SPECIAL TO THE FANNIN SENTINEL Vaping, with its fun flavors and easy accessibility, may seem like a good alternative to smoking for many teens. According to the latest data, about one fourth of the youths polled in the United States have tried the electronic cigarettes. “Way more have said they’ve tried vaping than smoking,” says […]
Proverbs 28:27: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack By Maria Kidder, Sentinel Staff Writer Good Samaritans of Fannin County again served Open Table in the Fannin County High School Cafeteria Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. A feast of smoked turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, acorn squash, green beans and donated desserts such as ice […]
By Elaine Owen, Editor George Herbert Walker Bush was born June 12, 1924 in Milton, Mass. Although his parents were wealthy, he was raised modestly in a family that stressed public service. As a teenager, Bush attended Phillips Academy Andover, an exclusive prep school in Mass. He excelled both academically and in sports. His senior […]
First Lady Sandra Deal has visited schools in all 159 counties First Lady Sandra Deal was today joined by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs to visit The Academy Child Development Center in Oakwood, marking Mrs. Deal’s 1,000th school visit since Gov. Nathan Deal took […]
Ongoing investigation to find cause By Maria Kidder, Sentinel Staff Writer A chemical spill in the Toccoa River is raising concerns as to the potential damage it may have caused. The substance, which appears to be some type of petroleum, was first spotted upriver in the Ocoee River. Sources state Ducktown Fire Dept. was first […]
WASHINGTON – This week the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a proposed rule to lower prescription drug costs and increase transparency surrounding Medicare Parts C and D. Included in the proposal is the bulk of the Phair Pricing Act, which Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced in May 2018 to lower drug costs to […]
Manufacturer and seller of tires to invest over $138 million in Cartersville facility Gov. Nathan Deal announced Nov. 20 that Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer and seller of radial tires for passenger vehicles and light trucks, will create more than 150 jobs and invest over $138 million in Cartersville. New jobs will […]
Gov. Nathan Deal signed a trio of bills Saturday that provide some financial relief to Georgians affected by Hurricane Michael and ratified an executive order suspending sales tax on jet fuel June 30. Lawmakers met for a five-day special session that began Tuesday to take up more nearly $270 million in emergency funding for state […]
By Elaine Owen, Editor Advanced voting for the Dec. 4 election will be conducted at the office of the Fannin County Registration & Elections at 400 West Main St. Suite 301, Blue Ridge, Ga. November 27- November 30, 2018 Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you choose to vote on Election Day, you […]
By Elaine Owen, Editor Military Family Appreciation Month is a time set aside to recognize the military family. Military families know what it means to serve. Every day, they get up and support their service member, standing by during long trainings and deployments. They know the risks, but accept this life of service anyway. They […]