New Business Monday: Ribbon Cutting for Burnette’s Appliance Repair (Blue Ridge, GA)
Burnette’s Appliance Repair has a ribbon cutting this week in Blue Ridge. If you like knowing who to call before an appliance crisis hits, this is a good “meet them now” moment.
Ribbon cutting is scheduled for Thursday morning.
Location is at the Chamber in Blue Ridge.
A simple way to support a new local service business is to show up and say hello.
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Blue Ridge Development Watch: Planning Commission meeting Jan. 6, plus a “planned Publix retail center” mention tied to an adjoining parcel
The City of Blue Ridge has posted an upcoming Planning Commission meeting and packet. Separately, a nearby commercial listing mentions a planned Publix retail center opening in 2026 on an adjoining parcel. The practical takeaway is to watch the official meeting materials for the cleanest details as plans evolve.
Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening.
The agenda packet includes a rezoning request tied to a proposed commercial center.
A commercial listing references a planned Publix retail center opening in 2026, but treat that as a listing claim until it shows up in official approvals and announcements.
Sources:
2026-01 | https://www.cityofblueridgemountains.com/bc-pz/meeting/january-6-2026-planning-commission-meeting
2025-12-26 | https://www.ansleyre.com/412394/10091-blue-ridge-drive-blue-ridge-georgia-30513-nega
Regional Public Safety: Towns County Sheriff’s Office says some missing items found; one firearm still missing after audit
Towns County officials say progress has been made recovering missing agency property after an audit, but one firearm is still missing. This remains a safety issue until everything is accounted for.
Several missing items were reportedly returned.
Officials say one of two missing firearms was returned, and one remains missing.
The report notes investigators are still working the case.
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Clay County, NC: Commissioners meeting Jan. 8 with agenda link posted
Clay County has its next Commissioners meeting listed for Thursday evening, with an agenda link posted. If you want to stay plugged in to local decisions, this is the easiest on-ramp.
Meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Location is the Clay County Courthouse multi-purpose room.
The agenda link is posted ahead of the meeting.
Sources:
2026-01 | https://www.clayconc.com/county-commission-meetings
2026-01 | https://www.clayconc.com/_files/ugd/fe4bcd_c0461492b80b450c92d76eb56298b869.pdf
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