Three locally contested political races were decided during the 2020 General Election Tuesday, November 3.

Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener called a meeting for Friday, November 6, but a quorum of the city council was not present.

Quarrels between City of Blue Ridge Council members resulted in the cancellation of the November 4 special called meeting the day of the meeting.

The eyes of the nation were on Georgia following November 3’s 2020 General Election, which resulted in close federal and statewide races across the ballot.

Fannin County residents can get a no-cost flu shot at The Farmers Market in Blue Ridge Tuesday, November 17.

As if a global pandemic and polarized political campaigns weren’t enough, The News Observer’s internet system failed in the wee hours of last Friday morning, November 6.

The handsome, chocolate Lab shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week!

Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge has a new president, Bill Echelburger.