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Jackson Davis is shown leaving the hospital after having emergency surgery.

Jackson Davis is shown leaving the hospital after having emergency surgery.

Community rallies around Jackson Davis

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Fannin County High School (FCHS) senior Jackson Davis, who recently had a medical emergency and surgery, is home and trying to rest. Thursday morning, August 26, Jackson was getting ready to go to school when he collapsed in the shower.
Brady Smith and his mother, Ashley Herendon, are all smiles after running in a community race.

Brady Smith and his mother, Ashley Herendon, are all smiles after running in a community race.

Brady Smith’s determination to run honored by his mother

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Brady Smith, a 15-year-old freshman at Fannin County High School is making a name for himself by competing in cross country. Aside from his discipline and motivation, what makes him unique is the fact that he competes in his “hot rod.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Voter registration open in Blue Ridge

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
City of Blue Ridge residents have until Monday, October 4, to register for the November 2 election, and early voting begins October 11. Residents should register to vote by 5 p.m. October 4 at the Fannin County Board of Elections office in the courthouse at 400 West Main Street in Blue Ridge.
Tony and Beverly Pittman

Tony and Beverly Pittman

PITTMANS CELEBRATE

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Tony and Beverly Pittman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Thursday, September 2, 2021. They were married in Blue Ridge Thursday, September 2, 1971.
Amaretti

Amaretti

Cat of the week

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Amaretti. This precious five-month-old tortie is sprinkled with many different colors! She is named after the Italian cookie, and she will bring so much sweetness to your life. Amaretti is friendly, playful, and petite.
This female Plott Hound mix, who volunteers call Gemma, was picked up on Cutcane Road in Mineral Bluff August 18. She has a caramel-brindle coat with beautiful tan eyes. View this pretty girl using intake number 296-21. She is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This female Plott Hound mix, who volunteers call Gemma, was picked up on Cutcane Road in Mineral Bluff August 18. She has a caramel-brindle coat with beautiful tan eyes. View this pretty girl using intake number 296-21. She is shown with animal control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Make a difference in the life of a dog at Fannin County Animal Control by volunteering or adopting one. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, no dogs were taken in, but two were adopted and another was reclaimed.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin squares off in Calhoun tournament

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels traveled to Calhoun High School Saturday, August 28, to face off in the Calhoun Tournament. The Lady Rebels played well overall on the day, squaring off against LaFayette, North Cobb Christian, and Wesleyan High Schools.
The Fannin County Lady Rebels Volleyball Team

The Fannin County Lady Rebels Volleyball Team

Lady Rebel volleyball team competes

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Fannin County Lady Rebels volleyball team traveled to Pickens County Tuesday, August 24, and then Lumpkin County Thursday, August 26, to take on Pickens County, Southeast Whitfield and Lumpkin County.
The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce held their Business After Hours event Tuesday, August 24, at the Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company, which is located at 611 East Main Street, and Danielle’s Cafe, which is located next door, provided the food and drinks. Shown greeting guests are, from left, chamber Director of Membership Services Dianne Mallernee, Brenda Morgan and Shelley Eyerly.

The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce held their Business After Hours event Tuesday, August 24, at the Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company, which is located at 611 East Main Street, and Danielle’s Cafe, which is located next door, provided the food and drinks. Shown greeting guests are, from left, chamber Director of Membership Services Dianne Mallernee, Brenda Morgan and Shelley Eyerly.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS HELD

Krista Craig
Tuesday, August 31, 2021