Special Olympics events return to FCHS football field

The Knights of Columbus Blue Ridge Council 12126 presented $4,005.94 to Fannin County Special Olympics at the start of the track and field events at the high school football stadium last week. The money was raised in cooperation with La Pizzeria when the restaurant off Forge Mill Road celebrated its Grand Reopening Thursday, April 11. All proceeds from the event, as well as tips and donations went to Special Olympics.

Georgia Seventh District House Representative Johnny Chastain helps Eli and Maddix from Fannin County Middle School say the Olympic oath.

The Fannin County High School Rebelettes Dance Team entertained then helped the athletes during the Special Olympics Track and Field event. Shown during opening ceremonies are, front left to the back: Parker Stanley, Eva Mcnelley, Caylee Gaddis, Addie Lester, Emily Dickey, Callie Lewis, and Ragna Moeller.

Fannin County Special Olympics Track and Field events returned to the Fannin County High School football field for the first time in seven years Friday morning, April 12, thanks to a day filled with sunshine. Pre-k and Kindergarten athletes from East Fannin Elementary School rush to get through the parachute roof before it comes down.

Holly from East Fannin Pre-K shows off her kicking skills during Special Olympics Track and Field competition at Fannin County High School.

Carter, right, from East Fannin Kindergarten gets help with his construction project.

Nathaniel from Blue Ridge Elementary breaks the tape in the 50 yard dash.

Aiden from Fannin County Middle School shows off his winning form.

Seasame from Blue Ridge Elementary School shows off winning softball throw form.

Maddix and Aiden from Fannin County Middle School congratulate each other on the winners podium.