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David Belle Isle promises to fix Georgia’s election problems.

David Belle Isle promises to fix Georgia’s election problems.

Winning, unity festival topics

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Words of unity, enthusiasm and winning filled the air at the Epworth Community Club Saturday when the Fannin County Republican Party held a Fall Festival that included a full slate of speakers.
World War II Navy veteran Bill Langford gives a thumbs up before taking off at the Gilmer County Airport Tuesday, September 14, as part of the non-profit organization Dream Flights’ Operation September Freedom.

World War II Navy veteran Bill Langford gives a thumbs up before taking off at the Gilmer County Airport Tuesday, September 14, as part of the non-profit organization Dream Flights’ Operation September Freedom.

A day for veterans

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Three World War II veterans and Blue Ridge Assisted Living residents seized an opportunity to take flight in a restored World War II era biplane Tuesday, September 14. The flights were made possible by the non-profit organization Dream Flights as part of their Operation September Freedom.
Sydnie Grace Jones’ mother, Melinda, holding microphone, addressed a crowd gathered to remember her daughter and dedicate an intersection named in her honor. Shown with Melinda are, from left, Sydnie’s brothers Andrew and Conner Jones, and her father, Anthony Jones.

Sydnie Grace Jones’ mother, Melinda, holding microphone, addressed a crowd gathered to remember her daughter and dedicate an intersection named in her honor. Shown with Melinda are, from left, Sydnie’s brothers Andrew and Conner Jones, and her father, Anthony Jones.

Fond memories of Sydnie Jones fill dedication event

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Memories of love, friendship, thanks, and joy echoed through a pavilion at Meeks Park in Blairsville for the dedication of the Sydnie Grace Jones Memorial Intersection.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lucille. This one-year-old beauty came to the Adoption Center as a kitten and continues to wait patiently to be adopted. Lucille has a beautiful velvety coat and stunning gold eyes. She is calm, relaxed and happy to meet new people. She gets along with other cats once she gets to know them. Lucille is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about this beauty.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lucille. This one-year-old beauty came to the Adoption Center as a kitten and continues to wait patiently to be adopted. Lucille has a beautiful velvety coat and stunning gold eyes. She is calm, relaxed and happy to meet new people. She gets along with other cats once she gets to know them. Lucille is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about this beauty.

Cat of the week

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The News Observer

The News Observer

Turner completes FROG week

News Staff
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
McCay Turner, of Mineral Bluff, completed the University of North Georgia’s Freshman Recruit Orientation Group (FROG) week from Sunday, August 15, through Saturday, August 21.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Blues & BBQ coming Saturday

(not verified)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The 10th annual Blues & BBQ Festival will be held Saturday, September 18, in downtown Blue Ridge Park, with gates opening at 11:30 a.m. The festival is hosted by the Blue Ridge Lodging Association, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Fannin County Boys and Girls club.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin was at forefront of Texas War for Independence

(not verified)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
To my readers, While I am recovering from a brief hospital stay and receiving physical therapy and home nursing care, (I am feeling much better and thank you for your prayers) I will repeat some columns that I wrote in 1992 about the naming of our county.
Linda Sledge poses with the bike that she used for the Trans North Georgia (TNGA) bikepacking adventure ride Friday, September 10.

Linda Sledge poses with the bike that she used for the Trans North Georgia (TNGA) bikepacking adventure ride Friday, September 10.

Linda Sledge competes in adventure ride

Krista Craig
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Fannin County resident Linda Sledge just completed the Trans North Georgia (TNGA) bikepacking adventure ride for the fifth time at 74 years young. Although there were moments when Sledge wanted to quit, “Dropping out was not an option. It’s a mind over matter thing.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Morganton man killed in Labor Day accident

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Luther “Luke” Stewart was killed on Labor Day when he lost control of the tractor he was driving and rolled down an embankment, Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan said last week. Stewart, 77, of Builders Hill in Morganton, was driving his tractor down My Mountain Road pulling a trailer.