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Polk commissioners battle to balance budget

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Cuts were made by Polk County commissioners to bring expenses in line with revenues, but not without back-and-forth flareups. Six of the county’s nine commissioners met in Benton Tuesday, March 18, to work on the budget.
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Deck collapse hurts two from Fannin EMS

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Decks are supposed to be gathering places for relaxation and enjoyment, but last Friday, May 21, two proved the opposite for several individuals. The Fannin County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) was called to a residence off Old Highway 76 near Lakewood just before 10 a.m.
Class of 2021 graduate Ethan Carter shows off his hard-earned diploma after Copper Basin High School’s graduation ceremony Thursday, May 20. News Observer photos/Caleb Collins

Class of 2021 graduate Ethan Carter shows off his hard-earned diploma after Copper Basin High School’s graduation ceremony Thursday, May 20. News Observer photos/Caleb Collins

Challenges remembered at CBHS

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Copper Basin High School graduates and their guests heard words of joy and encouragement during the Class of 2021 gradation ceremony. The sun had dipped below the mountains, leaving the CBHS football stadium in their shadow Thursday, May 20, as seniors waited to receive their diplomas.
With the shake of hands, Isobella Dilbeck happily accepts her diploma from Fannin County High School 2021-22 Principal Dr. Scott Ramsey.

With the shake of hands, Isobella Dilbeck happily accepts her diploma from Fannin County High School 2021-22 Principal Dr. Scott Ramsey.

FCHS back to traditional ceremony

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Smiles were prominent among the 168 Fannin County High School Class of 2021 graduates during a traditional graduation ceremony Friday, May 21. Among a crowd of family, friends and peers, the words of hope and encouragement as well as reminiscence filled the air.
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DAV van service grinds to a halt

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Veterans Affairs (VA) officials in Atlanta are “leaving the veterans of Northeast Georgia out of the picture, and these veterans need the publics help” Joe Brandon says.
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Andrew. He is a nine-month-old gray tabby with energy to spare! Andrew is a people pleaser and thinks sitting in your lap is a purrfect activity. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about Andrew. This true love will make a fabulous addition to your family.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Andrew. He is a nine-month-old gray tabby with energy to spare! Andrew is a people pleaser and thinks sitting in your lap is a purrfect activity. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about Andrew. This true love will make a fabulous addition to your family.

CAT OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
This female mix was picked up on Piney Ridge in Mineral Bluff May 11. She has a beautiful white coat with black spots. View her using intake number 146-21. She is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

This female mix was picked up on Piney Ridge in Mineral Bluff May 11. She has a beautiful white coat with black spots. View her using intake number 146-21. She is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The featured pooch this week is a female mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran. This sweetie is medium in size and has a mostly white coat with some black spots. She was picked up on Piney Ridge in Mineral Bluff May 11. Ready to add her to your family?
May was proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Monday by Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley. During the signing of the proclamation at the Board of Commissioners meeting May 11 are, from left, Hensley, Sherry Morris, executive director Fannin County Family Connection; Cathy Cox-Brakefield, Family Connection board chair; Kirk Cameron, executive director of The Craddock Center; Kimberly O’Neal, executive director of the North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network; Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner Glenn Pa

May was proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Monday by Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley. During the signing of the proclamation at the Board of Commissioners meeting May 11 are, from left, Hensley, Sherry Morris, executive director Fannin County Family Connection; Cathy Cox-Brakefield, Family Connection board chair; Kirk Cameron, executive director of The Craddock Center; Kimberly O’Neal, executive director of the North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network; Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner Glenn Pa

Mental Health Awareness Month proclaimed

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Fannin County Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month Tuesday, May 11, when the Fannin County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting.