Four individuals and one business received recognition for their outstanding service to the community during the 26th annual Fannin County Chamber of Commerce banquet Saturday night at Brasstown Valley Resort.
More than 250 people attended the annual awards dinner as the chamber begins a new year with new officers and several new board members.
Among the awards [...]
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A local developer and a contractor say 1,000 or more jobs could be created if the Blue Ridge City Council would vote to allow restaurants to serve beer and wine by the drink.
Developer Ronnie Tipton told council members Thursday night at a public meeting that a couple of well-known chain restaurants are [...]
Gray said she is honored to be one of five system- wide candidates selected for this year’s Teacher of the Year recognition.
“I was honored just to be on the ballot among so many other wonderful teachers at Blue Ridge Elementary School,” Gray said.
She is a 1985 graduate of Fannin County High School and has a [...]
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Gilmer County’s citizens will continue their tradition of honoring thei rmilitary heroes next Tuesday, Nov. 11, with their annual Veterans Day breakfast, parade, ceremony and lunch. The day will begin with a continental breakfast and fellowship time beginning at 8:30 a.m., in the fellowship hall of the Ellijay First United Methodist Church on McCutchen Street.
Just after 10 a.m., the parade will assemble at the [...]
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USARA Adventure Race National Championship has arrived in Blue Ridge for race updates you can check out http://www.usaranationals.com/updates.aspx.
A last-chance sign-up day for families needing help providing for their children this Christmas has been scheduled for the Fannin County Empty Stocking Program.
“There were a lot of people who could not get to the sign-up last week,” Empty Stocking President Amy Mason said. “Because of the obvious need, we’ve added one more sign-up day.”
Mason [...]
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by BY JOE DIPIETRO, STAFF WRITER
Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner Steve Morris put the currently proposed animal control ordinance back in the hands of the K9 Care Fannin Committee during its Sept. 25 meeting.
“There’s been several changes made and I want you guys to go through and look to see what has been [...]
Fun includes authentic German bands, food and beer. Spend the evening dancing the Polka and Chicken dance, or relax in the adjacent beer garden and enjoy the crisp night air. Whichever section of the huge Festhalle you like best, be sure to sample the fresh-cooked wurst and large variety of German beers.
Admission: $7 – $9 [...]
The United States Adventure Racing Association will hold its 2008 Golite Natural Adventure Racing Championships in Blue Ridge, GA, according to race organizers.
The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and the Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race LLC will host the 2008 national championship race on November 6, 7 and 8. According to Chamber of Commerce president, [...]