• Fannin County honors past Fire Chiefs

    Fannin County, Georgia, Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, EMA, EMS, Fire Chief, Past, Present, Honor, Recognize, Larry Thomas, Darrell Payne, Tony Petty, Jack Worthey, Larry Waters, Walter Taylor, Robert Graham, Chairman, Jamie Hensley, Post 2 Commissioner, Glenn Patterson

    Blue Ridge, Ga. – The Fannin County Fire Department (FCFD) along with Fannin County EMA/EMS took time to recognize the past Fire Chiefs of Fannin County.  “It is an honor to be a part of this with you guys,” Fannin County Chairman Jamie Hensley was present to give his thanks: “The hard work and dedication […]

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  • Ramsey named new High School Principal

    Fannin County, Schools, School System, Board of Education, Principal, Assistant, Interim, Erik Cioffi, Debbie Decubellis, Scott Ramsey, Chad Galloway, Bobby Bearden

    Blue Ridge, Ga. – Dr. Scott Ramsey will be Fannin County High School’s new Principal after the Board of Education (BOE) voted 3-2 in favor of the hire for the 2021-22 school year. The search for Principal of Fannin County High School began in 2020 with then Principal Erik Cioffi giving his resignation. Cioffi resigned […]

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  • Blue Ridge playground reopens to the public

    Blue Ridge, Georgia, Fannin County, Censure, Conduct, City Council, Post 1, Harold Herdon, Post 2, Rhonda Haight, Post 3, Mike Panter, Post 4, Robbie Cornelius, Post 5, Nathan Fitts, Mayor, Donna Whitener, Park, Playground, Open, Angie Arp

    Blue Ridge, Ga. – After much wait and debate, the playground at Blue Ridge City’s downtown park is officially reopen for public use. Several council members, Mayor and members of the city’s Street Department  met at the park on Thursday, April 22 to commemorate the reopening. The park had been closed for several months after […]

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  • Snow Chimps at Project Chimps!

    Project Chimps, Ali Crumpacker, Executive Director, Chimpanzees, Sanctuary, Rescue, Donate, Snow

    Blue Ridge, Ga. – Who doesn’t love a snow day? Adults and children alike took part in the joy of the first snowfall of the season last week and humans weren’t the only ones enjoying the change of scenery. The chimps at Project Chimps ventured out into the open spaces to appreciate the winter wonderland. […]

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  • Fannin County honors past Fire Chiefs

    Fannin County, Georgia, Fire Department, Emergency Management Agency, EMA, EMS, Fire Chief, Past, Present, Honor, Recognize, Larry Thomas, Darrell Payne, Tony Petty, Jack Worthey, Larry Waters, Walter Taylor, Robert Graham, Chairman, Jamie Hensley, Post 2 Commissioner, Glenn Patterson

    Blue Ridge, Ga. – The Fannin County Fire Department (FCFD) along with Fannin County EMA/EMS took time to recognize the past Fire Chiefs of Fannin County.  “It is an honor to be a part of this with you guys,” Fannin County Chairman Jamie Hensley was present to give his thanks: “The hard work and dedication […]

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  • Officers honored for life saving actions

    Fannin County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, EMA, EMS, First Responders, Fire Department, Paramedics, Narcan, Life Saving, Overdose, Corporal Dustin Carter, Investigator Gary Edwards

    Blue Ridge, Ga. – Two officers with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Department were honored for their quick thinking that resulted in a life being saved. A call came through dispatch of a single vehicle accident on Highway 2 near Flowers Baking Company. A silver Ford Focus driven by Michael Peppers of Blue Ridge had left […]

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  • Students return to school August 7th : What to expect

    Blue Ridge, Ga. – Students of the Fannin County School System (FCSS) will have the option of returning to school in a modified traditional setting or utilizing online learning for the 2020-21 school year. School Administration released their plans for reopening schools at the Board of Education (BOE) regular July meeting. Assistant Superintendent Sarah Rigdon […]

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  • Project Chimps mourns the loss of Tibi

    Blue Ridge, Ga. – One of the most difficult times in a rescuer’s journey is having to say goodbye to a beloved companion in their care. The staff and caregivers at Project Chimps are mourning the loss of one of their own, a 34 year old great ape named Tibi. Project Chimps released the following […]

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