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Safe zones, various events planned for Halloween celebrations

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
This just in: Fannin and Polk Counties will see an increase in ghosts, witches, princesses, superheroes, and more this weekend. However, do not be alarmed, they have been invited to attend Halloween Safe Zones and other events happening throughout the counties.
Kalliee Stanley, left, was crowned the 2021 Fannin County Homecoming Queen, while Jackson Davis was crowned Homecoming King during halftime of Fannin County’s game against Chattooga Friday, October 22.

Kalliee Stanley, left, was crowned the 2021 Fannin County Homecoming Queen, while Jackson Davis was crowned Homecoming King during halftime of Fannin County’s game against Chattooga Friday, October 22.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Last minute move raises election concern

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Early voting for a mayor and five council members for the City of Blue Ridge is underway as the Tuesday, November 2, General Election nears, but a recent city council vote could create a negative impact.
Copper Basin’s Sebastian Baliles outruns two Bradley Knights in football action Friday night. Baliles paced the Cougars’ effort in a 62-0 homecoming win over the Knights. This Friday, the Cougars will travel to Whitwell for a region contest that begins at 7 p.m.

Copper Basin’s Sebastian Baliles outruns two Bradley Knights in football action Friday night. Baliles paced the Cougars’ effort in a 62-0 homecoming win over the Knights. This Friday, the Cougars will travel to Whitwell for a region contest that begins at 7 p.m.

Cougars score homecoming win over visiting Bradley

News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The Copper Basin Cougars hosted the Bradley Knights for homecoming 2021 Friday, October 15. Copper Basin scored early and often and put the game completely out of reach on the way to a convincing 62-0 win.
Austin Garland picks up yards for Fannin County as Jeremy Tammen (71) and Hayden Lynch (2) look for blocks. Garland rushed for 48 yards and scored a touchdown against Model last Friday night.

Austin Garland picks up yards for Fannin County as Jeremy Tammen (71) and Hayden Lynch (2) look for blocks. Garland rushed for 48 yards and scored a touchdown against Model last Friday night.

Rebels roll over Model in region contest

News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The Fannin County Rebels loaded the bus and took off for Rome, Georgia, to take on the Model Blue Devils in a Region 7-AA football matchup Friday, October 15, looking to stay undefeated in region play and set themselves up for another region title run in 2021.
This male Hound was dropped off at animal control October 14. He has a short, brown coat and is very well behaved. View this cutie using intake number 351-21. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This male Hound was dropped off at animal control October 14. He has a short, brown coat and is very well behaved. View this cutie using intake number 351-21. He is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt a pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Fannin County Animal Control has a slew of pawsome dogs at their facility. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, 15 dogs were taken in, two were adopted, and two were reclaimed. No rescues took any dogs this week.
Daffodil

Daffodil

Cat of the week

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Daffodil. She is a one-year-old tabby who is the prettiest flower in the garden! Daffodil has gorgeous gold eyes that will draw you in and mesmerize you. She is a bit shy with new friends, but once she warms up to you, she is a very loving girl.
Fannin County was forced to close this bridge on Newport Road last Thursday after an inspection found it to be deficient. A bridge specialist was to be at the site Tuesday, October 19, to determine the best way to fix the structure.

Fannin County was forced to close this bridge on Newport Road last Thursday after an inspection found it to be deficient. A bridge specialist was to be at the site Tuesday, October 19, to determine the best way to fix the structure.

County closes Newport Road bridge

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Fannin County officials closed a bridge last week after a state inspection discovered deficiencies in the structure. The bridge on Newport Road was closed Thursday afternoon, October 14, soon after the deficiencies were found, Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley said.