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The News Observer

Confusion exists over bill to change Blue Ridge charter

Mollie Morrow

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

A resolution to the City of Blue Ridge’s Charter that was rescinded has made it’s way to the Georgia House of Representatives.

The News Observer

Investigators need information in deaths of Mitchell's animals

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Fannin County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for the public’s help as they work diligently to determine the facts surrounding the deaths of four miniature animals belonging to Dr. William Mitchell of McCaysville.

Fannin County EMA/Fire employees Trista Chancey, Tracy Padgett and Becky Huffman, shown from left, prep vaccines for school system employees.

SCHOOL SYSTEM EMPLOYEES VACCINATED

Sydney Criteser

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The News Observer

Board hears complaints about animal control leadership

Sydney Criteser

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Multiple Fannin County residents made their voices heard at a Board of Commissioners’ meeting Tuesday, March 9, when they called for Animal Control Manager John Drullinger’s employment termination.

The News Observer

Fannin students will be back in classes next year

Sydney Criteser

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Fannin County students, parents and faculty can expect a number of curriculum changes in the 2020-2021 school year including a 100% return to face-to-face instruction.

The News Observer

Piece needed to complete Mineral Springs funding puzzle

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The new state funding announced last week for Mineral Springs Center and other mental health programs is described as “fantastic” by Mineral Springs Director Tonya Allen.

The News Observer

Fitts will sue if trio doesn't apologize, reverse censure

Mollie Morrow

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The City of Blue Ridge, and specifically council members Robbie Cornelius, Mike Panter and Mayor Donna Whitener, were served with an Anti Litem notice on behalf of fellow Councilman Nathan Fitts Monday, March 8.

Nathan Frank Hodgdon

Child porn suspect released on bond

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

A Fannin County man charged with distributing child pornography is free on bond, having been released the same day he turned himself in at the Fannin County Detention Center.

The News Observer

Former officer sues

Glenn Harbison

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Former McCaysville police officer William “Billy” Brackett is suing the city in U.S. District Court for unpaid work time, unpaid overtime, liquidated damages and attorney’s fees and costs for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a single work week or 86 hours in a 14-day work period.

The News Observer

Call Ralston now on local legislation

News Staff

Monday, March 15, 2021

Blue Ridge has sent local legislation to Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston to change the city charter. Two items are included: staggering the terms of city council members and giving the city council the power to appoint members when a seat becomes vacant.