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The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lew. He is a six-month-old tuxedo who is always dressed to the nines! If you are looking for a playful feline who loves people and gets along famously with other cats, then Lew is the one for you. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his rabies vaccination. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about lovable Lew.

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Lew. He is a six-month-old tuxedo who is always dressed to the nines! If you are looking for a playful feline who loves people and gets along famously with other cats, then Lew is the one for you. He is neutered, microchipped and current on his rabies vaccination. Contact the Adoption Center at 706-632-4357 for more information about lovable Lew.

Adopt A Pet

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The handsome, chocolate Lab shown with Fannin County Animal Control officer J.R. Cornett, is this week’s featured pooch of the week! This guy has a longer, chocolaty coat with caramel colored eyes. He is very sweet and friendly. He was picked up at Lebanon Church in Epworth October 27.
Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge members woke up early Saturday, October 31, to lay down a fresh coat of paint on Fannin County Family Connection’s headquarters. There to help are, from left, on the ladders, Brendon Armstrong and Neidert; below, Mack Booker, Troy Shirbroun, Abe Hermes, Tommy Vannoy, Beth Colavecchio, Carol Ross, Bill Echelburger, John Hood, Sherry Morris and Mike Guerra.

Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge members woke up early Saturday, October 31, to lay down a fresh coat of paint on Fannin County Family Connection’s headquarters. There to help are, from left, on the ladders, Brendon Armstrong and Neidert; below, Mack Booker, Troy Shirbroun, Abe Hermes, Tommy Vannoy, Beth Colavecchio, Carol Ross, Bill Echelburger, John Hood, Sherry Morris and Mike Guerra.

Echelburger new Kiwanis leader

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge has a new president, Bill Echelburger. “I got very involved like three years ago,” Echelburger said of his involvement with the group.
The News Observer

The News Observer

Street preaching to continue in Copperhill

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The “Southern tradition” of street preaching will continue in the City of Copperhill. The city’s Noise Ordinance was amended during a special called meeting Monday, October 26, to include a decibel limit for amplifiers on the streets.
Trick-or-treaters were in for a fun treat when they visited the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce on Halloween. Shown are, from left, Director of Communications & Events Kim Foster, Director of Membership Dianne Mallernee and Guest Services representative Lynn Johnson.

Trick-or-treaters were in for a fun treat when they visited the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce on Halloween. Shown are, from left, Director of Communications & Events Kim Foster, Director of Membership Dianne Mallernee and Guest Services representative Lynn Johnson.

Community's Halloween safe zone draws crowd

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The News Observer

The News Observer

Arp, Fogel appointed to Blue Ridge posts

Mollie Morrow
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Blue Ridge City Council appointed applicants to the city’s Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals during a special called meeting Tuesday, October 20. Councilman Nathan Fitts appointed Mary Fogel to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Angie Arp to the Planning Commission.
Polk County native and Army veteran Ray Arthur is the contact person for those interested in learning more about or joining our community’s local veteran organizations.

Polk County native and Army veteran Ray Arthur is the contact person for those interested in learning more about or joining our community’s local veteran organizations.

Monthly newspaper stories will focus on area veterans

Sydney Criteser
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Readers of The News Observer will now have the opportunity to read about an area veteran each month as the newspaper begins a new feature series in collaboration with local veterans organizations.