Georgia, – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp began a process to fill U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson’s seat this week. The Governor set up a website requiring the potential candidates to submit a resume. FYN has learned Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) has submitted his resume for consideration. The seat will be filled following Johnny Isakson’s retirement effective […]
Read More »Vicious Animal Alert in Pickens County
June 28, 2019 According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office there is a search for 2 dogs. In the area of Old Philadelphia Road, deputies have been assisting animal control in attempting to locate 2 dogs that have attacked and killed 2 horses. During the attack, the owner of the horses tried to stop the […]
Read More »Reward for Missing Pets in Gilmer county
Reward offered for the safe return of 2 beloved missing pets in Gilmer County. A local family is missing their German Shepherd mix and also a 14 year old Boston Terrier, both neutered. The dogs darted through the woods beside the family’s home in the Roundtop area between Old Hwy 5 and Hwy 382 in […]
Read More »Coach Chris Parker Steps Down as Head Football Coach of Pickens County Dragons
FYN learned this morning the head coach of Pickens County Dragons, Coach Chris Parker, has made a decision to step down. He has plans to remain as the District Athletic Director as indicated in his release below. Coach Parker had a winning season this year which made history for the Pickens County Dragons. TeamFYNSports will […]
Read More »Missing Person Report leads to Significant Abuse Case in Pickens County
Pickens County Georgia, June 26, 2018: On Saturday, June 23rd at approximately 5:00 pm, Olivia Farrell went missing from her residence in Bent Tree Community within Pickens County. Olivia is 18 years old and it was reported she had Behavioral / Emotional Disorders. She left the area on foot and it was unknown at the […]
Read More »SNOW BLANKETS AMICALOLA EMC SERVICE AREA BRINGING WIDESPREAD OUTAGES
A beautiful snowfall has blanketed the entire Amicalola EMC service area today. The heavy wet snow is weighing down trees and tree limbs and has now caused up to 369 separate power outages, for a total of 6219 members affected so far. 9 out of the 10 counties in our service area are experiencing widespread […]
Read More »SNOW BLANKETS AMICALOLA EMC SERVICE AREA BRINGING WIDESPREAD OUTAGES
A beautiful snowfall has blanketed the entire Amicalola EMC service area today. The heavy wet snow is weighing down trees and tree limbs and has now caused up to 369 separate power outages, for a total of 6219 members affected so far. 9 out of the 10 counties in our service area are experiencing widespread […]
Read More »Fall Back, Daylight Savings Time Ends
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so turn your clock back an hour and enjoy the extra sleep. Remember to change your batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Read More »Schools Close due to Snow
Several counties are currently under a winter storm warning until 7am Saturday. Periods of snow (1-4 inches) are expected making difficult travel conditions. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate through the day and into the evening. The safety of students and staff is always a primary concern and for that reason the following Schools will […]
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Read More »Train derailed near Pickens-Gilmer county line on Whitestone Road
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Currently, Pickens County Fire and Rescue is working with the assistance of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Hazmat teams on a train locomotive that derailed near the Pickens-Gilmer County Line on Whitestone Road. Fortunately, there have not been any injuries and only the fuel from the locomotive has leaked out. […]
Read More »Hurricane Irma prompts school closings in Georgia
* Union County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, September 11th, 2017 due to Gov. Nathan Deal declaring a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia. Please continue to monitor here for further updates. Fannin County Schools will be closed for students and all personnel on Monday, September 11.A great deal of consideration has […]
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*UPDATED* School Closings Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Union County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th due to Gov. Nathan Deal declaring a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia. Please continue to monitor here for further updates. Fannin County Schools will be closed for students and all personnel on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12, […]
Read More »WATCH LIVE Congressman Doug Collins serving the 9th District of Georgia Town Hall Meeting
Watch LIVE on FYNTV.com Click link below: Click here to watch town hall meeting LIVE “I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent the values and priorities of our community, and that starts with listening to its residents.”GAINESVILLE, Ga.—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is holding a town hall meeting in Gainesville this Wednesday. “Washington needs to hear […]
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