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Lucille

Lucille

Cat of the week

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lucille. She is a one-year-old beauty with gorgeous gold eyes and a coat that looks like black velvet. Lucille is calm, relaxed and happy to meet new people. She gets along with other cats once she gets used to them.
This male, Lab mix was surrendered by his owner June 2. He has a soft, white and light brown coat. View this feller using intake number 178-21. He is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This male, Lab mix was surrendered by his owner June 2. He has a soft, white and light brown coat. View this feller using intake number 178-21. He is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Fannin County Animal Control has all kinds of different dogs available for adoption. 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 three were reclaimed. No dogs were adopted.
This unoccupied residence on Wolf Creek Road in Fannin County was totally destroyed by fire last Thursday night. It was one of four suspicious fires in two states.

This unoccupied residence on Wolf Creek Road in Fannin County was totally destroyed by fire last Thursday night. It was one of four suspicious fires in two states.

Fire investigation creates person of interest

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
By Glenn Harbison glenn@thenewsobserver.com State lines don’t stop trouble from happening, and that seems to be the case with a rash of suspicious fires last week. Fannin County firefighters responded to six fires in barely more than 24 hours Wednesday and Thursday, June 2 and 3.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee told folks “the only thing I’m not happy about today is whoever on my scheduling team decided that I needed to drop in here and leave and not go down the river.”

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee told folks “the only thing I’m not happy about today is whoever on my scheduling team decided that I needed to drop in here and leave and not go down the river.”

Tennessee governor talks of appreciation for Ocoee

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
“Now, for me to be in the spot that I’m in, it’s all the more important that America knows that this is the most beautiful place in all of America,” Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said standing above Ocoee Dam #2.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Brown found not guilty by Polk jury

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Quantavious Brown, 24, of Copperhill, was found not guilty on charges from an alleged 2018 incident in which he was accused of forcing his way into a Copperhill woman’s home and sexually assaulting her. Brown had been held in the Polk County Detention Center without bond since August 3, 2018.
Fannin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Firefighter Corey Shaw pushes Finn to safety while EMA Communications Officer John Reel, Firefighter Channing Johnstone, Firefighter/First Responder Virginia Jones, Firefighter Brad Beavers, EMA Deputy Director Patrick Cooke and an individual with Evolutionary K9 help from above.

Fannin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Firefighter Corey Shaw pushes Finn to safety while EMA Communications Officer John Reel, Firefighter Channing Johnstone, Firefighter/First Responder Virginia Jones, Firefighter Brad Beavers, EMA Deputy Director Patrick Cooke and an individual with Evolutionary K9 help from above.

Dog rescued from cliff

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Having been missing all night, Finn, a herding dog, was reunited with his owners, Kathy and Pete Kaup, with thanks to many of Fannin County’s first responders. Shortly before 8 a.m.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Vicki. This one-year-old tuxedo beauty is shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she will be your furever friend. Vicki’s favorite activity is chasing ping pong balls! She is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to schedule a visit with Vicki. She will have you wrapped around her paw in no time!

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Vicki. This one-year-old tuxedo beauty is shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she will be your furever friend. Vicki’s favorite activity is chasing ping pong balls! She is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 to schedule a visit with Vicki. She will have you wrapped around her paw in no time!

Cat of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
This female, a Beagle mix was found on Mountain View Lane, in McCaysville, May 27. He has a thick, white and gold-ish coat, and loves to be walked and given attention. View her using intake number 168-21. She is shown with Animal Control officer Paul Cochran.

This female, a Beagle mix was found on Mountain View Lane, in McCaysville, May 27. He has a thick, white and gold-ish coat, and loves to be walked and given attention. View her using intake number 168-21. She is shown with Animal Control officer Paul Cochran.

Adopt a Pet

Caleb Collins
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Kick off this summer with a new four legged friend. Fannin County Animal Control has several dogs at the facility that would make a great summertime advent- ture companion. The featured dog this week is a female, Beagle mix. This girl loves being outside playing or spending time with people.
Brenda Orgo, first cousin of Glenda Herndon, signs the guest book during a Celebration of Life ceremony for Glenda Herndon in the downtown Blue Ridge Park Wednesday, May 26.

Brenda Orgo, first cousin of Glenda Herndon, signs the guest book during a Celebration of Life ceremony for Glenda Herndon in the downtown Blue Ridge Park Wednesday, May 26.

GLENDA HERNDON HONORED

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, June 1, 2021