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Fannin County firefighter Jacob Queen uses a specially designed rescue tool to cut through the windshield of a car. This was part of an extrication refresher course taught last week that 18 Fannin firefighters attended.

Fannin County firefighter Jacob Queen uses a specially designed rescue tool to cut through the windshield of a car. This was part of an extrication refresher course taught last week that 18 Fannin firefighters attended.

Fannin’s ISO rating improves

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Fire Chief Larry Thomas told Fannin County commissioners he was happy to give them good news regarding the county’s Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating.
Submitted photo The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Bubba Earl. He is a one-year-old handsome little guy who oozes sophistication. His cute, squeaky meow will win you over in no time! Bubba Earl loves people, and he gets along with other cats as long as they understand he is the boss. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-932-4357 to set up a meet and greet with this very cool cat.

Submitted photo The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Bubba Earl. He is a one-year-old handsome little guy who oozes sophistication. His cute, squeaky meow will win you over in no time! Bubba Earl loves people, and he gets along with other cats as long as they understand he is the boss. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-932-4357 to set up a meet and greet with this very cool cat.

Cat of the week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
This female Great Dane mix was picked up on Indian Forest in Blue Ridge Thursday, June 17. She is very sweet and has a dark chocolate coat. View her using intake number 195-21. Giving her lovings is Volunteer of the Month Debi Holcomb.

This female Great Dane mix was picked up on Indian Forest in Blue Ridge Thursday, June 17. She is very sweet and has a dark chocolate coat. View her using intake number 195-21. Giving her lovings is Volunteer of the Month Debi Holcomb.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Big and small, Fannin County Animal Control has got them all, or several kinds of dogs anyway. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, nine dogs were taken in, and three were reclaimed. One dog was adopted.
Photo by Allstar Photos The Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame recently awarded two Fannin County High School 2021 graduates with a $1,000 scholarship each. Shown during the scholarship presentation are, from left, Fannin Sports Hall of Fame members Don Clement and Sandy Acker, FCHS seniors and scholarship recipients Olivia Sisson and Luke Holloway, Sports Hall of Fame members Gilita Carter and Tim Towe.

Photo by Allstar Photos The Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame recently awarded two Fannin County High School 2021 graduates with a $1,000 scholarship each. Shown during the scholarship presentation are, from left, Fannin Sports Hall of Fame members Don Clement and Sandy Acker, FCHS seniors and scholarship recipients Olivia Sisson and Luke Holloway, Sports Hall of Fame members Gilita Carter and Tim Towe.

FCSHOF AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

News Staff
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Submitted Photo Kenna Verner, a rising senior at Fannin County High School, won second place in the 2021 9th District Congressional Art Competition. A reception was held at Congressman Andrew Clyde’s office in Gainesville, Georgia, Wednesday, June 9. Verner and Clyde are shown at the event.

Submitted Photo Kenna Verner, a rising senior at Fannin County High School, won second place in the 2021 9th District Congressional Art Competition. A reception was held at Congressman Andrew Clyde’s office in Gainesville, Georgia, Wednesday, June 9. Verner and Clyde are shown at the event.

VERNER ART WINNER

News Staff
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Proud GED graduates, along with a few of the people who helped them achieve their goals, celebrate together after their graduation ceremony May 18, 2021. Shown are, from left, Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) Director Teresa Ross, graduates Shaun Allen, Shannon Goode and Caleb Green, and North Georgia Technical College Adult Education instructor Donna Earl.

Proud GED graduates, along with a few of the people who helped them achieve their goals, celebrate together after their graduation ceremony May 18, 2021. Shown are, from left, Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) Director Teresa Ross, graduates Shaun Allen, Shannon Goode and Caleb Green, and North Georgia Technical College Adult Education instructor Donna Earl.

Four students complete GED mission

News Staff
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
By Krista Craig krista@thenewsobserver.com It is mission accomplished for four area natives, Shaun Allen, Shannon Goode, Caleb Green and Valerie Harper, who graduated with their General Education Diploma (GED) from North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) May 18.