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Two sentenced for dumping trash in Polk County

Krista Craig
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Two of the individuals accused of being responsible for a huge trash dumping site near Shuler Creek plead guilty in federal court in Chattanooga Tuesday, August 17, according to Polk County Executive Robby Hatcher.
McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley

McCaysville Police Chief Mike Earley

Earley appointed by chiefs

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Michael Earley, McCaysville chief of police, has been appointed chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee for the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.
David Ralston, District 7 representative and Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, was recognized for his contributions to the Republican party with a plaque from the Fannin County Republican Party during their meeting Monday, August 16. Presenting the plaque is Fannin County GOP Chairman Frank Wood, right.

David Ralston, District 7 representative and Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, was recognized for his contributions to the Republican party with a plaque from the Fannin County Republican Party during their meeting Monday, August 16. Presenting the plaque is Fannin County GOP Chairman Frank Wood, right.

David Ralston Recognized

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Latham Saddler speaks to those in attendance at the Fannin County Republican Party meeting Monday, August 16.

Latham Saddler speaks to those in attendance at the Fannin County Republican Party meeting Monday, August 16.

Latham Saddler brings U.S. Senate campaign to Fannin County

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
“So folks, are we ready to beat Raphael Warnock next year or what? I cannot wait to knock him out of that seat next year,” Latham Saddler, who is campaigning against U.S. Senator Warnock, said to the folks of the Fannin County Republican Party at their monthly meeting Monday, August 16.
The News Observer

The News Observer

School adopts budget and millage rate

Krista Craig
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Fannin County Board of Education (FCBOE) unanimously approved the rollback millage rate, the FY 2022 budget, the purchase of a special needs equipped school bus, and a contribution for a full-time AmeriCorps member serving with Georgia 4-H in Fannin County.
The News Observer

The News Observer

13 in races for Blue Ridge mayor, council

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
All 13 applicants who qualified in the races for Blue Ridge City Council and mayor have been verified by Election Superintendent Barbie Gerald, and with every seat in the election up for grabs, each one is contested.
Miss Rodeo USA Kylee Campbell gets the show started during the 25th Annual Kiwanis club of Blue Ridge and Mountain Valley Motors Rodeo Saturday night.

Miss Rodeo USA Kylee Campbell gets the show started during the 25th Annual Kiwanis club of Blue Ridge and Mountain Valley Motors Rodeo Saturday night.

Rodeo back with excitement

News Staff
Tuesday, August 24, 2021