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Ground Broken on New Fannin County CTAE Facility, Paid for by SPLOST

Superintendent Shannon Dillard announced construction is underway on a new career and technical education building for Fannin County students, funded entirely by SPLOST with no added burden on local property taxes.

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Events

BRMAA's Plein Air Paint-Out Fills Fannin County With Easels Through Sunday

Sep 10, 2026

Events

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway's Fall Foliage Rides Open Sept. 19, and Seats Are Already Going Fast

Sep 4, 2026

Community

Good Samaritans' Labor Day BBQ Returns to Blue Ridge City Park Today

Sep 1, 2026

Government & Politics

Fannin County Commissioners Set to Lock In Full-Rollback 2.401 Mill Tax Rate Tonight

Aug 29, 2026

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BBQ at Old Toccoa Farm

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The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm

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Government & Politics

Fannin Commissioners Meet Tonight at 5:30 with Rec Center Classroom and Flood Repairs on the Table

The Board of Commissioners gathers in the courthouse Jury Assembly Room on West Main Street for its regular meeting, two weeks after floodwater tore up county roads and closed McCaysville's police station and post office.

Aug 113 min read

Public Safety

McCaysville's Boil Advisory Is Lifted. The Police Station and Post Office Are Still Condemned.

Fannin County EMA cleared the city's tap water Thursday, weeks ahead of the timeline officials floated after the Aug. 1-2 flash flood. But the McCaysville Police Department and post office have been ruled unsafe, and Horseshoe Bend Park is still closed.

Aug 84 min read

Alerts

McCaysville Tap Water Stays Under Boil Advisory for Up to Three Weeks as Fannin County Digs Out

Bottled water is going out at the McCaysville City Hall drive-through from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily while crews rebuild a damaged treatment plant and utility lines. Roads in Blue Ridge and Epworth are still being patched after the Aug. 1-2 flash flooding.

Aug 54 min read

Education

Fannin Students Return Tuesday to a New Athletic Complex, and a School Tax Vote Follows Aug. 13

The first day of the 2026-27 year is Tuesday, Aug. 4, with students beginning to use ESPLOST-funded facilities at the new FCHS Athletic Complex. Nine days later, the school board sets this year's property tax rate.

Aug 23 min read

Events

Blue Ridge Reopens Its Farmers Market Pavilion, Adds Food Truck Thursdays and Second Saturdays

The city says the revitalized Farmers Market on Summit Street is back open, with a free Food Truck Thursday series set for 5 to 8 p.m. and a monthly Second Saturday. Vendor and food truck sign-up details are still pending.

Jul 302 min read

Government & Politics

160 Rooms on East Main: Blue Ridge Planning Commission Takes Up Downtown's Biggest Hotel Plan Tuesday

A Chattanooga developer wants to put a 160-room hotel, a 5,000-square-foot event space and a five-story workforce housing building on 6.43 industrial-zoned acres at 260 East Main Street. The Planning Commission meets Aug. 4 at 6 p.m.

Jul 274 min read

Events

Ridge Jam Bluegrass Festival Returns to Downtown Blue Ridge July 31–Aug. 1 for St. Jude

The third annual two-day festival brings IBMA award-winners Junior Sisk, The Grascals and Appalachian Road Show to the covered pavilion on Summit Street — with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Jul 153 min read

Events

Christmas in July on the Toccoa: 'Walk the Line 5K' Crosses the State Line Twice This Saturday

The two-state Walk the Line 5K steps off Saturday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. from the McCaysville Visitor Center — with a festive Christmas-in-July twist. Online registration closes July 15.

Jul 123 min read

Community

Impact100 Fannin Hits 230 Members — a Record $230,000 Headed to Local Nonprofits This Year

The all-women giving group's growth to 230 members means a record $230,000 in grants for Fannin County nonprofits, with this year's applicants unveiled at the June 9 Non-Profit Fair and "Big Reveal."

Jul 93 min read

Alerts

Blue Ridge Water Customers Head Into Summer Under a Level 1 Drought Advisory — Here's What It Means for Your Yard

State officials declared a Level 1 Drought Response in April, and Blue Ridge and Fannin County water systems are still flagging it as peak-usage summer arrives. The rules affecting your lawn — and your water bill — are simpler than you might think.

Jul 64 min read

Government & Politics

GDOT's New Detour Plan Would Keep Both Sides of the River Open During Boss Mull Bridge Rebuild

A revised state plan would route traffic over a new McCaysville Bypass bridge before the Boss Mull Bridge closes for replacement — a change meant to protect emergency response times on both sides of the Toccoa River.

Jul 55 min read

Events

Blue Ridge Goes All-Out for July 4: 5K, Old Timers' Parade and an Extra-Large Lake Fireworks Show for America's 250th

Fannin County's Independence Day lineup runs from a 7:30 a.m. downtown 5K to a supersized fireworks display over Lake Blue Ridge — with an all-day celebration in McCaysville in between.

Jul 34 min read

Government & Politics

Speakers Press Fannin Commissioners on Hooves and Feathers Petting Farm Animal-Care Complaints

A short Fannin County Board of Commissioners meeting stretched to nearly an hour after residents — including a girl who said she's a minor — raised concerns about the Morganton petting farm. Here's what's known and how animal-care complaints get handled.

Jun 283 min read

Community Spotlight

All Aboard: The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a Century of Rails Along the Toccoa

From the 1905 depot downtown, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway carries 70,000+ riders a year along the Toccoa River to the twin border towns of McCaysville and Copperhill. Here's the history — and how to ride.

Jun 203 min read

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Lake Blue Ridge: The Mountain Lake That Powers a Getaway

A 3,290-acre lake ringed by national forest, three miles from downtown — Lake Blue Ridge offers boating, beaches, camping, and some of Georgia's best walleye fishing.

Jun 193 min read

Today in Blue Ridge Georgia.

Ground Broken on New Fannin County CTAE Facility, Paid for by SPLOST

BRMAA's Plein Air Paint-Out Fills Fannin County With Easels Through Sunday

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway's Fall Foliage Rides Open Sept. 19, and Seats Are Already Going Fast

Good Samaritans' Labor Day BBQ Returns to Blue Ridge City Park Today

Fannin County Commissioners Set to Lock In Full-Rollback 2.401 Mill Tax Rate Tonight

More Top Stories

Blues & BBQ Turns 15: Gates Open 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 on West Main

McCaysville Closes City Hall Drive-Thru Over Damaged Retaining Wall, Sets Tuesday Special Meeting

Community & Events

BBQ at Old Toccoa Farm

Blues Train & Block Party

Latest News

Fannin Commissioners Meet Tonight at 5:30 with Rec Center Classroom and Flood Repairs on the Table

McCaysville's Boil Advisory Is Lifted. The Police Station and Post Office Are Still Condemned.

McCaysville Tap Water Stays Under Boil Advisory for Up to Three Weeks as Fannin County Digs Out

Fannin Students Return Tuesday to a New Athletic Complex, and a School Tax Vote Follows Aug. 13

Blue Ridge Reopens Its Farmers Market Pavilion, Adds Food Truck Thursdays and Second Saturdays

160 Rooms on East Main: Blue Ridge Planning Commission Takes Up Downtown's Biggest Hotel Plan Tuesday

Ridge Jam Bluegrass Festival Returns to Downtown Blue Ridge July 31–Aug. 1 for St. Jude

Christmas in July on the Toccoa: 'Walk the Line 5K' Crosses the State Line Twice This Saturday

Impact100 Fannin Hits 230 Members — a Record $230,000 Headed to Local Nonprofits This Year

Blue Ridge Water Customers Head Into Summer Under a Level 1 Drought Advisory — Here's What It Means for Your Yard

GDOT's New Detour Plan Would Keep Both Sides of the River Open During Boss Mull Bridge Rebuild

Blue Ridge Goes All-Out for July 4: 5K, Old Timers' Parade and an Extra-Large Lake Fireworks Show for America's 250th

Speakers Press Fannin Commissioners on Hooves and Feathers Petting Farm Animal-Care Complaints

All Aboard: The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a Century of Rails Along the Toccoa

Lake Blue Ridge: The Mountain Lake That Powers a Getaway

Today in Blue Ridge Georgia.

Ground Broken on New Fannin County CTAE Facility, Paid for by SPLOST

BRMAA's Plein Air Paint-Out Fills Fannin County With Easels Through Sunday

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway's Fall Foliage Rides Open Sept. 19, and Seats Are Already Going Fast

Good Samaritans' Labor Day BBQ Returns to Blue Ridge City Park Today

Fannin County Commissioners Set to Lock In Full-Rollback 2.401 Mill Tax Rate Tonight

More Top Stories

Blues & BBQ Turns 15: Gates Open 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 on West Main

McCaysville Closes City Hall Drive-Thru Over Damaged Retaining Wall, Sets Tuesday Special Meeting

Community & Events

BBQ at Old Toccoa Farm

Blues Train & Block Party

Latest News

Fannin Commissioners Meet Tonight at 5:30 with Rec Center Classroom and Flood Repairs on the Table

McCaysville's Boil Advisory Is Lifted. The Police Station and Post Office Are Still Condemned.

McCaysville Tap Water Stays Under Boil Advisory for Up to Three Weeks as Fannin County Digs Out

Fannin Students Return Tuesday to a New Athletic Complex, and a School Tax Vote Follows Aug. 13

Blue Ridge Reopens Its Farmers Market Pavilion, Adds Food Truck Thursdays and Second Saturdays

160 Rooms on East Main: Blue Ridge Planning Commission Takes Up Downtown's Biggest Hotel Plan Tuesday

Ridge Jam Bluegrass Festival Returns to Downtown Blue Ridge July 31–Aug. 1 for St. Jude

Christmas in July on the Toccoa: 'Walk the Line 5K' Crosses the State Line Twice This Saturday

Impact100 Fannin Hits 230 Members — a Record $230,000 Headed to Local Nonprofits This Year

Blue Ridge Water Customers Head Into Summer Under a Level 1 Drought Advisory — Here's What It Means for Your Yard

GDOT's New Detour Plan Would Keep Both Sides of the River Open During Boss Mull Bridge Rebuild

Blue Ridge Goes All-Out for July 4: 5K, Old Timers' Parade and an Extra-Large Lake Fireworks Show for America's 250th

Speakers Press Fannin Commissioners on Hooves and Feathers Petting Farm Animal-Care Complaints

All Aboard: The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a Century of Rails Along the Toccoa

Lake Blue Ridge: The Mountain Lake That Powers a Getaway

Fannin County Advertises Full-Rollback Tax Rate of 2.401 Mills, Hearing Set for Aug. 25

Downtown Blue Ridge Farmers Market

Business & Development

Traton Homes Breaks Into Fannin County With 40-Home Blue Mountain Creek in Morganton

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway's Fall Foliage Rides Open Sept. 19, and Seats Are Already Going Fast

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