The Nelson City Council presented a first reading of a new FY13 budget last night.
Read More »Video of TSPLOST Townhall
Last week, Commission Chair J.C. Sanford organized and facilitated a town hall meeting regarding the upcoming TSPLOST referendum, which will appear on the July 31st ballot.
Read More »DA, Judge Candidates Turn up Heat in McCaysville
In one of the more hotly contested elections of the season, the district attorney race flared up again in McCaysville last Saturday.
Read More »Ninth District Candidates Feel the Heat in McCaysville
Braving the sweltering heat, congressional and local candidates took the hot seat in a debate before a sweating crowd at McCaysville’s Horseshoe Bend Park on Saturday. The event was sponsored by the Fannin County Republican Women and Fannin County Tea Party Patriots, which provided food and drinks for participants and attendees alike.
Read More »Video: June 26th Tea Party Political Forum
See the full video of the June 26th Tea Party Political Forum.
Read More »New Chairman Pay Scale Comes to Light
As Pickens County moves toward a new form of government, from a sole commissioner structure to a three commission board, more details about the new government come to light.
Read More »Ninth District Debate in McCaysville, July 7th
The Fannin County Republican Women and Fannin County Tea Party Patriots will jointly host a political debate on Saturday, July 7th.
Read More »Loggins Leaves Race
During a city council meeting in Nelson Monday night, Tammi Loggins announced that she will no longer pursue the candidacy for a city council seat.
Read More »Nelson Code Enforcement Fuels Backlash
The Nelson City Council Meeting turned heated this week as residents turned out in droves to show their discontent regarding the issuance of numerous citations.
Read More »Cooling Station Available This Weekend
Hill City Elementary School will be open for a cooling station on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Read More »ObamaCare Upheld! Ninth District Reacts to SCOTUS Decision
In a long-awaited and controversial decision, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday 5-4 to uphold most parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Justice Kennedy, who was seen previously as a swing-vote, sided with Justices Thomas, Alito and Scalia, while Chief Justice John Roberts, appointed by George W. Bush, cast the deciding vote, […]
Read More »Bradley Pushes Back at Pickens Forum
Incumbent Superior Court Judge Roger Bradley retaliated against challenger and Municipal Judge Robert Sneed during a candidate forum in Jasper last night.
Read More »Candidates Show Force at Debate, Hendricks Handles Drubbing
Taking the stage at the FCHS Performing Arts Center last Thursday night, the three district attorney candidates fought for Fannin County votes in the upcoming July 31st election.
Read More »Jones Defends Record at Forum
Sole Commissioner Robert Jones defended his record Tuesday night against a series of accusations made by opponent Wesley Weaver.
Read More »Collins Criticizes Zoller on Immigration
Responding to President Obama’s announcement last week, Ninth District Candidate Rep. Doug Collins (Gainesville) criticized opponent Martha Zoller’s position on immigration.
Read More »Race Trac Reopens Tomorrow!
The Race Trac gas station, located on Highway 515 in Jasper will reopen tomorrow at 6:00 A.M.
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