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DDA meeting off for lack of quorum

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
After waiting several minutes past the scheduled time, the November 2 Downtown Development Authority meeting was called off due to a lack of quorum. Although it was known that member Nichole Potzauf was not able to make it, Vice Chairman Nathan Fitts and member Susan Catron were no shows.
Rachel Wasserman is the new 4-H AmeriCorps member for Fannin County, and she has already been a part of multiple events, classes and more, including the recent Fannin County Youth Fair. Shown are, from left, County Extension Agent Ashley Hoppers, Jake Ware, Jake Williams and Wasserman.

Rachel Wasserman is the new 4-H AmeriCorps member for Fannin County, and she has already been a part of multiple events, classes and more, including the recent Fannin County Youth Fair. Shown are, from left, County Extension Agent Ashley Hoppers, Jake Ware, Jake Williams and Wasserman.

Fannin 4-H welcomes Rachel Wasserman as AmeriCorps member

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Fannin County 4-H program has welcomed Rachel Wasserman as the new AmeriCorps member for the county.  Wasserman is a native of Dahlonega, Georgia, and is excited to be back in Northeast Georgia.
Blue Ridge Elementary School students show off produce for sale at the school’s new Bears Farm and Arts Mini Famer’s Market. Shown are, from left, Drew Dyer, Reed Holloway, Laurel Minear, Adalyn Stanley and Alex Cruse.

Blue Ridge Elementary School students show off produce for sale at the school’s new Bears Farm and Arts Mini Famer’s Market. Shown are, from left, Drew Dyer, Reed Holloway, Laurel Minear, Adalyn Stanley and Alex Cruse.

Blue Ridge school opens mini market

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Blue Ridge Elementary School (BRES) opened its  Bears Farm and Arts Mini Famer’s Market this fall.
Fannin County Middle School student TJ Dunn waved the American Flag as area veterans drove by during the school’s drive-thru Veterans’ Day Parade Friday, November 6.

Fannin County Middle School student TJ Dunn waved the American Flag as area veterans drove by during the school’s drive-thru Veterans’ Day Parade Friday, November 6.

Veterans Day importance topic during ceremony

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
“Every day should be Veterans Day,” retired Lieutenant Colonel George Pletcher said during the Fannin County Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, November 7. “America owes all veterans a debt that cannot be fully repaid, showing our appreciation is the least we can do.
Johnny Scearce, Lewis DeWeese and Chad Galloway each won their contested races during the 2020 General Election.

Johnny Scearce, Lewis DeWeese and Chad Galloway each won their contested races during the 2020 General Election.

Scearce, DeWeese, Galloway win

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Three locally contested political races were decided during the 2020 General Election Tuesday, November 3. Republican Johnny Scearce will replace Earl Johnson as Post One Commissioner on the Fannin County Board of Commissioners after receiving 12,125 votes in the race.
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Friday meeting lacked quorum

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Blue Ridge Mayor Donna Whitener called a meeting for Friday, November 6, but a quorum of the city council was not present. Only the mayor and council members Mike Panter and Robbie Cornelius showed up. Council members Rhonda Haight, Nathan Fitts and Harold Herndon were all absent.
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Fannin readying for recount as runoff looms

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The eyes of the nation were on Georgia following November 3’s 2020 General Election, which resulted in close federal and statewide races across the ballot. Former Vice President Joe Biden received more votes statewide than President Donald Trump, receiving 2,465,781 votes to Trump’s 2,455,428.
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Free flu shots to be offered November 17

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Fannin County residents can get a no-cost flu shot at The Farmers Market in Blue Ridge Tuesday, November 17. The event, which is hosted by the Fannin County Health Department, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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News Observer email servers shut down due to Friday breach

News Staff
Monday, November 9, 2020
As if a global pandemic and polarized political campaigns weren’t enough, The News Observer’s internet system failed in the wee hours of last Friday morning, November 6. The News Observer relies on its parent company Community Newspapers, Inc.’s (CNI) servers located in Athens, Georgia.