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Cat of the week

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The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Toby. He is a five-month-old gray tabby who is ready for colder weather with his warm coat and purrfect white mittens!

Adopt A Pet

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When life gets ruff, a furry friend is a great listener, and there are plenty at Fannin County Animal Control.

Human trafficking affects every zip code

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“There’s not a zip code in the state of Georgia or in the United States where we’ve not heard of trafficking taking place because it’s a transient issue,” Susan Norris, founder and executive direct

Copperhill water rates to increase

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Copperhill water and sewer customers, both commercial and residential, can expect to see their rates increase on their November bill, said City Clerk Amber Brooks.

Coat drive begins

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No one can really predict the weather, but a chill in the morning air and the coming of Christmas are sure fire signs it’s time for The News Observer’s annual Coats for Kids drive.

Sosebee sentenced for 2018 traffic crash

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Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver specifically explained how she was bound by the jury’s verdict and the law prior to sentencing Eddie Allen Sosebee in connection with the death of Clifton Ray Dea

Adopt A Pet

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The ulti-mutt companion is waiting at Fannin County Animal Control.

This past week, two dogs were taken in while three were adopted, and one was reclaimed!