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Bob Bradley, holding Lilly Grace Taylor, and Anna Bradley, holding Charley Brown Bradley, brought these cuties to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge for Saint Francis’ Animal Blessing Sunday, October 3. The event takes place annually at the church.

Bob Bradley, holding Lilly Grace Taylor, and Anna Bradley, holding Charley Brown Bradley, brought these cuties to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge for Saint Francis’ Animal Blessing Sunday, October 3. The event takes place annually at the church.

The News Observer

The News Observer

Whitepath FabTech building for sale

Fannin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jamie Hensley announced that Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble has listed the Whitepath FabTech building for sale. The announcement came at the commissioners Tuesday, September 28, meeting.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Dean now mayor; England missed

Barry Nelson Dean is the new mayor of the City of Morganton. After the death of  City of Morganton Mayor and Tri-State Christian Center Co-paster Michael England Sunday, September 19, the vacancy was advertised, and qualifying took place last Friday, October 1.
Richard Shane Arp

Richard Shane Arp

GBI charges suspect with internet porn

Richard Shane Arp, 45, of 257 West View Drive, Blue Ridge, was arrested last week by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit.
Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Manny Lozano served the country for 25 years from 1962 until 1983.

Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Manny Lozano served the country for 25 years from 1962 until 1983.

“Manny” Lozano: A bullet in his helmet

There’s more to joining the military than just signing up. There’s a brotherhood among the men and women who’ve served that goes beyond what you’ll find as a civilian, and there’s a world of opportunity just waiting to be snatched. Local Manuel “Manny” Lozano, retired U.S.
North Georgia Health District Communications Specialist Jennifer King, left, and Fannin County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Angela Blevins wait for individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the health department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge fairgrounds Saturday, September 18.

North Georgia Health District Communications Specialist Jennifer King, left, and Fannin County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Angela Blevins wait for individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the health department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge fairgrounds Saturday, September 18.

Gift cards draw only one to vaccine clinic

Only one individual showed up to get their COVID-19 vaccine and $50 gift card Saturday, September 18, for the Fannin County Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic.
The News Observer

The News Observer

School board hears Milestones test results

The 2021 end-of-year Georgia Milestones assessment results for the Fannin County School System were presented to the board during the Fannin County Board of Education regular meeting Thursday, September 9, by Lucas Roof, the system’s director of Learning and Achievement.
All kinds of interesting items were found in Fannin County waterways at this year’s Rivers Alive Saturday, September 25, including a vacuum cleaner found in the Toccoa River. Shown are, Joe Vivenzo, Carl Riggs, John Jenkins and Jim Reich of Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited.

All kinds of interesting items were found in Fannin County waterways at this year’s Rivers Alive Saturday, September 25, including a vacuum cleaner found in the Toccoa River. Shown are, Joe Vivenzo, Carl Riggs, John Jenkins and Jim Reich of Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited.

RIVERS ALIVE CLEANUP HELD