Blue Ridge reviews $5,000 annual service agreement with Fannin County Family Connection

Oct 14, 2026

City leaders discussed a proposed recurring $5,000 annual service agreement to connect people experiencing homelessness with hygiene, laundry, food and referral services provided by Fannin County Family Connection; councilmembers debated whether the payment is a permissible contract or an improper charitable donation under the Georgia Constitution.

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The City of Blue Ridge discussed a proposed service agreement that would commit the city to contribute $5,000 each year to Fannin County Family Connection so people experiencing homelessness have access to showers, laundry, food and referral services.

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