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Reed Puckett, left, and Devon Hasker are all smiles Thursday, May 13, as they race themselves and peers during field day at West Fannin Elementary School.

Reed Puckett, left, and Devon Hasker are all smiles Thursday, May 13, as they race themselves and peers during field day at West Fannin Elementary School.

FIELD DAY FUN

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Assistant Chief Mike Presswood was presented a plaque by Chief Johnny Scearce, right, honoring his 28 years of service to the Blue Ridge Police Department. Nathan Fitts, left, who serves as police commissioner, also expressed his appreciation to Presswood.

Assistant Chief Mike Presswood was presented a plaque by Chief Johnny Scearce, right, honoring his 28 years of service to the Blue Ridge Police Department. Nathan Fitts, left, who serves as police commissioner, also expressed his appreciation to Presswood.

Mike Presswood honored

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Mike Presswood, who has served the City of Blue Ridge in its police department for 28 years, was honored last Thursday, May 13, with a retirement dinner at the Circle J Steakhouse.
The News Observer

The News Observer

CTAE grad rate is perfect

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
A graduation rate of 100% and a similar post program placement rate for Fannin County High School (FCHS) students completing the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program were among the reports heard by the county Board of Education last week.
Megan Alyssa Colone and Oscar Manuel Garcia

Megan Alyssa Colone and Oscar Manuel Garcia

Three suspects in Cherry Log murder caught

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Three suspects hunted in connection with the Cherry Log murder of Rossana Delgado, 37, are awaiting extradition from Texas to Georgia after being arrested in Mexico Saturday, May 15.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Affordable housing plan defeated

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Strong emotions resulted in an abrupt ending to a regular Blue Ridge City Council meeting Tuesday, May 11, following a rezoning, annexation and variance vote for an affordable housing development, which ultimately did not pass.
This female mix was surrendered by her owner May 5. She has a short, black and white coat. This little girl is very shy. View her using intake number 141-21. She is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

This female mix was surrendered by her owner May 5. She has a short, black and white coat. This little girl is very shy. View her using intake number 141-21. She is shown with Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The featured pooch this week is a female mix shown with Fannin County Animal Control Interim Manager J.R. Cornett. This little gal is very timid. She has a short, black and white coat. This sweetie was surrendered by her owner May 5. Ready to add her to your family?
Laurel

Laurel

Cat of the week

News Staff
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Laurel. This one-year-old gentle, sweet girl loves to be held like a baby. With the unusual white markings on her tummy, it looks like Laurel is wearing a bikini! She loves people and gets along very well with other cats.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Library supporters push county for stand alone facility

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Several supporters and patrons of the Fannin County Public Library spoke to the importance of the library and implored the Fannin County Board of Commissioners to move forward with the state library grant when the board met for a town hall meeting Tuesday, May 4.
Members of Mountain Area Christian Academy and student Austin Pankey, front, helped thank Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch, left, and District 9 Representative Will Wade for their part in the passing of SB 47, which expands eligibility under the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act.

Members of Mountain Area Christian Academy and student Austin Pankey, front, helped thank Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch, left, and District 9 Representative Will Wade for their part in the passing of SB 47, which expands eligibility under the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Act.

Gooch honored for work to help special needs access

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The same day as Mountain Area Christian Academy’s field day for students with special needs, the school honored Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch, who represents Fannin County, and District 9 Representative Will Wade Friday, May 7.