Blue Ridge, Ga. – As the Blue Ridge City Council discussed revising the Rules and Procedures of its meetings, conflict erupted over the newly proposed Code of Civility presented by Council Member Mike Panter. During a very heated discussion, it was also revealed by Council Member Nathan Fitts that Panter had allegedly made criminal threats […]
Read More »Fitts censured for creating hostile work environment
Blue Ridge, Ga. – In a split vote ultimately decided by the Mayor, Blue Ridge City Council went on record with a censure of Council Member Nathan Fitts for continuous inappropriate conduct leading to council’s inability to perform their duties. While not on the agenda, Fitts asked at the beginning of the meeting to be […]
Read More »Zoning request for Hastings Development tabled
Blue Ridge, Ga. – A development that has drawn the attention of many in Fannin County has once again come to a temporary halt as the developer seeks to have land rezoned in the City of Blue Ridge to accommodate the plans. What has become known locally as the Hastings Development is a residential development […]
Read More »Scearce released from CHI Memorial Hospital
Blue Ridge, Ga. – After a long battle with Covid-19, Blue Ridge Chief of Police and recently elected Fannin County Post 1 Commissioner Johnny Scearce has been released from the hospital. CHI Memorial Hospital released a video of Scearce being cheered on as he made his Honor Walk out of the hospital. “Thank you all, […]
Read More »Arguing erupts over City Park playground
Blue Ridge, Ga. – It was clear from the onset of the Blue Ridge City Council meeting that tensions were high between fellow council members Rhonda Haight and Mike Panter. During approval of the minutes from a Special Called Oct. 20, 2020 council meeting Haight made the motion to accept the minutes but with it […]
Read More »Arguing erupts over City Park playground
Blue Ridge, Ga. – It was clear from the onset of the Blue Ridge City Council meeting that tensions were high between fellow council members Rhonda Haight and Mike Panter. During approval of the minutes from a Special Called Oct. 20, 2020 council meeting Haight made the motion to accept the minutes but with it […]
Read More »Panter doesn’t back down from decision to close park
Blue Ridge, Ga. – The Blue Ridge City Council held a special called meeting last week, but due to a lack of a quorum no votes could be taken and business for the city remains at a halt. While lack of a quorum seemed to be a contentious issue, it did not stop the remaining […]
Read More »Collins comes to Blue Ridge to set the record straight
Blue Ridge, Ga. – Congressman Doug Collins stopped in Blue Ridge on his campaign tour in the race for U.S. Senate. With him were special guests Georgia State Speaker of the House David Ralston and former member of the foreign policy advisory panel to Donald Trump, George Papadopoulos. Collins spoke briefly on his record as […]
Read More »All Special Events Canceled for City of Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, Ga. – In an unanimous vote the Blue Ridge City Council decided that any special events within the city limits will be canceled until further notice. This includes the cancelation of Blue Ridge’s Halloween SafeZone and Light Up Blue Ridge. Discussion of canceling future events for the remainder of the year had previously […]
Read More »Man charged with attempted murder
Blue Ridge, Ga. – Timothy Charles Stiles is being charged with attempted murder after Fannin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) responded to a call of a stabbing in Mineral Bluff. The incident occurred on the evening of Sept. 28. FCSO was dispatched to a call in Mineral Bluff around 7:00 p.m. The caller indicated that a […]
Read More »North Georgia Chairmen urge Kemp to close State Parks
Blue Ridge, Ga. – Twelve Commission Chairmen from North Georgia counties have joined together and signed a letter asking Governor Brian Kemp to shut down the State Parks. “It appears that these nonresidents believe our area is a safe haven because of its rural nature. To the contrary, the influx of people into our communities […]
Read More »Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston responds to the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump
Speaker David Ralston issued the following statement on the impeachment proceedings in the U.S. House of Representatives tonight: “Now that the Democrats’ political stunt in the U.S. House of Representatives is over, I want to thank our Congressman Doug Collins for standing up for the rule of law and defending the duly-elected President of the […]
Read More »Tomorrow’s Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary run-off
Reposted with permission from the Dustin Inman Society blog D.A. KING While the liberal media ignores the fact, both candidates in the bruising two-month Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary race have avoided immigration issues where the eventual governor can make the biggest difference. With run-off day looming tomorrow, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Secretary of […]
Read More »Kemp trumps Cagle : I see your Governor and I raise you a President
Blue Ridge, Ga. – What has come down to a battle of endorsements over the last two weeks has played out with some big name backers. Secretary of State Brian Kemp landed perhaps the largest endorsement of all as President Donald Trump tweeted out his support of the Georgia gubernatorial hopeful. Kemp’s campaign announced recently […]
Read More »Cagle campaign brings out the big guns
Gainesville, Ga. – “There’s only one candidate who’s been endorsed. There’s only one candidate for Governor’s office who actually meets the standard of what we need and that’s Casey Cagle,” retired Lt. Colonel Oliver North enthusiastically spoke to the large crowd gathered in Gainesville, Ga. this weekend. Lt. Governor Casey Cagle has been the center […]
Read More »Cagle attacks Kemp in ad saying he owes millions
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. – “Brian Kemp. Incompetent. Untrustworthy.” Lt. Governor Casey Cagle takes aim at Secretary of State Brian Kemp as Georgia’s Gubernatorial Race heats up in a runoff between the two candidates. Kemp does not deny his involvement in the company in question, Hart AgStrong, but contends that Cagle is distorting the facts to […]
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