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Literacy night held at East Fannin
East Fannin Elementary School held their first literacy event on the school’s campus Wednesday, October 16.
Hope, self worth come with GED
Area resident Christy Thomas accomplished a life long goal of obtaining a GED (General Education Degree) from Blue Ridge’s Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) and with it came a renewed sense of ho
Lawsuit against Weaver dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, ending a court case that has lasted over a year and a half.
LOCAL BUILDERS SHOW OFF WARES
Adopt A Pet
In the past week, officers brought in ten dogs. One dog was reclaimed and one was adopted. Two were transfered to Doggone Rescue and another was transfered to Puppy Mutts Rescue.
Chimps move into new home
Forty former research chimpanzees will have a new home in permanent sanctuary as Project Chimps announced the completion of its fifth and largest chimpanzee house called, “The Chateau.”
Lacey finds home in Jacksonville, Illinois
The tale of many dogs who’ve had to survive on the streets don’t end well. But one tale, Lacey’s tale, now has a happy ending.
Public roadways become private property at city council meeting
The City of Blue Ridge, in their regular monthly meeting October 8, took action on the 2019 Proposed millage rate, the 2020 budget, an ordinance, road abandonments, purchasing approvals and personn
Fannin commissioners hear budget requests
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners heard budget requests from select department heads and elected officials Wednesday, October 9.