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CUCINELLA’S PIZZERIA

CUCINELLA’S PIZZERIA

CUCINELLA’S PIZZERIA

Local Business Sponsor
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Building on over 93 years of tradition and family values, the Cucinella family is thrilled to bring you our fourth generation pizzeria. Our family began making pizza and bread in Rochester, N.Y., back in 1932.   Located in the new Trackside complex in downtown Blue Ridge, Ga.
Timothy Craig Ramsey is escorted into the McCaysville City Hall to be questioned by the GBI by McCaysville Police Officer Steve Bennett immediately following his arrest.

Timothy Craig Ramsey is escorted into the McCaysville City Hall to be questioned by the GBI by McCaysville Police Officer Steve Bennett immediately following his arrest.

Worley improving; suspect arrested

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
A McCaysville police officer continues to improve in a Chattanooga, Tennessee, hospital, and the man accused of shooting him is in jail.
Francis Xavier “Frank” Moore

Francis Xavier “Frank” Moore

Moore guilty, jailed by judge

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Blue Ridge attorney Francis Xavier “Frank” Moore was ordered taken into custody Friday night, September 12, by Senior Superior Court Judge Andy Fuller immediately after a Fannin County jury convicted him on four of five charges.
The crew of House Doctors of North Georgia stand ready to help with everything you need to repair or upgrade your home. From left are Andy Crowder, Jerritt Holloway, Hunter Crowder, Amber Thomas, George Thomas, Michelle Chandler and Michael Butler. Not shown is Jimmie Petry.

The crew of House Doctors of North Georgia stand ready to help with everything you need to repair or upgrade your home. From left are Andy Crowder, Jerritt Holloway, Hunter Crowder, Amber Thomas, George Thomas, Michelle Chandler and Michael Butler. Not shown is Jimmie Petry.

Happy homes at heart of House Doctors’ mission

Local Business Sponsor
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Sponsored Content Fannin Co. Development Authority Most couples desire to establish a happy home. For George and Amber Thomas, the happiest homes are also the most functional and in good repair. And they have made that their business.
Kevin Mashburn in his 2016 booking photo

Kevin Mashburn in his 2016 booking photo

Major drug bust tied to Fannin

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
A lengthy drug investigation with its roots in Fannin County has resulted in four drug arrests in the Atlanta area, a meth lab being shut down, and the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy pills and a firearm.
The new site of the Fannin County Public Library is on track to be completed in December.

The new site of the Fannin County Public Library is on track to be completed in December.

Fannin Co. library build on schedule

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The construction of  the Fannin County Public Library is “right on schedule,” Fannin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jamie Hensley said Friday. Ground was broken on the new location this past March and completion is expected in December, Hensley said.
This warning at the rafting take out on the Ocoee River caused concern. According to TDEC, it reflects conditions in the Parksville reservoir.

This warning at the rafting take out on the Ocoee River caused concern. According to TDEC, it reflects conditions in the Parksville reservoir.

Fish warning for Parksville one of many posted in Tennessee

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Worry over any possible long range affects of biosolid contamination in the Ocoee River prompted Monica Farrow to question Catfish Consumption warning signs downstream from Copperhill Industries.
Guided fly fishing trips are part of the outdoor gem that is Noontootla Creek Farms.

Guided fly fishing trips are part of the outdoor gem that is Noontootla Creek Farms.

Outdoor lovers paradise home to casting, blasting

Local Business Sponsor
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Sponsored Content Fannin Co. Development Authority   Don’t let the name fool you. Noontootla Creek Farms is not a place where you will see planting and harvesting. What makes this rural Fannin County gem such a popular destination is best described by two other action verbs: blasting and casting.
Harley Thomas Golden is currently serving 60 days in the Polk County Jail and will be extradited once he has completed his sentence, Polk County Sheriff Steve Ross said in an email Friday.

Harley Thomas Golden is currently serving 60 days in the Polk County Jail and will be extradited once he has completed his sentence, Polk County Sheriff Steve Ross said in an email Friday.

Golden to be extradited after serving 60 days

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Harley Thomas Golden is currently serving 60 days in the Polk County Jail and will be extradited once he has completed his sentence, Polk County Sheriff Steve Ross said in an email Friday.
Rhonda Gayle Deal, who is charged with First Degree Murder in the death of Buell Cody Thomason, is free under a $200,000 bond.

Rhonda Gayle Deal, who is charged with First Degree Murder in the death of Buell Cody Thomason, is free under a $200,000 bond.

Deal free after posting $200,000 bond

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Rhonda Gayle Deal, who is charged with First Degree Murder in the death of Buell Cody Thomason, is free under a $200,000 bond. Deal posted a combination property/surety bond after the amount was set by General Sessions Judge Brooklyn Townsend, Polk County Clerk of Court records confirm.