Spring is Coming Soon, Record Rainfall?

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Clyde Holler

It’s felt a lot like spring, not that winter won’t come back and bite us. But still … it’s felt like spring. The weather has been three nice days followed by about a week of rain – usually drizzly with … Continue reading →

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Winter Weather, Vogel Tree Lighting

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Clyde Holler

The people who predicted a harsh winter must be feeling pretty smug these days. Last week’s weather was very cold. Yesterday was one of those days that had some unpredictable freezing rain – or at least rain freezing on the … Continue reading →

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Mountain Weather

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Clyde Holler

We’re having the first real mountain weather of the season, temperature about 40, rain on and off, heavy at times, then drizzly. I must be the only one, but I love it. Sitting by the fire, favorite beverage in hand, … Continue reading →

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Late Leaf Report, Local Election Results

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Clyde Holler

There’s still some color in the woods at this late date. especially at sunset, when the sun is shining diagonally though the woods. The Fannin County election featured something unusual, Democrats running for all three open spots – one for … Continue reading →

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Fall Arts in the Park is this Weekend

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Clyde Holler

It’s a beautiful, crisp fall day for the first day of Fall Arts in the Park, which continues tomorrow. It was about 49 on the porch this morning, and there is a little cloud cover and a fair amount of … Continue reading →

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A Bit Drier for Now, Tuesday Last Day to Register to Vote

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Clyde Holler

After another very rainy spell, it’s been a bit drier this week. That’s apt to change if the hurricane stays on it’s projected path. September is usually our driest month, but this September was unusually rainy.  The leaves have started … Continue reading →

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Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival is Today

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Clyde Holler

Apologies to my readers for the lack of a heads up  on the Buckner Brothers Band last night. It just snuck up on me. The festival is today. If the lobster truck is there, please wait until I’ve had mine … Continue reading →

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News from Blue Ridge

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Clyde Holler

Here is a summary of a meeting held with Blue Ridge officials at Coldwell Banker High Country. Our guests were Mr. Jeff Stewart, who took Roy Parson’s place as head of Zoning, Land Development and Project Management, and Kelsey Ledford, … Continue reading →

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Important Hwy 5, McCaysville Bypass Meeting September 11th

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Clyde Holler

The Georgia DOT is holding a meeting to discuss Hwy 5 and the McCaysville Bypass on September 11th at 4:00 PM-7 PM at the McCaysville Church of God. That’s 1477 Blue Ridge Dr (Hwy 5). It is on the right … Continue reading →

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Labor Day BBQ is Monday

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Clyde Holler

The Labor Day Bar-B-Que is Monday, in the downtown park. It’s one of my favorite events. For one thing, it’s been going for years, and it’s for a good cause (the Good Samaritans of Fannin County). It’s morphed into a … Continue reading →

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