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The Copper Basin Cougar football team recently had a patriotic entrance to their football game. Shown with American flags are, from left, (14) Tucker Rhodes, (42) Carder Lance, (12) Sebastian Baliles, (67) Tucker Shroth, (61) Addison Hook and (6) Eli White.

The Copper Basin Cougar football team recently had a patriotic entrance to their football game. Shown with American flags are, from left, (14) Tucker Rhodes, (42) Carder Lance, (12) Sebastian Baliles, (67) Tucker Shroth, (61) Addison Hook and (6) Eli White.

Copper Basin offense not enough against Whitwell

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Three hundred and sixty two yards of total offense was not enough for Copper Basin Friday, October 22, when they traveled to Whitwell to take on the Tigers.
Fannin County High School football head coach Chad Cheatham grins as he received a gatorade bath after the Rebels defeated Chattooga 42-7 to lead Region 7AA. A win Friday, October 29, against Coosa will clinch the Region Championship for the Rebels.

Fannin County High School football head coach Chad Cheatham grins as he received a gatorade bath after the Rebels defeated Chattooga 42-7 to lead Region 7AA. A win Friday, October 29, against Coosa will clinch the Region Championship for the Rebels.

Fannin tops Chattooga to lead region

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The Fannin County Rebel football team left no doubt who the number one team in AA Region 7 is Friday, October 22, when they hosted the Chattooga Indians in front of a packed home crowd. Both Fannin and Chattooga went into the game undefeated in region play, with the Indians 4-0 and Fannin 3-0.
Ryann King (5) breaks off a big gain in the Lady Rebels 33-7 win over the Dawson County Lady Tigers Saturday, October 23.

Ryann King (5) breaks off a big gain in the Lady Rebels 33-7 win over the Dawson County Lady Tigers Saturday, October 23.

Lady Rebels top Dawson County

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels flag football team hosted the Dawson County Lady Tigers on a cool morning Saturday, October 23. The match-up was the semi-final round of the playoffs as the winner of the contest advanced to play Lumpkin County in the Super Bowl this weekend.
U.S. Army veteran Sonny Payne is a proud American and a proud veteran. He served from August 1969 until August 1971.

U.S. Army veteran Sonny Payne is a proud American and a proud veteran. He served from August 1969 until August 1971.

Sonny Payne: Attack left holes in his tent

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The colors of red, white, and blue run deep in the blood of U.S. Army veteran and Copperhill local Sonny Payne. His love for the United States of America is easily noticeable by the hat he proudly wears on his head and the many decals on his truck.
The Fannin County Development Authority organized a Job Fair at Fannin County High School in order to help students find part-time employment Tuesday, September 21. Kati Kraft signs her name down while Rylynn Boatright talks with a representative from the University of North Georgia.

The Fannin County Development Authority organized a Job Fair at Fannin County High School in order to help students find part-time employment Tuesday, September 21. Kati Kraft signs her name down while Rylynn Boatright talks with a representative from the University of North Georgia.

FCHS holds job fair

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Senior Kenna Verner (left) and junior Hannah Perry (right) asked University of North Georgia Admissions Representative Barrett Rogers questions at the Probe College Fair held at Fannin County High School Friday, October 22. Students were able to speak with representatives from different colleges and universities.

Senior Kenna Verner (left) and junior Hannah Perry (right) asked University of North Georgia Admissions Representative Barrett Rogers questions at the Probe College Fair held at Fannin County High School Friday, October 22. Students were able to speak with representatives from different colleges and universities.

FCHS students partake in Probe College Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Christie Gribble will become the new president of the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce January 1, 2022. The announcement came in conjunction with Jan Hackett’s retirement announcement at the chamber board of directors meeting Wednesday, October 20. Shown at the meeting are chamber board officers, from left, past Chairman Brandon Holloway, Vice Chairman Jason Jones, Hackett, Gribble, Treasurer Rene Bidez, and Chairman Richard York.

Christie Gribble will become the new president of the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce January 1, 2022. The announcement came in conjunction with Jan Hackett’s retirement announcement at the chamber board of directors meeting Wednesday, October 20. Shown at the meeting are chamber board officers, from left, past Chairman Brandon Holloway, Vice Chairman Jason Jones, Hackett, Gribble, Treasurer Rene Bidez, and Chairman Richard York.

New Fannin chamber leadership announced

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Seldom does any organization find itself with two highly capable leaders at its helm to steer it into the future. But that is exactly the situation the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce will enjoy beginning January 1, 2022.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Free coats to be distributed

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Coats and blankets collected during The News Observer’s annual Coats for Kids drive will be distributed next week. The distribution will be held at Fannin County Family Connection at 501 Industrial Park in Blue Ridge, Monday through Wednesday, November 1-3, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.
Dale Dyer

Dale Dyer

Dale Dyer passed Saturday at 101

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Our good friend and long-time columnist for The News Observer, Dale Dyer, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 23. Dale wrote weekly for over 20 years, chronicling his life experiences and his many efforts to maintain the history of Fannin County.
Enjoying the Eggs & Issues Breakfast were, from left, Georgia Mountains Health CEO Steven Miracle, Fannin County Family Connection Executive Director Sherry Morris, Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble, family connection board member Robert Gleadall, and UNG Blue Ridge Campus Executive Director Sandy Ott.

Enjoying the Eggs & Issues Breakfast were, from left, Georgia Mountains Health CEO Steven Miracle, Fannin County Family Connection Executive Director Sherry Morris, Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble, family connection board member Robert Gleadall, and UNG Blue Ridge Campus Executive Director Sandy Ott.

Fannin leaders hear state update

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Georgia Speaker of the House and District 7 Representative David Ralston and State Senator Steve Gooch spoke about their goals for Georgia’s future at the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues breakfast Tuesday, October 19.