FANNIN, Ga. — The Blue Ridge City Council held a workshop meeting on March 1 to discuss parking in the city’s downtown area. Business owners, citizens, and members of the county government attended the meeting to provide their input and hear the council discuss the potential parking ordinance. Mayor Rhonda Haight began the meeting by […]
Read More »BOE approves agreements with ACEMAPP, UGA, Reinhardt
PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education approved three agreements between the Pickens School District and the University of Georgia, Reinhardt University, and ACEMAPP, offered by the Michigan Health Council, respectively during their Feb. 10 meeting. “I’m excited to bring this agreement to the board for its approval, as this will open yet […]
Read More »Commissioners hold public hearing for ordinance amendments
FANNIN, Ga. — The Fannin County Board of Commissioners held two public hearings to discuss ordinance amendments. In the subsequent regular meeting the board approved purchases for the Fire Department. Public Hearings The first public hearing was set to discuss an ordinance that would “enact an excise tax on any room or rooms, lodgings, or […]
Read More »Jasper City Council extends moratorium on residential rezoning
PICKENS, Ga. — The Jasper City Council extended their moratorium on residential rezoning Monday evening. The moratorium, which will expire in June of this year, is the city’s latest move to tackle a growing concern over increased development in rural communities. Like many municipalities in the surrounding area, the City Council is already in the […]
Read More »Fannin Sheriff’s Administration announces death of Corporal Gazaway
FANNIN, Ga. — In a facebook post, the Fannin County Sheriff’s Administration announced the death of Corporal Richard Gazaway and his wife Heather Gazaway. The announcement was posted Jan. 29 alongside a picture of the Gazaway couple and can be seen below. “Corporal Richard Gazaway #327 End of Watch: January 28, 2022 It is with […]
Read More »New city council meets holds first meeting, adopts new rules of procedure
FANNIN, Ga. — The new Blue Ridge City Council held their first meeting on Jan. 18. After appointing several city employees and board members, the council took action on water leakage issues and gutter replacements at the Historic Baugh House. The council also adopted a new set of procedure rules along with a city mission […]
Read More »Whitener breaks tie, city council approves condominium complex
FANNIN, Ga. — After delaying their vote for a month, the Blue Ridge City Council approved a controversial condominium proposal. In a two to two vote, Mayor Whitener voted in favor of allowing the project to continue. Last month, the council heard a proposal for a condominium complex that would exceed the Central Business District […]
Read More »Blue Ridge City Council Election: The Results
FANNIN, Ga. — After almost a month of voting, the polls for the Blue Ridge City Council election closed today, Nov. 2, 2021 at 7 p.m. This election has been called one of the most important in Blue Ridge history and comes at a time of heightened worry about the future of the city. For […]
Read More »Ellijay City Council votes on roundabout parking elimination
GILMER, Ga. — The Ellijay City Council met Oct. 18 to make a decision regarding the proposed test period for closure of parking on the downtown roundabout. Reese Sanford spoke for the Downtown Development Authority, and gave the council the DDA’s new recommendation. Sanford addressed the council saying, “As requested at the downtown traffic workshops […]
Read More »Pickens BOE updated on progress of new Agricultural Facilities
PICKENS, Ga. — The new agricultural facilities were an important topic at the Pickens County Board of Education meeting on Oct. 14. Concerns about staff shortages across the county were also brought up at the meeting. Agricultural Facilities Gilleland also updated the board on the agricultural facilities currently under construction. The board approved the guaranteed […]
Read More »Council recognizes the retirement of Police Chief Greg Lovell
PICKENS, Ga. — During the October Jasper City Council meeting, the council noticed the retirement of Police Chief Greg Lovell, and announced the renaming of Dixie Street to GG Lovell Street. A motion to appoint Matt Dawkins to Interim Police Chief was also approved. Mayor Lawrence of Jasper read a motion that noted Lovell’s career […]
Read More »9/11 memorial held at Veterans Memorial Park
PICKENS, Ga. — A memorial event was held at the Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park to honor the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The event began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. After, State Representative Rick Jasperse gave a short speech. He highlighted the bravery of the first responders who ran […]
Read More »Pickens BOE receives digital learning and COVID-19 updates
PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education focused on COVID-19 and digital learning updates during their September meeting. Six Pickens County principals and the Director of Health Services gave presentations to the board, bringing them up to date with the district’s current COVID-19 related procedures. Digital Learning in Pickens County Itslearning, an online […]
Read More »Perdue, Black, Howard speak at Lumpkin County event
LUMPKIN, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Republican Party hosted an event featuring David Perdue, Gary Black, and J. Gregory Howard as guest speakers. All three speakers took the opportunity to share their campaign platforms with the Lumpkin Republicans, who are preparing for a primary in May. David Perdue During the 2020 General Election, former Republican […]
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