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News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Maryjane and John Wysocki monitor the bounce house during Her Hope Pregnancy Center's Walk for Life Fundraiser June 6.

News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Maryjane and John Wysocki monitor the bounce house during Her Hope Pregnancy Center's Walk for Life Fundraiser June 6.

Walk for life raises $60,000 for Her Hope

Mollie Morrow
Monday, June 22, 2026
A $60,000 goal for the sixth annual Walk for Life benefitting Her Hope Pregnancy Center was met during the fundraising event June 6.The humidity didn't stop the numerous participants from getting their steps in at the Fannin County Recreation Complex on Tom Boyd Road.
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McCaysville's revised alcohol ordinance delayed

Mollie Morrow
Monday, June 22, 2026
The City of McCaysville will vote in August to adopt the revised alcohol ordinance due to a technicality.City Attorney Cortney Stuart told the council during their June 9 meeting, "The newspaper admitted that they made an error.
News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Will Reed with the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency speaks of some needs during Impact100 Fannin's Non-Profit Fair and Big Reveal June 9.

News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Will Reed with the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency speaks of some needs during Impact100 Fannin's Non-Profit Fair and Big Reveal June 9.

Impact100 has $230,000 to give away

Mollie Morrow
Monday, June 22, 2026
Two hundred thirty Impact100 Fannin members means $230,000 will be given back to the community.
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Runoff advance voting begins Monday

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Advance voting for the Georgia General Primary Election Runoff begins Monday, June 8 and continues through Friday, June 12.It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the courthouse, 400 West Main St. in Blue Ridge.
News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Members of the North Georgia Honor Guard perform the Rifle Salute during the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge May 25.

News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Members of the North Georgia Honor Guard perform the Rifle Salute during the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Fannin County Veterans Memorial Park in Blue Ridge May 25.

Memorial Day honors those who sacrificed it all

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
"This is a memorial to all those that have been transferred to the highest authority. Don't forget them please," Bill Stodghill told those in attendance for the annual Memorial Day ceremony May 25.
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McCaysville staying dry after vote

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
McCaysville voters have said “no” to liquor by the drink and will remain a dry city.After residents and business owners fought to have the opportunity to vote on the matter, 146 citizens showed up to cast ballots out of 848 registered voters.
News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - McCaysville Mayor Terry Arp, in the hat, shows citizens a map that GDOT provided showing where routes will be redirected when the concrete bridge is replaced during GDOT's Open House May 14.

News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - McCaysville Mayor Terry Arp, in the hat, shows citizens a map that GDOT provided showing where routes will be redirected when the concrete bridge is replaced during GDOT's Open House May 14.

GDOT planning commercial detours, taking comments

Mollie Morrow
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is accepting comments up until tomorrow May 28 regarding their proposal for the concrete "Boss" Mull bridge replacement in McCaysville.
News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Fannin County High School graduates Eva McNelley, Hudson Lynch and Ryleigh Loudermilk, from left, first row, walk onto the field at Rebel Stadium for graduation Friday, May 22.

News Observer photo/Mollie Morrow - Fannin County High School graduates Eva McNelley, Hudson Lynch and Ryleigh Loudermilk, from left, first row, walk onto the field at Rebel Stadium for graduation Friday, May 22.

Storm threat didn't stop FCHS graduation

Mollie Morrow
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Memories, faith and congratulations were shared during Fannin County High School’s graduation Friday, May 22, at Rebel Stadium.Despite looming storms and gusty winds, seniors and their loved ones filled the stadium in support of the students’ “next chapter” as Principal Dr.