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Rhonda Haight is the new Blue Ridge mayor.

Rhonda Haight is the new Blue Ridge mayor.

Haight elected Blue Ridge mayor

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
City of Blue Ridge voters decided it is time for change and voted in a new mayor and five new council members during the Tuesday, November 2, General Election.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Colby. He is two years old and has an orange coat with gorgeous swirl patterns. Colby is an easy-going guy who gets along well with his suitemates. He is friendly with people and seems content to relax in a quiet spot. Colby is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to set up a visit with this fabulous feline.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Colby. He is two years old and has an orange coat with gorgeous swirl patterns. Colby is an easy-going guy who gets along well with his suitemates. He is friendly with people and seems content to relax in a quiet spot. Colby is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to set up a visit with this fabulous feline.

Cat of the week

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
This female Beagle-Feist mix was picked up on Blue Ridge Drive in Blue Ridge October 27. She has a white coat with orange spots. View this girl using intake number 371-21.

This female Beagle-Feist mix was picked up on Blue Ridge Drive in Blue Ridge October 27. She has a white coat with orange spots. View this girl using intake number 371-21.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Snuggle up with a good book and a furry companion from Fannin County Animal Control this fall. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, 10 dogs were taken in, one was reclaimed and two were adopted.
Copper Basin football senior Sebastian Baliles was recognized with the other football, band, cheer and golf seniors at Copper Basin’s senior night ceremony Friday, October 29. Baliles is shown with his parents Maribel Estramera and Aaron Baliles.

Copper Basin football senior Sebastian Baliles was recognized with the other football, band, cheer and golf seniors at Copper Basin’s senior night ceremony Friday, October 29. Baliles is shown with his parents Maribel Estramera and Aaron Baliles.

Copper Basin honors seniors

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebel flag football team won the first ever Super Bowl Saturday, October 30, against Lumpkin County. Shown following the win are, from left, front, McKinley Sandefur, Ryann King, Khloe Kay, Selah Patterson and Braylee Davenport; back, assistant coach Grant Fitts, Lynnex Patterson, Bristol Falls, Bailee Rhodes, Gracelyn Gray, Hadlee Patterson, Kayden-Leigh McClure, head coach Seth McClure and assistant coach Kristin Kay. Not pictured Violet Miller.

The Fannin County Lady Rebel flag football team won the first ever Super Bowl Saturday, October 30, against Lumpkin County. Shown following the win are, from left, front, McKinley Sandefur, Ryann King, Khloe Kay, Selah Patterson and Braylee Davenport; back, assistant coach Grant Fitts, Lynnex Patterson, Bristol Falls, Bailee Rhodes, Gracelyn Gray, Hadlee Patterson, Kayden-Leigh McClure, head coach Seth McClure and assistant coach Kristin Kay. Not pictured Violet Miller.

Super Bowl Champs

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The first annual Super Bowl for Girls Flag Football was held Saturday, October 30, in Lumpkin County, and the Fannin County Lady Rebels made history as the very first winner in the Mountain Athletic Conference sponsored sport.
The Fannin County Rebels Cross Country team took home second place in their GHSA Region 7AA Championship Tuesday, October 26, at Pepperell High School. Shown following the meet are, from left, front, Brady Smith; and back, Samuel Jabaley, James Kyle, Phoenix Leifer, coach Suzianne Pass, Samuel McGill, coach Mike Cosentino, Luke Callihan, Zechariah Prater, Gavin Davis and Ben Bloch.

The Fannin County Rebels Cross Country team took home second place in their GHSA Region 7AA Championship Tuesday, October 26, at Pepperell High School. Shown following the meet are, from left, front, Brady Smith; and back, Samuel Jabaley, James Kyle, Phoenix Leifer, coach Suzianne Pass, Samuel McGill, coach Mike Cosentino, Luke Callihan, Zechariah Prater, Gavin Davis and Ben Bloch.

Fannin cross country teams shine at region meet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel and Lady Rebel Cross Country teams recently competed in the GHSA Region 7AA Championship Tuesday, October 26, at Pepperell High School. Both the Lady Rebels and Rebels shined, as the Lady Rebels claimed first place and the Rebels brought home second place.
The Fannin County offensive line was recognized by Georgia High School Football Daily Newsletter Tuesday, October 26. The Rebels’ offensive line was named The Otter’s Chicken Offensive Line of the Week and consists of, from left, Dylan Collins, Rico Arellanes, Taylor Collis, Jeremy Tammen, Logan Long, and half backs Cade Sands and Issac Davis. They cleared the path to 367 yards rushing and six rushing touchdowns in a 42-7 victory over Chattooga in a game between teams unbeaten in region play. The victory pu

The Fannin County offensive line was recognized by Georgia High School Football Daily Newsletter Tuesday, October 26. The Rebels’ offensive line was named The Otter’s Chicken Offensive Line of the Week and consists of, from left, Dylan Collins, Rico Arellanes, Taylor Collis, Jeremy Tammen, Logan Long, and half backs Cade Sands and Issac Davis. They cleared the path to 367 yards rushing and six rushing touchdowns in a 42-7 victory over Chattooga in a game between teams unbeaten in region play. The victory pu

Fannin offensive line recognized

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Austin Garland (18) leads the way for Seth Reece (23) in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel football team. Fannin topped Coosa 37-7 Friday, October 29, to remain undefeated in region play.

Austin Garland (18) leads the way for Seth Reece (23) in recent action for the Fannin County Rebel football team. Fannin topped Coosa 37-7 Friday, October 29, to remain undefeated in region play.

Rebels remain undefeated in region play

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels topped Coosa 37-7 to remain undefeared in Region 7AA Friday, October 29. The Rebels defense was lights out against the Eagles, as Fannin held Coosa to just 40 total yards. The Rebels offense was explosive as well, gaining 337 yards on the evening.