Cherokee County, NC – Dr. Woody and the Cherokee County Board of Education are pleased to announce that they have selected Mrs. Allison Brown as the new Principal of Murphy Elementary School. Mrs. Brown has served as an instructional coach, lead teacher, Pre-K program director, and assistant principal and has 24 years of experience working […]
Read More »Fannin County Leaders and Elected Officials Meet with Community at Eggs and Issues
Fannin County GA- Eggs and Issues Breakfast, hosted by the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce, had a great turn out consisting of chamber and non-chamber members. In attendance was Senator Steve Gooch, along with local leadership and elected officials. Mayor of Blue Ridge, Rhonda Haight, spoke on issues within the city and county concerning young […]
Read More »David Ralston announces he will not run again for Speaker of the House
Mr. Ralston will not seek another term as Speaker of the House.
Read More »Commissioner King: Change Clocks, Change Batteries
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging all Georgians to change their smoke alarm batteries this weekend when they change their clocks to mark the end of Daylight Savings Time. “Smoke alarms protect your lives and belongings by warning when there might be a fire in your home or place of […]
Read More »Fannin County High School Students on Their Way to a CNA Certificate
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – As part of the Nursing Pathway at Fannin County High School students are able to obtain a Georgia certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This certification enables students to find immediate employment opportunities in the healthcare field as a CNA. The students pictured will finish their CNA training and take […]
Read More »Public Health Drive-thru Clinics in North Georgia Protected 1,120 Residents Against the Flu
North GA – This year’s public health Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics in North Georgia were a tremendous success, with *1,120 residents arming themselves against the flu and protecting their families and communities from the spread of the virus. The Georgia Department of Public Health recently announced that flu activity in the state has become widespread earlier than […]
Read More »Deputy Saves Child During a Traffic Stop
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Zackery Dubreuiel, a Paulding County Sheriff’s Office deputy, is being recognized as a hero who saved a child, after performing ‘life saving actions’. On September 30, 2022, while assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division, Deputy Dubreuiel was conducting a traffic stop on Dallas Acworth Highway at the Ace Hardware. While he […]
Read More »Banks County BOE Recognizes Students’ Academic Achievement
At the October Board of Education Meeting, students from Banks County Primary, Banks County Elementary, Banks County Middle and Banks County High School were recognized for academic excellence. Teachers chose students for their commitment, dedication, and hard work during the school year. Banks County Primary School – the following students were recognized for Academic Excellence: […]
Read More »Fannin County Middle School- 8th REACH Signing Ceremony
Fannin County Ga- Fannin County Middle School hosted the REACH signing ceremony on Thursday October 13, 2022. Realizing Educational Achievement Can Help (REACH), is a Georgia educational program to aid in student long term success. This ceremony was the eighth signing hosted for Fannin County Middle School Students. REACH is a needs-based mentorship and scholarship […]
Read More »Detective Alan Miles Retires after Thirty Years
The Catoosa County Sheriff’s office would like to congratulate Detective Alan Miles on his long-awaited retirement and recognize him for 30 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Catoosa County. Alan started his career with the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office in 1993 and during the past 30 years he served in many positions which […]
Read More »Three people found dead in Fannin from apparent murder-suicide
Fannin County, Ga. – Early reports confirm three people found dead in a Fannin county home last night. The Fannin county authorities have not released an official statement at this time. According to reports, an incident occurred on Thursday night, September 22nd, an apparent murder-suicide which took the life of three people. FYN has been in […]
Read More »CONSUMER ALERT: Allstate Files Substantial Auto Rate Increase
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King today is alerting consumers that Allstate Property & Casualty Company has filed an overall statewide automobile rate increase of 25 percent on their Georgia policyholders. “I am angry and disappointed that Allstate has chosen to exploit a loophole in state law to implement such a substantial […]
Read More »Fannin County Students are Recognized by the School Board for their success at the National Conference
The Board recognized the MS and HS Technology Student Association (TSA) programs for their huge success at the National Conference this summer. On June 26th, 11 Fannin High School and Middle School students traveled to Dallas, TX for the National Technology Student Association Conference under the supervision of Mrs. Alesha Stiles, Mrs. Michelle Davis and […]
Read More »Update: Murder Investigation at 10230 Buchanan Highway
UPDATE: Murder Investigation at 10230 Buchanan Highway A male individual called Paulding E-911 reference an unknown problem on Wednesday July 13, 2022, at approximately 12:16 PM. Deputies responded to 10230 Buchanan Highway Dallas, GA in order to determine what was going on. When they got to the residence, Deputies had trouble making contact with anyone […]
Read More »Wanted Man in Franklin, NC Area
PRESS RELEASE Macon County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division July 13, 2022 Sheriff Robert L. Holland Reposted by Jackson County Emergency Management WANTED FOR HOMICIDE: Solomon Ramos-Santos has been confirmed to be in the Franklin, NC area following the murder of his estranged wife. Solomon Ramos-Santos is wanted for the murder of his estranged wife […]
Read More »Stolen Vehicle Found and Returned at the Shell station at US Highway 78 and Highway 100
On Friday, July 8, 2022, Sgt. Jarred Taylor was flagged down in Tallapoosa in reference to a stolen vehicle. Sgt. Taylor was advised that a vehicle that had been reported stolen seven months ago was sitting at the gas pumps at the Shell station at US Highway 78 and Highway 100. Sgt. Taylor pulled in […]
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