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Adopt A Pet
The beautiful Bulldog shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week!
Deadline extended for 2020 census, count directly affects federal funding
The deadline for completion of the 2020 Census has been extended to October 31.
Community theater re-opens
Blue Ridge Community Theater (BRCT) has cautiously reopened, according to BRCT President Patricia Webb.
Farmer’s Market, taxes, alcohol challenge council
The City of Blue Ridge met Tuesday, October 6, to discuss business during a lengthy workshop.
Toys for Tots sees increase in need
Members of the Marine Corps League Detachment 1438 expect a large increase in need for their annual Toys for Tots program this year.
101 new COVID-19 cases reported during last two weeks
Fannin County has seen an increase of 101 cases of COVID-19 over the last two weeks as of Monday, October 12.
Zackery Jones joins cadet corps
Zackery "Zack" Jones of Epworth is among the new cadets to join the Corps of Cadets at the University of North Georgia (UNG) this fall after successful completion of Freshman Recruit Orientation Gr
Brackett, Taylor honored
A McCaysville resident is one of two Fairmount, Georgia, police officers credited with turning a bad situation around and saving a life.
Panter says park not up to code
The City of Blue Ridge’s downtown park is not up to code, according to Councilman Mike Panter.