Cite concerns over lack of accountability, transparency in decision-making process WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) along with several member of Georgia’s U.S. House of Representatives delegation are calling for a federal review of a Department of State proposal to construct a costly new training center from scratch in […]
Read More »Confederate Flag Flies in Georgia – Heritage Not Hate
(Photo credit Brenda Cantrell) Heritage Not Hate on the 4th of July Heritage not hate seemed to be the common theme today among several groups celebrating the 4th of July.
Read More »North Georgia Performs First Same Sex Marriages on Day of Ruling
Pickens County was the first in North Georgia to perform same sex marriage following the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court.
Read More »Home Warming – Remembering Fred B. Craddock
A wonderful Home Warming was held at the Craddock Center on Thursday, April 30th 2015.
Read More »Impromtu Wedding at the 1907 Restaurant
Is the new restaurant owner, Mr. Wayne Sloop, looking to add “wedding venue” to the list of available options at the 1907 Restaurant? Maybe so or it could just be some wonderful Ellijay, GA hospitality.
Read More »St. Petrick’s Day Fun – Downtown Ellijay
A fun St. Petrick’s Day celebration was held in Downtown Ellijay, GA on Saturday March 14th with lots of activities.
Read More »Let It Snow Photo Contest Winners Announced
FYN is happy to announce the winners of the “Let It Snow” Photo Contest. The many snow photos everyone submitted were wonderful. Thank you all for your snow pictures. The winners were selected by independent judges. Congratulations winners!
Read More »Mardi Gras in the Mountains Annual Event
Residents from local counties in North Georgia were representing their community in the contest to be Mardi Gras in the Mountains King and Queen while raising some money for a good cause.
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Gunshot Victim with Serious Injuries in Gilmer
A gunshot victim was transported for medical treatment via Life Flight earlier this evening, December 5th, 2014.
Read More »FYN Exclusive, Now with Name of Deputy, Sheriff Deputy Hits Pedestrian on Hwy. 515
A motor vehicle accident occurred Tuesday December 2nd at Maddox Drive and Hwy 515 in Gilmer County. Pickens Sheriff’s Office Deputy Frank Gary Holloway was the driver who struck 18 year old pedestian Ronald Lamar Jackson, Jr. Deputy Holloway is not on administrative leave and is still on active duty. The above information was provided […]
Read More »Turkey Recall Hoax Goes Viral
Turkey Recall – Is Your Family Safe? Have you seen the “warning” allegedly from the CDC? Your Thanksgiving Day meal isn’t safe? Only if you believe everything you read.
Read More »Motor Vehicle Accident Involved 5 Vehicles on Hwy. 515 in Ellijay
A motor vehicle accident involving 5 cars occurred earlier this morning on Hwy 515 South in Gilmer County.
Read More »Apple Classic Auto Show 2014
The Apple Country Auto Club, Inc held its annual Fall Apple Classic Car Show on October 11th 2014 at the River Park Ball fields in Ellijay, GA. All vehicles – Antiques, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Bikes, Trucks, & Rat Rods. The entries were judged & voted on by vehicle owners. All proceeds benefit the Gilmer […]
Read More »Tragic Hit and Run at Gilmer Park
According to authorities on Friday evening, May 30th a hit and run occurred near the tennis courts at the Gilmer County River Park at approximately 9pm.
Read More »Major Fire Explosion – Maxwell Road
Gilmer County Fire Department responded to a major fire explosion which occurred earlier this evening on Maxwell Road.
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