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Polk parade December 12
The Sounds of Christmas, Polk County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade, is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, at 1 p.m. in Benton.
71 new COVID-19 cases reported over two weeks in Fannin
Fannin County has seen an additional 71 cases of COVID-19 over the last two weeks as of Monday, November 16.
Over 1,200 books delivered
This past week, The Craddock Center delivered over 1,200 new books and donated hand-made, knitted hats to children.
Copperhill council holds line on tax rate
The current Copperhill Council met for the last time to hold second readings for their Property Tax and Noise Ordinances Monday, November 9.
Mountain Patriots request refused
The Mountain Patriots have not been allowed to meet at the Fannin County Senior Center, according to member Lane Bishop.
County says something must be done with fence
A homeowner on Lebanon Road in Fannin County has built a fence, using pressure treated 6x6 posts, in the county’s right of way that county officials have deemed to be potentially dangerous.
Board moves forward with Fannin budget
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners are advertising a budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year that includes $29,356,858 in Grand Total All Expenditures and $29,534,299 in Grand Total All Revenue Funds
Voter registration ends Dec. 7 for Georgia election runoff
Those who are not currently registered to vote but would like to vote in the January 5 General Election Runoff can still register through December 7.
Commission dodges Whitepath issue, leaves for new board
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners took no action on the Whitepath FabTech building after Post Two Commissioner Glenn Patterson requested to add it to the agenda during a meeting Tuesday, Nov