Amid heat and threatening weather, citizens and visitors alike flocked downtown on Friday, September 4, to officially celebrate the opening of the DDA’s Boardwalk. Crowding around Bunk’s on the Boardwalk, attendees were treated to a live concert by Downtown Roy, a local band, and artistry, crafts, and shopping with the local vendors downtown. The celebration […]
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A Meaningful Comedy Draws More Than Laughs
I have been attending a lot of comedies lately. This thought set in promptly as I sat down 15 minutes before the curtain went up on The Savannah Disputation. This isn’t a bad thing, though. Quite contrary, I think everyone needs as much laughter as they can get in life. What I didn’t expect, however, […]
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Pet of the Week
Senior seeks a friend. Tay Tay the 10 year old Chihuahua lost his very best friend last week. His human mom had to go to a retirement home so Tay Tay had to go to the Gilmer County Animal Shelter. Tay Tay’s world, as he knew it, had come crashing down. He was afraid, confused, […]
Read More »A Look Back to a Seamless Summer
As we complete the first month of the School Year, many teachers may be asking their students what they did over the summer. One summer story comes to us, not from a student, but from our Board of Education. The Board’s nurtition program had a busy summer hosting and completing their Seamless Summer Program. The […]
Read More »Plaintiff Claims Conspiracy in Fannin Court Case
With both parties in agreement, the audio does match the transcript, the Fannin County court case, Fannin Focus v. Stubblefield, continued today with the plaintiff’s lawyer, Russell Stookey, alleging the audio has been altered. Stookey went so far as to request an audiologist to listen to the recording. He also moved to submit depositions in […]
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Young, single, a white and blue eye, attractive, athletic male seeks companionship. Do you desire a good old fashioned country boy that you would be proud to take home to momma? Do you enjoy camping, hiking, picnics and other outdoor entertainment? I believe a man should not be afraid to get dirty. I believe a […]
Read More »JDA Entering Negotiations
Progress is continuing with the Joint Development Authority as they look for a permanent Executive Director. Among the meeting’s approval of minutes and discussion of training at the August 25 meeting, the Board was updated on the Department of Community Affairs acceptance of their registration as an Authority and the required training hours. This was […]
Read More »BOC Sets Moratorium to Correct Issue
With the revocation of a recent license issued to Whitepath Lodge, the Board of Commissioners have approved a Moratorium on licenses for halfway houses and rehab centers. This Moratorium, which is across the board for halfway houses and rehabilitation centers, is the first step in what is to be a 3 month process to correct […]
Read More »Dr. Webb’s Contract Explored
At a special called meeting Thursday, August 20, FYN had a chance to learn more about construction projects with the Board of Education. As Dr. Charles Webb is beginning his new contract with the Board of Education, these projects are continuing to move expeditiously through their individual steps. Through his new contract, Dr. Webb’s main […]
Read More »Mills and Projects Approved at BOE Special Meeting
In a special called meeting Thursday night, August 20, the Board of Education came together to review construction projects. Though the first item on the agenda was to approve the Millage Rollback to 16.62 mills, previously set to keep taxes from increasing, the Board quickly went deeper into discussion about the Clear Creek Ball field […]
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