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Burn Ban In Effect Now, Update On Downtown Fire
We just received a message from Fannin County Emergency Management saying that Larry Thomas, the Fire Chief, has declared a ban on all outdoor burning. We have had a trace of rain, but the leaves are still pretty dry – … Continue reading
Fire At Danielle’s Cafe
There was a pretty big fire in downtown Blue Ridge yesterday afternoon, which seems to have started at Danielle’s Cafe. Speculation centers on a gas line leak/explosion. It appears that entire block of buildings was involved, including Tom Striker’s old … Continue reading
Red Eft (Newt) Found Today In Yard
We found a small red eft in the yard today, the first we’ve ever seen here. In fact, I don’t think I’ve seen one since I was a boy in Western Pennsylvania. It seems remarkable, as it’s about 49 degrees, … Continue reading
Forest Fire Near Andrews
The Collet Ridge Fire was caused by a lightening strike. Here’s an update: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1150620
Here’s A Recent Article On What To Do In Blue Ridge
There’s some restaurant information here, which I’m posting because the discussion on my site is pre-pandemic. https://www.travelandleisure.com/blue-ridge-georgia-travel-guide-7973112
Breezy Fall Days
The last couple of days have been a lot cooler, and the breeze has been so stiff that we’ve not been on the porch much. Today was a bit softer, starting at about 39 and ending up in the middle … Continue reading
Guide To October 14 Solar Eclipse
This is a good guide to the “ring of fire” solar eclipse. It doesn’t seem that we are in the prime viewing states, but there should be some degree of eclipse in our area. Note that you will need viewing … Continue reading
Beautiful Early Fall Day
Yesterday was a beautiful early fall day that had me thinking thoughts of an early winter. The morning temperature was 54 on the porch – today it’s 52 – and the afternoon high was in the low 70s. There was … Continue reading
Huge Kite Rookery Found On Altamaha River
Here’s a link to the DNR’s Georgia Wild newsletter. While it’s all interesting, the lead article about the discovery of a huge kite rookery is especially interesting. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/GADNR/bulletins/36d67fa
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
I heard a Yellow-billed Cuckoo yesterday when I was out for my walk. Sibley’s range map shows them as a summer resident on – or just over the Tennessee line, and a migrant just a little south of there. Since … Continue reading