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The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Tilly. She is a nine-month-old gray tabby who came to the Adoption Center with her kittens and was a very good mother to them. Tilly is now ready to have fun as a single kitty! She is friendly and loves people, but she would prefer to be the only feline in the household. Tilly is spayed, micro-chipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about Tilly.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Tilly. She is a nine-month-old gray tabby who came to the Adoption Center with her kittens and was a very good mother to them. Tilly is now ready to have fun as a single kitty! She is friendly and loves people, but she would prefer to be the only feline in the household. Tilly is spayed, micro-chipped and current on her vaccinations. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about Tilly.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Fannin County Animal Control has changed their hours at the facility and had adopted and rescued out all of the dogs at the facility, except for one cutie, as of Friday, February 12. The facility’s new hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Downtown Blue Ridge businesses have been plagued by vandalism.

Downtown Blue Ridge businesses have been plagued by vandalism.

City hopes cameras will catch vandals

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Extra eyes will be on all who enter downtown Blue Ridge as the council approve three extra security cameras be mounted during a Tuesday, February 9, meeting. As a result of reported vandalism and theft downtown, Councilwoman Rhonda Haight suggested incorporating security cameras around the area.
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

Officials see decline in new COVID-19 cases

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Fannin County has seen an additional 44 cases of COVID-19 in the last week, however, local officials said they were seeing a decline in new cases locally and across the region. This brings the county’s total up to 1,901 positive cases since the pandemic began.
The News Observer

The News Observer

County water almost finished to Dry Branch, Hunter roads

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Dry Branch Road and Deer Hunter Road expansion is nearing the end as of reports heard during the Fannin County Water Authority’s Wednesday, February 10, meeting. Carter & Sloope Engineer Kurt McCord told that the entirety of Dry Branch has been laid, and they have entered into Deer Hunter.
Vance Collins, one of Fannin County's newest firefighters, explains the workings of a fire engine to his sister, Jonnah. While this demonstration was not part of the class conducted for public officials, it was another example of how firefighters reach out to the public, family and friends alike, to explain everything that is included in their efforts.

Vance Collins, one of Fannin County's newest firefighters, explains the workings of a fire engine to his sister, Jonnah. While this demonstration was not part of the class conducted for public officials, it was another example of how firefighters reach out to the public, family and friends alike, to explain everything that is included in their efforts.

Officials hear fire department concerns

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Promising the session would be educational and informative, volunteer firefighter/EMT Kevin Panter opened a meeting with representatives of the Fannin County Fire Department, Fannin County commission, and the city councils of Blue Ridge and McCaysville Thursday afternoon, February 11, in Blue Ridge.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Grant extended for McCaysville park work

Glenn Harbison
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
A OneGeorgia Grant extension is giving McCaysville another chance to finish the Toccoa River Park expansion. City Clerk Nancy Godfrey told McCaysville council members Tuesday night, February 9, the grant extension has been approved until June 30.