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Departments 2020 budgets didn t reflect CARES Act reimbursements

Departments’ 2020 budgets didn’t reflect CARES Act reimbursementsBoard of Commissioners, News February 15, 2021 , by Lauren Souther BLUE RIDGE, Ga: Several county departments never received their CARES Act reimbursement funds in 2020 despite the county having the money. Chairman Jamie Hensley addressed the matter during the February 9, 2021 meeting, stating that at least one department was showing over by 175 percent. “Unbeknownst to the commissioners, I can honestly say that they really didn’t know. This is something that we just found out,” Hensley said. These departments spent funds from their capital outlay budgets to safely maintain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state gave Fannin CARES Act funds specifically for coronavirus-related improvements.  T

Educator reflects on father s work with MLK in segregated St Augustine

Educator reflects on father’s work with MLK in segregated St. Augustine Earl Johnson Jr.’s father was Martin Luther King Jr.’s attorney in Florida during Civil Rights era Lena Pringle, Anchor/traffic and general assignment reporter Published:  Updated:  Tags:  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s example of non-violent protest still resonates around the world. In 1964, King put those principles to the test in Northeast Florida when he and other activists were arrested for attempting to eat at a whites-only restaurant at the Monson Motor Lodge in downtown St. Augustine. Civil Rights demonstrators responded to King’s arrest by jumping into a segregated pool at the hotel. Images of the owner pouring acid into the pool sparked outrage and helped lead to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Changes on the way for Fannin Commission meetings, Walker selected interim CFO

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – At the first commission meeting of the new administration, Chairman Jamie Hensley proposed several changes to the format. Going forward, for a trial period, the meetings will be moved until 6 p.m., instead of 5:15 p.m. The later start time will hopefully give more citizens an opportunity to attend the meetings, which remain on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. “You can’t get a good pulse from the citizens if they can’t get here,” Post One Commissioner Earl Johnson commented. Post Two Glenn Patterson asked if county costs would go up if the meeting moved to a later time. He furthered explained if the meeting was later, would county employees add that as extra time to their workday if asked to attend. He also commented the meeting would start after dark for five months out of the year if moved to 6 p.m. Some older individuals prefer not to drive in the dark, he added.

Johnson agrees to serve as Post One Commissioner for 90 days - Fannin

Johnson agrees to serve as Post One Commissioner for 90 daysNews January 13, 2021 , by Lauren Souther BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Former Post One Earl Johnson took a moment to clear up the details surrounding his extended time in office. Johnson acknowledged that he’s comfortable continuing to serve the county for a period of time while Post One-elect Johnny Scearce continues to recover. However, he did put a time limit on his return – 90 days or six meetings. “I’ve always taken my position here very seriously,” Johnson remarked. “Our current circumstances in Fannin County it’s unordinary and unusual event that’s taken place.”

Behind the front lines, props to Baltimore s arabbers, among others, for distributing face masks to ward off the virus | COMMENTARY

Behind the front lines, props to Baltimore s arabbers, among others, for distributing face masks to ward off the virus | COMMENTARY
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