & Girls Club to be located on the Copperhill Industries Superfund sSite.

Polk County District 3 Commissioner Keith Barker reads a resolution presented by District 3 Commissioner Samantha Trantham, right, that would have expressed the commission’s disapproval for a Boys & Girls Club to be located on the Copperhill Industries Superfund sSite.

Citizens battle fears for children’s safety, losing funds

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Fears over losing a Boys & Girls Club in the Copper Basin won out over safety concerns at a meeting of the Polk County commission Thursday, June 20.
Roy from ZooPro Adventures carried around an opossum for the children to look at as they learned all about the local marsupial.

Roy from ZooPro Adventures carried around an opossum for the children to look at as they learned all about the local marsupial.

Zoo takes over library

Bobbi Pippin
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Fannin County Public Library doubled as a petting zoo on Wednesday, June 12 when several animals were brought in for the children to learn about and even pet. Roy from ZooPro Adventures hosted the exciting event.
FLAG tutors were honored for their dedication and time spent helping others. Shown from left is, Director Teresa Ross, board member Carol Crawford, Executive Director Jill Key, board member and tutor Donna Earl, tutor Ed Wolpert, tutor Jeanette Rismiller, and board member and tutor Alan Schulman. Not pictured are tutors, Dawn Harding, Kathy Barber, and Ann Brayley.

FLAG tutors were honored for their dedication and time spent helping others. Shown from left is, Director Teresa Ross, board member Carol Crawford, Executive Director Jill Key, board member and tutor Donna Earl, tutor Ed Wolpert, tutor Jeanette Rismiller, and board member and tutor Alan Schulman. Not pictured are tutors, Dawn Harding, Kathy Barber, and Ann Brayley.

Adult education tutors honored

Bobbi Pippin
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
North Georgia Technical College Fannin Literacy Action Group (NGTC/FLAG) held an event to honor their tutors who have volunteered their time to help others. Board members and tutors gathered on Thursday, June 13, to enjoy lunch together and reminisce on their time with FLAG.
The Fannin County School System honored Martha Williams for her hours of hard work and dedication to the Community Eligibility Provision program. She is shown with front row, from left, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Lucas Roof, Williams, School Superintendent Shannon Dillard, and Chief Operation Officer and Senior Executive Darren Danner; and back ro, board members, Terry Bramlett, Bobby Bearden, Mike Cole, Chad Galloway, Lewis DeWeese.

The Fannin County School System honored Martha Williams for her hours of hard work and dedication to the Community Eligibility Provision program. She is shown with front row, from left, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Lucas Roof, Williams, School Superintendent Shannon Dillard, and Chief Operation Officer and Senior Executive Darren Danner; and back ro, board members, Terry Bramlett, Bobby Bearden, Mike Cole, Chad Galloway, Lewis DeWeese.

Martha Williams honored for nutrition work

Bobbi Pippin
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Martha Williams was recognized at the Fannin County School Board meeting Thursday, June 13, for her hard work and dedication to ensuring Fannin County School System students are fed at no cost to them.