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Chart detailing the phases of the Hwy. 5 GDOT project.

Chart detailing the phases of the Hwy. 5 GDOT project.

GDOT provides latest info for Highway 5 project

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The State Route 5 widening between Blue Ridge and McCaysville has been divided into six projects with contracts expected to be let from the middle of this year through the middle of 2024.
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Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera to open sign-up page.

New emergency alert system coming

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Time is running out for anyone wanting to receive alerts over Fannin County’s new emergency notification system. Robert Graham said last week the county will change from its current Nixle system to the upgraded Hyper-Reach system Friday, April 1.
This male mix was picked up in McCaysville Thursday, March 17. He has a white coat with black spots. View this cutie using intake number 078-22. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This male mix was picked up in McCaysville Thursday, March 17. He has a white coat with black spots. View this cutie using intake number 078-22. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt-A-Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Spring into Fannin County Animal Control for a life-long companion. This past week, eight dogs were taken in while three were reclaimed by their owners. Coon Hound Rescue took one dog. Volunteers are welcome to visit, walk and play with dogs at the facility during business hours.
This map identifies available parking within the Central Business District.

This map identifies available parking within the Central Business District.

Proposed Blue Ridge parking solutions unveiled

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The “first reading” of the proposed parking solutions were performed at the Blue Ridge City Council’s meeting Tuesday, March 15. The solutions, within Chapter 22 in the city’s Municode of ordinances, include a three-hour parking limit between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club of America could be coming to the Basin by summer time.

Boys & Girls Club of America could be coming to the Basin by summer time.

Basin may get Boys & Girls Club

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
There are hopes of a Boys & Girls Club coming to Copper Basin as early as this summer. Kimberly Goins, director of Community Outreach at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region, says that it is “something they’ve been working toward for a while.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, right, is shown with Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge President Bill Echelberger while at the club’s meeting Monday, March 21.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, right, is shown with Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge President Bill Echelberger while at the club’s meeting Monday, March 21.

Raffensperger talks voting ideas at Kiwanis meet

Hannah Jack
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger stopped at the Circle J Family Steakhouse in Blue Ridge, Monday, March 21, to speak to members of the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge.
This male Hound mix was picked up on Doublehead Gap Road in Blue Ridge March 7. This big boy has a black and tan coat. View him using intake number 068-22. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

This male Hound mix was picked up on Doublehead Gap Road in Blue Ridge March 7. This big boy has a black and tan coat. View him using intake number 068-22. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

Adopt-A-Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Fannin County Animal Control is the place to go to find a forever friend. This past week, nine dogs were taken in while two were reclaimed, and another was adopted. Homeward Bound Pet Rescue took two dogs, Atlanta Humane Society took one, and Forsyth Humane Society took three.
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Shallowford Bridge saved by board vote

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Fannin County commissioners have agreed to spend a little of $167,000 to keep Shallowford Bridge open, improve safety for Public Works department employees, and add needed road work equipment. The commissioners made a trio of unanimous decisions when they met in regular session Tuesday, March 8.
Neil Kevin Collis

Neil Kevin Collis

Collis charged with assaults at Life Care

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Neil Kevin Collis, 50, of 550 Austin Street, Blue Ridge, is free under bonds totaling $150,000 after his arrest Friday, March 11, by Polk County authorities. Collis is charged with one felony count each of rape and sexual battery and two misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure.