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Ally Foster, left, was crowned Homecoming Queen and Sapporiah Ross was crowned Homecoming Princess during ceremonies last week at Copper Basin High School. The event took place during halftime of the Cougars football game against the Bradley Knights.

Ally Foster, left, was crowned Homecoming Queen and Sapporiah Ross was crowned Homecoming Princess during ceremonies last week at Copper Basin High School. The event took place during halftime of the Cougars football game against the Bradley Knights.

HOMECOMING ROYALTY

News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The News Observer

The News Observer

New fire station planned in Epworth

(not verified)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 1.414 acres of property off Madola Road and Queen Road from Rodney Harris for $8,000 using funds from public safety’s SPLOST revenue. The land will be used to replace Fire Station No. 5 in Epworth.
Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties home recipient Ashley Gibson, who lost her home in a fire, is shown with her children Anson and Emberlin.

Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties home recipient Ashley Gibson, who lost her home in a fire, is shown with her children Anson and Emberlin.

Fire destroys family home

News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
An early-morning fire took the home of a Habitat for Humanity of Fannin & Gilmer Counties home recipient, Ashley Gibson, and her two children Wednesday, October 13.
The News Observer

The News Observer

BRIDGE CLOSURE ON NEWPORT ROAD

Glenn Harbison
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Fannin County Road Department is immediately closing the bridge on Newport Road at Black Ankle Creek Road after state inspectors found the bridge to be deficient.
Toby

Toby

Cat of the week

News Staff
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Toby. He is a five-month-old gray tabby who is ready for colder weather with his warm coat and purrfect white mittens! Toby is a darling, sweet and curious boy. He is super playful and so loving, and he gets along beautifully with his suitemates.
This male Lab mix, named Tippy, was surrendered by his owner May 11. He has a black coat with a white chest, and he is ready for his fur-ever home. View this boy using intake number 144-21. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

This male Lab mix, named Tippy, was surrendered by his owner May 11. He has a black coat with a white chest, and he is ready for his fur-ever home. View this boy using intake number 144-21. He is shown with animal control Officer Luke McDonald.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
When life gets ruff, a furry friend is a great listener, and there are plenty at Fannin County Animal Control. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, zero dogs were taken in, while five were adopted and none reclaimed.
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The News Observer

Human trafficking affects every zip code

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
“There’s not a zip code in the state of Georgia or in the United States where we’ve not heard of trafficking taking place because it’s a transient issue,” Susan Norris, founder and executive director of Rescuing Hope Inc., said starting off the Community Service Conference Wednesday, October 6.
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The News Observer

Copperhill water rates to increase

Krista Craig
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Copperhill water and sewer customers, both commercial and residential, can expect to see their rates increase on their November bill, said City Clerk Amber Brooks.
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The News Observer

Coat drive begins

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
No one can really predict the weather, but a chill in the morning air and the coming of Christmas are sure fire signs it’s time for The News Observer’s annual Coats for Kids drive.