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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Georgia Real Estate Stats

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Clyde Holler

Here’s a snapshot of the Georgia real estate market, provided by the Georgia Association of Realtors. “Key indicators for the Georgia housing market for July are in! The market has been hot this summer, with prices continuing to rise and … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Roundup

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Clyde Holler

There’s been a bit of a fall feeling in the air lately, with morning porch temperatures in the low 60s. There have been many fewer katydids singing lately, a bit of a bummer for those of us who love the … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening in McCaysville

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Clyde Holler

We’re enjoying a few drier days after a few soggier ones. The Fannin Sentinel just published a story on Michael Galinsky, his renovation projects, and revitalization plans for McCaysville/Copperhill. There have been a lot of rumors about all this, so … Continue reading →

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