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Sosebee sentenced for 2018 traffic crash

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver specifically explained how she was bound by the jury’s verdict and the law prior to sentencing Eddie Allen Sosebee in connection with the death of Clifton Ray Deal the day after Christmas in 2018.
This handsome, male Bulldog mix was picked up at Lakeview Drive in Blue Ridge last Wednesday, September 29. He has a blue and white coat. View him using intake number 338-21.

This handsome, male Bulldog mix was picked up at Lakeview Drive in Blue Ridge last Wednesday, September 29. He has a blue and white coat. View him using intake number 338-21.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The ulti-mutt companion is waiting at Fannin County Animal Control. This past week, two dogs were taken in while three were adopted, and one was reclaimed! No rescues took any dogs this past week. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted.
Seth Owenby and his grandpa, Steve Owenby work on their car for the Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby Fall Classic that took place Saturday, September 25.

Seth Owenby and his grandpa, Steve Owenby work on their car for the Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby Fall Classic that took place Saturday, September 25.

Soap Box winners, plans told

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby Fall Classic is now in the wind, but it would be remiss to not highlight the drivers and participants in this year’s event.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin millage rate passes

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Following the close of the third, and final, Millage Rate public hearing, the Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to maintain the county’s tax millage rate of 3.862 at a special called meeting Thursday, September 30.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Toys for Tots needs donations, volunteers

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Toys for Tots of Fannin County, headed by the Lake Blue Ridge Marine Corp Detachment #1438, and the thousand-plus children they serve need help. Consider donating toys, money or time to help serve the organization’s cause.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Advance voting starts Oct. 11

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Advance voting in the Blue Ridge City Election will commence Monday, October 11. City residents who are registered to vote in the city may go to city hall at 480 West First Street between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to cast their votes for mayor and the five council seats.