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Vernon Jones brought his campaign for governor of Georgia to Fannin County Saturday, June 19. He is shown speaking to a crowd at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park.

Vernon Jones brought his campaign for governor of Georgia to Fannin County Saturday, June 19. He is shown speaking to a crowd at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park.

Jones brings race for governor to Fannin County

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Vernon Jones brought his campaign for governor of Georgia to the banks of the Toccoa River Saturday afternoon, June 19, when he addressed a crowd at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park.
Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) volunteers celebrated with Donna Earl during her retirement reception Wednesday, June 9. Shown during the reception are, from left, Paula Ary, Earl, Jackie Morgan and Shelby Ward.

Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) volunteers celebrated with Donna Earl during her retirement reception Wednesday, June 9. Shown during the reception are, from left, Paula Ary, Earl, Jackie Morgan and Shelby Ward.

Instructor Donna Earl retires after 29 years

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Donna Earl, who has been an instructor for North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) in partnership with the Fannin Literacy Action Group (FLAG) for the last 29 years, is retiring.
Kevin Joseph Warbington

Kevin Joseph Warbington

Life sentence includes 30 years in prison

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Kevin Joseph Warbington will spend the next 30 years of his life in prison, and when he is released, the rest of his days will be spent on a rigid probation program that includes general and special probation conditions in addition to sex offender conditions.
Charles Ray Geyer

Charles Ray Geyer

Suspect charged after dog shot in front of children

Glenn Harbison
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Charles Ray Geyer faces four charges after he allegedly shot a dog in front of two minor children at a home off Morganton Highway last week. Geyer was taken into custody by Fannin County Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Jack Queen soon after the incident.
Cyrano

Cyrano

Cat of the week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Cyrano. He is a one-year-old tabby who is a mellow sweetheart and rolls with the changes, but he is also quite ready for playful fun with fellow felines. He loves attention and wants nothing more than to be a wonderful addition to your family.
This female mix was surrendered May 15. This gal is smaller in size and has a white coat with orange on her head. She is very sweet. View this pretty girl using intake number 161-21. She is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

This female mix was surrendered May 15. This gal is smaller in size and has a white coat with orange on her head. She is very sweet. View this pretty girl using intake number 161-21. She is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Beat the heat this summer with the cutest little buddy from Fannin County Animal Control. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, eight dogs were taken in, and five dogs were reclaimed. Two dogs were adopted.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Fannin accepts $2.5 million in rescue funds

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Over two million dollars of American Rescue Plan Act monies were approved by the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, June 8, during a regular meeting. The $2,543,356 can only be used on specific projects, which include water, sewer and high-speed internet.
Georgia State Patrol Trooper James Martin successfully performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to stop this red Ford F-150 pickup truck when the driver fled Friday afternoon, June 11.

Georgia State Patrol Trooper James Martin successfully performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver to stop this red Ford F-150 pickup truck when the driver fled Friday afternoon, June 11.

Fleeing suspect charged with drug trafficking

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
James Henry Willingham, 37, remained in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center Monday facing two drug trafficking and several traffic charges following his arrest Friday afternoon, June 11.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Sheriff’s office in charge of dispatch

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office will take over the county’s 911 dispatch service beginning July 1. The decision was announced at the Fannin County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, June 8.