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Johnny Scearce excitedly signed his oath of office with his wife, Brenda, by his side following his official swearing in as a post commissioner on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Friday, March 26. Scearce thanked the community, his wife, family and God for all of the love and support he’s received since his initial COVID-19 diagnosis last fall.

Johnny Scearce excitedly signed his oath of office with his wife, Brenda, by his side following his official swearing in as a post commissioner on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners Friday, March 26. Scearce thanked the community, his wife, family and God for all of the love and support he’s received since his initial COVID-19 diagnosis last fall.

Scearce takes oath

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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Fannin has not agreed to pool plan

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners (BOC) have not agreed to anything regarding a joint aquatic center with the City of Blue Ridge, contrary to statements made by Blue Ridge officials.
Around 500 City of Blue Ridge water customers are without water due to a main water line break on Bullen Gap Road.

Around 500 City of Blue Ridge water customers are without water due to a main water line break on Bullen Gap Road.

Widespread damages caused by overnight storm

News Staff
Friday, March 26, 2021
Severe storms that moved through Fannin County Thursday, March 25, and on into early Friday, March 26, morning caused widespread damages, the two most serious reported on Bullen Gap Road in Blue Ridge and the Boss T. Mull Memorial Bridge in McCaysville.
Mountain Area Christian Academy’s JROTC tackle a SUV during a car wash fundraiser Friday, March 12, to raise funds to visit Washington D.C., Arlington National Cemetery and the many war memorials there.

Mountain Area Christian Academy’s JROTC tackle a SUV during a car wash fundraiser Friday, March 12, to raise funds to visit Washington D.C., Arlington National Cemetery and the many war memorials there.

JROTC RAISES FUNDS

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
This female, Bird Dog mix was picked up on Hells Hollow Road in Epworth March 18. She has a brown coat with beautiful fawn-colored eyes. View her using intake number 062-21.

This female, Bird Dog mix was picked up on Hells Hollow Road in Epworth March 18. She has a brown coat with beautiful fawn-colored eyes. View her using intake number 062-21.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Fannin County Animal Control has several sweet dogs at their facility. The featured pooch this week is the Bird Dog mix shown with Animal Control Officer Pat Patterson. She is a medium-sized dog with soft, brown fur. She is very sweet. Ready to add her to your family?
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Ducktown Basin Museum tells re-opening

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
With excitement, the Ducktown Basin Museum announced their re-opening after nearly one full year. Their current hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Joseph Scherer, center, received the "Stanley Henson Memorial Volunteer Award" for his outstanding service to the Fannin County Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He is shown with Henson's widow, Angie, and Fire Chief Larry Thomas.

Joseph Scherer, center, received the "Stanley Henson Memorial Volunteer Award" for his outstanding service to the Fannin County Fire Department and Rescue Squad. He is shown with Henson's widow, Angie, and Fire Chief Larry Thomas.

Fannin's first responders honored with annual awards

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The best of the best for 2020 were honored Wednesday, March 17, when Fannin County firefighters, rescue workers and ambulance service personnel were singled out during the Emergency Management Agency’s (EMA) annual awards ceremony.
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Arts in the Park back on schedule for May 29 and 30

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
It’s official, the Spring Arts in the Park festival is happening May 29 and 30 in downtown Blue Ridge park. The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (BRMAA) announced Sunday, March 14, that the festival will move forward following COVID-19 guidelines.
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$206,000 approved for repairs

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
A City of Blue Ridge lift station will be abandoned, and $206,349.23 is being spent on water and sewer repairs and improvements as a result of a Tuesday, March 9, council decision. Councilman Nathan Fitts expressed a desire to close the lift station near CVS and reroute it to Industrial Park.